Greg Lein

News / State

Gulf State Park named Alabama Tourism’s Attraction of the Year

Gulf State Park has been named the Alabama Tourism Department’s 2018 Attraction of the Year. The park received the honor Monday night at the Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The park includes three miles of white sandy beaches and draws visitors from around the world. Alabama Tourism praised the park’s staff and volunteers who provide … Continued

Chip Brownlee

August 9, 2018

Seven Alabama state parks win TripAdvisor Hall of Fame honors

Seven Alabama State Parks earned nine Hall of Fame honors from TripAdvisor and 12 parks in the 22-park system earned Certificates of Excellence from the world’s largest travel website. Overall, the parks received 16 Certificates of Excellence for 2018. To earn Hall of Fame recognition, a park, attraction or business must have received a Certificate … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 14, 2018

Opinion

State Parks perfect destinations for Spring Break

By Greg Lein MONTGOMERY – Now is the time that we are beckoned outdoors by warmer temperatures, springtime blossoms and a break from school. This time of year, there’s nowhere better to be than in an Alabama State Park. The Alabama State Parks System offers springtime activities for the entire family, from riding mountain bikes … Continued

Greg Lein

March 15, 2017

Opinion

Amendment 2 Will Protect Our Parks System’s Money

By Greg Lein and Bob Baumhower Alabama’s State Parks have received much attention during the last few years, including reports of crippling transfers of park funding, the closing of five locations, and now Constitutional Amendment 2, which will be on the ballot Nov. 8 and is needed to protect park funding. Amendment 2 – the … Continued

Greg Lein

November 3, 2016

Opinion

Need a break on a budget? The Alabama State Parks system welcomes you this spring break

By Greg Lein, Alabama State Parks Director Spring kicked off last Friday, just in time for many Alabamians to take some time off work and school for spring break. Many are eager to get outside and take advantage of the beautiful weather. Finding a place to unwind and enjoy the beautiful natural landscape of Alabama … Continued

Greg Lein

March 26, 2015