For events taking place in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, visit the following website:

For events taking place in the city of Foley, click for more information:

Come watch this annual event as Wheeler Yacht Club Members spend the morning building cardboard boats and then launch and race them in the afternoon.  For more information go to http://www.wheeleryachtclub.com/ or call Joe Wheeler State Park Marina at 256-247-6971.

Russell Marine Boat Parade at Kowaliga Marina

Fourth of July Blast-Concert and Fireworks at Lake Martin Amphitheater featuring Sweet Young'uns.  Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Show starts at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. 

Main Beach, Gulf Shores
Price: Free to public.

9:00 p.m. Visible from any Gulf Shores area beach. Tune your radio to Sunny 105.7 for current fireworks information and simultaneous patriotic music during the show. Rain date July 5th.

Come show your patriotism by making a flag to celebrate the 4th of July.

Will begin at 10a.m. on Saturday, July 4th at the B-side Pavilion in the campground. The pavilion is located near campsites B57 - B61.

There is no cost after admission into the park, which is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free.

Cave Trail, 1.5 mile, extends from the Tom Bevill Trail to Loop Trail. The trail goes by a small cave, beautiful rock formations, and wild flowers. Meet where Cave trail crosses the road. Hike begins 9:00am.

Come out and make a flag in the Activities Building, located at the campground, in honor of Independence Day. Activities begins at 1:00pm.

9:00 am - 10:00 am  Al Alexander Activities Bld. (The wedding chapel). God Bless American Morning! Casual attire  welcome. 

Come take a walk around the campground with the Naturalist Emily Cohen looking for all kinds of cool things in nature.

Walk will begin at 6p.m. at the Campground Beach.

There is no cost after admission into the park, which is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free.

Did you ever wonder what happened after "Tomorrow"? The WHOLE BACKSTAGE THEATRE is proud to announce its summer musical, Annie Warbucks July 10th-19th at the Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville, Alabama. The world's favorite orphan returns in the long-awaited sequel to the international smash hit, Annie so successful are here once again, with an old-fashioned romance thrown in for good measure!

Picking up right where our record-breaking holiday production of Annie left off, Oliver 'Daddy' Warbucks, a hard-nosed billionaire with a heart of gold, receives the troubling news that law requires he marry within sixty days, or his newly adopted daughter Annie will be returned to the orphanage. It's then a race against time as Warbucks and his staff feverishly search for a bride, all while a stubborn Child Welfare Commissioner has her hand on the dial.

Patron tickets go on sale at the Whole Backstage Theatre 1120 Rayburn Ave, in Guntersville on Monday June 8th. Tickets may also be purchased at the theatre box office. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. For more information on Annie Warbucks or any other Whole Backstage Theatre events, contact the theatre office at 256-582-SHOW (7469) or visit online at www.wholebackstage.com.

26th Annual Joe Wheeler Show hosted by the Dixieland Chapter located at the Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge (800) 544-5639. Saturday Boat Show and Cruising, Sat. Night party. Sunday Cruising. For more information, contact Ben Jared at (931) 703-6009 or benjared@usit.net

Wetlands monitoring in the campground. Explore 2 wetland areas around the campground to look for salamanders, frogs and anything else we can find! Meet at Country Store at 2:30pm.

Join Musician Tony Thomas for this interesting program introducing acoustic instruments such as the fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and banjo by using stories & songs to give you an appreciation for each instrument.
Bring your own instrument if you wish!
 Bring the kids along for s’mores!
Located at DeSoto’s CCC Pavilion in the Picnic Area.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday & Saturday
July 10th & 11th, 2009
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Musician Tony Thomas teaches this fun class designed to learn this fun & easy instrument.
Free to the public; Tony will have harmonicas for sale.
Meet at DeSoto’s Nature Center
Saturday, July 11, 2009
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cascade Trail, 1 mile, follows a natural watershed with large boulders, pools, cliffs, and wild azaleas. Meet at trailhead. Turn left past guard shack & the trailhead is on the right a few hundred feet down the road. Hike begins 9:00am.

Come out an enjoy the WATCH team. Don't miss this family friendly performance at the camper's pavilion in the campground. All welcome! Bring a lawn chair. Event will begin at dusk.

Pensacola Beach, Florida
Price: Free to public.

Blues scheduled to fly at 2:00 p.m. A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo Pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation.

Let's play in the dirt. Join Naturalist Emily Cohen as she plays in the dirt and rolls over rotting logs looking for creepy crawly bug creatures. A bug race might even take place.

Program will begin at 10a.m. at the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center located just off Terrace Drive.

There is no cost after admission into the park, which is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free.

