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Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events at Blue Springs State Park
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| 5/24/2013 to 5/25/2013 |
Join us at Blue Springs State Park for fun family time together starting with a volleyball tournament on Saturday, May 18th, 2013.
The cost per team will be $10.00 (winning team will get half off the entrance fee).
Also on Saturday, May 25th, 2013 will be a Kid's Fishing Rodeo (kids up through age of 12 get in free, one adult free per child).
Hope you will join us for some fun, family time together!
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| Email BlueSprings.StPk@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (334) 397-4875 |
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Nature Center Video
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| 5/24/2013 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center/Education Building
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Free to the public
Video: National Geographic: Ocean Drifters An extraordinary odyssey on the incredible superhighways of marine life. (60 min.) Meet at the Nature Center. |
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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Nature Time
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| 5/24/2013 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center
Time: 1:00 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.
$1 per vehicle to enter campground.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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A. A. Miller Dam & DeSoto Falls
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| 5/24/2013 |
Legends on the Lookout Campfire Talk Series: A. A. Miller Dam & DeSoto Falls
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! The Legends on the Lookout is a series of casual 1-hour campfire talks in DeSoto State Park, featuring the histories of the people & the places around Lookout Mountain, Alabama. Series showcases everything from the story of Spanish Conquistador Hernando DeSoto to the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps that built DeSoto State Park. Read about the Legends on the Lookout at www.Alapark.com/desotoresort
A.A. Miller Dam & DeSoto Falls
The historic dam located above DeSoto Falls in Dekalb County, Alabama was built in the 1920s by Arthur A. Miller & was one of the earliest hydroelectric dams in Alabama. Learn about the history of the DeSoto Falls area with Mr. Bill Wise, grandson of A.A. Miller.
Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
Time: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Fee: Free and open to the Public; Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 or email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for more details
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The Civilian Conservation Corps
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| 5/25/2013 |
Legends on the Lookout Series
The Legends on the Lookout is a series of casual 1-hour programs in DeSoto State Park, featuring the histories of the people & the places around Lookout Mountain, Alabama. Series showcases everything from the story of Spanish Conquistador Hernando DeSoto to the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps that built DeSoto State Park.
Read about the Legends on the Lookout at www.Alapark.com/desotoresortThe Civilian Conservation Corps was one of the better known and most successful of the New Deal programs following the Great Depression; one that did a lot of good for forests, recreation, and the men for whom it provided short-term jobs. Between 1933 and 1942, an average of 30 camps operated across Alabama. CCC boys helped fight fires, reforest lands, protect the state’s then newly acquired national forests and build roads and recreational facilities in its state parks.
Learn about these great men that built DeSoto State Park & see pictures & artifacts from the 1930-1940s.
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
Fee: Free and open to the Public; Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 or email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for more details.
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CCC History Hike: 'Unfinished Bridge"
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| 5/25/2013 |
Civilian Conservation Corps History Hike: The ‘Unfinished Bridge”
The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of the better known and most successful of the New Deal programs following the Great Depression; one that did a lot of good for forests, recreation, and the men for whom it provided short-term jobs. Between 1933 and 1942, an average of 30 camps operated across Alabama. CCC boys helped fight fires, reforest lands, protect the state’s then newly acquired national forests and build roads and recreational facilities in Alabama State Parks.
In celebration of DeSoto State Park’s 74th Anniversary of its dedication day, join DSP Staff on a moderate hike to the Civilian Conservation Corp’s ‘unfinished’ Bridge. Learn the history of why the CCC left it standing and see several original structures. Moderate hike on old CCC roadbed. Almost 4 miles round trip.
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Eufaula Bass Trail
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| 5/25/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 2:30 p.m.
Event sponsored by Lester Bratcher/Big Bite Baits
For more information contact Lester Bratcher 877-222-7429 |
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| Email les.bigbitebaits@gmail.com or Call (334) 726-5697 |
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Fishers of Men, South Georgia
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| 5/25/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 2 p.m.
Expecting 30-40 boats
Event sponsored by Fishers of Men
For more information contact Danny East 706-315-8490 |
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| Email deast@masterbuilt.com or Call (706) 321-1736 |
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Memorial Day Crafts
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| 5/25/2013 |
Come out and do some crafts to celebrate this holiday. We will be at the Campground Pavilion beginning at 10a.m. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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MWV Fishing Team
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| 5/25/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint State Park Marina
Weigh in at 1 p.m.
