Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau, PO Box 711, 200 Gunter Ave.,
Guntersville, AL 35976; (800) 582-6282; www.marshallcountycvb.com
Local Events/Attractions
Eagle Awareness Weekends, 7966 AL 227, Guntersville; (256) 571-5440. Americ-
an bald eagles have made a huge comeback in Alabama, and each winter hundreds
of visitors come to Lake Guntersville State Park to view the birds and attend
dozens of presentations on the raptor. There are even special 5 a.m. treks to watch
the eagles leave their nests and 4 p.m. return-to-roost watches. The event is held
from January through the third weekend of February.
Restaurants
Pine Crest Dining Room, Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Dr., Gunters-
ville; (800) 548-4553. Great menu options, great food, all at reasonable prices.
Hike Tours
Park rangers and volunteers hold regular guided Saturday morning hikes. Contact
the park office for schedule.
A Natural Lightning
Rod—You
While the odds of being struck by lightning while hiking
are slim, you still need to know what to do if you find
yourself caught in a lightning storm. Like the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Association says, no place
is safe when a lightning storm is near.
The first thing to do is recognize what a thundercloud
looks like. You may not be able to see it through a thick
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