Live bluegrass music can be heard throughout the town. Activities for the entire family; food, refreshments, crafts, distinctive souvenirs and musical entertainment. Located less than 5 miles from downtown Rogersville, Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge and Lakeside Cottages is the perfect place to stay while you enjoy the festival. Make your reservations today by calling 256-247-5461.

 An evening program geared toward introducing children to local environmental issues. Topics will include rare plants and animals, clean water, and more. National Park Ranger Larry Beane will entertain children and adults with his knowledge of Little River Canyon’s special qualities.

Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday, July 17, 2009
8:00-9:00 p.m.

Join nationally renowned potter, Tammy Beane, to learn how pottery was made on Lookout Mountain thousands of years ago. We’ll provide the clay as well as bone needles and paddles to make designs on your pots.
This workshop is very popular and fills with a long waiting list.
Meet at JSU’s Little River Canyon Center (near Little River Falls on Hwy 35) in Ft. Payne, AL
$20 adult/$15 child; Pre-registration is required
Saturday, July 18, 2009
10:00 am – 12:00 noon OR 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Little River Canyon may be one of the most beautiful places in the world, but careless acts have caused injuries and even the death of some visitors. As part of this safety program, National Park staff will share stories of the rescues, misadventures, and deaths that occur every year in and around Alabama’s deepest gorge.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Tom Bevill Trail, 3 mile, begins across from Park Office on Hwy 227. Encircles Ellenburg Mountain and has old home sites. Meet at the park office on Hwy 227. Hike begins at 9:00am.

Bring the kids out to enjoy crafts and a movie at the Activities Building located at the campground. Crafts begin at 2:00pm.

Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run.  For more information go to www.russelllands.com

Handy Fest 2009
Friday - July 24, 2009
Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge 6:30 p.m. til'
Come Join the Celebration of Jazz Music

Raptor Rehab

Join Lake Guntersville State Park Asst Superintendent Mark Jackson for an educational program about raptor rehabilitation, including what to do if you find an injured bird of prey, and what is involved in the treatment of these marvelous creatures in order to release them back into their natural habitat.
 Located at DeSoto's Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday, July 24, 2009                                                  8:00-9:00 p.m.

Snakes of Northeast Alabama
Learn about the different snake species of NE Alabama, both venomous & non-venomous; & learn how to tell the difference between the two!
 Located at DeSoto's Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, July 25, 2009                                            8:00-9:00 p.m.

Join Naturalist Emily Cohen for a fun nature scavenger hunt. What is out in nature that we sometimes don't pay attention to? A lot! Let's look for some of those things.

Bring a pencil.

Program begins at 10a.m. at the Treetop Nature Trail located just past the Park Office on Terrace Drive.

There is no cost after admission into the park, which is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free.

Russell Marine Aquapalooza at Kowaliga.  Times and other information will be coming later.  Go to the Russell Lands webpage and go to Lake Martin and then to calendar of events. 

Granny Dollar was one of the most colorful characters and rugged individualists who ever lived in the Fort Payne area. She has long captured the imagination of those who have heard of this Cherokee Indian’s century of varied experiences. Learn the history of her life.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday, July 31, 2009
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sequoyah is celebrated as a Native American genius who, solely from the resources of his mind, endowed a whole tribe with learning; the only man in history to conceive and perfect in its entirety a syllabary. Sequoyah was known to have taught in the DeKalb County area for years after his mother took up residence in Willstown, Alabama during the movement of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cutchenmine Trail, 2.5 mile, entrance on Hwy 227 just past the Park Office. Follows an old coal mine road, along Short Creek. This trail is a good place to spot herons, wood ducks, and sometimes in the winter there are eagles. Meet at the park office on Hwy 227. Hike begins 9:00am.

Come out an enjoy the WATCH team. Don't miss this family friendly performance at the camper's pavilion in the campground. All welcome! Bring a lawn chair. Performance begins at 9:00am.

First Saturdays in Rogersville.  Concert in Heritage Park, 5 PM. Downtown Stores open til 8 PM.  Rogersville is only minutes from beautiful Joe Wheeler State Park. Call for reservations 256-247-5461.  For more information and other events in Rogersville, Alabama call 256-247-9449 or visit Rogersville's website at www.rogersvillealabama.com.

Learn how to attract and identify common feeder birds. Finches and red-bellied woodpeckers are among some of the feathered friends that call Lake Guntersville home. Hike begins at 2 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the lodge.

Naturalist Emily Cohen is going to take a look at the art found all around us in nature. Come join in and see if you can find any art in nature.

Program will begin at 2p.m. at the Bluejay Pavilion located just past the Marina on Terrace Drive.

There is no cost after admission into the park, which is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free.