Expecting 20 boats
For more information contact Larry Bettison |
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| Email trudyjean82@hotmail.com or Call (229) 366-1759 |
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Snake Encounters
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| 5/25/2013 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center/Education Building
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Free to the public
Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. $1 per vehicle to enter campground.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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Night Hike
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| 5/26/2013 |
Let's take a hike at night. There are a lot more creatures out at night than you think about. Learn about some of them during this hike. We will meet at the Park Office on Terrace Drive at 7:30p.m. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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3rd Annual Memorial Day Bug Races
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| 5/27/2013 |
Come race some bugs in the 3rd Annual Memorial Day Bug Races. On your mark, get set....GO! You can bring your own bugs or try to find some here. Meet at the bottom of the stairs to Treetop Nature Trail at 10a.m. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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Nature Center Video
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| 5/27/2013 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center/Education Building
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Free to the public
Video: Planet Earth: From Pole to Pole Meet at the nature center for this introduction to the Planet Earth Series as it follows the sun traversing the planet illuminating polar bears, African elephants, the great white shark and more. (50 min.)
$1 per vehicle to enter campground.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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Nature Time
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| 5/27/2013 |
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.
$1 per vehicle to enter campground.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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Guided Nature Walk
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| 5/28/2013 |
Meet at the Gulf Oak Ridge Trail on State Road 2.
Free to the public.
Meet our park guide at the Nature Center and we will take a walk on one of the trails in the park.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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Nature Center Video
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| 5/28/2013 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center/Education Building
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Free to the public
Video: Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air: (50 min.) Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest, most energetic creatures on the planet. These birds spend most their lives in fast forward, but now - high speed video lets us enter their world. Meet at the Nature Center for this wonderful Nature Program.
$1 per vehicle to enter campground.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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Nature Center Video
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| 5/29/2013 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center/Education Building
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. Meet at the Nature Center.
$1 per vehicle to enter campground.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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Guided Pier Walk
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| 5/30/2013 |
Location: Meet at the Gulf State Park Pier by the concession stand.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Free to the public.
Meet our park guide near the concession stand and We will learn about some of the some of the unique local sea life and walk along the pier.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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Nature Center Video
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| 5/30/2013 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center/Education Building
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Free to the public
Video: Planet Earth: Mountains This tour of our mightiest mountain ranges begins with the birth of a mountain at one of the lowest places on Earth and ends at the summit of Everest, taking in some of the planet’s most reclusive creatures along the way. (50 min.)
$1 per vehicle to enter campground.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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Nature Center Video
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| 5/31/2013 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center/Education Building
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Free to the public
Video: America’s Endangered Species: Don’t Say Goodbye (60min) Follow two young photographers intent on creating portraits of the one hundred rarest and most endangered species in America - pictures that create an urgent poignancy, as we may have to say goodbye to a multitude of these plants and animals. Their odyssey takes them from the Florida swamp to the Kansas prairies, from the highest condor nest in California to the dark recesses of bat caves in Virginia. Meet at the Nature Center.
$1 per vehicle to enter campground.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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Owl Encounters
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| 5/31/2013 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center/Education Building
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Free to the public
Visit the Nature Center to learn all about owls. We will have our resident screech owl out for pictures! $1 per vehicle to enter campground.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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The Civilian Conservation Corps in Alabama
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| 5/31/2013 |
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Alabama
1933-1942: A Great and Lasting Good
Bob Pasquill, Alabama’s devoted historian of the Civilian Conservation Corps, will present the continuing legacy of Alabama’s CCC boys. His book, The Civilian Conservation Corps in Alabama, 1933-1942: A Great and Lasting Good (2008) covers the 100 plus camps in Alabama between 1933 and 1942, including the work projects on the first state parks in Alabama.
The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of the better known and most successful of the New Deal programs following the Great Depression; one that did a lot of good for forests, recreation, and the men for whom it provided short-term jobs. Between 1933 and 1942, an average of 30 camps operated across Alabama. CCC boys helped fight fires, reforest lands, protect the state’s then newly acquired national forests and build roads and recreational facilities in its state parks.
