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Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, June 21, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ.

ºÚÁÏÌìÌà Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

The ºÚÁÏÌìÌà Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is the largest fishing tournament in the world. Founded in 1929, the fishing rodeo now attracts over 4,000 anglers and 75,000 spectators. It is located on Dauphin Island, AL.

Photo by Jay Gunn

Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, July 19, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ.

Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, August 2, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ.

Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, August 16, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

September 5-7

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

September 19-21

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

ºÚÁÏÌìÌà Coastal Cleanup

Are you looking for an opportunity to get outside and do something that benefits your community? If so, you are encouraged to volunteer during the annual ºÚÁÏÌìÌà Coastal Cleanup. The event will take place from 8 a.m. until noon in Baldwin and Mobile counties on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

ºÚÁÏÌìÌà Coastal BirdFest

Birders and nature lovers from across the United States and Canada flock to south ºÚÁÏÌìÌà every year to experience one of the prime birdwatching opportunities on the Gulf Coast during fall migration.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

October 3-5

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Annual National Shrimp Festival

For more than 50 years this volunteer-driven event has been a tradition on the beautiful beaches of Coastal ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ. Food, music, art, and so much more make up an action packed weekend with nearly 250,000 of your closest friends.

Date
October 9-12, 2025

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

October 17-19

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

November 7-9

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

November 21-23

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.