Travel the scenic byways of America for more than 630-miles of yard sales and unique treasure finds. Follow the Lookout Mountain Parkway from Gadsden, Alabama to Chattanooga, TN for the southern portion of the sale. Connect with the U.S. Highway 127 in Chattanooga for the remainder of the route to Defiance, OH. 
August 6th-9th 2009

 See http://www.tourdekalb.com/yardsale.shtml for more info.

Come out and enjoy on of our trails with our Park Naturalist and have ice cream when you get back! Meet at the Country Store. Hike begins at 2:00pm

Moonshine Trail, 1.5 mile, may be entered from the Park road or from directly behind the last chalet. The trail passes an old still site. Meet at the trailhead parking area along the park road. Hike begins at 9:00am.

JSU’s Teje Sult will discuss the natural history of the wolf…how it once thrived in Alabama and where you can find these amazing predators today.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Let's see if we can find something in nature starting with every letter of the alphabet. Do you think we can do it?

Come out and enjoy on of our trails with our Park Naturalist and have ice cream when you get back! Meet at the Country Store. Hike begins at 2:00pm

Lickskillet and Old Lickskillet Trails. Lickskillet, 2.5 mile, connects the campground to Town Creek. Follows an old Indian path. Comes out in Hwy 227 just before the Town Creek bridge and crosses the main park road and a service road. Old Lickskillet, 1 mile, an old pioneer road with a foundation of an olf log cabin directly above the campground. Meet at the Country Store. Hike begins at 9:00am.

Join DSP naturalist Brittney Hughes and herbalist Darryl Patton for a medicinal plant hike along the west fork of the Little River.
Moderate to difficult hike. Wear appropriate foot wear.
Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Free to the Public/Pre-registration Appreciated.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Little River is home to over 100 rare species. National Park interpreter Larry Beane will introduce you to a number of them. Children will get to feed a model of a local carnivorous plant, the endangered green pitcher plant.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday, August 21, 2009
8:00 pm -9:00 pm

Many animals at Little River mimic backgrounds or other more threatening critters to survive the challenges of their environment. Some are pretty nifty; others become almost invisible for defense or attack. Join Little River Canyon National Park Ranger Larry Beane to learn more about animal camouflage.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
8:00-9:00 p.m.

Golf Course Trail, 3.5 mile, follows the circumference of the golf course. This trail begins at the tennis courts across from the lodge and ends at the lodge playground. The trail crosses a small stream. Meet in the lobby of the Lodge by 8:45, or at the Pro Shop at 9:00.

Wetlands monitoring in the campground. Explore 2 wetland areas around the campground to look for salamanders, frogs and anything else we can find! Meet at Country Store at 2:30pm.

Have you been telling your parents that you want a pet and they say no, because you will need to feed it, water it, and play with it. Tell them you have found the perfect pet. A pet rock! They don't need any food or water.

Come learn about the geology of Alabama and create a new pet at the same time. Alabama has some of the oldest & neatest rocks.

Program will begin at 10a.m. at the Bluejay Pavilion located just past the Marina on Terrace Drive.

A small donation is requested to cover the cost of materials for making the pet rocks. Admission into the park is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free.

JSU microbiologist Dr. Benjie Blair will explain how the creatures you can't see affect you every day. Meet the tiny microbes of Little River Canyon, and learn about the most common creatures on Earth!
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday, August 28, 2009
8:00-9:00p.m.

For all those who love to splash around in local creeks and rivers, this could be important information. Dr. Benjie Blair of JSU returns to talk about more creepy crawlies that would like to make a home...inside of you!
 Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
8:00-9:00 p.m.

Cutchenmine Trail, 2.5 mile, follows an old coal mine road, along short creek. This trail is a good place to spot herons, wood ducks, and sometimes in the winter there are eagles. Meet at the park office on Hwy 227. Hike begins at 9:00am.

Naturalist Emily Cohen is going to talk about some of the dangerous creatures that we need to stay away from. Come join her to find out what they are and if they are in your area.

Program will begin at 10a.m. at the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center located just off Terrace Drive.

There is no cost after admission into the park, which is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $ seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free.

Come join Naturalist Emily Cohen for a walk looking for birds. You might get birder's neck from looking up into the trees.

Bring binoculars, if you have any.

Walk will begin at 10a.m. at the Campground Beach.

There is no cost after admission into the park, which is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free.

First Saturdays in Rogersville.  Concert in Heritage Park, 5 PM. Downtown Stores open til 8 PM.  Rogersville is only minutes from beautiful Joe Wheeler State Park. Call for reservations 256-247-5461.  For more information and other events in Rogersville, Alabama call 256-247-9449 or visit Rogersville's website at www.rogersvillealabama.com.