Date:Friday, May 31, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park Nature Center-Fort Payne, Alabama
Fee: Free and open to the public
For any information, call DeSoto State Park at 256.997.5025 or email DeSoto.State Park@dcnr.alabama.gov |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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National Trails Day Guided Hike
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| 6/1/2013 |
Location: Gulf State Park Backcountry Trail. Meet at the parking lot on State Road 2
Time: 10:00 AM
Free to public
Join our Guide for a beautiful hike along the Gulf Oak Ridge section of the Backcountry Trail. This will take you trhough the Gulfcoast maritime forest to the highest point on Pleasure Island, offering a spectacular view. Meet at the parking lot on State Rd. 2
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Nature Center Video
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| 6/1/2013 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center/Education Building
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Free to the public
Video: Invasion of the Giant Python: Florida’s Everglades National Park is one of the last great wildlife refuges in the U.S. But the park has become a dumping ground for tens of thousands of Burmese pythons. Pythons have moved into their new home with a vengeance, thriving in the protected wilderness and disrupting its delicate ecosystem. Follow scientists and snake hunters as they study the problem and try to find solutions to the growing crisis. Meet at the Nature Center for this program.
$1 per vehicle to enter campground.
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| Call (251) 948-7275 |
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19th Annual Bump N Grind
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| 6/1/2013 to 6/2/2013 |
19th Annual Bump N Grind Mountain Bike Races
For more information, visit bump.org |
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Bass'n for Bernardo Benefit Tournament
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| 6/1/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 2 p.m.
Expecting 50 boats
For more information contact Sam Williams at 334-3555057 |
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| Email hawk184@earthlink.net or Call (334) 687-6266 |
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GBN High School Team Regional
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| 6/1/2013 |
Take off at safe light from Lakepoint Marina
Weigh in 3pm
# 0f boats expected 25 |
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| Email roymims22@yahoo.com or Call (404) 272-1382 |
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CCC History Hike: Quarry
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| 6/1/2013 |
Civilian Conservation Corps History Hike: The CCC Quarry
The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of the better known and most successful of the New Deal programs following the Great Depression; one that did a lot of good for forests, recreation, and the men for whom it provided short-term jobs. Between 1933 and 1942, an average of 30 camps operated across Alabama. CCC boys helped fight fires, reforest lands, protect the state’s then newly acquired national forests and build roads and recreational facilities in Alabama State Parks.
In celebration of DeSoto State Park’s 74th Anniversary of its dedication day, 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. Moderate hike along mountainous terrain, mildly strenuous due to rocky terrain. Roughly 2 miles round trip |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Lee King Benefit Buddy Tournament
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| 6/8/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 2 p.m.
Expecting 200 boats
Event sponsored by the Lee King Foundation
For more information contact Sam Williams 334-687-4000 |
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| Email hawk184@earthlink.net or Call (334) 687-6266 |
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Birds of Prey
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| 6/8/2013 |
Birds of Prey
Join us for a great campfire talk in the Great Outdoors!
Join David Haggard, naturalist from TN state parks, for a showcase of an American Bald Eagle and various birds of prey to demonstrate each bird’s unique abilities, adaptations, predator/prey relationships, specific characteristics, natural histories, and the personal histories of each bird.
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013
Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. Interpretive Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground. (In case of inclement weather, program will be moved to the Nature Center) Gate will open 30 minutes before program. Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Fee: Free & open to the public & great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 or email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for more details. |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon
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| 6/8/2013 |
Buster Britton Triathlon continues its race here at Oak Mountain State Park.
For more information on this triathlon, visit Team Magic. |
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Basic Pine Needle Basketry Class
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| 6/13/2013 |
Basic Pine Needle Basketry Class
Learn the basics of pine needle basketry, an old craft with a long history.
Join DSP staff and volunteers to learn the basic steps to making a coiled basket from longleaf pine needles. Each participant will learn the basic skills of pine needle basketry and take home their very own creation.
The art of coiling baskets is universally common to indigenous peoples. Coiling is the technique of creating baskets and art from pine needles and was a part of pre-Columbian Native American crafts. Today, pine needle baskets and art are made primarily for decorative purposes.
All materials (pine needles, thread, and small center for basket) will be furnished. Class is for ages 12 and up.
When: Thursday, June 13, 2013. Those that come to this class have the option of coming to the second class (on June 22nd) for no charge to work on their project.
Where: DeSoto State Park, Fort Payne, Alabama. In DeSoto’s Nature Center (Next to the Country Store)
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $10 supply fee-Payable to DeSoto State Park.
Pre-registration required; class number is limited to 10. For details, call Brittney at 256.997.5025 or email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Can Snakes Crawl Backwards?
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| 6/14/2013 |
Can Snakes Crawl Backwards?
Jacksonville State University Biologist Dr. Chris Murdock will teach you all about amphibians and reptiles of Alabama...& will bring along some live creatures as well!
