MONTGOMERY – Kick off 2026 with fresh air and a sense of adventure while enjoying some of Alabama’s most scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at an Alabama […]

FLORENCE — Accessibility is a key initiative spreading throughout the region with a focus on the outdoors at Alabama State Parks, where a recent donation expanded the possibilities for those […]

GUNTERSVILLE — An overflow crowd is expected to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park in January, and no one will be more excited about […]

MONTGOMERY – The nomination process for the 10th annual Eagle Awards has now opened for the prestigious program that recognizes noteworthy contributions to Alabama State Parks. The Alabama State Parks Division […]

ROGERSVILLE – A new state-of-the-art, accessible playground will be built at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville, adding anamenity to one of the Tennessee Valley’s most popular parks. The playground will […]

When I think about fall in Alabama, I do not just think about the cooler mornings or the changing leaves. I think about the way the season feels. One of […]

GUNTERSVILLE – A new kayak launch at Lake Guntersville State Park will make it easier for campers to ply the waters of the lake. “We are excited to have expanded […]

GUNTERSVILLE – Let’s do launch! Today, kayakers at Lake Guntersville State Park will be able to hit the water from a new location. A ceremonial ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony is […]

Educators expanded their education this summer in a rather unusual class setting – Alabama State Parks. The Teacher-Educator Workshop Adventures series took 25 educators on a first-come basis to visit […]

FORT PAYNE – Helping visitors get in the swim of things this summer, officials celebrated the opening of a pool house facility at DeSoto State Park. State, local and tourism […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Staff members from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries and State Parks divisions are newly certified instructors in one of the fastest-rising […]

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 – 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 […]

MONTGOMERY — North Alabama the beautiful. That is the unofficial consensus of the judges for the annual Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, hosted by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

GUNTERSVILLE – A Huntsville Eagle Scout and two North Alabama lawmakers were among those honored by Alabama State Parks as Eagle Award winners The Eagle Awards, sponsored by the Alabama […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama State Parks will again offer a First Day Hike at 12 different State Parks on New Year’s Day, providing the perfect way to start the new year in the […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has begun accepting applications for its prestigious Eagle Awards, which recognize special contributors to the 21 […]

GUNTERSVILLE — The holidays are here and it’s time to celebrate at Alabama’s state parks. From enjoying holiday treats while waiting for pictures with Santa to making Christmas decor, prepare […]

WARRIOR – Rickwood Caverns State Park’s signature cave system transforms into an immersive winter wonderland known as “Wonderland Under Warrior” during the holiday season, and it’s back for an eighth year. […]