Originally Posted by
mudpuppy
If you're into wildlife/birding, there is the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge near Eufaula, AL. There might not be a lot of birds around in the middle of summer, though.
Eufaula also has one of the nicest collections of antebellum homes in the south. You can't go in (except maybe around Christmas) but a drive past them is worthwhile.
The lake itself is awesome as well. I'm pretty sure you can rent a pontoon boat at one of the marinas for an afternoon on the lake. Then you don't have to worry about how hot it is.