State Parks and Historic Sites
Visit State Parks and Historic Sites
State parks in the southern US offer a chance to hike through mountains, swim in cool lakes, and explore unique ecosystems, all under warm sunshine. From relaxing on sandy beaches to spelunking in ancient caves, there's an unforgettable adventure waiting in every direction.
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Allatoona Pass Battlefield
Take a hike through history on the easy 1.7-mile Allatoona Pass Trail located near Cartersville, Georgia and on the western shores of Lake Allatoona. Just an hour north of Atlanta and a stone’s throw from Red Top Mountain State Park, Allatoona Pass Trail offers a relaxed adventure perfect for families. The easy terrain and numerous…
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Allatoona Pass Memorial Field
The Allatoona Pass Battlefield Memorial Field pays tribute to all who fought here, both Union and Confederate. One of the most interesting parts of the Allatoona Pass Battlefield Historic Site is the Memorial Field. This small but impactful field located at the Allatoona Pass trailhead and is very well worth taking time to explore. History…
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Rock Island State Park
We packed up and traveled to Rock Island State Park in Tennessee In late February, we took our last winter trip of 2024. We packed up our camper and the dogs and traveled to Rock Island State Park, located in Rock Island, Tennessee. The following article is longer than we typically post, because we went…
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Savage Gulf State Park
Savage Gulf State Park – Palmer, TN On January 14th, Jesse and I traveled to Palmer, Tennessee to hike at Savage Gulf State Park in Tennessee. From our house, we drove about two and a half hours to get to the East Trailhead of Savage Gulf. This entrance is one hour from Chattanooga. This is…