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Where: DeSoto State Park Nature Center, Fort Payne, Alabama
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages! Seating is limited
For any details, call 256.997.5025
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Venomous Organisms of Alabama
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| 6/15/2013 |
Venomous Organisms of Alabama
Jacksonville State University Biologist Dr. Chris Murdock returns to talk about venomous reptiles: the facts, the myths and the misunderstandings of these interesting reptiles. Meet some live creatures!
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Where: DeSoto State Park Nature Center, Fort Payne, Alabama
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages! Seating is limited.
For any details, call 256.997.5025
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Eufaula Bass Trail
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| 6/15/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 2:30 p.m.
Event sponsored by Lester Bratcher/Big Bite Baits
For more information contact Lester Bratcher 877-222-7429 |
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| Email les.bigbitebaits@gmail.com or Call (334) 726-5697 |
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Attracting Wildlife to Your Yard
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| 6/15/2013 |
Learn about the best ways to attract the right kind of wildlife to your yard. We will be making bird feeders as part of this program. We will meet at 10a.m. at the Campground Pavilion. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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DeSoto Scout Trail Hike
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| 6/15/2013 |
DeSoto Scout Trail Swimming Hole Hike
We will be exploring one of the best swimming holes around on the DeSoto Scout Trail between DeSoto State Park & Little River Canyon National Preserve.
This will be a moderate to strenuous 3 mile round-trip hike, lasting approximately 4 hours featuring hiking & swimming in Little River. The purpose of this hike is to promote healthy activities and to get everybody acquainted with the DeSoto Scout Trail. Terrain is very rocky, with steep inclines on some parts of the trail.
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Where: Meet at DeSoto State Park’s Lodge-Parking Lot
Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Central)
Fee: Free and open to the public. PLEASE RSVP by call 256.997.5025. Not recommended for very young children.
For info on the DeSoto Scout Trail, see www.desotoscouttrail.com
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Campfire Talk: Spiders!
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| 6/21/2013 |
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors!
Join Alabama 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.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Date: Friday, June 21, 2013
Time: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages! |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Campfire Talk: Snakes Alive
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| 6/22/2013 |
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors!
Learn about the different snake species of NE Alabama, both venomous & non-venomous; & learn how to tell the difference between the two!
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Time: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages! |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series-GA Divisio
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| 6/22/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 3 p.m.
Expecting 80-200 boats
Event sponsored by American Bass Anglers
For more information contact Billy Benedetti |
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| Email wbenedetti@americanbassanglers.com or Call (256) 230-5632 |
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Basic Pine Needle Basketry Class
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| 6/22/2013 |
Basic Pine Needle Basketry Class
Learn the basics of pine needle basketry, an old craft with a long history.
Join DSP staff and volunteers to learn the basic steps to making a coiled basket from longleaf pine needles. Each participant will learn the basic skills of pine needle basketry and take home their very own creation.
The art of coiling baskets is universally common to indigenous peoples. Coiling is the technique of creating baskets and art from pine needles and was a part of pre-Columbian Native American crafts. Today, pine needle baskets and art are made primarily for decorative purposes.
All materials (pine needles, thread, and small center for basket) will be furnished. Class is for ages 12 and up.
When: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Where: DeSoto State Park, Fort Payne, Alabama. In DeSoto’s Nature Center (Next to the Country Store)
Time: 9:30-1:30 (Bring a sack lunch)
Fee: $10 supply fee-Payable to DeSoto State Park.
Pre-registration required; class number is limited to 10. For details, call Brittney at 256.997.5025 or email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Angler's Warehouse Tourn. Trl
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| 6/23/2013 |
Take off from Lakepoint Marina
Weigh in at 3:00pm CST
# of boats expected 20-25 |
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| Email info@candroutdoors.com or Call (770) 722-5795 |
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John Puckett Benefit Bass Tournament
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| 6/29/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina 334-687-6026
Weigh in at 2 p.m.
Expecting up to 100 boats
For more information contact Michelle Puckett 334-695-2164
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| Email shellpuck@yahoo.com or Call (334) 695-2164 |
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ABA DIVISION 12
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| 6/29/2013 to 6/30/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 3 p.m.