Price: $175.00 per angler. Minimum of 4 anglers per boat for boats over 32 feet and 3 anglers per boat for boats 32 feet and under. Entry forms received by August 26th, $150.00 per angler.

There is a $1 million prize to anyone who sets a new Alabama state record for Blue Marlin in this tournament. See website for complete details.

Cave, Spring, Tom Bevill trails. Meet at the gate to the closed off road at the cabins. Hike begins at 9:00am.

Labor Day Dog Show. Prizes for the biggest, smallest, oldest, youngest, best dressed, and most talented.

Labor Day Weekend Concert-Sister Hazel at Lake Martin Amphitheater.

Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

Show starts at 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets can be purchased through ticketmasters.com or to charge to credit card phone (205) 715-6000 or 1 800 277-1700.

Categories include biggest, smallest, most talented, best dressed, oldest, youngest, and fluffiest. Doggie bags filled with prizes for the winners. Event begins at 2 p.m. at the Nature Center located inside the campground.

Come take a walk around the campground with the Naturalist Emily Cohen looking for all kinds of cool things in nature.

Walk will begin around 6p.m. at the Campground beach.

There is no cost after admission into the park, which is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free.

 244 West 19th Avenue Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Price: Free to public.

Discover with us what is in the 1970's era Time Capsule as we open it in honor of Baldwin County's Bicenntenial Celebration this year. Be at the Erie Meyer Civic Center for the Helton's concert at 7:00 p.m. The Time Capsule is located at the Gulf Shores Museum if you want to guess what's in it - you may win one of ten prizes!

The Tennessee Valley Challenge Cup Regatta is an annual sailing event sponsored by the TVCC.  For more information about the regatta, visit the Wheeler Yacht Club Website at http://www.wheeleryachtclub.com . Call early for reservations.  Make transient boat slip reservations at 256-247-6971.  Room or Lakeside Cottage reservations can be made by calling 256-247-5461.

Explore how amphibians transform from a single cell to the wonderful hopping creatures we adore with JSU’s Dr.Rayburn.
Meet live tadpoles…and perhaps adopt your own non-native tadpole pet!
Program will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday, September 11, 2009
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Explore the trails of DeSoto State Park and hike along the Little River with Dr. Jim Rayburn.
Be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Easy to moderate level hike.
Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Fee: $10.00 per person (Pre-registration required)
Saturday, September 12, 2009
9:00 am – 12:00 p.m.

Some plants and animals really get your attention with their special lines of defense. Presented by toxicologist Dr.James Rayburn.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

It won't be long before it starts turner colder and the leaves start changing colors. Join Naturalist Emily Cohen as she talks about some of the things that animals do in order to get ready for the changing seasons and how they adapt to where they are living.

Program will begin at 10a.m. at the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center located just off of Terrace Drive.

There is no cost after admission into the park, which is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free.

NA Group has camp sites,  All the hotel rooms, cabins, chalets and the Bald Rock Lodge booked. Each peson must make a reservation and confirm with a deposit.  This whole weekend is will be planned events for NA Group. Information for the group activities robamay23@yahoo.com . The Restaurant will be open to for anyone in or out of the group.

Alabama's beaches and waterways.

Always the third Saturday in September the Coastal Cleanup is a chance to take pride in our unique and treasured waterway system. Over the past 20 years the Alabama Coastal Cleanup has had 48,446 volunteers remove 902,242 pounds of marine debris from a total of 2,847 miles of coastline!

Loop Trail, 1.5 mile, entranace across from Country Store at campground. Beautiful limestone formations, large trees, and ferns. Meet at the Country Store. Hike begins at 9:00am.

Thousands of Native Americans were taken from their homelands and sent to Oklahoma on this infamous trek. JSU's Dr. Kelly Gregg will share this tragic story.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday, September 25, 2009
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Dr. Kelly Gregg for this easy to moderate hike along DeSoto State Park trails to learn more about the natural history of the area.
Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Fee: $10 per person; pre-registration required.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join geologist Dr. Kelly Gregg to learn about the ancient inhabitants of Little River: sharks, corals, ferns, ancient trees, and even giant salamanders.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

King’s Chapel Trail, 0.8 mile, hike from the park road to the old cemetery. Meet at the trailhead parking area along park road. Hike begins at 9:00am.

35th Annual “Mountain Festival”  9am - 4 pm - Join us for Fried Pies, Fried Green Tomatoes, Singing, Crafts, Yard Sale Lane, Indian Artifacts and more! We have a mountain of reasons for you to stay or visit us this weekend.  For vender registration, contact: “HELPING-HANDS” at 256-354-5428.  Bonnie0703@aol.com ... Don't forget the Chili tasting on Saturday.

