Wow! I was so impressed with Shenandoah National Park! That’s not to say I set the bar low, but it far exceeded my expectations. I wasn’t disappointed by a single hike. There were amazing waterfalls, views, and mountain climbs. The area reminded us a lot of the Great Smoky Mountains, but with significantly fewer crowds.…
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is located in southeastern Kentucky. The main feature of the park is Cumberland Falls waterfall. The falls are approximately 68 ft tall and 125 ft wide. Because of the size of the Cumberland Falls, it is often called “the Niagara of the South”. Viewing the Falls There is a main…
Pickle Springs is one of our favorite hiking locations close to home! Pickle Springs is located about an hour south of the St. Louis area (near Farmington, MO). It also happens to be situated near one of our favorite Missouri state parks: Hawn. We’ll often visit the two in the same trip. There is no…