Alabama Wildlife Center, Birmingham Audubon Society, Friends of Oak Mountain State Park, and the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center present the 2009 - 2010 Audubon Teaches Nature series.

Enjoy a night in one of DeSoto State Park's Motel Rooms with breakfast for 2 included!

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Activities Building

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Free to the guests of Gulf State Park

If you are staying at Gulf State Park, you are invited to join our free exercise class.  This is a low impact exercise that will help to start your day out right.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Activities Building

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Free to the guests of Gulf State Park

If you are staying at Gulf State Park, you are invited to join our free exercise class.  This is a low impact exercise that will help to start your day out right.

Coed Recreation Volleyball for campground gusets

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

10:00 AM to Noon

Meet at the volleyball courts next to the Activities Building

Available Sunday through Thursday nights.
January, February and March only. Special includes 1 free bundle of wood.

Pack your games,cards,books  and stay with us for a week (7 nights). Relax and escape from the rest of the world. Get to know each other. Spend some quality time. Hike, bike ride, bird watch or just listen to nature. You pay for 6 nights and we will give you 1 night free. (no other discounts or packages available with this special).

Cheah Restaurant will serve Lunch and Dinner daily all year.  Please enjoy a free breakfast you can take to your room. Dinner or Lunch in our Restaurant with a view of the Talladega National Forest. Full breakfast will full price will be served Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Recoreational horseshoe games for Campground Guest

Every Monday through Saturday

9:00 AM

Meet at the horseshoe pits next to the Activities Building

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Activities Building

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Free to the guests of Gulf State Park

If you are staying at Gulf State Park, you are invited to join our free exercise class.  This is a low impact exercise that will help to start your day out right.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Activities Building

Time: 9:45 a.m.

Free to the guests of Gulf State Park

If you are staying at Gulf State Park, you are invited to join our aerobic dance class.  This is a great way to get your cardiovascular workout.

If you are a campground guest come and join the fun!

Every Tuesday morning

9:30 am

Meet in the Activities Building

Location: Meet in the Activities Building

Time:  11:00 AM

If you are looking for time to work on your latest needlework project, join us in the Activities Building.  Bring a sack lunch.

Alabama State Park's have partnered with Scale Back Alabama to offer activities and packages designed to encourage participants to lose or maintain a healthy weight. Enjoy guided nature hikes or take to the trails on your own. Check out our weekday package that includes overnight accommodations for two and dinner for two in our Pinecrest Dining Room. Most importantly, be active and stay heart healthy!

9 a.m. Each Saturday - Trails & Starting Locations vary each week.
Enjoy guided nature hikes with our park's naturalist each Saturday morning, weather permitting. These hikes follow along some of the most scenic countryside in the state! Our 31-miles of nature trails lead to forested streams, hidden waterfalls, historic structures such as old home places and cemeteries, along the banks of the pristine Guntersville Reservoir teaming with waterfowl, and not to mention the dozens of deer and other wildlife that roam our 6,000-acre park. Make plans to join us for an informative hike or plan a nature hike on your own. Information about our trails can be found on our website at this location: http://www.alapark.com/LakeGuntersville/Trails/

A king room for 2 people, 2 dinners, 2 breakfast, 1 lunch and a social for 2 people. Spend the weekend with portion control food, mountain air, good times and feel good when you go home.  Get 2010 off to a good start on the highest point in alabama.

Oak Mountain State Park and the Alabama Department of Public Health have teamed up together to offer three free weekends in the park to Scale Back Alabama participants.

Hikes, healthy menus, & discounts on golf, camping, and boat rentals are offered on February 20 - 21, March 20 - 21, and April 3 -4 to registered Scale Back participants. Admission is free to participants with yellow cards.

You MUST have the yellow weight tracker card from Scale Back Alabama in order to receive entrance and discounts.

Menu for February 20 - 21:
Saturday - Grilled Chicken with veggies
Sunday - Homemade Trio Salad with low cal dressing, cottage cheese, and fruit

On March 17th, 18th, and 19th, come find Lucky's pot o' gold that is lost somewhere in Oak Mountain State Park. When you find it, come to the Park Office to let them know where you found it. If you are the 1st person that day to say where it is, you are a winner. Three prizes will be available...one night of camping, one night in a cabin, or one round of golf.

Do we always get to see the animals that we know are out in nature? No, we don't but they leave us many things that we can use to figure out what was there, what they ate, and maybe where they came from and where they are going. Come learn about tracks, scat, & signs of common animals in the area.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the B-side pavilion in the campground.

Park Admission is $2 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. Program is free.

Time:   1:00 PM

Location:  Meet at Bathhouse #4 in the Campground.  We will ride to Perdido Pass and stop for ice cream.
 

Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Free to the public

Video: Seashore (35min) This Eyewitness video dives into the explosive frontline between land and sea.  From crashing waves and blasting winds to placid tide pool, discover what makes our coastlines so alluring to the masses of wildlife and humans who gather there.

Location:  Meet at Campground Registration.

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Free to the public.

Meet our park guide at Campground Registration and we will walk along the “Old Catman Trail”.

Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Free to the public

Video: Seashore (35min) This Eyewitness video dives into the explosive frontline between land and sea.  From crashing waves and blasting winds to placid tide pool, discover what makes our coastlines so alluring to the masses of wildlife and humans who gather there.

Location:  Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Free to the public.
 
Learn new and exciting facts about some of the animals that live in Gulf State Park.  This one hour program is suited for people of all ages and allows you to get close and personal with some of the educational animals at the Nature Center.
 

