Updated September 2025 by Katie Leigh Matthews Fall foliage makes its debut a little later in Birmingham than in the more ...

There are some trails that seem to have it all: difficult but not too difficult, rocky but not cumbersome to navigate, and an ...

If there is a single theme for the new lodge at Cheaha State Park, it is “views.” The company in charge of designing the lodge, Chamblee King Architects, considered the views when planning each of the ...

A new lodge is coming to Cheaha State Park in early 2026. The State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation ...

Alabama has some of the best state parks in the South. They’re fun to explore in any season, and each has its own particular draws, from hiking trails and caves to waterfalls and rock formations.

Chewacla State Park‘s 696 scenic acres offer plenty of rest, relaxation and recreation, just a short drive from the Auburn-Opelika area. Facilities include a 26-acre lake, swimming area, playground, a ...