Eagle Awareness Weekends

Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of America’s iconic bird this winter as Lake Guntersville State Park celebrates 40 years of Eagle Awareness Weekends. One of North Alabama’s premier winter wildlife events, these special weekends take place over select dates in January and February 2026, offering…

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Festival of the Cranes

Each winter, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (WNWR) in Decatur, Alabama becomes home to an extraordinary natural spectacle: more than 14,000 Sandhill Cranes, along with several pairs of the endangered Whooping Cranes, settle into the refuge for the season. To celebrate the arrival of these iconic…

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October Events in North Alabama

Anne of Green Gables said, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." So are we, Anne. October has a different feel to it: crisp air, colorful foliage, pumpkins, festivals, and the list goes on. It also has a spooky edge to it as well, and there are several haunted walking tours…

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