Expecting 30-35 boats
Event sponsored by American Bass Angler
For more information contact Deacon Collins |
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| Email deaconcoll@aol.com or Call (404) 862-9233 |
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Flag Making & 4th of July Crafts
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| 7/4/2013 |
Let's celebrate our freedom and those that have given us the opportunity to have that freedom. We will be at the Campground Pavilion at 10a.m. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
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| 7/6/2013 |
Come out to the park and hunt for something really cool on this Nature Scavenger Hunt. We will start at the Campground Pavilion at 10a.m. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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Angler's Warehouse Tourn. Trl
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| 7/6/2013 |
Take off from Lakepoint Marina
Weigh in at 3:00pm CST
# of boats expected 20-25 |
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| Email info@candroutdoors.com or Call (770) 722-5795 |
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Christmas in July
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| 7/12/2013 to 7/13/2013 |
Campground decoration contest (You might want to think before you put up your christmas decorations this year!) . Best Mr. or Mrs. Santa Costume contest... We hope we have some real white hair and beards..... Maybe Santa will come for vacation just to see this contest. Beware Santa and his wife should know a few Christmas things....! Contact Mary for more information. |
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| Email Cheaha.event@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 488-5111 |
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MWV Fishing Team
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| 7/13/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint State Park Marina
Weigh in at 1 p.m.
Expecting 20 boats
For more information contact Larry Bettison
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| Email trudyjean82@hotmail.com or Call (229) 366-1759 |
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Eufaula Bass Trail
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| 7/20/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 2:30 p.m.
Event sponsored by Lester Bratcher/Big Bite Baits
For more information contact Lester Bratcher 877-222-7429 |
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| Email les.bigbitebaits@gmail.com or Call (334) 726-5697 |
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Christmas in July
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| 7/20/2013 |
Who says that we have to wait until December for Christmas. Let's celebrate it in July. Come out to the Campground Pavilion at 10a.m. to make some ornaments and other Christmas crafts. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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Angler's Warehouse Tourn. Trl
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| 7/21/2013 |
Take off from Lakepoint Marina
Weigh in at 3:00pm CST
# of boats expected 20-25 |
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| Email info@candroutdoors.com or Call (770) 722-5795 |
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Salamanders of Alabama
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| 7/26/2013 |
Campfire talk: Salamanders of Alabama
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the Great Outdoors!
Hidden among the nooks and crannies of the outdoors is a treasure trove of interesting creatures, and salamanders are one of them. There are over 40 of these secretive creatures in Alabama. Join Jacksonville State University’s Dr. George Cline and learn what species we have here in Alabama and how to identify them.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Date: Friday, July 26, 2013
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Fee: Free & open to the Public; Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 for details. |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Friends of Lake Eufaula Spotted Bass Tournament
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| 7/27/2013 |
Weigh in at 1:30 p.m. at Lakepoint State Park Marina at the big boat ramp in the back corner
Expecting 50-100 boats
For more information contact Richard Sacco |
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| Email richardjsacco@gmail.com or Call (229) 854-0606 |
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Voices of the Night
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| 7/27/2013 |
Campfire Talk: Voices of the Night, Frog Calls of Alabama
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the Great Outdoors!
Experience “love” from a frog’s point of view! Join the one-and-only, “Dr. Frog” George Cline from Jacksonville State University for an unforgettable evening of romance and songs from the amphibian voices of the season.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m. (central)
Where: DeSoto State Park's Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Fee: Free & open to the Public & Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 for details. |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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World's Longest Yard Sale
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| 8/1/2013 to 8/4/2013 |
World’s Longest Yard Sale
August 1st-4th
Running from Gadsden, Alabama to West Unity, Ohio, this yard sale travels more than 650-miles of scenic beauty with a lot of shopping opportunities! A section of this annual event runs atop Lookout Mountain & goes straight thru DeSoto State Park.
For more info, see: http://www.discoverlookoutmountain.com/yardsale.shtml |
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From Egg to Frog, What a Leap!
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| 8/2/2013 |
Campfire Talk:
Amphibian Metamorphosis: From Egg to Frog, What a Leap!
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! Enjoy a fun trivia game with Jacksonville State University’s Dr. James Rayburn while exploring how amphibians transform from a single cell to the wonderful hopping creatures we all know. Meet live tadpoles…and perhaps adopt your own non-native tadpole pet!
Date: Friday, August 2, 2013
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 for details.
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Poisonous & Venomous Organisms
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| 8/3/2013 |
Campfire Talk: Poisonous & Venomous Organisms
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! Enjoy a fun trivia game presented by Jacksonville State University Toxicologist Dr. James Rayburn. Learn about how some plants & animals really get your attention with their special lines of defense. Beware out there!
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2013
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 for details.