Chili Cook Off or enjoy the tasting 12:30 - 3 p.m.  (as long as the chili lasts). We hope you will vote on the Peoples Choice (second Prize) picking who you think is the best.
To enter the competition Please fill out registration form on Cheaha State Park events page.
First Place Winner – Two (2) nights at Bald Rock Group Lodge for 32 people. Prize Value: $4000.00  Second Place Winner – One (1) night at Bald Rock Lodge. Prize Value: $3000.00  Third Place Winner – One (1) day use of a pavilion and free entrance for your group.

Rides on the midway, great food, live entertainment, livestock exhibits, agricultural displays, awards, and so much more make attending this event a must for the whole family.
 Held at the VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne.
Click here for more information about the Fair.
September 28th-October 3rd
Gates open at 5 p.m. each evening.

Gary's Gulf Divers Orange Beach, Alabama
Price: Entry Fee $35.00 for 1st fish $25.00 for 2nd fish. (May enter in one only if desired) 
Weigh Station Gary's Gulf Divers Friday, October 31st closes at 6:00 p.m.

Cheaha Restaurant will be hosting its annual “Fall Colors Lunch Buffet”.
October 1 through November 16
11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

First come first serve
(Groups please call ahead 256.488.5115)

Streets of downtown Mobile
Price: Weekend passes: $35.00. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.

An outdoor music festival in Alabama's historic Port City on Mobile Bay. More than 125 national, regional and local musical acts featuring everything from country and classic rock to jazz and gospel. Friday, 6:30 p.m.- midnight; Saturday 2:00 p.m.-midnight; Sunday 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

JSU’s Dr. Harry Holstein will fascinate you with stories of from the Ice Age to DeSoto's 16th century Spanish expedition.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday, October 2, 2009
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join expert potter, Tammy Beane, to learn how pottery was made on Lookout Mountain thousands of years ago.
We’ll provide the clay as well as bone needles and paddles to make designs on your pots.
JSU’s Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls)
 $20 adult/$15 child; Pre-registration is required. Fills quickly so register early!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
10:00 am – Noon AND 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join National Park Service archaeologist Larry Beane for a demonstration of how Native Americans utilized natural resources to hunt and gather food, to make weapons, to start fires, and more!
Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls)
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
10:00 am – 12:00 pm AND 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

JSU's Dr. Harry Holstein will take you through their amazing adventures of the first European explorers search for the ancient town of "Coosa".
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
6:00 pm-7:00p.m.

Nature Trail, 0.5 miles, Access to Cascade and Waterfall Trails are on the back side of the trail. This trail is a good exercise walk for Lodge guests. Meet in the lobby at the Lodge. Hike begins at 9:00am.

For more information visit www.selmaalabama.com

Main Public Beach, Gulf Shores
Price: Free to public.

Savor fresh from the gulf seafood at the 38th Annual National Shrimp Festival during this four-day event that attracts over 300,000 people. Peruse through the wares of 300-plus vendors showcasing their fine art and crafts, and kick back to the continuous tunes from the two musical stages that will feature major National Recording artists as well as local favorites. Little ones will love the Children’s Activity Village.

For more information visit www.selmaalabama.com

The WBS Fall 2009 production is Arsenic and Old Lace, directed by Rich Resler. Performances will be on October 9,10,11 15,16,17, and 18. Weekday and Saturday shows are at 7:00 pm; Sunday mati­nees are at 2:00 pm. It has been over ten years since the theater last presented ARSENIC. This play of hi­larity and homicide tells the story of the wacky Brewster family members whose love for charity has taken an alarmingly murderous turn.

Theater critic Mortimer Brewster is visiting his spinster aunts. When Mortimer finds a dead body in the window seat of their home he at first thinks the murderer is his brother Teddy, who most of his time is under the impression that he is really Teddy Roosevelt and that the Panama Canal runs through the cellar of his home. Mortimer soon learns, however, that his aunts are serving up a lethal brew of arsenic, strychnine, cyanide, and elderberry wine to elderly male visitors, and are quite nonchalant about doing so, believing they are helping the lonely old men. Mortimer's menacing brother, Jonathan, soon appears and struggles to retain what he sees as his rightful title as America's most prolific and deadly criminal. He i

Fort Morgan Historic Site, Gulf Shores
Price: Admission to Fort: $5:00 adults, $3:00 children 6-12, free to younger children. Banding is FREE.
Phone: 1-800-745-SAND

The Alabama Gulf Coast is a critical stopover point as migratory birds return from Central and South America. Banding hours are from before dawn to mid-afternoon, depending on the flow of birds. Bring a lawn chair, binoculars and inquisitive mind but leave the pets at home.

