Alapark Events
Park: Joe Wheeler
The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 08/20/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby
The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: DeSoto
August Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 08/20/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!
Park: Lakepoint
Alligator Encounter
When: 08/21/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Marina
Join us at the marina to learn all about alligators and safely spot these amazing lake neighbors!
Park: Chewacla
Chewacla Family Feud
When: 08/21/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Bring your friends and family to compete in a game of Chewacla Family Feud!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 08/22/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Bucks Pocket
Guided Hike: Sauty Creek Trail
When: 08/22/2026 at 07:30 AMMeeting Place: Sauty Creek Trailhlead
Join the Naturalist on a guided hike along Sauty Creek trail! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle
When: 08/22/2026 at 05:30 PMMeeting Place: Short Creek Boat Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle along Short Creek! Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Campfire Nights at Cathedral 8/22/26
When: 08/22/2026 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Join us by the campfire for a night of fun stories, s'mores and more!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: American Revolution, the Birth of a Nation
When: 08/22/2026 at 08:00 PMThis interesting talk will shed new light on the story of how our nation was born- and reveal some historical facts.
Park: Cheaha
Appalachian History
When: 08/22/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Interpretive Center
Quilting, mountain music, and more. Learn all about how the people of the Appalachians survived and lived!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Tiny but Mighty Raptors: Small Predators of the Sky
When: 08/22/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Meet tiny but mighty raptors up close!
Fees may apply.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Junior Rangers Become a Naturalist for a Day!
When: 08/23/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Learn about what working for Alabama State parks is like as you shadow the park naturalist!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 08/23/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Day Use Area
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Joe Wheeler
Let's Go Fishing - Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 08/23/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
Let's go Fishing
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers - Pier Explorers
When: 08/24/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Grab your Junior Park Rangers and join us at the pier for an adventure!