State 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. Staff16 hours ago
News 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. StaffFebruary 3, 2026
Environment 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. StaffDecember 22, 2025
Local news 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." StaffNovember 21, 2025
News 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. StaffNovember 18, 2025
State Eagle Awards nominations open to honor special contributors to Alabama State Parks The 10th annual Eagle Awards recognize noteworthy contributions to Alabama State Parks. StaffNovember 13, 2025
News 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. StaffNovember 11, 2025
Opinion Opinion | 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 CappsOctober 27, 2025
News Gulf State Park’s Cindy Langston receives Island Spirit Award Cindy Langston, Gulf State Park events coordinator, was honored with the Island Spirit Award for her dedication and hospitality. StaffSeptember 24, 2025
State Meaher State Park unveils major upgrades, cabins, expanded camping Local leaders celebrated major upgrades last Friday, including expansion of the campground, four new tiny cabins, and a new park office. StaffAugust 18, 2025