Alapark Events
Park: Rickwood Caverns
4th of July Cavern Glow!
When: 07/04/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Enjoy a glowstick tour through the cave for the 4th of July!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 07/04/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby
The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunrise Paddle
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:30 AMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Discover Bugs
When: 07/05/2026 at 01:15 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Learn about Junior Rangers and bugs on this adventure around Red Trail!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Around the Campfire 7/5/26
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Primitive Site 1 (the Boy-Scout Field)
Become a Junior Ranger and join us by the campfire for s'mores and plenty of fun!
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Painting in the Park: Pretty Gourd Birdhouses.
When: 07/05/2026 at 12:00 PMMeeting Place: Clubhouse
Paint your own gourd birdhouse!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 07/05/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
Meet our Naturalist at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion for a guided Beach Walk!
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 6, 6pm
When: 07/06/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Snake Encounters
When: 07/06/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!
Park: Gulf
Discover Gulf Sea Turtles
When: 07/07/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us to discover the sea turtles of the Gulf Coast!
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 7, 6pm
When: 07/07/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers - Beach Explorers
When: 07/08/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Grab your junior ranger and join us for a beach walk!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Caverns & Forest School: Diving In! 9/7/26
When: 07/09/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
In this month's Homeschool Program we will learn all about water!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 07/09/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 9, 9:30AM
When: 07/09/2026 at 09:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.