Have you ever wondered about what the animals do after we go to sleep? Here's your chance to find out. Come take a look & listen to what the animals are doing at night. You can learn what type of animal it is by the color of its eyes or by the sounds that it makes. The animal world comes alive at night.

Join the park naturalist Emily Cohen at 7p.m. on Friday night to learn about the things that go bump in the night. Meet at the Bside pavilion in the campground. Bring a flashlight because we will go for a hike.

Park admission is $2 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. Program is free. 

The Wharf, Orange Beach

Price: Open to the public. $30.00 registration fee for participants.

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Corvettes, Corvettes, Corvettes! Come out and vote for your favorite. Trophies awarded according to the most People-Choice votes.

Time:   11:00 AM

Location:  Meet at Bathhouse #4 in the campground.  We will take a mystery ride and have lunch.
 

Time:   1:00 P.M.

Location:  Meet at Campground Registration and we will take a healthy walk around the park.
 

DeSoto State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s after the Great Depression.  Many long and hard hours were spent at DeSoto's historic CCC Quarry by the crew men, removing and hand cutting the large stones for constructing the many facilities found in DeSoto State Park.

Lightning, rain, snow, sleet, wind? Are you fascinated by weather? Want to know a little more about it? Come find out about weather, what causes it, what makes it change, and what it can do?

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Bside pavilion in the campground for a fascinating look at the weather.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No program fee.

Scale Back Alabama! Oak Mountain State Park is offering a short hike along the Treetop Nature Trail for Scale Back Alabama participants. Meet at 10a.m. at the Treetop Nature Trail which is located just past the Park Office on Terrace Drive.

Join us at the Snack Bar that Saturday for a healthy lunch.

Free admission for Scale Back Alabama Participants.

The entrance fee will be waived for anyone who presents a yellow Scale Back Alabama weigh in card or a printed confirmation email. 

2 p.m.
Meet at the Country Store near the Main Campground

This guided nature hike follows the Loop Trail and is abundant with trillium. Help our park's naturalist count and record these unique plants in an effort to monitor their annual park population and stability.

Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail ~ Alabama Central’s second tournament will be held on Lake Martin on March 20th.  Launch will be from Wind Creek State Park.  There is a $4 launch fee.
For more information visit:  http://www.fomntt.com/schedule.php?id=2204 
Contact:  Walter Higgins      Phone: 334-283-5515

Elberta Town Park
Price: Free to public.

Held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The best German Sausage you have ever tasted! Made from a secret recipe developed by the founding fathers of Elberta, AL. This is the only place you can get the real thing! Arts & crafts, live music, carnival rides, baked goods & more. Don't forget to visit the Bier Garten for a large selection of imported beers.

Join staff & volunteers for an unforgettable view of one of Alabama’s natural wonders, Little River Canyon. Hike level: difficult/extreme. Not recommended for children under 14.
Meeting at Little River Canyon Center in Ft. Payne, AL
9:00 am – 3:00 pm  $25/person; Pre-registration is required. This hike fills quickly so make reservations early.

Join staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities and more. Kids will learn why snakes are an important part of our natural world, how to identify snakes, and will take a short “fake snake” hike to learn better observation skills. Little River Canyon Center in Ft. Payne, AL~1:00 pm~No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: Gulf State Park Picnic Area on Lake Shelby

Admission is free, but please fill out a ticket on site.

Ages 15 and under please.

Bring your own fishing equipment if you have it. Some will be available for use if you don’t.

For More Information Call- Gina Simpson at (205) 344-5917

Oak Mountain will hold its 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 3rd from 10a.m. until 2p.m.

We are looking to have 10,000 eggs hidden, as well as other activities such as face painting, hayride, moonwalk, cake hop, sack races, and more. Some activities have an additional charge after admission into the park.

There will be a separate area for the younger kids to hunt. There will again be two hunts, one at 11:00a.m. and another at 1:00p.m.

If you are visiting Gulf State Park Campground this year for Easter, join us for our annual Campground Easter Egg Hunt.  There will be over 1,500 eggs to find!  Bring your own basket.

Time: 9:00 A.M.

Location:  Picnic Area on Lake Shelby

Ages 10 and Under

Join DSP Staff for a fun day of hiking through-out the park to see some of DeSoto’s waterfalls, big & small. See Lost Falls, Laurel Falls & many more! Moderate Terrain.

Part of Scale Back Alabama.

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 p.m.  Children's Easter Egg Hunt (bring your basket) and an 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.

12:00 Noon
Main Campground at Lake Guntersville State Park

Children of all ages will enjoy our annual Easter Egg Hunt in the main campground at Lake Guntersville State Park.

The entrance fee will be waived for anyone who presents a yellow Scale Back Alabama weigh in card or a printed confirmation email.

Oak Mountain State Park wishes a Happy Easter to all Scale Back Alabama participants. No scheduled hike this weekend, but we welcome you to use the park since it is a free weekend.

Anything that you'd find in an outdoor garden, including plantings, bulbs and birdhouses. Carriage tours of downtown available.
9 a.m.-5 p.m
Eufaula Garden Treasures 334-616-6170. Farmer's Market Pavillion

11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Pinecrest Dining Room and Grandview Ballroom
Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge

Join us for our popular Easter Brunch that includes prime rib and ham on the carving station, chicken & dressing, citrus glazed chicken breasts, candied yams, vegetables, casseroles, salads, and desserts, all for only $17.95 plus tax per person! The Easter Bunny will be making a special visit to the park during Brunch. You won't want to miss the fun, fellowship and great food!

