Owl Prowl Night Hike
Owl Prowl for tonight is cancelled due to severe storms forecasted, but not to fear we hope to still have the Park After Dark Night walk tomorrow night! We will start at the Lodge, and walk to the frog pond, calling owls and looking for critters along the way. No pre-registration required!
Owl Prowl Night Hike
Owls are mysterious creatures to many, as we do not often see them, and only hear them calling at night outside of our homes. We will keep our eyes and ears open and hopefully catch a glimpse or hear one of the many owls that call DeSoto State Park home, as well as possibly other nocturnal creatures that might be out in the dark!
Bring the whole flock and join naturalists Jamie Rogers & Brittney Hughes as we search for our resident owls.
Flashlights should have a red-light mode, or the light should be covered with red cellophane in order to preserve visitors and wildlife’s night vision. If you do not have red cellophane, the park will have some for you.
Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
Time: 9:00 pm (CST)
Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. Meet at Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground next to site 93. Campground gate will open before the hike begins.
Fee: Free, no pre-registration required; bring headlamps and wear closed-toed shoes.
Weather-dependent, please call the Lodge at 256.845.5380 beforehand to check on status of hike. For any details, email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov
Photo: Jamie Rogers