Take in the beauty of autumn on this nature hike. Vibrant hues are just beginning to dot the landscape. Bring your camera to capture the brilliance of the season. Hike begins at 2 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the lodge.

Cutchenmine Trail, 2.5 mile, Entrance on Hwy 227 just past the park office. Follows an old coal mine road. This trail is a good place to spot herons, wood ducks, and sometimes in the winter you can even see eagles. Meet at the park office on Hwy 227. Hike begins at 9:00am.

Scaly! Slimy! Ugly! Scary! Join Anniston Museum of Natural History curator Dan Spaulding for an evening of live animals…the creepy kind! Kids will squeal and adults will squirm!
Program will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
6:00-7:00 p.m.

6th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest
5 Rivers; Alabama's Delta Resource Center

The Alabama Coastal BirdFest coincides with the annual fall migration of many birds from North America to Central and South America. Coastal Alabama is a critical stopover point during this migration. There is something for all birders—from beginners to experts. Every trip features a very special facet of the beautiful Alabama Coastal Birding Trail. Proceeds will be used to acquire habitat for birds in south Alabama.

This event kicks off with its traditional bonfire and storytelling in the heart of downtown Mentone on Friday night. Arts, crafts, great food, live entertainment and much more fills Mentone Brow Park Saturday and Sunday with fun and excitement.

Located 10 minutes from DeSoto State Park.

Free to the Public   October 16th-18th, 2009

Hurricanes in June droughts…cold spells in May. What is going on? Join Dr. Jonathon Herbert as he explains the science behind global warming and how it might affect Alabama. 
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday, October 16, 2009
6:00-7:00 p.m.

Join herbalist Darryl Patton and DSP staff for a hike on the trails of Desoto State Park to see the fruits of the Fall season. Learn how to preserve herbs for the winter.
Meet at DeSoto's Nature Center.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring snacks and water for the hike.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
9:00 am. to 11 a.m.

Why do the leaves change color? Why don’t we get much snow in Alabama? Join Dr. Jonathon Herbert as he explains the science behind the seasonal changes in our beautiful state.
Located at DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair if you wish.
In case of rain, programs will be held in the Nature Center (Next to the Country Store).
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
6:00-7:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy Rogersville's Annual Fall Jubilee; fun for the whole family.  Only a short drive from beautiful Joe Wheeler State Park.  For reservations at the Resort or Lakeside Cottages call 256-247-5461. For campground reservations call 256-247-1184.  For more information call the Rogersville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256-247-9449.

Autumn is really coming into season now! Join us and discover the wonder of Taylor Mountain and Lake Guntersville in the beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park. Hike begins at 2 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the lodge.

Point of Contact:  Eddie Plemons, President of Alabama BASS Federation Nation
Phone: (205) 979-3526

For more information visit: http://www.albassfednation.com/

For Tournament Schedule and Entry Forms: http://67.55.44.84/tournaments.htm

Spooky stories guaranteed to put shivers up your spine! Learn about Alabama’s finest spooks, legends and folklore from JSU Field Schools’ Renee Morrison and her storytelling’ aunt Jenny Walker Whitman.
Located at DeSoto’s CCC Picnic Shelter in the Picnic Area
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Friday, October 23, 2009
6:00 pm -7:00 pm

Join Renee Morrison, Jenny Whitman, and other tellers to learn more about oral traditions, preserving family stories, telling your own stories, creative writing and more!
 $35 per adults; $35 per adult and $25 per youth (not recommended for children under age 15)
 Pre-registration required. Located at Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls)
Saturday, October 24, 2009
10:00 am –2:30 pm

Fun farm-raised folklore from JSU Field Schools’ storyteller Renee Morrison and her aunt Jenny Whitman.
Located at DeSoto’s CCC Picnic Shelter in the Picnic Area
Free to the Public and no registration required!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
6:00 pm -7:00 pm

Come enjoy a haunted hayride, food, fun, music and more. For the haunted hayride meet at the beach parking area.

Town Creek Trail. Meet at Town Creek Fishing Center on Hwy 227. Hike begins at 9:00am.

Elberta Town Park
Price: Free to public.

Held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. German sausage and other food booths, music, dancing as well as arts and crafts booths, children's rides and games.

Brundidge Peanut Butter Festival  - A festival focused on peanuts with arts, crafts, entertainment and 1 p.m. parade.

City: Brundidge, AL
Location: Grounds of the Bass House at City Hall, Main St.
Date: Oct 31, 2009
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 334-735-3125

Golf Course Trail, 3.5 mile, trails follows the circumference of the golf course. This trail begins at the tennis courts across from the lodge and ends at the lodge playground. The trail scrosses a small stream. Meet in the lobby at the Lodge at 8:45, or at the Pro Shop at 9:00am.

