Alapark Events

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Junior Ranger Guided Hike
When: 07/25/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: High Bluff Trailhead

Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to be a Junior Ranger and go on a guided hike! Fees may apply.

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Alligator Encounter
When: 07/25/2026 at 05:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Join us at the marina to learn all about alligators and safely spot these amazing lake neighbors!

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Sunset Paddle
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PM
Meeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch

Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.

Fees may apply.

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Burrows & Biodiversity: Gopher Tortoise Program & Encounter
When: 07/25/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Learn all about Gopher Tortoises!

Fees may apply.

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Alabama Through the Ages: Triassic
When: 07/26/2026 at 10:30 AM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Discover what life was like during the Triassic period!

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Know Your H2O
When: 07/26/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Know Your H2O!

Fees may apply.

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On the Water- Kayaking
When: 07/26/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina

On the Water - Kayaking

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Meandering Moonlight Guided Paddle
When: 07/29/2026 at 07:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.

DeSoto State Park staff offers this relaxing guided moonlight paddle trip on scenic Little River.

Fees may apply.

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Caverns & Forest School: Diving In! 30/7/26
When: 07/30/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Gift Shop Patio

In this month's Homeschool Program we will learn all about water!

Fees may apply.

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Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 07/30/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area

Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School

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Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 07/31/2026 at 07:00 AM
Meeting Place: Day Use Area

Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park

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Junior Rangers Quest for Gold!
When: 07/31/2026 at 01:00 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Can you solve the riddles, find the clues, and discover where the treasure is hidden?

Fees may apply.

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Campfire Talk: Falconry in Alabama
When: 08/01/2026 at 07:00 PM

Join guest speaker Matt Whitfield to learn about falconry, which is one of the world’s oldest forms of hunting.

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Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 08/01/2026 at 05:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina

Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour

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Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 08/02/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion

Naturalist Encounter at the Marina