Chewacla State Park-Alabama

🏕️🚐 We've got big news for Alabama State Park Campground guests! Stay, play, and explore with us even longer with our new 2 PM campground check-in times.⏰ Make your reservation today at Alapark.com!

Join our Legacy Summer Intern at Chewacla State Park Nature Center every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from July 4 – August 4 for 🪴nature programs, hikes, arts and crafts, and story time.📔 This program is funded through Legacy Partners in Environmental Education - Darryl Gates Memorial Summer Internship program.

Stay, play, and explore Chewacla State Park by visiting Alapark.com, using our Plan Your Adventure Online portal. ✅

Learn more about Legacy Partners in Environmental Education at legacyenved.org.

Program Schedule:

Fridays:
Nature Story Time & Lake Stroll 2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m. and 4:30p.m. – 5:30p.m.

Saturdays: Nature Crafts for Kids 11:00a.m.-Noon; Little Park Pals Nature Time 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.

Sundays: Learning by the Lake: Run Wild My Child 10:00a.m.- 11:00a.m. and 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.

Come see why Chewacla State Park is one of the ten most visited state parks in Alabama! Learn more: https://bit.ly/45SzVcX

✅ Book your experience by using the Plan Your Adventure Online portal at www.alapark.com.

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Come celebrate this July 4th at Chewacla State Park! ❤️ 🤍💙Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, we have the perfect place for any outing or getaway. Use the ✅Plan Your Adventure Online portal at Alapark.com to make your reservations today!

Chewacla State Park-Alabama was highlighted along with Wind Creek State Park-Alabama recently on WSFA-TV's Alabama Live!

Listen in as Bethany Davis WSFA 12 News and Alabama State Parks' own Chief of Interpretation & Education Renee Raney share more: https://www.wsfa.com/video/2024/06/11/spend-your-time-some-alabama-state-parks/

Make plans to stay, play, and explore at Alapark.com via our ✅Plan Your Adventure Online portal today, and stay tuned for the next segment in our Summer Road Trip series with WSFA!

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💡And just like that, power is back on…

Thank you, Alabama Power and to all of our guests. The entire area was out, but our guests were so patient as we waited. We can’t thank you enough! ❤️

Chewacla State Park is still experiencing a weather-related power outage at this time along with the surrounding Auburn area.

Our team is in touch with Alabama Power and will update as we know more.

We thank you for your patience!

Chewacla State Park-Alabama is proud to welcome the USA Cycling- Marathon Mountain Bike National Championship today!

Top cyclists from across the nation are here to compete in a challenging and exhilarating race through our beautiful park, and it’s going to be a great day!

Many thanks to Visit Auburn-Opelika, Medalist Sports, and CAMP Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers for your partnership! Lets goooooo! 🚵🏿‍♀️🚵🚵‍♂️

🚵‍♀️Registration is still being accepted for the 2024 USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships at Chewacla State Park.

✅Register today to secure spot: https://bit.ly/49q4iaI

📸: Anthony Hall

USA Cycling - Visit Auburn-Opelika - Alabama State Parks Division

☀️It’s , and we’d love to see Chewacla State Park-Alabama through your eyes!

📸 Share your photos with us by tagging us or simply posting them in the comments below.

💙Time at our 21 Alabama State Parks is time well spent. Thanks for choosing Chewacla!

Keep the memories going with the ✅Plan Your Adventure Online portal at Alapark.com!

✨Many thanks to The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for your support of Alabama State Parks’ K-12 Field Trips! We enjoyed seeing you at Chewacla State Park-Alabama.

Learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/49gAzld

Today is the final day for college students to apply for this PAID internship opportunity through Legacy Partners in Environmental Education at Chewacla State Park-Alabama

Darryl Gates Memorial Internships Application Online Now! Apply Today     2024 Darryl Gates Memorial Internship   New Host locations! 2024 Darryl Gates Memorial Summer College Internship Program For 2024, Legacy will once again offer its Darryl Gates Memoria

🚵‍♀️We're racing in with exciting news! Early registration is NOW OPEN for the 2024 USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships taking place this summer at Chewacla State Park. ✅Register today to secure your discounted rate: https://bit.ly/49q4iaI

📸: Anthony Hall

USA Cycling - Visit Auburn-Opelika - Alabama State Parks

✨What a spectacular weekend with all of our Alabama State Parks guests! Here’s to a beautiful spring ahead. 🐣🌸

🐦 Birdwatchers, rejoice! 🦉 Chewacla State Park is a haven for bird enthusiasts, with a variety of species to spot. Grab your binoculars and get ready for an unforgettable birding experience!