Enjoy live music, nature & arts activities, arts demonstrations & sales, great food, vendors, children’s activities & fun at this festival designed to celebrate our natural world and to benefit the children of the community.
 No Fee; Donations welcome..                                                            Located at the Little River Canyon center near Fort Payne.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Guided Archaeology Tour of Cherokee and Dekalb Counties
Come along with JSU archaeologist Dr. Harry Holstein for a guided tour of sites throughout Cherokee and Dekalb counties. Participants will visit the 19th century Cornwall Iron Furnace, a Spanish contact site at Coosa village, a rock shelter in use as early as 3000 B.C., and much more. This will be an unforgettable all-day event. Bring your own food and drinks. Transportation is provided. Space is limited so register early!
$30 per person (Ages 14 and over); pre-registration required.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.
Price: Gate admission is free. Bleacher seating is available for $5 per person. Because of pre-sold reserved seating for large groups, bleacher seats are usually sold out before noon on Friday and before 11 am on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time.

The Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 14 & 15, on board Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Admission is FREE and the gates open at 8 am each day. The show includes static displays of aircraft of all types, food, beverage and vendor booths, virtual reality experiences and other attractions, including a Kids' Zone, Sony Playstation II gaming area and bungee jumping. Home Depot will also have a Kids Workshop Area with craft projects. The air show begins at 9:45 am, with the Blue Angels slated to fly around 2 pm. The pilots will sign autographs after the show. There is also a night air show on Friday evening. Visit the Homecoming Air Show website at here for information on the acts, static displays and more. Visit the Museum's display area at the air show and climb into our Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet. Check out other historic aircraft from the Museum's collection including a F-14 Tomcat, a F-4 Phantom and a HU-16 Albatross. Don't miss our special guest appearance of a P-38 Lightning. Visitors are encouraged to use the back gate off of Blue Angel Parkway to enter the base. Patrons may bring chairs, but no coolers, backpacks, food, drinks or pets will be allowed. A handicap area is set aside for wheelchairs only. For those who have never attended an air show, be advised that the aircraft can be VERY noisy and young children need protection for their ears. It can also be windy on the tarmac and layers of clothes are recommended.

Join Walt Farr in DeSoto's Nature Center to view his special collection of Native American Artifacts from all over Alabama.
Located in DeSoto’s Nature Center. Free to the Public.
Friday & Saturday
November 14th & 15th , 2009
Saturday Hours: 9:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday Hours: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Seale’s Trail, 2 miles, follows town creek from the bridge at Hwy 227 to campground. Gorgeous fall colors with maple, hickory, and beech trees. Meet at the Country Store. Hike begins at 9:00am.

Spirit Center, Foley United Methodist Church, 915 No. Pine St. in Foley.
Price: Tickets are $10.00 each.

Friday & Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 3:00 p.m. The purpose of the Coastal Chorale is to foster, develop and promote high-quality choral entertainment for the enjoyment, education and cultural enhancement of both performers and listeners in and around Baldwin County, Alabama.

Cave Trail, 1.5 mile, extends from Tom Bevill Trail ro Loop Trail.  Goes by a small cave, beautiful rock formations, and wild flowers. The cave is just off the road on the right side going towards the campground. Meet where Cave trail crosses the road. Hike begins at 9:00am

 International TELLABRATION!! Storytelling in the Canyon
The International Tellebration is a worldwide event devoted to storytelling. This grass-roots movement is endorsed by the National Storytelling Network. Join Renee Morrison and other Alabama storytellers for this fun event.
No-registration required. Located at Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls)
$5.00 per person
Saturday, November 21, 2009
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Visit www.tellabration.org for more info.

Join us for a holiday meal with all the trimmings. Lunch buffet served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy Christmas in the mountains at beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park! Over one dozen Christmas trees, large wreaths above 5 stone fireplaces, extravagant decorations, live poinsettias, and much more adorn the lodge atop Taylor Mountain. Make plans to spend sometime and enjoy the holidays at your Alabama State Park.

A Christmas Story is the Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the mid west of 1940s following 9-year -old Ra1­phie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas.

For more information on any Whole Backstage Thea­tre event, contact the theatre office at 256-582-SHOW (7469) or visit online at www.wholebackstage.com.

"Candyland Village" located at Cheaha Restaurant has become a favorite for all to enjoy. Many enjoy watching the village being built during Thanksgiving weekend thur December 5th. Before Santa's visit

Cheaha Staff works together to dress up the restaurant and build a village for your pleasure. This annual event brings people from all over the state to see what this year's village will hold. Houses, trees, mountains, cars all built of candy and cookies...... It's a must see. Decorations are in place through New Years Day making the restaurant a favorite Christmas party choice.

