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ALABAMA STATE PARKS
SCHEDULED OPEN HOUSE EVENTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010


CATHEDRAL CAVERNS  STATE PARK-  Will give away “Friends of the Cave” passes for the first two registered visitors on each scheduled tour on August 28th. The passes will give the holder a discount on future visits to Cathedral or Rickwood Caverns.

CHEAHA STATE PARK-  Self Tours 10 am - 3 pm - Get directions and a map with trail information to each site at the gate .
Guest met at the gate can leave their name and address and they will qualify for a chance to win prizes. First prize is a free vacation for up to 4 people for five nights in a hotel room, Sunday through Thursday. Second prize is one free night in a hotel room for up to 4 people, Sunday through Thursday night. Winners must use their free vacations before October 1, 2010.
Cheaha Restaurant will have a picnic special (get a coupon at the gate for this special).
A Lunch Buffet is also available.
A king deluxe room will be available for viewing. Noon – 3:00 pm

DESOTO STATE PARK- Will have a lodge hotel room, log cabin, and chalet open for the public to view. The lodge will have information packets available in the lobby along with refreshments. A special Saturday night buffet will be available from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

JOE WHEELER STATE PARK- Will have one of the lakeside cottages on display for general public to visit.

LAKE LURLEEN STATE PARK- All children 11 years old and under will receive free admission to the park. Adults 12 and over, pay one entrance fee and receive one free for a friend. Canoe and Peddle boat rentals, $2.00 off regular price. A drawing for two nights free camping on a basic site (Sunday –Thursday), excludes holiday weekends, and football weekends and must be used by 12-31-2010.

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE STATE PARK- Register to win one of 2 great prizes
   Golf for 2 with cart on our newly renovated 18-hole Championship Golf Course
   2 Nights of Free Camping in our main campground

Activities taking place in the park include:
   FREE Guided Nature Hike with our Park’s Naturalist at 9 a.m. Saturday Morning
   Friday Night Seafood Buffet for only $14.95 + tax per person
   Breakfast Buffet Saturday Morning at $7.95 + tax per person
   Lunch Buffet Saturday at $9.95 + tax per person
   Dinner Buffet Saturday featuring BBQ at $12.95 + tax per person
   Sunday Morning Breakfast Buffet at $7.95 + tax per person
   Sunday Brunch at $14.95 + tax per person
   Boat Rentals at our Town Creek Fishing Center
         (Based on availability. Rates vary. Quantities are limited!)
   Self-guided tours of Hotel Rooms at the Lodge and our Rental Camper in our Main Campground
         (Based on availability)

Saturday Only Events:
   Free refreshments of Tea, Lemonade, & Coffee at the Lodge!

LAKEPOINT RESORT STATE PARK- Visitors will register for tours of all park lodging facilities. Registration for drawings each hour for rate discounts, hats, t-shirts, etc. Refreshments will be available.

MONTE SANO STATE PARK- A mountain-top cabin will be open for display along with a self guided hike. $1.00 entrance fee for the day.

PAUL GRIST STATE PARK- All boat rentals reduced to half price. A drawing for two free nights of camping in the park based on availability.

ROLAND COOPER- Jon boat rentals will be discounted to half price. A cabin will be open for visitors to tour. Open invitation to everyone to come out and enjoy the park.

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