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We couldn't wait any longer, so we're going online with our Park guide before it's done. What you're seeing is the late phase of Stage I, where we've identified all the State and National Parks, and we're adding address and contact information daily, t the same time, We're working on Phase II, to add Forests, Preserves, and Wildlife Management information (and other federal lands, like BLM and Corps of Engineers) Phase III, with details for each park, remains in the future.

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National Forests in Alabama: William B. Bankhead-

USDA Forest Service US FS

http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/alabama/

e-mail Mailroom_R8_Alabama@fs.fed.us

334-832-4470

946 Chestnut Street

Montgomery AL 36107

Mountains in Alabama? You may be surprised to learn that this

Deep South state actually has peaks over 2,000 feet tall. Many of

them are within the National Forests in Alabama. Elevations vary

significantly in Alabama's four national forests

Recreation.gov

Noccalula Falls Park Park

http://www.gadsden-etowahtourismboard.com/Noccalula.htm

356 549-4663

1600 Noccalula Road

Gadsden AL 35902

Notes pioneer village, botanical gardens, waterfall, train, mini

golf, trails, lodging

Last Update 12/21/2006

Normandy Lake Tennessee Valley Authority TVA

http://www.tva.gov/sites/normandy.htm e-mail tvainfo@tva.gov

256-386-2568

Elk-Duck Watershed Team

Post Office Box 1010
CTR 2U-M

Muscle Shoals AL 35662-1010

Easily accessible from Nashville and Interstate 24, Normandy Dam is located on the Duck River in Middle Tennessee. The lake is 17 miles long and offers 3,160 acres of surface water. Nearby towns include Tullahoma and Manchester.

Recreation.gov

North Sauty Refuge WMA Public Hunting Area         AL WFF
http://www.conservation.alabama.gov/agfd/wmainfo.html
256 437-2788
234 County Rd. 141
Hollywood   AL 35752
seasonal game, address is for permits                        5200 acres

Oak Mountain SP State Park AL DCNR
http://www.conservation.alabama.gov/parks/state_parks_index_1a.html
205 620-2520
PO Box 278
Pelham AL 35124
large variety of outdoor activities in highland area 9940 acres

Oakmulgee WMA Wildlife Management Area AL WFF
http://www.conservation.alabama.gov/hunting/land/wildlife-areas/
205 345-3807
11481 Colonial Dr
Duncanville AL 35456
seasonal game, address is for permits 44500 acres
Last Update 3 /16/2004

Omussee Park County Park Houston County Parks

http://www.houstoncounty.org/Houston_County_Parks/County_Parks.htm

334 696-4626

Notes athletic fields, boat launch, hiking, camping

Last Update 2 /12/2007

Overlook Memorial Park Park
http://www.prattvillechamber.com/sites2.asp
334 365-7392
Jay St
Prattville AL 36067
Notes fragrance garden Last Update 6 /2 /2006

Paul M Grist SP State Park                                      AL DCNR
http://www.conservation.alabama.gov/parks/state_parks_index_1a.html
334 872-5846
1546 Grist Road
Selma AL  36701
camping and fishing on 100 acre lake                        1080 acres

Pickwick Lake Tennessee Valley Authority TVA

http://www.tva.gov/sites/pickwick.htm

e-mail tvainfo@tva.gov

256-386-2228

Pickwick Watershed Team

Reservation Road
Post Office Box 1010

Muscle Shoals AL 35662-1010

Pickwick Lake reaches into portions of three states: Alabama,

Mississippi, and Tennessee. A canal links Pickwick to the

Tombigbee Waterway, which provides access to the Gulf Coast.

Spanned by the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, Pickwick is 55

miles long

Recreation.gov

Pratt Park Park   Agency:
http://www.prattvillechamber.com/sites2.asp
334 365-7392
Doster Street/Doster Rd
Prattville AL   36067
Notes amphitheatre             Last Update   6 /2 /2006

Raccoon Creek WMA Wildlife Management Area        AL WFF
http://www.conservation.alabama.gov/hunting/land/wildlife-areas/
256 437-2788
234 County Rd. 141
Hollywood AL     35752
seasonal game, address is for permits                         7800 acres
Last Update    3 /16/2004

Rickwood Caverns SP
State Park AL DCNR
http://www.conservation.alabama.gov/parks/state_parks_index_1a.html
205 647-9692
370 Rickwood Park Road
Warrior AL 35180
underground caverns

Roland Cooper SP
State Park AL DCNR
http://www.conservation.alabama.gov/parks/state_parks_index_1a.html
334 682-4838
285 Deer Run Dr
Camden AL 36726
small park with golf course on 22,000 acre lake 236 acres