Buffet Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 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 friends and or family.  Bring your eggs and hunt them in the picnic area if you like!

Join DSP’s staff & volunteers for an enchanting night starting with “fairy stories” and watching a “true fairy tale film”. Bring your own comfortable camp chairs or quilts. Snacks provided.

DeSoto State Park Campfire Circle~Improved Campground (Big Screen)

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm~No Fee

Beautiful historic homes from the old days when "cotton was king" will be opened to visitors during this nostalgic return to the Old South. Grand antebellum and Victorian mansions built by 19th century plantation owners and merchants still house family heirlooms, symbolic of bygone era. Most homes are private residences, open only during the annual pilgrimage.

Admission is charged. Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm, and 6:30pm to 9pm.: Sunday 10am to 4pm
http://www.eufaulapilgrimage.com/

Tom Sawyer Day at Cathedral Caverns
Bring a picnic and enjoy the caves, stories, exhibits, music, children's activities, and more. 
Family fun for all ages.    10 a.m.--3 p.m..
This event is sponsored by the Guntersville Library.

Spring Fairy Houses & Hobbit Hike (Children’s Nature Observation Skills)
10:00 am - Noon
$10 per person; pre-registration required.

Spring had sprung and new wildflowers are here. Come with Oak Mountain State Park's Naturalist Emily Cohen as she walks around looking for some of the early blooming wildflowers in the park.

We will meet at the Park Office on Terrace Drive, then drive to the trail's starting location. We will meet at 10a.m.

This is a walk over uneven ground. It will not be suitable for young children or older adults with walking disabilities.

Admission is $3 adult, $1 children (ages 6 - 11), $1 seniors (62+).

Alabama has many different species of trees, over 200 types of hardwoods & 13 types of conifers. Don't know the difference? Come find out. They all have interesting facts and uses for them. Come learn how to identify trees and what they are used for.

Join the park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m at the Treetop Nature Trail, which is located just past the Park Office on Terrace Drive.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. There is not a fee for the program.

One of the most beautiful times of the year at DeSoto State Park! Join DSP staff on an easy meandering hike along the ADA-Accessible Azalea Cascade Boardwalk Trail to see early blooming-species of plants & Azalea Cascade~Meet at the Nature Center (Next to DeSoto’s Country Store) ~10:00-12:00

Free to the public; registration appreciated but not required. Great for all ages!

9 a.m.
Park Office on Hwy. 227

This annual cleanup commemorates Earth Day! Join us in an effort to rid the banks of Lake Guntersville of trash. Clean waterways make for a healthy environment for fish, waterfowl and other woodland animals of the park that use the lake for their source of water. Start now by making everyday important to the environment. Keep Alabama The Beautiful!!

Flora Bama
Price: 21 and Older: $5.00 All Day & Night (Don't lose your wrist band) No leaving and re-entering. $10.00 parking. Shuttle $3.00.

Gates open 9:00 a.m. Children's toss at 10:00 a.m. Adults at noon. Fun, food and frivolity on the beach with other activities for the weekend including a bikini contest, a keg toss and tug of war. Notice....All bars will be CASH ONLY Mullet Toss Weekend

Join blacksmith Walter Howell for this incredible demonstration of forging metal. Metal art and useful objects will be on display.

JSU's Little River Canyon Center

10:00 am – 3:00 pm~No fee; Great for all ages!

Become a Jr. Ranger on National Jr. Ranger Day!

Located at DeSoto State Park & Little River Canyon National Preserve.

Events and information scheduled at various times and locations throughout the day.

No fee or registration!

Fly Fishing Techniques and Fishing Trip on Little River

Join Dr. Chris Murdock, JSU Biologist and Little River native for an opportunity to fly fish on Little River. Equipment supplied for 10 participants.~Meet at Little River Canyon Center (near Little River Falls on Hwy 35) in Ft. Payne, AL

8:00 am – 4:00 pm~$35 per person; Pre-registration is required.

1 p.m.
Meet at the Country Store in the Main Campground

Assist our Park's naturalist in monitoring nest boxes of resident birds in Lake Guntersville State Park. This annual event helps us to track birding habits and increase in population.

Location: Fairhope Pier Park,
Fairhope, Alabama
Date: Saturday, April 24*, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Weather: Rain or Shine!!
Admission FREE!

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. 

6600 Hwy 95 Elberta, AL 36530
Price: $5.00 Adults; Free to children 12 & under.

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.-sunset. Local artists, Boat builders, Marine sales, music all weekend, Chet's famous fried mullet plates, Sharpie Sailboat Race Saturday 1:00 p.m. Race for the Skull Sunday 1:00 p.m.

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, & many other botanists for this incredible day of flora. Day ends with a 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.

This easy hike and program is designed for individuals who are fluent and learning Spanish.

JSU’s Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls)~10:00 am – Noon

Free/Gratis

Are reptiles slimy? Are snakes bad? Find this out and much more when we discuss reptiles and amphibians at Oak Mountain State Park.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Bside pavilion in the campground.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. Program is free.

Pepsi Star Series and The Wharf presents: Widespread Panic with Band of Horses

23325 Amphitheater Drive Orange Beach, AL 36561

Price: General Admission: $43.00 On Sale Feb 12.

Showtime: 7:00 p.m. Get your tickets here. Since their inception in Athens, GA in 1986, Widespread Panic has risen to elite status among American jam bands. Following in the steps of other southern rock jam bands such as The Allman Brothers, they have influences from the southern rock, blues-rock, progressive rock, funk and hard rock genres.