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Lake Stomp
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| 8/3/2013 |
Get your feet wet with this event. We will be investigating what you might find in the lake or stream or even the backyard pond. Meet at the Park Office on Terrace Drive at 10a.m. and then travel to the water. Be prepared to get wet. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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Lake Trail Walk
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| 8/17/2013 |
We will take a nice walk along the Lake Trail. We will hike to the bridge and back, an invigorating 2 mile walk. Meet at the Marina Parking Lot on Terrace Drive at 10a.m. Dress for the weather and bring water. Well behaved, leashed pets are welcome on this hike. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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Eufaula Bass Trail
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| 8/17/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 2:30 p.m.
Event Sponsored by Lester Bratcher/Big Bite Bait
For more information contact Lester Bratcher 877-222-7429 |
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| Email les.bigbitebaits@gmail.com or Call (334) 726-5697 |
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Natural History of the Appalachian Fiddle
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| 8/17/2013 |
Campfire Talk: Natural History of the Appalachian Fiddle
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the Great Outdoors!
Traditional Appalachian fiddlers celebrated the beauty and mystery of the natural world with their music, giving tunes commemorative names like “Piney Woods,” “Head of the Creek,” “Horses in the Canebrake,” “Icy Mountain” and “Shaking Down the Acorns.” Join botanist and fiddler Dr. Jimmy Triplett on a musical journey through this rich heritage and learn about the interplay between Appalachian natural history and folkways.
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Fee: Free & open to the Public; Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 for details. |
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Angler's Warehouse Tourn. Trl
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| 8/24/2013 |
Take off from Lakepoint Marina
Weigh in at 3:00pm CST
# of boats expected 20-25 |
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| Email info@candroutdoors.com or Call (770) 722-5795 |
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Birds of Alabama
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| 8/31/2013 |
Come learn about the birds of Alabama. We have between 400 and 450 species that live in or visit Alabama each year. Meet at the Treetop Nature Trail at 10a.m. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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MWV Fishing Team
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| 8/31/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint State Park Marina
Weigh in at 1 p.m.
Expecting 20 boats
For more information contact Larry Bettison
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| Email trudyjean82@hotmail.com or Call (229) 366-1759 |
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Nature Walk
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| 9/1/2013 |
We will take a walk to look for different objects in nature. We will meet at the entrance to the Light Trail in the Campground at 10a.m. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series-AL South D
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| 9/7/2013 to 9/8/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 3 p.m.
Expecting 80-200 boats
Event sponsored by American Bass Anglers
For more information contact Billy Benedetti |
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| Email wbenedetti@americanbassanglers.com or Call (256) 230-5632 |
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Canyon Constellations
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| 9/13/2013 |
Campfire Talk: Canyon Constellations
Join us for fun campfire talk in the Great Outdoors! Learn more about the summer night sky with Jacksonville State University's Astronomer Dr. Laura Weinkauf.
Date: Friday, September 13, 2013
Where: DeSoto State Park's CCC Pavilion (In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages! |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Stars, Moons and Planets
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| 9/14/2013 |
Campfire Talk: Stars, Moons and Planets
Join us for fun campfire talk in the Great Outdoors! Learn more about the stars, the plants and their moons with Jacksonville State University’s Astronomer Dr. Laura Weinkauf.
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2013
Where: DeSoto State Park's CCC Pavilion (In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages! Call 256.997.5025 for details. |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Eufaula Bass Trail
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| 9/14/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 2:30 p.m.
Event sponsored by Lester Bratcher/Big Bite Bait
For more information contact Lester Bratcher 877-222-7429 |
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| Email les.bigbitebaits@gmail.com or Call (334) 726-5697 |
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Beautiful Butterflies
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| 9/20/2013 |
Campfire Talk: Beautiful Butterflies
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the Great Outdoors! Join lepidopterist and photographer, Vitaly Charny, co-author of 'Butterflies of Alabama' to learn about the many species of butterflies in the great state of Alabama.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Date: Friday, September 20, 2013
Where: DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 for details. |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Butterflies & Flutterbyes
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| 9/21/2013 |
Growing Up WILD & Living Wild Family Fun: Butterflies & Flutterbyes
Join Canyon Center staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature and art programs for preschool age children. Learn about beautiful Butterflies, Dragonflies, and Damselflies and do some fun activities.
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013
Where: Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, Alabama(15 minutes from DeSoto State Park)
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Fee: No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged.
Call 256.782.5697 for details. |
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| Email fieldschool@jsu.edu or Call (256) 782-5697 |
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Dragonflies & Damselflies
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| 9/21/2013 |
Dragonflies & Damselflies
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the Great Outdoors!
Join lepidopterist and photographer, Vitaly Charny, to learn more about the fascinating life-cycle of Alabama’s Dragonflies and Damselflies. Stunning photographs to see!
