Alapark Events
Park: Oak Mountain
Trees in Winter
When: 01/17/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Discover how trees adapt to the challenges of the season
Park: Chewacla
New Year's Resolution Hike
When: 01/17/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion
Was your New Year’s Resolution to exercise and spend more time outside? If so, come join us on a hike! All ages welcome!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Wild Wonders: Birding 101
When: 01/17/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Birding 101
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Weekly Hike
When: 01/17/2026 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: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 01/18/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Cheaha
Museum Movie
When: 01/18/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: CCC Museum
Join us in the museum for a movie documenting the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Learning by the Lake
When: 01/18/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Join us in the Interpretive Center for a swing-by science lesson, game, craft, story, or more! New activties each week!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Icy Experience
When: 01/18/2026 at 02:15 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Brave the cold to come play with ice! There will be challenges, games and prizes too!
Park: Oak Mountain
Sunday Scavengers Hunt
When: 01/18/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Park wide
Find nature's clean up crew!
Park: Lakepoint
Archery Adventure
When: 01/18/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Learn archery basics in a safe, fun setting while building outdoor skills and confidence.
Park: Gulf
Radical Raptors at Gulf State Park
When: 01/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet our raptor creature teachers!
Park: Oak Mountain
SPSOA Deer Management Hunts-Oak Mountain
Multiple dates and times available.
State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Stellar Discoveries: James Webb Telescope
When: 01/20/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come join us to learn about the James Webb Telescope that was launched Christmas Day 2021!
Park: Gulf
Guided Hike- Gulf Oak Ridge
When: 01/20/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Join our Naturalist at the Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead and enjoy a scenic stroll!
Park: Gulf
Measuring Earth's Rotation: Ancient Techniques to Modern Science
When: 01/21/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us for a fascinating discussion on how ancient astronomers unraveled the mysteries of Earth's motions.
