OK, so calling the trip to Hubbard Park Tower in Montpelier VT a "hike" might be stretching it, although it depends on the weather. We visited Montpelier in May when it was 75-80° and sunny most days. I was therefore able to walk the trail in flip-flops without any issues, but … [Read more...] about Hiking To Hubbard Park Tower In Montpelier VT
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Visiting Old Man’s Cave In Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
I am behind you on 33 heading into Logan Ohio. If you do not have it on your list of places to stop, you must! Old Man's Cave. Look it up!! On our drive from Toledo to Athens, I received the above email which was sent through the contact form on this site. Someone called … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Man’s Cave In Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
How To See 3 Waterfalls & 1 Canyon In 1 Afternoon In Northeast Alabama
After visiting the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, we decided to make the most of being in northeast Alabama by checking out some waterfalls. There are several waterfalls close to each other you can see without having to go on a hike. One of them is in a state … [Read more...] about How To See 3 Waterfalls & 1 Canyon In 1 Afternoon In Northeast Alabama
Hiking The McKay Hollow Trail In Monte Sano State Park, Alabama
The day after arriving in Huntsville, we looked for a good hiking trail to get some of Truffles's (and our) energy out. Monte Sano State Park was only a 25 minute drive from our hotel and had several trails to choose from. One of those - the McKay Hollow trail - is classed as … [Read more...] about Hiking The McKay Hollow Trail In Monte Sano State Park, Alabama
A Hidden Gem: Mize Mills Falls In Bankhead National Forest, Alabama
On our way from Birmingham AL to Sheffield AL, Shae, Truffles and I stopped off in Bankhead National Forest. We'd heard that it has some great waterfalls, so we decided to visit Mize Mills Falls as that looked like one of the most beautiful waterfalls there. It was even more … [Read more...] about A Hidden Gem: Mize Mills Falls In Bankhead National Forest, Alabama
Visiting Peavine Falls In Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama
After hiking to King's Chair and back, we had just enough time to hit up Peavine Falls as they're also in Oak Mountain State Park. It was a bit of a nervy drive up there though as our gas light came on just after we left the North Trailhead. From the North Trailhead, you have … [Read more...] about Visiting Peavine Falls In Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama
Hiking To King’s Chair In Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama
During our stay at the Hyatt Place Birmingham/Inverness, Shae and I were looking for some pet-friendly hiking in the local area. After doing some research, it looked like one of our best options would be hiking to King's Chair. King's Chair is an overlook in Oak Mountain State … [Read more...] about Hiking To King’s Chair In Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama
Hiking To Blood Mountain’s Summit
Having gone hiking at Table Rock State Park, Shae and I left South Carolina and continued our 50 state road trip by moving on to Georgia. Our first stop was Blairsville in North Georgia for three nights. We stayed at this property we found on Airbnb for $43 per night … [Read more...] about Hiking To Blood Mountain’s Summit
22 Photos From Table Rock State Park, South Carolina
After celebrating National Ice Cream For Breakfast Day in the best possible way, Shae, Truffles and I made our way to Table Rock State Park to meet up with a couple of friends to go hiking. This was our last few hours in South Carolina - the first state on our 50 state road … [Read more...] about 22 Photos From Table Rock State Park, South Carolina
Hiking The Weston Lake Loop At Congaree National Park
Congaree National Park was one of the locations listed on our spreadsheet of places to visit in South Carolina before we'd even started our 50 state road trip. During our Columbia Canal walk, our guideĀ Spencer also highly recommended visiting Congaree National Park, especially … [Read more...] about Hiking The Weston Lake Loop At Congaree National Park