Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Guided Hike- Gulf Oak Ridge
When: 12/30/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Join our Naturalist at the Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead and enjoy a scenic stroll!
Park: Meaher
Raptors Recess @ Meaher
When: 12/30/2025 at 10:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3
Come meet our live raptor creature teachers!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Snake Encounters
When: 12/31/2025 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!
Park: Joe Wheeler
New Year's Eve Party 2025
When: 12/31/2025 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge
New Year's Eve Party 2025
Park: DeSoto
First Day Hike- DeSoto State Park Waterfall Hike
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: DeSotos Country Store on County Road 89.
Join us in starting the New Year off right surrounded by nature on this 3-mile hike to see DeSoto's waterfalls
Park: Chewacla
First Day Hike to Hidden Falls
When: 01/01/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion
Kick off New Year’s Day with a hike to the Hidden Falls!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
First Day Hike to Chewacla Falls
When: 01/01/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Kick off New Year’s Day with a family-friendly hike to Chewacla Falls!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
First Day Hike
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Celebrate the New Year with a fun guided hike!
Park: Oak Mountain
First Day Hike 2026: Sunrise at King's Chair Overlook
When: 01/01/2026 at 05:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: North Trailhead
Ring in the new year at sunrise with fresh air, exercise, and natural beauty—one step at a time!
Fees may apply.
Park: Meaher
First Day Hike: Sunset on the Delta
When: 01/01/2026 at 04:30 PMMeeting Place: Gateway to the Delta Parking lot
Celebrate the new year on a hike with a Naturalist!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
First Day Hike 2026: Kings Chapel Trail
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Trailhead Parking Lot (34.38480N, 86.20628W)
Start your new year off on the right foot with a history-focused First Day Hike! Fees may apply.
Park: Bucks Pocket
First Day Hike 2026: South Sauty Trail
When: 01/01/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: South Sauty Trailhead (34.47611N, 86.05525W)
Start your new year off on the right foot with our annual First Day Hike! Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
First Day Sunset Hike
When: 01/01/2026 at 04:15 PMMeeting Place: Pulpit Rock Trailhead
Join us for a guided hike to see the sunset at Pulpit Rock!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
First Day Hike 2026: Benny Bobo Accessible Trail
When: 01/01/2026 at 08:30 AMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Start your new year off on the right foot with an ADA-accessible First Day Hike! Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Annual First Day Hike 2026
When: 01/01/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Orange Beach Sportsplex Trailhead
Start your year off right with our Annual First Day Hike!
