Rising out of the North Georgia forest in a long, white ribbon of falling water, Amicalola Falls State Park is one of the state’s most recognizable natural landmarks. At 729 feet tall, it’s the highest waterfall in Georgia and the focal point of a park that blends dramatic scenery with well-developed access. The sound of…
When we rolled into Escalante on our fall road trip, we were looking for a campground that was central to all the hikes and scenic backroads we planned to explore. Escalante Petrified Forest State Park turned out to be the perfect choice — quiet, beautiful, and close to everything on our list. Because we visited…
Caprock Canyon State Park is one of Texas’s most rugged and underrated outdoor destinations; a place where red rock walls glow in the sun, bison roam freely across the prairie, and deep canyons carve through the landscape like something straight out of the American Southwest. When Gail and I visited, we expected a quiet state…
Last October, we spent a couple of days at Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas, a destination known for its natural beauty and folklore. It spans 3,471 acres on Petit Jean Mountain, with an interesting mix of forests, ravines, streams, and geological formations. The park is a outstanding venue for anyone who likes being outdoors….
Goblin Valley State Park in Utah is an area covered with soft sandstone “goblins” and numerous other interesting formations. Truly a surreal place to visit, the odd natural shapes are a result of years of erosion. Walking amongst the goblin formations, we instantly felt like we were in a family friendly playground of sorts. It…
One thing Gail and I have learned during our travels across the United States is just how rich the country is with unusual, often overlooked places. While national parks highlight some of the most iconic landscapes in the world, it’s often the smaller, lesser-known destinations that give a region its true identity. Elephant Rocks State…