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013
Where: DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 for details. |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Animal Adaptations
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| 9/21/2013 |
In order for animals to survive, they must adapt to the conditions around them. As many are preparing for winter, learn what some of them do. We will meet at the entrance to the Petting Farm at 10a.m. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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Legends Series: Granny Dollar
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| 9/27/2013 |
Legends of the Lookout Campfire Talk Series
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! The Legends of the Lookout is a series of 1-hour campfire talks in DeSoto State Park, featuring the histories of the people & the places around Lookout Mountain, Alabama. Series showcases everything from the story of Spanish Conquistador Hernando DeSoto to the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps that built DeSoto State Park.
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.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Date: Friday, September 27, 2013
Time: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Fee: Free & open to the public; Great for all ages! |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Legends Series: Sequoyah
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| 9/28/2013 |
Legends of the Lookout Campfire Talk Series
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! The Legends of the Lookout is a series of 1-hour campfire talks in DeSoto State Park, featuring the histories of the people & the places around Lookout Mountain, Alabama. Series showcases everything from the story of Spanish Conquistador Hernando DeSoto to the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps that built DeSoto State Park.
Sequoyah, the Creator of the Cherokee Nation’s Written Language
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.
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013
Time: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Fee: Free & open to the public; Great for all ages! |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Geocaching 101
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| 9/28/2013 |
Geocaching 101-Presented by Coosa Valley Cachers
Do you want to learn more about Geocaching?
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Included in the class will be a lesson on what geocaching is and how you do it. There will be a live demonstration of geocaching and geocaching supplies will be on display.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Nature Center (Next door to the Country Store)
Time: 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Fee: Free & open to the public. Seating is limited.
Call 256.997.5025 for details. |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Angler's Warehouse Tourn. Trl
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| 9/29/2013 |
Take off from Lakepoint Marina
Weigh in at 3:00pm CST
# of boats expected 20-25 |
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| Email info@candroutdoors.com or Call (770) 722-5795 |
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Corn~A truly a-maizing Plant!
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| 10/4/2013 |
Campfire Talk: Corn~A truly a-maizing Plant!
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors!
Join geographer Kelly Gregg in a casual 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!” Free & open to the public, bring the family along for fresh popcorn!
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Date: Friday, October 4, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park's Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground (In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Dutch Oven Demo
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| 10/5/2013 |
Dutch ovens have been in use for hundreds of years; especially when our country was expanding and families were on the move. Unable to bring their large cook stoves with them, women learned how to cook entire meals from stews & soups to bread & desserts, in their Dutch ovens. Learn the basics about Dutch ovens, how to clean & care for your cookware, AND cook (& eat!) dinner & dessert at the same time!
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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Campfire Talk: Moonshine
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| 10/5/2013 |
Campfire Talk: Moonshine
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors!
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 chain. Bring the family along for fresh popcorn! (Sorry, no samples of the moonshine) Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Where: DeSoto State Park's Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013
Time: 7:00 P.M.-8:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public Great for all ages!
For any info needed, call 256.997.5025 OR email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for details.
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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3rd Annual Fall Festival
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| 10/5/2013 |
A fun way to celebrate fall. Activities will run from 10a.m. until 2p.m. at the Dogwood and Lakeside Pavilions.
Some activites will be hayrides, face painting, cake walk, bobbing for apples, and MORE! Some activities will cost $1 each. Tickets for activities can be bought under the Dogwood Pavilion. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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Hernando DeSoto in Northeast Alabama
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| 10/11/2013 |
Legends on the Lookout Campfire Talk Series: Hernando DeSoto in Northeast Alabama
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! The Legends of the Lookout is a series of 1-hour campfire talks in DeSoto State Park, featuring the histories of the people & the places around Lookout Mountain, Alabama. Series showcases everything from the story of Spanish Conquistador Hernando DeSoto to the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps that built DeSoto State Park.
Read about the Legends on the Lookout at www.Alapark.com/desotoresort
Campfire Talk: Hernando DeSoto in Northeast Alabama
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors!
Jacksonville State University’s Dr. Harry Holstein will take you through the amazing adventures of Hernando DeSoto, one of the first European explorers, as he searches for the ancient town of "Coosa".
Date: Friday, October 11, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Fee: Free and open to the Public; Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 or email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for more details.