Join master photographer and print maker, John Alexander Dersham, for this two-part workshop where you will discuss the fine arts of photography and learn compositional techniques in field application.~Friday evening, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, 2010~Friday’s Seminar 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm & Saturday’s Workshop 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Bring a day pack with lunch/drinks)~$25 per person; pre-registration required.

Cinco de Mayo is a joyous holiday celebrated with food, fun, parades, and music. Join this festive event for family fun, games, art, music, and great food.

JSU's Little River Canyon Center (near Little River Falls on Hwy 35) Fort Payne, AL.~10:00 am – 3:00 pm~Free Admission, great for all ages!

The National Park Service at Little River Canyon National Preserve will present educational programs and information on migratory birds. Events and information scheduled at various times during the day. Call the National Park Service for more information or visit www.nps.gov/liri~ No fee or registration. 

National Park Ranger Larry Beane will guide you through a memorable wildflower experience. Come enjoy a bloomin' good day! Call the National Park Service for more information.~Meet at JSU’s Little River Canyon Center (near Little River Falls on Hwy 35) in Ft. Payne, AL ~Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am or 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

No fee or registration, Great for all ages!

Join Dr. Chris Murdock, JSU Biologist and Little River native for this EXTREME experience on hidden trails to Little River; moderate to difficult trails in some areas; opportunities to swim in Little River (dress for getting wet). Not recommended for children under the age of 16 years.

 9:00 am – 4:00 pm~$20 per person; pre-registration required

2:00 p.m.
Activities Building in the Main Campground

Our park's naturalist will host a Mother's Day card making and craft class that will have you making a pretty card for that special someone in your life.

What is a wetland? Are wetlands beneficial to us? What can be found in a wetland? Come learn about wetlands. They are interesting ecosystems.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Bside pavilion in the campground.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No fee for the program.

11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pinecrest Dining Room & Grandview Ballroom
Lake Guntersville State Park

Join us for a fabulous buffet of Prime Rib and Ham on the carving station, chicken & dressing, vegetables, casseroles, desserts, salads, and a table of bread, all for only $17.95 + tax per person. Treat that special someone in your life to a delightful lunch as well as majestic views of the 69,000-acre Guntersville reservoir. No advanced reservations taken.

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.

Savor North Alabama's autumn beauty and enjoy arts and crafts, food, live music and more! Features arts & crafts and live entertainment in Brow Park; The Rhododendron Festival begins with a bonfire in the town square on Friday night complete with live entertainment, storytelling, marshmallow roasting and a concession stand with roasted peanuts and hot beverages. Located in historic Mentone, Alabama, 10 minutes from DeSoto State Park. Great for all ages!

The Hangout and nearby Gulf Shores Public Beach 101 East Beach Blvd. GS

Price: Tickets for all ages: $159.00 for a three-day pass. Limited quantity of tickets will be available beginning Feb. 8 at The Hangout & Surf Style locations for $115.00 for a three day pass.

Daily from Noon to 11:00 p.m. More than 60 bands to be announced performing on four stages. Partial Line up with more to come: Zac Brown Band John Legend The Black Crowes Gov’t Mule Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas Michael Franti and Spearhead Rodrigo Y Gabriella Blind Boys of Alabama Matisyahu Girl Talk Guster Brett Dennen Keller Williams Jerry Jeff Walker A.L.O. The Whigs Ozomatli OK GO Orianthi Pnuma Trio Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears Toubab Krewe Mat Hires A.A. Bondy Rachel Goodrich Moon Taxi

Central Alabama has 53 different mammals in the area. They are unique creatures that we often don't get to see, however, they are around. Come learn the interesting facts about the smallest mammal all the way to the largest mammal in the state.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Bside pavilion in the campground.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. There is no charge for the program.

The annual AMBA ride (Alabama's Magnificent Bicycle Adventure), is a six (6) day event which starts and ends at Chewacla State Park everyday.  Camp out a week and ride scenic, historic loops in a new direction each day! For more information and registration for the event, go to www.amba1.com

AMBA is a multi-day bike ride established to raise money to support AlaBike (http://www.alabike.org/).  AlaBike is a Non-Profit C3 corporation formed to make Alabama a better place to ride bikes. The organization hopes to accomplish this goal by enacting legislation and through education programs that make roads safer for bicyclists and more bicycle friendly.

1:00 p.m.
Location TBD

A wildflower presentation will be held showcasing plants blooming during Spring to Early Summer along the banks and trails of Lake Guntersville State Park. A guided nature walk will follow the presentation.

DeSoto State Park Naturalist, Brittney Hughes, will be teaching the effectiveness and benefits of using plants native to Alabama for landscaping your yard.

Celebrating the 150th year of Fendall Hall 9am to 4pm For more information, contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce for more information:
334-687-8469 or email: fendallh@bellsouth.net for further information.

Join DSP staff for a hike along DeSoto’s section of the West Fork of Little River; one of the best times to see Rhododendron & Mountain Laurel, not to mention other beautiful blooming plants! Moderate hike; mildly strenuous.~Meet at the Nature Center (Next to DeSoto’s Country Store)~2 times: 9:00 a.m. &/or 1:00 p.m. Each Hike last about an hour & a half.

Free to the public; registration appreciated but not required.

