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Hunting and Fishing in Alabama
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Lake Guntersville State Park
The sun shining through fall leaves casts a red and gold light
over everything around you. a cool breeze gently brushes your
face. The trail you are hiking was used two hundred years ago by
Cherokee Indians, and today it's easy to imagine you're one of
them. Rounding a bend, you stop. Fifteen feet beyond, a doe is
grazing. She hears you, stares for a moment, then bolts.
Reluctantly, you push your chair away from the dinner table.
It's easy to understand why you'll return time and time again to
the lodge. You take a swing through the art gallery, then decide
to make it an early night. You will be prowling around with your
camera first thing in the morning, on the lookout for american
Bald Eagles that spend winters in the Park. Your putter meets
the ball with a decisive tap. Holding your breath, you watch it
veer right, then, at the last second, it drops into the hole.
You smile. It was your best round yet. Strolling the short
distance to the lodge, you check your watch and decide to head
for the Coffee Shop. It's time to join your friends for lunch.
Just six miles northeast of Guntersville, off Highway 227,
overlooking the majestic 66,470-acre Guntersville Reservoir. The
park ranges over 5,909 acres of ridge tops and meadows. The
park's resort lodge, restaurant and convention complex is
located on Little Mountain, providing a magnificent view of the
reservoir. The Lake is wonderful for fishing as well as swimming
and other water sports activities. Recently, it has become the
winter home of our national symbol, the Bald Eagle. For
information call: (256)571-5444
Oak Mountain State Park
Just off I-65, 15 miles south of Birmingham, Oak Mountain's
9,940 acres span pine-studded ridges and lush green valleys. The
park offers vacation cottages, golf, improved camping,
picnicking, tennis, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, mountain
biking, backpacking, a demonstration farm, and horse boarding
and riding facilities. With the largest area and variety of
outdoor recreational pursuits, Oak Mountain is sure to provide
excitement for every member of the family. For information call:
(205)620-2520
Paul M. Grist State Park
Located 15 miles north of Selma. Tranquility prevails in this
recently improved 1,080-acre park. Visitors enjoy new camping,
boat launch, fishing and swimming areas on this 100-acre lake.
For information call: (334)872-5846
Meaher State Park
Located two miles west of Spanish Fort on Highway 90. This
1,327-acre park is situated in the wetlands of Mobile Bay and is
primarily a day-use park. a boat ramp and newly constructed pier
will appeal to every fisherman. Self-guided tours over two
nature trails include boardwalks over the Mobile Delta. For
information call: (334)626-5529
Lakepoint Resort State Park
a Day By The Water, angle for large-mouth bass on Lake Eufaula.
Take in the sun on our beach. Enjoy an old fashioned picnic,
then a leisurely boat ride around the lake. While on the green
you can drive a ball around our 18-hole golf course, battle
through a hot tennis match, or cool off with a dip in our
swimming pool. The kids will enjoy zapping the aliens in our
video game room. Lakepoint Resort State Park. Located seven
miles north of Eufaula off Highway 431 on the alabama-Georgia
line, Lake Eufaula is known as the "Bass Capital of the World."
This picturesque 1,220-acre park complements the beautiful
45,200-acre Eufaula Impoundment with many resort facilities
including a full service marina. You may also enjoy the
adjoining National Wildlife Refuge. For information call:
(334)687-6676
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