Eagle Awareness Weekends are back for their 38th year with more exciting programs about our favorite birds of prey. Lake Guntersville State Park will host three exciting weekends beginning on January 19 followed by the weekend of January 26 and lastly the weekend of February 2. Packages are available, and more information can be found here.
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Experience Christmas Magic at Santa in the Village
Featured Image by: Robert Posey
Christmas is approaching at Alabama’s Great Natural Attraction, and we have the perfect idea to spend time with your family here. Santa in the Village is hosted at Arab Historic Village and offers the perfect Christmas experience for everyone. Santa in the Village is every Friday and Saturday night starting...
Catch Your First Fish on Lake Guntersville
Catching your first fish is a feat of its own but catching your first fish on Alabama’s largest lake known for its impeccable fishing is an exciting moment that your child will remember forever.
Fishing is a pastime enjoyed by many across the U.S. and the passion for it always started with that first catch. Children are often impatient,...
5 Reasons Why You Need to be at the Boaz Harvest Festival
If you are looking for the ultimate fall festival in Alabama, then look no further than the Boaz Harvest Festival in northeast Alabama. The Boaz Harvest Festival is one of the longest running festivals in our area. And in 2024 it is celebrating 60 years! It kicks off the Fall season and is a ton of fun for anyone who comes. There are so many reasons...
Win a Trip to Washington D.C. When You Visit Our Museums
Marshall County is home to several museums that are all unique to telling the story of our home. They should all be on your list to visit when you #ExploreLakeGuntersville. But now you can visit them and win a trip for two by doing so. On September 17 and 18, grab a friend (or two) and head out to celebrate Museum Weekend. Visit all SEVEN museums...
8 Things to Do Labor Day around Lake Guntersville
Summer is ending at Alabama’s Great Natural Attraction, unfortunately. However, Labor Day Weekend offers you one last chance to send summer off with a big bang. We got lots to do around Lake Guntersville that weekend, but here are just 8 things to do to help motivate your Labor Day plans.
Head to SugarFest
The SugarFest is the...
3 Reasons Why You Should Come to SugarFest
The SugarFest is approaching fast! The festival happens every year on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend closing out the summer in a sweet and fun fashion! SugarFest is an all-day festival beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the Sugar Rush 5K and ending at 8 p.m. with a spectacular fireworks show. If you are looking for something to do around the Lake Guntersville...
Lake Guntersville Summer Bucket List Challenge
If you have things on your Lake Guntersville bucket list that you quite haven’t marked off your list, well we are giving you the opportunity to do them and win a prize! Complete all ten items on the Lake Guntersville Summer Bucket List Challenge, and you win a bucket hat and sticker and a chance to win a stay at the brand-new City Harbor...
5 Things to do in Lake Guntersville Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Guntersville brings lots of smiles, fun times and the best memories to look back on! Whether you get in the water or not, we got a few things for you to add to your list of ‘To-Dos’ this weekend.
Rent a Boat
If you have your boating license, rent a boat to explore...
Our Happy Place: Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week
Dig deep. Think of that smell, sound or sight that makes you happy. We hope that maybe one of those is here in Marshall County, Alabama. It could be seeing jet skis gliding on Lake Guntersville, the smell of a fresh wood fired pizza at Jules J. Berta Winery. Or maybe it’s the laughter of people at any of our fabulous festivals. We think that...