Join DeSoto State Park Staff on this historic hike to the Civilian Conservation Corp’s ‘unfinished’ Bridge. Learn why the CCC left it ‘unfinished’ and see several original structures. Moderate to Strenuous Hike on old CCC roadbed. Not for children under the age of 5. 1.75 miles one way to bridge~Meet in Lobby of DeSoto’s Lodge~ 3:00 p.m.~5:30 p.m.

Free to the public; registration appreciated but not required.

Learn to make a bookmark or a bracelet. With the skills you learn in this class, you will be able to twine a strap or belt. Bring a sack lunch/drink.

Little River Canyon Center (near Little River Falls, Fort Payne, AL)~10:00 am – 2:00 pm

$25 per person (supplies included) Pre-regristration required.

Join Canyon Center staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities and more. Kids will make their own plant press and learn to identify 20 key plants of Little River Canyon.~1:00 pm

No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged.

Legends on the Lookout Series: The Civilian Conservation Corps
Join DSP staff for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! Learn about the great men that built DeSoto State Park & see picture & artifacts from the 1930-1940s.

A is for ant, B is for bat, C is for cardinal, D is for ......? Can we find something in nature for every letter of the alphabet? Let's try it and find out.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Park Office on Terrace Drive for an alphabet hike.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for the hike.

Let's take a walk. Let's take time to stop and smell the dogwoods. Slow down over this holiday weekend and relax by taking a walk looking for all kinds of things in nature from birds to trees to signs of animals that we can't see. Many things in nature are often taken for granted.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Campground Beach for a walk.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for hike.

Join us for a fun casual festival of music designed to help us celebrate the 71st anniversary of the park’s dedication and to enjoy our region’s rich musical heritage. Great for every age!

Join Walter Howell for this incredible demonstration of forging metal into delicate and diverse styles of leaves. Metal art and useful objects will be on display.

JSU"s Little River Canyon Center~10:00 am – 3:00 pm

George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center in Gulf Shores

Price: Tickets are $17.00 for adults and $10.00 for children (12 and under).

Performances Tuesday-Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Six young people in the throes of their teenage years, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that loosing doesn't necessarily make you a loser, as they strive to become the reigning champion of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

 "You Made Those Yourself?!?" Intro to handcrafted Sterling Silver Jewelry ~Charlie Munoz, jewelry maker and sculptor, will teach students to make a pair of sterling silver earrings.~Where: Little River Canyon Center in Ft. Payne, AL~10 am to 12 noon~$35 per person(supplies included) Pre-regristration required

9 a.m. Cutchenmine Trail
1 p.m.  King's Chapel Trail
4 p.m.  Cave Trail

There is no better place to celebrate National Trails Day than at Lake Guntersville State Park! Take to any one of our 31-miles of trails on a self-guided hike or participate in 1 or more of our planned guided hikes. Learn more about our trails here.

Fee for participants only. This Bass Fishing Tournament takes off out of Lakepoint State Park Marina each year and raises money for the Niemann-Pick disease. For more information contact Sam Williams

Join Dr. Chris Murdock for this fun hike to learn how to observe reptiles & amphibians in the wild. Participants will learn the difference between venomous/non-venomous creatures and why we need to respect and value them.~8:00 am – Noon

Fee: $10 per adult; $5 per child/student; Pre-registration is required.

That plant does what? I can eat that? This workshop is designed for children that are naturally curious about nature. Join DSP's naturalist Brittney Hughes for this fun & interesting program on the nature of plants. Includes Demonstrations & an easy hike.~ Meet at the Nature Center (Next to DeSoto’s Country Store) 10:00-12:00 Noon~Free to the public; Registration required.

Campfire Talk: Spiders!
Join State Park Ranger Mark Jackson to learn about common spiders of Northeast Alabama & how to identify the beneficial spiders from the ones that are dangerous to humans.

Foley Soccer Fields, 1.5 miles west of Foley on Hwy 98

Price: Free admission! Free parking. Free shuttle service.

Forty brightly colored hot air balloons are the stars of the festival, and, weather permitting, visitors can enjoy seeing them in the air at sunrise and sunset. In addition to the balloons, the festival includes great music throughout the weekend, arts and crafts, a children’s village, and fireworks on Saturday evening. So make your plans to celebrate Father’s Day in Foley!

Bugs, bugs, and more bugs. Creepy crawly creatures. Bugs can be found everywhere - in dirt, on leaves, in houses. Come find out more about these creepy crawlies. They aren't always bad. We will even race a few.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Treetop Nature Trail, which is located just past the Park Office on Terrace Drive.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for the races.

Campfire Talk: 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!

2 p.m.
Activities Building in Main Campground

Our park's naturalist hosts this event fun for children of all ages. Create a card any dad will take pleasure in receiving!

Join DSP Staff on a moderate to mildly-strenuous hike to the CCC Quarry. Learn how the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the original structures that you can still see in the park today.~Meet at the Nature Center (Next to DeSoto’s Country Store)

9:00-12:00 Noon~ Free to the public; registration appreciated but not required.

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!  

Legends on the Lookout Series: A. A. Miller Dam
Join DSP staff for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! Learn about the historic dam located above DeSoto falls & how it came to be there.

2 p.m.
Meet at the Country Store by the Main Campground

Assist our Park's Naturalist in monitoring nest boxes in our main campground. This annual activity aids us in tracking nesting and reproductive life cycles of resident birds.

Free Admission 8am - 5pm

Join DSP staff for a walk around the DeSoto Falls area to learn about the A.A. Miller Dam & other local histories.~Meet at the Kiosk Board in the DeSoto Falls parking area.

10:00-11:00 Noon

Free to the public; registration appreciated but not required.

