As Alice Cooper sings, “School’s out for summer!” And so it
begins when students and adults alike are looking for fun things to do to stay
occupied and enjoy each other’s company during the summer months.
In Southwest Alabama, there are many activities for families
to enjoy, and most are within a short driving distance. At Magnolia BranchWildlife Reserve in Atmore, Ala., the case for having fun is already won.
Beginning every May (the unofficial beginning of summer for
most of the South) and lasting through Labor Day (the unofficial end of
summer), Magnolia Branch opens all of its water activities for people to enjoy.
Those include tubing, the waterblob and zip lines. Canoeing and kayaking can be
done year-round, so let’s not forget those, too.
And for the nature enthusiasts, take advantage of the hiking
trails and horse riding trail all summer long as well. Magnolia Branch offers a
7-mile trail and a 10-mile trail. Equestrians also can camp with their horses
and utilize our stable, which has 10 stalls to accommodate your horses.
But there is so much more to do at Magnolia Branch. Bring
the whole family or gather up a group of friends and spend a few nights camping
in the park. There are 82 total sites. Camp in a tent or bring your RV. If you
feel like “roughing it,” there are unlimited primitive campsites — meaning no
water or electricity. But if you need a few creature comforts, there are 15
tent sites with water and electricity.
For RV lovers, Magnolia Branch has 67 spots for campers: 47
sites come with full hook-ups and 20 sites have water and electricity only. For
those with large RVs, there are 13 pull-through sites (full hook-ups) to
accommodate your vehicle.
But wait; there’s more! There is a playground for children
to enjoy, a beach area and a large, covered pavilion for picnics, receptions
and other get-togethers. Magnolia Branch also rents bicycles by the hour and
offers free, keep-what-you-catch fishing in the lake. Stocked fish include blue
gill, catfish and shell cracker.
And of course, there are laundry, showering and rest room
facilities available, as well as vending machines for those late-night
cravings.
Come on out this summer and soak up the sun having fun and
enjoying a little piece of hidden nature. For pricing details, visit magnoliabranch.com/page/Pricing.
