Outdoors Archives - Marshall Tourism & Sports

Celebrate the Year of Alabama Birding at Lake Guntersville

The Alabama Tourism Department dedicated 2023 the ‘Year of Alabama Birding’ and we definitely have the birds! From eagles to cranes to ducks and a ton more in between. There are plenty of reasons why to visit Lake Guntersville during the Year of Alabama Birding. Bald Eagle’s Home If you want to see the USA’s national...

Come Soar With Us During Eagle Awareness Weekends

Posted in Blog, Entertainment, Outdoors.

Eagle Awareness Weekends are back for their 37th year with more exciting programs about our favorite birds of prey. Lake Guntersville State Park will host three exciting weekends beginning on January 20 followed by the weekend of January 27 and lastly the weekend of February 3. Packages are available, and more information can be found here. See...

6 Places to See Fall Colors Near Lake Guntersville

Posted in Blog, On the Lake, Outdoors.

It’s that time of the year where the trees begin to change, and the colors paint a new picture. Not many people think about Alabama for fall colors, but we are blessed with some stunning oranges, yellows and reds. Now is the perfect time to get outside, and the colors are just about right. Here are six places where you can see the leaves change....

Catch Your First Fish on Lake Guntersville

Posted in Blog, Entertainment, On the Lake, Outdoors.

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,...

8 Things to Do Labor Day around Lake Guntersville

Posted in Blog, Entertainment, On the Lake, Outdoors.

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...

6 Ways to Stay Cool this Summer When You Explore Lake Guntersville

Posted in Blog, On the Lake, Outdoors, Uncategorized.

It has been a HOT summer here in Alabama. But don’t fret! Being a lake town with a lot of fun and *cool* amenities has had its perks for locals and visitors alike. We got you covered on how to stay cool when you #explorelakeguntersville. 1. Take a Swim in the Lake You might be saying ‘duh’ because this one is a given....

Lake Guntersville Summer Bucket List Challenge

Posted in Accommodations, Blog, Entertainment, On the Lake, Outdoors, Restaurants, Uncategorized.

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 along...

5 Things to do in Lake Guntersville Memorial Day Weekend

Posted in Blog, Entertainment, On the Lake, Outdoors, Restaurants, Uncategorized.

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 the 69,000 acres we call Lake...

Our Happy Place: Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week

Posted in Accommodations, Entertainment, On the Lake, Outdoors, Restaurants, Uncategorized.

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...

Discover the Hambrick Bat Cave by Kayak

Posted in Blog, On the Lake, Outdoors.

The Hambrick Bat Cave is a once in a lifetime experience if you want to really #explorelakeguntersville. Thousands of bats emerge at sunset just below the Guntersville Dam giving viewers a chance to see this endangered species. What is the Hambrick Bat Cave? Gray bats emerging from the Hambrick Bat Cave on Lake Guntersville. Video taken by...