River Rhythms Family Fun Programs: Un-Natural Trail Hike 
Join staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities and more. Kids will be led along a trail to find the objects that do NOT belong there. Families will learn how to tune their observation skills to observe natural objects and creatures.~Jacksonville State University’s Little River Canyon Center in Ft. Payne, AL~1:00 pm
 No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged.

Join Walter Howell for this incredible demonstration of forging metal. This artist will demonstrate the art of forging a railroad spike into an intricate metal snake. Metal art and useful objects will be on display..

Little River Canyon Center~10:00 am – 3:00 pm~No fee

23325 Amphitheater Drive Orange Beach, AL 36561

Price: Tickets: $38.75 or $33.75 Tickets On-Sale Soon!

Gates open 7:00 p.m. Showtime: 8:00 p.m. After selling two million copies of his first two albums, topping the charts with five smash hits, racking up award nominations and hitting every stop on the requisite “new artist” tour circuit for the last three years, country rocker Jason Aldean is running full throttle into Spring. Having just wrapped his first full and very successful headlining tour, he’s prepared to leverage that momentum with the release of his highly anticipated third album, Wide Open, due out April 7.

Let's take a walk. Let's take time to stop and smell the dogwoods. Slow down over this holiday weekend and relax by taking a walk looking for all kinds of things in nature from birds to trees to signs of animals that we can't see. Many things in nature are often taken for granted.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Campground Beach for a short hike.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for the hike.

The Wharf Amphitheater

Price: Tickets: $49.50, $39.50, $25.00, or $15.00 Tickets On-Sale Soon!

Gates open 6:00 p.m. Showtime 7:00 p.m. Since their debut in 1999, Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry have been a cornerstone of the most important movement in country music since the Outlaws. Just as Waylon, Willie and the rest kicked open the genre's doors in the 1970s, Montgomery Gentry has helped kick-start 21st century country.

Let's celebrate our freedom and those that have given us the opportunity to have that freedom. Come make a flag, then parade through the campground showing off our flags.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Bside pavilion in the campground.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for program.

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.

Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered what is up there? Come learn about the constellations, planets, and other things in the sky.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 7p.m. at the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center, which is located off Terrace Drive next to the Alabama Wildlife Center.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for the program.

Join nationally renown 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.

10:00 am – 12:00 noon OR 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

 $20 adult/$15 child; Pre-registration is required~Pre-register early to assure your place.

Campfire Talk: Leave No Trace for Children
Join State Park Ranger Josh Hughes to learn more about this nationally-recognized program! Learn how to plan & prepare, leave what you find & more!

Introduction to Musical Instruments of Appalachia
Join musician Tony Thomas as he introduces acoustic instruments (such as the fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin) by using stories and songs to give the audience an appreciation for the sound & history of each instrument.

Campfire Talk: Songs of the Civil War
Join musician Tony Thomas to hear his repertoire of songs that were written during the Civil War period.

Musician Tony Thomas teaches this fun class intended for beginners.

River Rhythms Family Fun Programs: Animal Tracks

Join staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities and more. Kids will learn about identifying creatures by looking at the tracks they leave behind. Each child will make his or her own track as a keepsake. Limited supplies, please pre-register~1:00 pm ~No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged.

Flitters of colors come from the many different types of butterflies that visit Alabama. Very unique creatures that offer lots of beauty and help our plants & trees. Come learn about them.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Bside pavilion in the campground.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for program.

Come on a scavenger hunt at Oak Mountain State Park. There are all kinds of awesome things to find in & around the park. Let's see if we can find everything on the list. Find them all, get a prize.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Campground Beach for a scavenger hunt.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for program.

The Amphitheater at The Wharf

Price: Ticket prices $69.50, $59.50, or $25.00.

Gates open 7:00 p.m. Showtime 8:00 p.m. His greatest hits album, fourteen million and counting, continues to sell amazing quantities more than twenty-five years after it was first released. His songs remain in the foundation of classic rock radio station play lists all over the country, invariably the most popular music stations in their markets.

Join Dr. Joyce Lanning, Alabama Manager for The Climate Project, for this fascinating and educational look at how we can leave a habitable and life supporting planet to our children (and the young of all species).~1:00 pm~No fee

Join Walter Howell for this incredible demonstration of forging metal. Metal art and useful objects will be on display

Little River Canyon Center~10:00 am – 3:00 pm~No fee

Running from Gadsden, Alabama to West Unity, Ohio, this yard sale travels more than 650-miles of scenic beauty & has a lot of shopping opportunities!  
Click here for more details about this yearly event!

Can we find atr in nature or nature in art? Sure, it is all around. Come get out in nature to see where we can find these things.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Bside pavilion in the campground.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors, children 5 & under are free. No program charge.

Campfire Talk: Constellations from Lookout Mountain
An out-of-this world experience! JSU astronomer Dr. Laura Weinkauf will explore the science and myths of the constellations that can be seen from Lookout Mountain during different seasons.

Campfire Talk:  Moon Views
Join astronomer Dr. Laura Weinkauf as she reveals the science and mysteries of our closest celestial neighbor and other moons in our solar system. Take a CLOSE look at our moon through a telescope!

Alabama has some of the oldest and coolest rocks around. Come join us to learn about them, where they can be found, and what can be found on them.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Bside pavilion at the Campground.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No program fee.

Come learn about the different ways to tell a story and some of the different folklores of the area. The mountains ahve many stories to tell.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 7p.m. at the Campground Fire Ring for storytelling time.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No program fee.

