First Day Hike 2026: Benny Bobo Accessible Trail - Lake Guntersville State Park DATE: Thursday, January 1 TIME: 8:30 AM LOCATION: Lodge Lobby, Lake Guntersville State Park - 1155 Lodge Drive, Guntersville DETAILS: Join the Park Naturalist (and thousands of others across the nation) to celebrate the first day of the New Year on a…

First Day Hike 2026: Kings Chapel Trail - Lake Guntersville State Park DATE: Thursday, January 1 TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Trailhead Parking Lot (34.38480N, 86.20628W) DETAILS: Join the Park Naturalist (and thousands of others across the nation) to celebrate the first day of the New Year on a fun, history-focused hike to Kings Chapel Cemetery!…

Town Creek Eagle Watch - Lake Guntersville State Park DATE: Friday, January 2 TIME: 9:00AM LOCATION: Town Creek Primitive Campground (34.42422N, 86.18625W) DETAILS: Lake Guntersville is an excellent location to spot the U.S. national bird, the bald eagle! Join the Park Naturalist for a morning of birdwatching to search for eagles, waterfowl, wading birds, and…

All About Eagles - Lake Guntersville State Park DATE: Saturday, January 3 TIME: 9:00 AM LOCATION: The Gathering Place, Lake Guntersville State Park - 1155 Lodge Dr., Guntersville DETAILS: Join the Park Naturalist at the Gathering Place, located in the Campground, to learn all about eagles and go on an eagle watching walk! We’ll spend…

Crafting with Nature - Lake Guntersville State Park DATE: Saturday, January 3 TIME: 12:00 PM LOCATION: The Gathering Place, Lake Guntersville State Park Campground DETAILS: Join us to get crafty with natural materials! REGISTER HERE!  Program Host: Anna Crow Contact Email: anna.crow@dcnr.alabama.gov Contact Phone: 256.673.6137

Community Meet & Greet with Dr. Brad Cooper - Guntersville City Schools DATE: Wednesday, January 7 TIME: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM LOCATION: Guntersville High School Auditorium DETAILS: Make plans to join us as we welcome Dr. Brad Cooper, the new Superintendent of Guntersville City Schools. This is a great opportunity for families and community…

Stronger Together: Crafting Powerful Partnerships - AU Outreach Office DATE: Thursday, January 8 TIME: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM LOCATION: Virtual on Zoom DETAILS: Registration Required, click HERE! Join us for a one-hour session and discover strategies that build meaningful, sustainable collaborations. Learn how effective partnerships amplify impact, strengthen community connections, and enhance service outcomes.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Auditions! - The Whole Backstage Theatre DATE: Thursday, January 8 TIME: 6:30 PM LOCATION: The Whole Backstage Theatre - 1120 Rayburn Ave DETAILS: For audition materials and details, click HERE.

Campfire Talk: The Travels of William Bartram - Lake Guntersville State Park DATE: Friday, January 9 TIME: 5:00 PM LOCATION: Outdoor Classroom, Lake Guntersville State Park DETAILS: Join the Naturalist by the fire at the Outdoor Classroom as we explore the writings of William Bartram during his exploration of the Southeast United States. Bring a…

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Auditions! - The Whole Backstage Theatre DATE: Friday, January 9 TIME: 6:30 PM LOCATION: The Whole Backstage Theatre - 1120 Rayburn Ave DETAILS: For audition materials and details, click HERE.

All About Eagles - Lake Guntersville State Park DATE: Saturday, January 10 TIME: 9:00 AM LOCATION: The Gathering Place, Lake Guntersville State Park - 1155 Lodge Dr., Guntersville DETAILS: Join the Park Naturalist at the Gathering Place, located in the Campground, to learn all about eagles and go on an eagle watching walk! We’ll spend…

10th Anniversary Celebration - North Alabama Sailing Marina DATE: Saturday, January 10 TIME: 10am LOCATION: North Alabama Sailing Marina, 100 Browns Creek Rd DETAILS: The North Alabama Sailing Marina team invites their friends and customers to celebrate their 10th Anniversary! Enjoy refreshments and fellowship. RSVP: Deadline is Wed, January 7. RSVP to manager@northalabamasailing.com