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SUMMARY:August 20\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:DeSoto State Park staff offers this relaxing guided moonlight paddle trip on scenic Little River. This trip is approximately 4 miles round trip and spans a 3 to 3 1/2-hour period and includes kayak\, paddle\, and personal flotation device. Must be able to paddle upstream and back (no current). Weight limits: 300 pounds for singles and 450 for tandems. Ages 8 to adult. Appropriate clothing for weather (you may get wet)\, headlamp or flashlight\, bug spray\, snacks\, and drinking water. DeSoto Falls Picnic Area – Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack (about 7 miles from main park area of DeSoto State Park) $30 for single kayak rental (2 person-tandem kayaks are available on a limited basis for $50). Pre-registration closes August 16. Pre-registration: https://forms.office.com/g/1Bh261fzZd
URL:https://readthegroundhog.com/event/august-20-2024/
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SUMMARY:August 17\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join DeSoto State Park staff to get to know the park after dark! About the hike: we will hike slowly on the orange trail from the campground\, seeing what we can see and hearing what we can hear. Terrain is rocky and moderate\, closed toed shoes are preferred. Approx. 1 mile. More suitable for ages 8 to adult. DeSoto State Park. Meet at DeSoto’s Country Store on County Road 89. Free and open to everyone\, no preregistration required. Weather-dependent\, please call the Lodge at 256-845-5380 beforehand to check on status of hike. Contact brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for more details.
URL:https://readthegroundhog.com/event/august-17-2024/
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SUMMARY:August 16\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalists and artists for this creative nature observation hike\, combining art and nature! Will hike about half mile to the West Fork of Little River and hang out for a while working on our nature journals. Ages 8 to adult. The hike is considered moderate\, because of the uneven\, rocky terrain. Total 1.5 mile loop.  What to bring: Backpack with plenty of water and snacks. Closed-toed shoes. A favorite journal if you have one\, and we will supply watercolor paper\, watercolor pencils\, clipboards\, etc. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. DeSoto State Park. Meet at the Benefield Nature Center next to the Country Store on County Road 89. $5 fee for supplies. RSVP is required. RSVP at https://reserve.alapark.com/…/DSP-Nature-Journal-Journey
URL:https://readthegroundhog.com/event/august-16-2024/
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SUMMARY:August 4\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Travel the scenic byways of America for more than 450-miles of yard sales and unique treasure finds. Follow the Lookout Mountain Parkway from Gadsden\, Alabama to Chattanooga\, TN for the southern portion of the sale. Connect with the U.S. Highway 127 in Chattanooga for the remainder of the route to Hudson\, MI. 888-805-4740
URL:https://readthegroundhog.com/event/august-4-2024/
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SUMMARY:August 1\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about black bears in Alabama? Come join us! Did you know black bears can be encountered throughout most of Alabama? Historically\, black bears were found statewide\, but as suitable habitat began to dwindle over the years\, bear numbers declined drastically\, leaving only small\, isolated populations across only a handful of counties. As population levels became critically low\, the black bear was listed as a state-protected species to help recover the species in Alabama. Today\, black bears are returning throughout most of their historic range in Alabama\, serving as a testament to the power of conservation efforts. Be sure to visit BearWise.org for additional resources on responsible bear coexistence and what to do in case of an encounter. 6 p.m. at Little River Canyon Center. This a free public seminar presented by Landon Johnson\, AL DCNR-Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries.
URL:https://readthegroundhog.com/event/august-1-2024/
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