Alabama State Parks

New glamping tents added at Oak Mountain State Park

Alabama State Parks expanded its popular glamping experience to Oak Mountain State Park, allowing travelers to enjoy nature without giving up comfort.

April 1, 2026

Alabama State Parks launches new Junior Ranger Program

State officials and conservation leaders launched a program Tuesday designed to inspire young adventurers and cultivate a lifelong love for the outdoors.

March 4, 2026

Seven honored with 10th annual Alabama State Parks Eagle Awards

Their contributions helped Alabama State Parks attract millions of people every year and enriched the lives of Alabamians throughout the state.

February 3, 2026

Alabama State Parks to offer First Day Hikes on January 1

The nationwide celebration encouraged Americans to start the new year outdoors, offering guided adventures across more than a dozen state parks.

December 22, 2025

Rickwood Caverns transforms into “Wonderland Under Warrior” for holidays

For the ninth straight year, the cave will become a walkable extravaganza known as “Wonderland Under Warrior."

November 21, 2025

Alabama’s largest mass timber project rising at Cheaha State Park

The 26,000-square-foot lodge exemplified how material innovation can honor place, heritage and ecology through modern mass timber construction.

November 18, 2025

Eagle Awards nominations open to honor special contributors to Alabama State Parks

The 10th annual Eagle Awards recognize noteworthy contributions to Alabama State Parks.

November 13, 2025

New playground planned for Joe Wheeler State Park

This state-of-the-art, accessible playground will add a new amenity to one of the Tennessee Valley's most popular parks.

November 11, 2025

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Time to listen for the call of fall at Alabama State Parks

Each place has its own kind of beauty, but together they tell the story of Alabama in autumn.

Matthew Capps

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October 27, 2025