Outdoor Alabama Expo

2009 Outdoor Alabama Expo

Oak Mountain State Park, Birmingham, Ala.
May 2, 2009 from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Outdoor Alabama Expo is a hands-on, family-friendly event. Participants will enjoy outdoor recreation and learn about conservation through a variety of how-to sessions. Experts will help introduce newcomers to activities such as birding, fishing, boating safety, rock climbing and wildlife watching.

Free Day at Oak Mountain State Park Allows Families to Explore New Outdoor Adventures

Oak Mountain is opening its gates for residents and visitors to experience an admission-free day in one of Alabama's most popular state parks. All equipment will be provided, and the $3 entrance fee will be waived. Activities at the Expo include learn-to-hunt and learn-to-fish programs that will introduce newcomers to the popular sports. A Shooting Sports Area will give participants the opportunity to shoot small bore rifles, air guns and shotguns and practice archery.

Expo visitors will enjoy a fish touch-tank containing live fish and other aquatic species, a boating exhibit that includes boating and water safety, and much more.

Exhibitors, Activities and Music for the Whole Family

Additional activities offered at the Expo include rock climbing, canoeing, as well as informational exhibits from a variety of outdoor organizations.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes the statewide stewardship and enjoyment of Alabama's natural resources to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy them. The department also advises the state government on management of freshwater fish, wildlife, marine resources, waterway safety, state lands, state parks and other natural resources. This includes the administration, management and maintenance of 22 state parks, 23 public fishing lakes, three freshwater fish hatcheries, 34 wildlife management areas, two waterfowl refuges, three nature centers, two wildlife sanctuaries, a mariculture center with 35 ponds and 645,000 acres of trust lands. Other departmental functions include maintenance of a State Land Resource Information Center and administration of the Forever Wild land-acquisition program.

Directions to Oak Mountain State Park from I-65:

Oak Mountain State Park is located 15 miles south of Birmingham off Exit 246 on Interstate 65.

From I-65, take the Cahaba Valley Road (AL-119) exit. Go south on AL-119 and immediately turn left onto State Park Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles to the park entrance.