Cathedral Falls is one of the highest waterfalls that can be found in wild, wonderful West Virginia. Located right off Highway 60 (38.15449, -81.17878), a mile east of Gauley Bridge, it’s one of the easiest waterfalls to access as well. From a small parking lot located right off the road and you can see […]
The Monroe County Park Board purchased what would later be known as Piatt Park in 1979 from John & Shelbia Perry. In 1984 a campground was developed in the area with water and electrical hook ups, restrooms and a large picnic shelter. The campground is still there today with ten campsites and cost $25 a […]
Sandstone Falls can be found along the scenic river drive (WV Route 26) in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve located in West Virginia and is a pet friendly trail. This is the largest waterfall on the New River. Though it may not be a tall waterfall it does span an impressive […]
Brooks Falls can be found along the scenic river drive (WV Route 26) in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia. Though not technically a waterfall, it is classified as a class III runnable rapid. It does stretch over 1,000 feet of the New River, but only has a 4 foot drop. […]
South Dakota is one of our favorite states we have traveled to so far. Last year we spent half of August and all of September in the Mount Rushmore State. We planned on coming back this year during the same time, but found ourselves visiting a little early. One of our favorite days last […]
Roughlock Falls was my favorite waterfall stop while spending the day on the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Drive. There are two ways to get there. We started at the trailhead and took the 1 mile hike to the falls. The trail travels along Little Spearfish Creek and the views of Spearfish Canyon are pretty nice. […]
Spearfish Falls was the second fall we visited this day and my second favorite. Located in the heart of Spearfish Canyon the trail for the waterfall starts right behind the Latchstring restaurant. You will hike 1.5 miles (round trip) to the bottom of the canyon to see the spectacular 47 foot waterfall. The trail […]
Bridal Veil Falls was my least favorite of the falls we encountered while exploring Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, but it is the most accessible. These particular falls are located approximately 5.8 miles south of Spearfish Canyon’s north entrance. An observation platform has been installed directly across from the cascading 60 foot falls. From this […]
McCammon Branch Falls is a hidden gem located just behind the Gray Hawk Community Park in Mckee, Kentucky. When you arrive at the park drive all the way to the back and park at the picnic shelter. There is no marker for the trail, but if you head to the corner of the clearing of […]
Flat Lick Falls Recreational Area is located in Gray Hawk Kentucky near the city of McKee. The park has a restroom, a picnic shelter, trashcans and scattered picnic tables are available throughout the area. There are large open fields to play in and a small pond on site. Apparently the restroom also has showers in […]