Although we may not see baby critters in our game camera snapshots, we would like to dedicate this week’s post to what to do if you see baby animals in Chewacla State Park or elsewhere.

1. Observe from a distance: Avoid approaching or touching baby animals.

2. Monitor for signs of distress: keep an eye on their condition. If they appear injured, sick, or in distress, you may need to intervene.

3. Contact local wildlife authorities including animal control or wildlife rehabilitation centers

4. If it is an injured raptor, contact the Auburn University Raptor Center at (334) 844-6347.

For immediate questions, you may ask our park naturalist for help with an animal in the park.

Either leave the animals and area undisturbed until professional help is available or follow the directions provided by professionals.

🌲 Dive into nature's embrace at Chewacla State Park! 🌳 Whether you're hiking the scenic trails or enjoying a relaxing picnic by the lake, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday for our beautiful, guided hike on the Mountain Laurel Trail. We even saw beautiful blossoming Mountain azalea flowers. Are you interested in coming on a future hike with us? Get your tickets today at https://reserve.alapark.com/register/

Set out on an adventure tomorrow at 2:00 pm with our naturalist, Olivia, for a guided hike of the Mountain Laurel trail. Secure your spot today at https://reserve.alapark.com/register/mountain-laurel-guided-hike-hike24in24al

Yesterday, we hosted Vicky Beckham Smith with A-Z ANIMALS for our first “Bats, Bugs & Biodiversity” program. This program would not have been possible without the generous support from the Big Cedar Education Foundation, and we were honored to have the Foundation’s very own Joyce Turnipseed join us!

Joyce joined our guests to meet some of A-Z ANIMALS’ bats up close. It was a great educational time for all!

The next stop for this team will be at Frank Jackson State Park on April 7, 2024. To save a spot at the program, get a free
ticket at https://reserve.alapark.com/register/bats-bugs-and-biodiversity--connecting-children-to-state-parks

Don't Forget! Bats, Bugs & Biodiversity is happening TODAY from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The pre-registration link is no longer active but don't worry, we still have plenty of space! So, feel free to come to the park and join in on the fun! The program is at no additional cost to the park's regular front gate fees.

The weekend weather is looking beautiful! Spend it with us at Chewacla as we learn all about bats with Vicky Beckham Smith at "Bats, Bugs & Biodiversity" on Saturday at 1:00 pm. 🦇 The program is at no additional cost to the front gate fee.

Find more information and reserve your spot(s) today at: https://reserve.alapark.com/register/bats-bugs-biodiversity-chewacla

This past weekend at Chewacla State Park was a wonderful success! A journey to the Hidden Falls yielded some beautiful surprises. We look forward to hosting more adventures for our guests. Take a look at our upcoming programs happening at the park! https://reserve.alapark.com/register/

We are gearing up for a great weekend at Chewacla State Park! On Sunday at 2:00 pm CST we will be hosting a guided hike to the Hidden Falls. Reserve your spot for this FREE hike (park day use fees still apply) today by emailing [email protected]. 🥾🌿

Due to inclement weather expected this weekend, we will be postponing "Bats, Bugs & Biodiversity" to Saturday, March 16th. If you would like to reserve a spot for this program, please grab a ticket today https://reserve.alapark.com/register/bats-bugs-biodiversity-chewacla 🦇

A year ago, Wild Birds Unlimited graciously donated a bluebird house to the park. Although it remained unoccupied last year, we have a pair who have built their nest! The nest box is near the playground, next to our nature center.

The next time you come to visit, take a moment to observe the bluebird pair hard at work. Eastern bluebirds meticulously construct their nests using grasses, feathers, pine needles, and twigs. They often select cavities in trees or man-made nest boxes as their nesting sites. Both parents participate in nest-building and care for their young throughout the breeding season which starts now and extends into the summer months.

You can help bluebirds by installing boxes in your own yard and even participate in citizen science efforts including NestWatch! At Chewacla, we will be keeping a close eye on our bluebird pair as they start laying eggs and raising their young. When visiting the park, please be mindful of the nest box and try not to disturb these hard-working parents. 🐦

We had some happy hikers over the weekend and saw some beautiful natural finds. Thank you to everyone who came out for one of our guided hikes. If you would like to join us on future hikes, reserve your spot today at https://reserve.alapark.com/register/

Come hike with us this weekend! We still have spots available for our hike tomorrow at 2:00 pm to the Hidden Falls and on Sunday at 10:00 am on the Sweet Shrub Trail. If you are interested in joining the adventure, email our naturalist today at [email protected]