Renew Today. Adventure Awaits.

Renew your Girl Scout membership today and get ready for a year of adventure, friendship, and unforgettable experiences.

RENEW TODAY

Your State Park Adventure Awaits

One of the many perks of being a registered member of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is access to exclusive Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend experiences, happening September 12–13 at participating Alabama State Parks across our council footprint.

From guided hikes and paddling adventures to wildlife encounters, crafts, and Junior Ranger activities, this exciting weekend features special programs created just for Girl Scouts and their families.

See below for an overview of activities by park, a map to help you find the location closest to you, and information about earning the commemorative Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch. We can’t wait to celebrate a weekend of outdoor adventure with you in Alabama’s beautiful state parks!

Participating Parks & Activities

Buck's Pocket State Park

Explore a Junior Ranger hike, tackle trail challenges, and learn map reading, compass skills, and orienteering with park naturalists.

Cathedral Caverns State Park

Take a cave tour, sleep under the stars, enjoy campfire stories and s’mores, or help create a mural inspired by the beauty of the cave.

Cheaha State Park

Explore the woods through storytelling, nature discovery, and building whimsical fairy houses using natural found materials.

DeSoto State Park

Choose your adventure with scenic paddling, rugged hiking, weaving demonstrations, birding, museums, and Junior Ranger activities.

Joe Wheeler State Park

Explore Wheeler Lake by pontoon boat, hike scenic trails with a naturalist, or learn fishing skills along the Tennessee River.

Lake Guntersville State Park

Paddle Town Creek, create nature-inspired crafts, or enjoy a guided hike with stops to explore the outdoors along the way.

Monte Sano State Park

Explore the outdoors after dark on a guided night hike while learning about nocturnal animals, night vision, and nature after sunset.

Oak Mountain State Park

Meet Alabama wildlife up close through animal encounters and hands-on activities focused on protecting the outdoors and local ecosystems.

Rickwood Caverns State Park

Hike Fossil Mountain Trail with a naturalist or become a Junior Ranger while learning outdoor safety, Leave No Trace, and nature skills.

Wind Creek State Park

See birds of prey up close, paint a Lake Martin sunrise, hike scenic trails, or create colorful bird-inspired art.

Find a Park Near You

Earn the State Parks Patch

Download the activity sheet, attend a Girl Scouts Love State Parks event, then upload your photo with a park sign or naturalist to claim your free patch.

Council Finder

Girl Scouts Love Alabama State Parks

Your State Park Adventure Awaits

Participating Parks & Activities

Find a Park Near You

Earn the State Parks Patch