Alapark Events
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Beautiful Bats
When: 04/17/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Visit between cave tours to discover a bit more about bats for International Bat Appreciation Day!
Park: Lakepoint
Herp Harmony Hike
When: 04/17/2026 at 08:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us for a guided nighttime adventure to explore the incredible world of frogs and toads!
Park: DeSoto
In Bartram’s Wake: A Naturalist’s Paddle
When: 04/18/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature as we paddle upstream on the ‘coke bottle clear’ waters
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger Program: Nature Journaling
When: 04/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Come learn how to keep a nature journal with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Local Lore and Legends
When: 04/18/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bunker Tower
Join us to hear tall tales and legends from our local hills and hollers!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
April Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 04/18/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!
Park: Cheaha
Archery
When: 04/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center Field
Come learn how to shoot a bow!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Weekly Hike
When: 04/18/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Explore nature, stay active, and meet new friends on our weekly guided hike—great for all fitness levels!
Park: Chewacla
Hidden Waterfall Hike
When: 04/18/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion
Join us for an exciting, guided hike to Chewacla’s natural waterfall—the Hidden Falls!
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Weekly Birdwatching Adventure
When: 04/18/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Join our park naturalist at the Clubhouse and set off on a birding adventure!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Biodiversity of Alabama's Birds
When: 04/18/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Alabama's amazing bird biodiversity!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Paint and Sip
When: 04/18/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge
Join us for a paint and sip at Lakepoint State Park, where you can grab a drink and get creative.
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Ranger Adventure
When: 04/18/2026 at 02:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join our interpretive team in adventuring through the park and earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Park: Bucks Pocket
Crafting with Nature
When: 04/18/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Sauty Pavilion
Join the Naturalist at the Sauty Pavilion to get crafty with natural materials! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Junior Ranger: Meet the Rangers
When: 04/18/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Beach Pavilion
Meet our Park Rangers and learn about what they do for the park! Fees may apply.