Legends on the Lookout Series: Milford Howard & Howard’s Chapel
Join DSP staff for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! Learn about the history of the Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel & its builder, Milford W. Howard.

Join DSP staff for a trip to the Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel to learn the history of the chapel & its founder, Milford. W. Howard.

Meet at DeSoto State Park’s County Store; Caravan to Howard’s Chapel~5 minutes away

1:00-2:00 p.m.~ Free to the public; registration appreciated but not required.

Milford Howard(Builder of Howard's Chapel) PDF

Join staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities and more. Kids will learn how insects see the world...and take a stroll on the trail using a “dragonfly” eye to make the world look a little different!~Little River Canyon Center in Ft. Payne, AL~1:00 pm

Fee: No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged

Join blacksmith Walter Howell for this incredible demonstration of forging metal into beautiful fire pokers. Metal art and useful objects will be on display and for sale.

JSU's Little River Canyon Center~10:00 am – 3:00 pm~No fee

Campfire Talk:  Frog Metamorphosis
Explore how amphibians transform from a single cell to the wonderful hopping creatures we adore with JSU’s Dr. James Rayburn. Meet live tadpoles…and perhaps adopt your own non-native tadpole pet!

Campfire Talk:  Venomous Organisms of Alabama
Learn about how some plants & animals really get your attention with their special lines of defense Presented by toxicologist Dr. James Rayburn.

Explore the trails of DeSoto State Park with Dr. James Rayburn while learning about Toxicology, Geology, & more!
Where:  Meet at the Nature Center (Next to DeSoto’s Country Store)
Time: 10:00-12:00
Fee: $10 per person (Pre-registration required) Great for all ages!
Call 256.782.5697 or email fieldschool@jsu.edu for more details.

Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered what is up there? Come learn about constellations, planets, and other things in the sky.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 7p.m. at the Campground Beach for some stargazing.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for the program.

Let's take a walk. Let's take time to stop and smell the dogwoods. Slow down over this holiday weekend and relax by taking a walk looking for all kinds of things in nature from birds to trees to signs of animals that we can't see. Many things in nature are often taken for granted.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Campground Beach for a short hike.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for hike.

Campfire Talk: Birds of Prey
Join Becky Collier from the Coosa River Science School in Columbiana, AL. for a fun & interesting program about these federally protected birds.

Join Becky Collier from the Coosa River Science School in Columbiana, AL. for a fun & interesting program about these federally protected birds.

Campfire Talk: Natural Resource Management
Join Alabama State Park Natural Resource Chief Forrest Bailey for a program concerning prescribed burns, Whitetail Deer Management, & more.

Legends on the Lookout Series: Granny Dollar
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.

NA has,  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.

Make a bookmark or a bracelet.With the skills you learn in this class, you will be able to twine a strap or belt. Bring a sack lunch/drink.
Little River Canyon Center (near Little River Falls, Fort Payne, AL)~10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$25 per person (supplies included) Pre-regristration required.

Legends on the Lookout Series: Sequoyah
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. Learn his history.

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!

5TH PRIZE $200.00

Campfire Talk: Corn~A truly a-maize-ing Plant!
Join geographer Kelly Gregg in a discussion of the origins of Native American corn, how it shaped American culture and cuisine, and how it went on to help feed the world!”

Campfire Talk: Lookout Mountain Moonshining
Moonshining began very early in American history & for early moonshiners, making and selling alcohol wasn't just for fun or a few extra bucks — it was a means of survival. Learn about the history of moonshining in the Appalachian Mountains. 

Join Dr. Chris Murdock, JSU Biologist and Little River native for this EXTREME experience on hidden trails to Little River; difficult trails&extreme situations in some areas; dress for getting your feet wet. Not recommended for children under the age of 16 years.Limited to ten participants. Meet at Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls) in Ft. Payne, AL. ~ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.~ $20 per person; pre-registration required.

Join staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities and more. Kids will learn about seasonal changes and why leaves change their colors.  Little River Canyon Center in Ft. Payne, AL~1:00 pm
No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged.

Join blacksmith Walter Howell for this incredible demonstration of forging metal. Metal art and useful objects will be on display and for sale.
Little River Canyon Center~10:00 am – 3:00 pm~ No fee

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” 1-256- 354- 2646 Nancey Street or 1-256-396-5506 Betty Denson... Don't forget the Chili tasting on Saturday.

This annual even is worth a visit for all who love chili. Join in on the fun of the day. Meet new people and taste some new kinds of chili. This is something for all ages!

Campfire Talk: Climate Change
Hurricanes in June....... droughts in summer…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.

Campfire Talk: Seasons
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.

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)~10:00 am – Noon AND 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.~$20 adult/$15 child; Pre-registration is required. Fills quickly so register early

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)~10:00 am – 12:00 pm AND 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free to the public, great for all ages!

Cheaha Restaurant serves buffet Lunch daily to bus tours and all visitors. All meals are available in the restaurant. Advanced reservations for Hotel, Cabin and Chalet reservations are advised. Many guest book a year in advance and visit several times during the season.

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

Savor fresh from the gulf seafood at the 39th 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.

Campfire Talk: Invisible Wonders of Little River Canyon
JSU microbiologist Dr. Benjie Blair will explain how the creatures you can't see affect you every day.

Campfire Talk: Parasites of Little River
Dr. Benjie Blair of JSU returns to talk about more creepy crawlies that would like to make a home...inside of you!

