The name is deceptive. You would think that you would be able to see Manatees but you can’t. Lake Manatee was dammed up to provide water to Manatees and Sarasota Counties which prevents access to the Manatees. But the park is still a great place to visit. It might not have Manatees but as I was walking around, I saw […]
North Bend State Park is a great way to get back to nature and get away from the big city. The park has several different areas which to discover your perfect place to relax. One area of the park has this beautiful view with a boat launch and a little area for fishing. It does not have picnic tables or […]
Lake Hope State Park is full of unexpected delights. It beauty, hiking, and history surround the park is completely overwhelming. It takes days to see it all properly. The lake is 120 acres with a host of bluegill, catfish, largemouth bass, and crappie just waiting for a fisherman to come catch for a lovely dinner over a nice campfire. The […]
Strouds Run State Park is a great place to see the wild life up front and personal. As I drove in, I saw deer and I think a turkey but it was some kind of big bird. As you arrive, the Blackhaw Accessible Trail is a nice little trail to check out the wild life. I could hear frogs and […]
Trying to find Jenny Wiley’s Grave Site was incredible hard. The signs pointed to the area but I ended up in a circle. But check here for a better guide. Plus look for the River Vol Fire Department for parking. Grave Site Once your parked then you have to walk a path to the grave site. The Rive Community Development […]
A. W. Marion State Park is a Fisherman’s Dream State Park with 145 acre Hargus Lake. The park is a beautiful place to fish, take a hike, and relax for the day. The Park even offers an area for dogs to swim off leash. They have no beach areas for swimming but boaters can swim off their boat in some […]
I love Painted Creek State Park. It is just so beautiful and it has two different Dams that I was able to see. I stayed the night because it was getting to dark to take photos. It really was lovely. The largest Dam has two places to park and walk to it. I just did the parking are closest to […]
Carter Cave State Resort Park has been one of my best experiences of 2020. Even just driving in, the park is so wonderful with a little creek running next to road with places to park and have a picnic or take a hike. But your first stop needs to be at the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center has maps for […]
Swatara State Park is beautiful but without a good pair of hiking shoes, a horse, a canoe, or a bike; then you will have a hard time enjoying this park. The park is filled with wonderful trails for mountain bikers… The Swatara Rail Trail for hikers, bikers, and horse riders. The trails all through the park including a water trail. […]
Fowlers Hollow State Park is a beautiful little park in Perry County within the Tuscarora State Forest. It about 10 miles from the closest store so bring in anything that you might need with you. I loved the time that I spent here. It had this sweet smell to it. The little creek was just wonderful to dip my feet […]