Enjoy fine dining in DeSoto State Park's historic Mountain Inn Restaurant. Relax as you enjoy the wonderful view from DeSoto's main dining room & deck and let us do the holiday cooking for you!
Buffet is from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Meeting Rooms available for large groups.

Please call DeSoto's Lodge for more information.

Christmas Walk in Rogersville with Christmas Pararde at 4 PM.  Carriage rides and "An Old Fashioned Christmas" Yule Log Service at the Old Presbyterian Church at 6 PM.  Joe Wheeler State Park is minutes away from beautiful downtown Rogersville.  Call today for reservations at the Lodge or Lakeside Cottages 256-247-5461.  For more information call the Rogersville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256-247-9449.

King’s Chapel Trail, 0.8 mile, hike from the park road to the old cemetery. Meet at the trailhead parking area along park road. Hike begins at 9:00am.

Nature Trail, 0.5 miles, Access to Cascade and Waterfall Trails are on the back side of the trail. This trail is a good exercise walk for Lodge guests. Meet in the lobby at the Lodge. Hike begins at 9:00am.

The Parade of Lights at Joe Wheeler State Park has become a tradition.  Make your reservations early and watch the beautiful lighted boat parade from your balcony or come to Daniella's in the Park and enjoy a traditional holiday buffet while you watch the lights reflecting on the water from the warmth of our dining room. 

Judging begins at 4:30 pm. Line-up begins at 5:30 pm. Parade at 6:00 pm.

To participate in the parade contact the marina at 256-247-6971.  For room or cottage reservations call 256-247-5461.

Cutchenmine Trail, 2.5 miles, follows an old coal mine road, along Short Creek.  It is a good place to spot herons, wood ducks, and sometimes in the winter there are eagles. Meet at the park office on Hwy 227. Hike begins at 9:00am.

Join us for a hearty breakfast and return for a fabulous lunch buffet with all the traditional Christmas trimmings to include roast beef on the carving station, ham, sweet potato casserole, scrumptious desserts and salads, and much more.

Annual all day event at Bald Rock Lodge - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Admission charged to - day guest - free to overnight guest. Children's Easter Party with  Bunny ear making,dancing and more - 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pictures with the Easter Bunny 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm Children's Easter Egg Hunt  (bring your basket) & Adult Egg Race! Something for all ages. Make your reservations and stay the weekend with us! Sunday April 4, 2010 - Cheaha Restaurant will host its annual “Traditional Easter Buffet” from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m with visits from the Easter bunny.

Buffet Breakfast 7:30 am - 10:30 am  is a favorite for many after they visit local churches for sunrise services. Lunch Buffet is a favorite for all ages...each year we fill our buffet with traditional foods Ham, Turkey, dressing, Boiled eggs, and assorted goodies. Come enjoy a day with your friend and or family.  Bring your eggs and hunt them in the picnic area if you like!

Book your hotel rooms, cabins, chalets for  Valkyrie Motor Cycle Club meeting.  For more information Contact Tim Moore. The Bald Rock Lodge has been booked by Mr. Moore and the Valkyrie Club for meeting use.  This is a annual event. Cheaha Restaurant will be open to this group and any other visitors. 

With its abundance of rhododendron and mountain laurel, there are few places lovelier than DeSoto State Park in May. Come and spend the day with DeSoto’s naturalist Brittney Hughes, herbalists Darryl Patton & L.C. Moon and other botanists for this incredible day of flora. Day ends with a herbal plant presentation at DoSoto State Park Lodge.
 Multiple hikes throughout the day.
Terrain on guided hikes vary from Easy to mildly Strenuous. Rain or Shine.
 No fees or registration.

Treat your mother with a Breakfast or Lunch Buffet. Each Buffet will be a pleasure with our  wonderful food & view from the highest point in Alabama. Every mother enjoys the gift of time with her family.  Come on up and enjoy Breakfast buffet 7:30 am - 10:30 am or Lunch 11:30 am -3:00 pm  eat, relax and our trails will give you time to enjoy nature.   We hope you will join us for our 36th annual Mothers Day Lunch Buffet.

This is the day for family. 7:30 -10:30 am Breakfast buffet will be served in Cheaha restaurant with a view like no other. After your meal go to the Lake and fish, swim or lay on the beach!  Paddle boats are available and a good time can be had by all. Lunch time 11:30 - 3:00 Cheaha Restaurant will put out the Father's Day Lunch Buffet  - food fit for your king and his family. Hike our trails bring your mountain bike and enjoy a day in the great out doors!