HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites students ages 13-18 to let loose with Spin & Skate Jam. “Most of our activities promote fun and fitness, and Spin & Skate […]

MONTGOMERY – Chad Davis began working as a seasonal employee for Alabama State Parks as a 19-year-old college student at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville. More than 20 years later, Davis is […]

HUNTSVILLE — Continuing its commitment to preserving North Alabama’s natural landscapes, the Land Trust of North Alabama has acquired property on the peak of Drake Mountain in Huntsville. The 21-acre […]

DECATUR – The top college fishing teams from across the country will visit Wheeler Lake and Decatur next month for the 2025 Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI National […]

ATHENS –– To bring a local flavor to the state’s “Year of the Trails,” the Athens-Limestone Tourism Association had launched “Let’s Hike Limestone!” The initiative is a series of free, guided […]

ATHENS — Athens Parks and Recreation has closed All Kids Dugout indefinitely at the Sportsplex from damage due to a water line burst. The line burst overnight and has caused flooding within […]

DECATUR – The excitement is soaring as Decatur prepares to host the UpDog Challenge Canine Disc International Finals next month. The event is April 2-6 at Point Mallard Park’s Spirit […]

FLORENCE — With the cutting of a ribbon, the boating and angling experience in Florence has been improved. The ribbon-cutting  celebrated renovations to the McFarland Public Boat Ramp facility on […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Parks & Recreation will take strides Saturday to celebrate Women’s History Month at the second annual HerPower Walk. The event steps off 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Big Spring […]

HUNTSVILLE – Officials from Alabama State Parks and the Von Braun Astronomical Society gathered today with city leaders and representatives from NASA to dedicate a Moon Tree – a tree […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama State Parks has launched a way for park enthusiasts to promote the 21 state parks by providing photos, video and more to be featured on social media […]

ATHENS — In a move akin to making lemonade out of a lemon, the city of Athens is turning an abandoned eyesore into a crown jewel. On the site of […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville is helping the city with its plans to grow an arboretum with a $50,000 donation. The gift helps fund the project in […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites students ages 13-18 to let loose and end Spring Break on a roll with Spin & Skate Jam. The free event is […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Most people are aware of the stunning natural beauty, the hiking and biking trails and upgraded accommodations at Alabama State Parks, but some Alabamians and visitors may not […]

HUNTSVILLE — The pavilion at John Hunt Park’s sand volleyball courts is getting major upgrades to provide more space for spectators at future tournaments. The city awarded Pearce Construction Co. […]

MONTGOMERY – Spring breakers often flock to beaches along the Alabama Gulf Coast in search of sand and sun, landing them on the sugar-white beaches at Gulf State Park in […]

GUNTERSVILLE — When the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies staff scheduled their annual Wildlife Diversity Program Managers Meeting at Lake Guntersville State Park, they didn’t realize the potential distraction just […]

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville and the Ray of Hope Foundation invite residents to let the wind lift their spirits at the 13th annual Community Kite Festival. The event is […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s been a cold, wet winter, but Huntsville Parks & Recreation is bringing sunshine back with the 2025 Spring Program Guide. Packed with over 100 free activities and […]

HUNTSVILLE — Young athletes looking to sharpen their basketball skills while giving back to the community are invited to sign up for next weekend’s Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s MLK Youth Basketball […]

HUNTSVILLE – Girls in grades 3-5 are invited to let their feet fly as part of Girls on the Run, a popular eight-week program designed to help participants build confidence, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your children active during Spring Break? Registration has opened for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Break Camps. Parks & […]

GROVE OAK – Buck’s Pocket State Park welcomed back a group of football friends this week just in time for the Super Bowl. The group calls itself “The Bro’s” and started coming […]