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.

  • Waterfalls at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee - Trails & Tap
    Tennessee State Parks

    Fall Creek Falls State Park

    Back in August, Jesse and I traveled north to Fall Creek Falls State Park located in Spencer, Tennessee. This state park is one of the largest and most popular in Tennessee. This park is in the Cumberland Plateau region and located southeast of Rock Island State Park and northeast of Savage Gulf State Park. First…

  • Amicalola Falls State Park - Trails & Tap
    Georgia State Parks

    Amicalola Falls State Park

    We traveled to one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Georgia: Amicalola Falls In mid-July, Jesse and I traveled to one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Georgia: Amicalola Falls. This waterfall is located in Amicalola Falls State Park. This waterfall is 729 feet high, is the tallest waterfall in the southeast, and…

  • Sweetwater Creek State Park in Georgia - Trails & Tap
    Georgia State Parks

    Sweetwater Creek State Park

    Sweetwater Creek is truly one of the most unique State Parks in Georgia In late June, Jesse and I drove to Lithia Springs to visit Sweetwater Creek State Park. Sweetwater Creek is truly one of the most unique State Parks in Georgia – I might be biased because I used to work there! However, you…

  • Jekyll Island State Park in Georgia - Trails and Tap
    Georgia State Parks

    Jekyll Island State Park

    Jekyll Island is a barrier island off the coast of Georgia This article is not our typical one. Instead of a hike and brewery, this is about our family trip to Jekyll Island – the entire Trails and Tap team was together. But don’t click away if you are only looking for the typical Trails…