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While park staff performs many of the daily tasks and duties it takes to operate, volunteers are vital to Alabama’s state parks. The Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program was created to allow individuals or groups to make a difference at their favorite park. VIP participants make a positive impact year-round in each of the state’s 21 parks. Support Groups organize Read more...
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The Junior Ranger program is an activity-based program, focusing on young visitors ages 5-13 (although children of all ages can complete the Junior Ranger book). The program invites youth to join the National Park Service family by giving childen the opportunity to explore and learn about their parks, and learn how they can help protect them today and into the Read more...
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Engage your wild side and join an adventure including Rappelling Adventures, Rock Climbing Adventures, Wild Cave Tours, Zip Line Adventures, Hiking Trips, Backpacking Trips, Mountaineering Adventure, Sky Swing Adventure, and Mountain Biking. Read more...
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Give your students an adventure experience with a variety of classes including Survival Skills Experience, Student Orienteering Class, Field Trip Zip Line, Practical Ingenuity Class, TAS Field Trip Hike, and Field Trip Climbing Experience. Read more...
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Take your adventures to the next level with TAS Classes including Rappelling Certification, Climbing Certification, Rigging, Emergency Response, Wilderness School, Paddling Class, and Practical Ingenuity Read more...
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Traverse, high in the air, over unique and fantastically shaped boulders and flowering flora characteristic only to DeSoto State Park. Enjoy six ziplines that range from 100 to 350 ft in length and seven sky bridges that range from 50 to 150 in length. A spiral staircase tower begins the trek and allows for a bird’s eye view from up Read more...
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Do you want to plan a fun filled & educational trip to DeSoto State Park? If so, we can help! With the help of our park partners & guest speakers, we can bring a variety of program opportunities to your group, and make your visit to Lookout Mountain, Alabama memorable. Below is a sampling of topics & activities that can Read more...
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Youth ages 9-18 are invited to participate in the 4-H RiverKids Program to learn basic paddling skills, water safety, and more about outdoor recreation. Our goal is to increase the use of Alabama’s waterways, increase the knowledge and awareness of environmental and resource management issues, and incorporate service projects into our fun. Read more...
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4-H Outdoor Education programs are designed to connect citizens of Alabama to rivers and streams, the abundance of forestland found in the state’s forests, and the state parks and wildlife management areas through hands-on learning experiences. Read more...
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4-H Leadership programs encourage youth to become leaders in the community through character, citizenship, and service training. Read more...
