Oak Mountain State Park

08/25/2026

We are so excited for this year's Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend!
Saturday, September 12, we will have two fun programs! See below:

1PM: Leave No Trace: 7 Principles Program
More info: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bbxs6

2PM: Scales & Tails: LIVE Animal Program
More info: https://tinyurl.com/3ss5jhra

Your next great outdoor memory starts here! Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend returns September 12–13, 2026, and adventure awaits around every corner at many of our amazing parks. Explore trails, enjoy self‑guided tours, create fun crafts, and discover new ways to earn badges.

Pack your backpack and plan your visit at https://tinyurl.com/GirlScoutsAtASP today.

08/21/2026

A reminder that beauty comes in many forms, as every now and then, the horizon lights up with distant storms, and the sky tells a different kind of story.

08/12/2026

Come on out this Saturday for Burrows & Biodiversity! Discover why these gentle, slow-moving reptiles are some of Alabama's most important animals. Meet our resident Gopher Tortoise and see for yourself just how fascinating these "ecosystem engineers" really are!

For more info: https://tinyurl.com/yjr769dk

08/05/2026

Rockin' K, LLC is now offering horse boarding here at Oak Mountain State Park and delivering exceptional care in a peaceful, animal friendly environment. 🐴

Come ride, unwind, and experience a safe and relaxing place that both you and your horse can enjoy!

Ready to get started? Contact them today at #334-324-3537 or [email protected] to reserve your spot and learn more!

08/04/2026

Water Wonders: Creek Exploration is this Saturday at 10AM!

Step into the creek and discover the hidden world beneath the water's surface! During this hands-on adventure, we'll explore the fascinating creatures that call our streams home, learn how they help us measure water quality, and uncover the secrets of a healthy creek ecosystem.

**Weather Permitting - Check back here in the comments for updates.

For more information: https://tinyurl.com/42b5jkpa

07/29/2026

Summer is a busy season for turtles as they search for nesting sites, and many must cross our roads to get there.
Every turtle safely crossing the road helps protect Alabama's incredible wildlife. Slow down, stay alert, and give these ancient travelers a helping hand when it's safe.

07/27/2026

Last week at Oak Mountain State Park, our Central District Education Team led an inspiring professional development workshop, Field to Future Educator Workshop, focused on biodiversity, environmental literacy, and place-based learning.

Teachers spent a day full of engagement with the outdoors, with content for the workshop encompassing benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, live animal programs, studies on Alabama's amazing biodiversity, and much more!

Thank you to all the educators who joined us for the workshop, and to Drummond Company, Inc. for making these transformative educational opportunities possible for Alabama's teachers and students.

07/23/2026

If you're ready to slow down, breathe more deeply, and take in views like this, Oak Mountain State Park is calling your name.

Plan your stay, pack your overnight bag, and come experience Alabama's largest state park for yourself. Your next favorite getaway is right here waiting at https://tinyurl.com/BookOakMountain.

Photo: Annie Murphy

07/21/2026

Celebrate National Moth Week!

Discover the mysterious and magical world of moths! This evening program highlights our nighttime pollinators, their unique adaptations, and the important roles they play in our ecosystems. Using an observation station, you'll get a close-up look at a variety of moth species that come alive after dark.
*Weather permitting*

Don't miss this fun adventure!
More info here: https://tinyurl.com/3r5fwevc

DATE: July 25, 2025
TIME: 8 PM - 10 PM
LOCATION: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center Back Porch

07/20/2026

Last week at Oak Mountain State Park, our Central District Education Team led an inspiring professional development workshop, Teaching Beyond the Walls: Alabama's Ecology in Action, focused on biodiversity, environmental literacy, and place-based learning.

Teachers experienced stories, science, and hands-on exploration, learning diverse strategies for engaging students in the outdoor classrooms of Alabama State Parks. The day included immersion hikes, wonder activities, STEM-based Universal Design for Learning Windows to Nature Fairy Houses, live animal programs, and even a little benthic macroinvertebrate wrangling. Teachers took home a “pocket” of treasures, including books, lesson plans, tools, and more!

Thank you to all the educators who joined us in discovering Alabama's Ecology in Action, and to The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for making these transformative educational opportunities possible for Alabama's teachers and students.