Nature

Joe Wheeler State Park Fish for smallmouth bass; curl up under the stars; launch a boat out on Wheeler Lake. 201 McLean Dr., Rogersville, AL; +1 256 247 5466.

Lake Guntersville State Park Roam 6,000 acres of woodlands; catch some rays at the beach complex; volley on the tennis court; try your luck fishing; keep an eye out for deer, bald eagles, and the yellow-billed cuckoo; end the busy day with a picnic and a camp out. 7966 AL Hwy. 227, Guntersville, AL; 256 571 5440.

McFarland Park Clamber on the park's playground; jog along the marina's harbor trails; fish off the edge of the piers bordering Cypress Creek. 200 James M. Spain Dr., Florence, AL; +1 256 740 8817.

Monte Sano State Park Hike 20 miles of trails; enjoy a picnic lunch and the scenic views from the 1,600-foot lookout. 5105 Nolen Ave., Huntsville, AL; +1 256 534 3757. Fee.

Noccalula Falls Park Catch stunning views of the 90-foot falls; hike past heaps of blooming azaleas in springtime; visit a blacksmith shop and a country store at a pioneer village. 1500 Noccalula Rd., Gadsen, AL; +1 256 549 4663. Fee.