Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 05/15/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple 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: Chewacla
Chewacla Family Feud
When: 05/15/2026 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!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Eye Spy-der
When: 05/15/2026 at 07:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center (second parking lot loop on the right)
Bring your flashlights and join us on a hike to find spider eyes in the dark!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Hike with a Naturalist: DeSoto Scout Trail
When: 05/15/2026 at 10:00 AMA challenging & steep 6.5 mile hike on the West Fork of Little River.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Guided Hike: Butler's Pass
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Butlers Pass Trailhead (34.38489N, 86.20650W)
Join the Naturalist for a guided hike along Butler's Pass! Fees may apply.
Park: Bucks Pocket
Outdoor Skill Series: Fire Building
When: 05/16/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Campground Overflow Parking Lot
Join the Naturalist at the Campground to learn an outdoor skill in this new program series! Fees may apply.
Park: Blue Springs
Junior Ranger Exploration!
When: 05/16/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion
Interested in becoming an official Blue Springs Junior Ranger? Join us for a fun-filled program!
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Pup-Along Hike!
When: 05/16/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Beach Parking Lot
Bring your pups along to a guided hike around the Campfire Trail!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Jr. Ranger Guided Program: 5 Senses Hike
When: 05/16/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Bald Rock Boardwalk Trailhead
Calling all Junior Rangers! Come connect with nature on this guided hike!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Eagles and Alligators Nature Walk
When: 05/16/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Join us for a stroll along a popular trail for spotting Eagles and Alligators!
Park: Gulf
Gopher Tortoise Get Together
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lookout Structure, Rosemary Dunes Trail
Join us on May 16th from 9-11 AM on Rosemary Dunes Trail, where will be celebrating Gopher Tortoise Research!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Park Explorer Adventure Series: Make Your Own State Park Memory
When: 05/16/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Paint and assemble your own wooden DeSoto State Park sign—a personalized keepsake
Park: Lakepoint
Tallow Takedown: Invasive Tree Removal
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Picnic Area
Join us for a hands-on conservation effort to help remove invasive Chinese Tallow Trees from our park!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Paddle and Cast: Fishing Lake Guntersville
When: 05/16/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Town Creek Fishing Center
Join the Naturalist on a guided fishing tour of Town Creek! Fees may apply.
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
May Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 05/16/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!