 Celebrating the history of Eufaula with a 5K run on the new Rails to Trails site, pie and chili cook-off, local music throughout the day, fish toss contest and the dedication to the Rails to Trails site and the James S Clark Center with the unveiling of a historic Marker.

For more information, contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce

Campfire Talk: Aquatic Ecology of Little River
Join JSU’s Dr. Mark Meade for an interesting program about different organisms that can be found in the watershed of Little River.

Savor North Alabama's autumn beauty and enjoy arts and crafts, food, live music and more! Features arts & crafts and live entertainment in Brow Park; ColorFest begins with a bonfire in the town square on Friday night complete with live entertainment, storytelling, marshmallow roasting and a concession stand with roasted peanuts and hot beverages. Located in historic Mentone, Alabama, 10 minutes from DeSoto State Park. Great for all ages!

Creepy Critters!
Scaly! Slimy! Ugly! Scary! Join Dan Spaulding of the Anniston Museum of Natural History for a showing of some creepy crawly critters at this fun, educational program.

Join staff & volunteers for an unforgettable view of one of Alabama’s natural wonders, Little River Canyon. Hike level: difficult/extreme. Not recommended for children under 14.
Meeting at Little River Canyon Center in Ft. Payne, AL
9:00 am – 3:00 pm  $25/person; Pre-registration is required. This hike fills quickly so make reservations early.

Ghosts on the Mountain, Spooks in the Valley
Spooky stories guaranteed to put shivers up your spine! Learn about Alabama’s finest spooks, legends and folklore from JSU Field Schools’ Renee Morrison (author of Calico Ghosts). Part of DeSoto’s Spookapalooza!

Join us here at DeSoto State Park for a weekend of spooky halloween storytelling & fun events guaranteed to run shivers up and down your spine! More Details coming soon!

Join staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities and more. Kids will use recycled materials and left over art treasures to make their own unique masks.
Little River Canyon Center in Ft. Payne, AL(8 miles from DeSoto State Park)~1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged.

Calico Stories
Join us for storytelling and knee-slapping humor as JSU Field Schools’ Renee Morrison tells true stories about growing up on her Granddad’s dairy farm in Choccolocco, Alabama (aka Calico, AL). Part of DeSoto’s Spookapalooza!

For more information contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce

Elberta Town Park

Price: Free to public.

Held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The best German Sausage you have ever tasted! Made from a secret recipe developed by the founding fathers of Elberta, AL. This is the only place you can get the real thing! Arts & crafts, live music, carnival rides, baked goods & more. Don't forget to visit the Bier Garten for a large selection of imported beers.

In Foley's Heritage Park.

Price: Free to public.

The City of Foley proudly presents a cultural heritage exchange among ALL of our past sister cities and the City of Foley in the form of a fun-filled festival in Foley Heritage Park (behind the Depot Museum) including a Free Friday night concert and Celebrate America Concert and fireworks for the Grand Finale on Sunday! There will be arts and crafts, food booths, main stage entertainment, children's art village, and much more! Produced by the Foley Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Campfire Talk: Stone Structures of NE Alabama & the Southeast US.
Join Dr. Harry Holstein for a presentation about the stone structures found on several sites in Alabama & the SE United States that were thought to be built by the Welsh during the 12th Century.

Campfire Talk: Spanish Exploration of NE Alabama
JSU's Dr. Harry Holstein will take you through the amazing adventures of Hernando DeSoto, the first European explorer, as he searches for the ancient town of "Coosa".

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 our community.~ Little River Canyon Center(8 Miles from DeSoto State park)
10:00 am – 3:00 pm~No Fee; Donations welcome ~Great for all ages!

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!~ Near Fort Payne, AL (Meeting location disclosed at registration)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm~$30 per person (Ages 14 and over); pre-registration required

Various venues, check website for complete details.

Price: TBD

The festival provides an atmosphere to promote all writers, whether they had written hit songs which made people open their eyes and view the world in a different way or they are aspiring writers and musicians who knew they could do the same but needed a forum in order to get their music out to the world.

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 12 & 13, 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 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.

Spring Fairy Houses & Hobbit Hike (Children’s Nature Observation Skills)
10:00 am - Noon
$10 per person; pre-registration required.

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 which includes an open stage for youth and novice tellers!~ Little River Canyon Center(8 Miles from DeSoto State Park)~ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$5.00 per person at the door
Visit www.tellabration.org for more info.

Campfire Talk: Feeding Winter Wildlife
Don’t take down those bird feeders just yet! Learn how to prepare your yard to be a sanctuary for winter wildlife.

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.

The feel and smell of Christmas is the delight of all old and young. Cheaha Restaurant staff will once again put together its own Candy Land Village. This village is brought to you by the staff of Cheaha State Park.  People drive for miles to see the village, enjoy the decorations and have hot chocolate. This has made Cheaha a favorite Christmas party place.

For more information contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce

For more information contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce

For more information contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce

 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Our Buffet has all the traditional items you need to start a New Year in the South. Black eye peas (good luck), greens (you will prosper in the New Year) and more! We researched our menu to give you every chance to prosper in the New Year.  This buffet, with the restaurant's view of the Talladega National Forest, is the reason for families and friends to meet and enjoy the last of the holiday season or the start of the New Year.

We hope you wear green as its the color of the week!  The luck of the Irish is on the mountain!  Come visit us Sunday - Thursday and we will give you a 50% discount!  Don't forget we will be serving green beer the day before and on St. Patrick's Day along with some good ole Irish food!