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Stone Structures of Northeast Alabama
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| 10/12/2013 |
Legends on the Lookout Campfire Talk Series: Stone Structures of Northeast Alabama & the Southeastern US
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! The Legends of the Lookout is a series of 1-hour campfire talks in DeSoto State Park, featuring the histories of the people & the places around Lookout Mountain, Alabama. Series showcases everything from the story of Spanish Conquistador Hernando DeSoto to the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps that built DeSoto State Park.
Read about the Legends on the Lookout at www.Alapark.com/desotoresort
Campfire Talk: Stone Structures of Northeast Alabama & the Southeastern US
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors!
Dr. Harry Holstein returns 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.
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable camp chair if you wish.
Fee: Free and open to the Public; Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 or email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for more details.
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Eufaula Bass Trail
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| 10/12/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 2:30 p.m.
Event sponsored by Lester Bratcher/Big Bite Bait
For more information contact Lester Bratcher 877-222-7429 |
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| Email les.bigbitebaits@gmail.com or Call (334) 726-5697 |
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History Hike
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| 10/12/2013 |
Come learn about the history of Oak Mountain State Park. This hike will be about 3 1/2 miles round trip. There will be an elevation change, so be prepared for some incline. We will meet at 9a.m. at the entrance to Group Camp Road (on the right past Terrace Drive) on John Findley Drive. Dress for the weather and bring plenty to drink. |
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| Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
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Alabama Bass Federation Nation State Championship
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| 10/18/2013 to 10/19/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina
Weigh in at 3 p.m.
Expecting 80-85 boats
Event sponsored by Alabama Bass Federation Nation
For more information contact Jim Howard |
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| Email alcondir@aol.com or Call (334) 616-1918 |
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'Reading the Signs' in Weather
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| 10/19/2013 |
'Reading the Signs' in Weather
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the Great Outdoors!
Some people can sense a storm coming their way without ever tuning into the local weather station.
The many clues that give away Nature's plans have inspired bits of lore throughout the ages -- and are still used today to define the meanings of atmospheric changes and how they affect us.
Join Ila Hatter, naturalist and ‘Wildcrafter’ from the Smoky Mountains for some folklore about 'reading the signs'
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
Where: DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground
(In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center)
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to the Public Great for all ages!
Call 256.997.5025 for details. |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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'Meet the Natives' Plant Hike
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| 10/19/2013 |
'Meet the Natives' Plant Hike
Join Ila Hatter, "The Lady of the Forest", for a walk to "Meet the Natives" personally. Learn plant species that were used medicinally in different cultures & the folklore of different plants.
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
Where: Meet at the Nature Center (Next to DeSoto’s Country Store)
Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Fee: Free to the public; Pre-registration required.
Call 256.997.5025 or email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for more details. |
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| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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MWV Fishing Team
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| 10/26/2013 |
Take off and weigh in at Lakepoint State Park Marina
Weigh in at 1 p.m.
Expecting 20 boats
Fore more information contact Larry Bettison |
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| Email trudyjean82@hotmail.com or Call (229) 366-1759 |
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Angler's Warehouse Tourn. Trl
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| 11/24/2013 |
Take off from Lakepoint Marina
Weigh in at 3:00pm CST
# of boats expected 20-25 |
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| Email info@candroutdoors.com or Call (770) 722-5795 |
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Cheaha 74th Annual Thankgiving
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| 11/28/2013 |
Cheaha State Park known for its Thanksgiving Day Lunch since the CCC built the park, cooked and served their meals on Alabama's Highest Point. We hope you will enjoy a traditional buffet with us at Cheaha Restaurant. Please sign in as you arrive. We serve from 11:30 - 2:30 PM. Fall season reservations go fast we recommend guest book or call and make hotel, cabin, chalet and campground reservation asap.
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| Email Cheaha.kitchen@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 488-5115 |
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Angler's Warehouse Tourn. Trl
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| 12/28/2013 |
Take off from Lakepoint Marina
Weigh in at 3:00pm CST
# of boats expected 20-25 |
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| Email info@candroutdoors.com or Call (770) 722-5795 |
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Cheaha New Year Day Buffet
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| 1/1/2014 |
Cheaha Restaurant will have its annual New Years Buffet. 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. This buffet has all kinds of Traditional items that will help you start your year. Our menu will help you know what to eat to help you have money in your pocket next year! |
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| Email Cheahaevent@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 488-5115 |
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Angler's Warehouse Tourn. Trl
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| 1/25/2014 |
Take off from Lakepoint Marina
Weigh in at 3:00pm CST
# of boats expected 20-25 |
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| Email info@candroutdoors.com or Call (770) 722-5795 |
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