Events
Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park
Lake Guntersville State Park will host its popular Eagle Awareness Weekends starting in January 2026. The events will feature live bird demonstrations, programs delivered by notable speakers, and guided field trips to look for eagles in their natural habitat.
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Jan. 30, 2026 - Feb. 1, 2026
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
On Saturday, February 7, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.
Feb. 7, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2026
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
On Saturday, February 21, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.
Feb. 21, 2026 - Feb. 21, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
March 7-9
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Mar. 7, 2026 - Mar. 9, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
April 4-6
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Apr. 4, 2026 - Apr. 6, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
April 18-20
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Apr. 18, 2026 - Apr. 20, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
May 16-18
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
May. 16, 2026 - May. 18, 2026
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
On Saturday, June 6, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.
Jun. 6, 2026 - Jun. 6, 2026
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
On Saturday, June 20, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.
Jun. 20, 2026 - Jun. 20, 2026
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
On Saturday, July 18, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.
Jul. 18, 2026 - Jul. 18, 2026
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
On Saturday, August 8, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.
Aug. 8, 2026 - Aug. 8, 2026
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
On Saturday, August 22, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.
Aug. 22, 2026 - Aug. 22, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
September 5-7
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Sep. 5, 2026 - Sep. 7, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
September 19-21
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Sep. 19, 2026 - Sep. 21, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
October 3-5
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Oct. 3, 2026 - Oct. 5, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
October 17-19
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Oct. 17, 2026 - Oct. 19, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
November 7-9
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Nov. 7, 2026 - Nov. 9, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
November 21-23
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Nov. 21, 2026 - Nov. 23, 2026
