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continued from page 17story lodge of redwood and stone on theshores of Wheeler Lake; 75 hotel rooms;restaurant; convention facilities, 134-slipmarina; 18-hole golf course withclubhouse; campground; cabins; tennis;boat launch; swimming; picnicking;hiking; dining; banquet facilities; boatrentals; 30 person group lodge; andpavilions in day use area. This park isdivided into three separate areas innorthwest Alabama.Lake Guntersville State Park,Lodge & Convention Center7966 AL Hwy. 227, Guntersville;(256) 571-5440A 5,909-acre park located along theshore of magnificent Lake Guntersvilleoffering swimming, boating, tennis, 18-hole golf course, hiking, nature center,cottages, and campground. The lodge,chalets, motel and convention center aresituated on a 500-foot bluff overlookingLake Guntersville. Lake GuntersvilleState Park is the home of the EagleAwareness Program. Note: GuntersvilleState Park Hotel and restaurant arecurrently closed for renovations – otherfacilities remain open.Monte Sano State Park5105 Nolen Ave., Huntsville(256) 534-3757A 2,140-acre resort atop Monte SanoMountain with scenic views, camping,newly refurbished cottages, picnic areas,and hiking. The mountain towers about1,000 feet higher than the eastern edgeof downtown Huntsville. Monte SanoState Park Lodge is now open for familyreunions, weddings, receptions, andsmall business group meetings.Initiatives October 200419