Falls View Trail is a scenic hike located in High Falls State Park near Jackson, Georgia. This 1.5-mile double-loop trail guides hikers along the edge of the Towaliga River to the tallest cascading waterfall south of Atlanta. The waterfall, created by a dam, tumbles over 135 feet of rocky terrain in a dramatic display […]
Zapata Falls is a scenic waterfall located in the San Luis Valley, just outside of Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. To reach the falls, take U.S. Highway 150 south of the park and look for the sign for the Zapata Falls Recreation Area (coordinates: 37.62862, -105.59528). From there, a 3.5-mile paved road leads […]
Firehole Falls is a hidden gem in Yellowstone National Park, tucked away on Firehole Canyon Drive. You can only see this stunning waterfall by taking a drive down this 2-mile, one-way road, which branches off the Grand Loop just south of Madison (44.63885, -110.85863). We often explore scenic roads when visiting parks, and stumbling […]
Granite Falls is located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, near the end of Granite Creek Road (Forest Road 30500) off Highway 189. The approximate GPS coordinates are 43.36493, -110.44379. To reach Granite Falls, drive about 9 miles down a bumpy road to the parking lot. From there, take one of the well-worn […]
Explore the scenic wonders of Rock Bridge Trail (#207), nestled within the captivating landscape of the Red River Gorge Geological Area, part of the Daniel Boone National Forest’s Cumberland District, within the Rock Bridge Recreation Area. This is considered an easy to moderate 1.5-mile loop trail, featuring an elevation gain of approximately 250 feet. […]
Hocking Hills State Park near Logan, Ohio is an amazing state park that we have visited multiple times throughout the years. Within the park are over 25 miles of hiking trails, unique rock formations, multiple waterfalls, and several recess caves. The park contains seven separate hiking areas which include: Ash Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Cedar Falls, […]
Cowley State Fishing Lake is run by the Department of Wildlife and Parks and is conveniently located right off of US-166 near Arkansas City, Kansas. The 84-acre lake was built in was built in 1953 and is surrounded by 113 acres of Flint Hills prairie. This is a free camping spot with a five-day stay limit. […]
The Fairy Falls Trail is a popular hiking trail located in Yellowstone National Park. This scenic trail takes hikers past open meadows and through a lush lodgepole pine forest before ending at one of Yellowstone’s most spectacular waterfalls. The trail is situated in the southwestern part of Yellowstone National Park. Visitors can park one mile […]
Tower Fall is a notable waterfall located in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and is situated in the northeastern part of the park, near the Tower-Roosevelt area. Visitors can view Tower Fall from a designated viewpoint accessed by a short walk from the parking area of the Tower General Store (44.89156, -110.38678). The waterfall is […]
Kepler Cascades is another stunning waterfall located in Yellowstone National Park. In 1881 park superintendent Philetus Norris named the waterfall after 12-year-old Kepler Hoyt, who was the governor’s son. The Kepler Cascades are situated along the Firehole River and is about two miles south of Old Faithful Village. The waterfall drops in a series […]
