Events
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
Outdoor Alabama Photo Exhibit in South Huntsville
See the 2026 winning photos on exhibit at the following location!
South Huntsville Public Library
7901-L Bailey Cove Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35802
Jun. 11, 2026 - Jul. 9, 2026
Learn-to-Fish with Outdoor Alabama Academy
In honor of Free Fishing Day, ADCNR will host a Free Fishing Day Event at Foscue Creek Park in Demopolis, AL, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This learn-to-fish event will be a morning full of exploring the skills needed to be an effective angler in the freshwater of Alabama!
Free Fishing Day
Jun. 13, 2026 - Jun. 13, 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