Guntersville, Ala. (WHNT) — Visitors to Lake Guntersville State Park now have a new way to get on the water.

Local and state leaders gathered Friday to celebrate the opening of a kayak launch at the park’s lakefront campground, expanding access to one of North Alabama’s outdoor destinations.

The launch is located in the park's lakefront campground, and adjacent to the kayak rental service. This was made possible through a waterway enhancement grant awarded by the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) to the nonprofit Friends of Lake Guntersville State Park.

“We are excited to have expanded access to kayaking opportunities at Lake Guntersville State Park for our guests to enjoy,” said Alabama State Parks Director Matthew Capps. “Lake Guntersville State Park really is an outdoors paradise, fr

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