Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alabama is getting ready to enter the outdoor seasons and plenty of state parks are ready around the state. Last fiscal year, ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) – Alabama State Parks announced on Saturday that First Day Hikes will once again be held across the state on January 1. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide effort led by ...

Alabama’s state parks offer more than fishing, hiking, and sugar-sand beaches. They’re also home to championship golf. Three parks feature affordable courses set against stunning natural backdrops, ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — On January 1, Alabama State Parks will offer First Day hikes so people can start 2026 with scenic views and natural landscapes. At over 12 state parks, visitors can ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama State Parks has launched its Alabama State Parks Ambassador Program to attract park regulars, hikers, bikers, photographers and adventure lovers who want to showcase ...

Perched atop Lookout Mountain near Fort Payne, Alabama, DeSoto State Park is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in ...

Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, Buck’s Pocket State Park in Northern Alabama is undeniably one of the most naturally beautiful places in the state. It’s situated atop Sand Mountain’s ...

A view of Lake Lurleen through foliage with a medium-size tree trunk on the left side. - David Wayne Radzieta/Shutterstock Since Lake Lurleen first opened as a state park in 1972, it hasn't received ...

A brand-new, state-of-the-art, accessible playground has arrived at Joe Wheeler State Park in Lauderdale County. Alabama State Parks officials and community leaders celebrated the opening of the park ...