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DeSoto State Park Cuts Ceremonial Ribbon For Upgraded Pool Facility

7/2/2025

Local leaders gathered to celebrate the construction of a new pool house facility at DeSoto State Park. Local government and tourism officials joined State Parks personnel to cut a ceremonial ribbon and officially dedicate the new building, which houses changing rooms for visitors, as well as an area for the facility’s lifeguards. In addition, new ADA-compliant walkways from the parking area to the pool were added to improve accessibility for anyone with mobility challenges. “When I became Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources eight years ago, it became immediately evident that we had some outdated facilities at State Parks that were ... (click for more)

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The new pool facility at facility at DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne houses changing rooms for visitors, as well as an area for the facility’s lifeguards. In addition, new ADA-compliant walkways from the parking area to the pool were added to improve accessibility for anyone with mobility challenges.

Photo by courtesy of Alabama State Parks

Tennessee Aquarium Welcomes Newest Penguin Chick Just In Time For The 4th

6/30/2025

A fluffy, impossibly cute addition to the Tennessee Aquarium’s penguin colony has waddled into view just in time for Fourth of July weekend. The adorable — and currently unnamed — Gentoo Penguin hatched on May 29 from an egg laid in April to first-time parents Bigfoot (dad) and Carla (mom). The chick marks the third ... (click for more)

Lake Winnepesaukah Continues Centennial Celebration With Ramped Up Fireworks And Synchronized Music Display On July 4

6/26/2025

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park will continue its centennial celebration with a fireworks extravaganza on July 4, at 10 p.m. Lake Winnie has annually celebrated Independence Day with fireworks since 1935. This year, the aerial display will erupt over Lake Winnie with a show worthy of the park's centennial year. The display will ignite ... (click for more)

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