Congaree National Park spans over 26,000 acres in central South Carolina, not far from the state capital of Columbia. It preserves the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. In recognition of its ecological importance, it has been designated both an International Biosphere Reserve and a federally-designated […]
Fort McAllister State Park located near Richmond Hill, Georgia, is home to Fort McAllister, the best-preserved Confederate earthwork fortification from the Civil War era. This historic site marks the location of the final battle of the American Civil War fought in Georgia and the conclusion of General Sherman’s infamous March to the Sea. Built in […]
Fort Pickens is a historic U.S. military fort located on Santa Rosa Island near Pensacola, Florida. Part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, it was constructed in the 1800s by the U.S. Army to defend the Gulf Coast from overseas threats. The Army actively used the fort until the end of World War II. In […]
If you’re in the Marianna area, don’t miss the guided Caverns Tour at Florida Caverns State Park—it’s a unique and memorable experience! Tour Information: Ticket Prices: Ages 13 and up: $16 Ages 3–12: $9 Ages 2 and under: Free Tour Hours: Offered daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST Tickets: Available in person only […]
Kolomoki Mounds State Park, located near Blakely, Georgia, is the oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeastern United States. The site was occupied by Native Americans from around 350 to 900 C.E., with the mounds themselves constructed between 350 and 600 C.E. In recognition of its cultural and historical significance, the area was […]
Dauset Trails Nature Center is located just outside Jackson, Georgia, and has been serving the Butts County community since 1978 with a unique mix of environmental education, wildlife rehabilitation, and outdoor recreation. The center’s mission is “to provide quality environmental education, outdoor recreation, and an understanding of early farm life through close and intimate contact […]
Shenandoah National Park has two visitor centers providing visitors with information and resources to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the park’s natural and cultural resources. Dickey Ridge Visitor Center is located on mile 4.6 of Skyline Drive and Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center is located on mile 51 of Skyline Drive. They are […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has four visitor centers providing visitors with information and resources to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the park’s natural and cultural resources. Below are the addresses for each visitor center, which are open 9 am – 5 pm daily, but hours do vary by season (usually shorter in the […]
Andrews Bald is a beloved scenic destination in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering wide-open views and high-elevation meadows. The bald is named after Andrew Thompson, a cattle herder who grazed livestock here in the 1840s. The hike to Andrews Bald is a moderately challenging 3.6-mile round-trip trek with over 800 feet of elevation […]
The Little River, Cucumber Gap, and Jakes Creek Trails are nestled in the Elkmont area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Together, these three trails form a scenic 6-mile loop with about 700 feet of elevation gain—an ideal day hike for families. However, pets are not allowed, so your four-legged companions will need to stay […]
