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
State Parks
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
Providence Canyon State Park – Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon
With only three days in Columbus, Georgia, we didn't have much time to explore the local area. Top of our list of things to do was to visit Providence Canyon State Park. Located in Lumpkin (about 45 minutes outside of Columbus), Providence Canyon State Park is a geological … [Read more...] about Providence Canyon State Park – Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon
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