Cherokee Rock Village is a great place to visit if you’re looking for a good view or to go bouldering/rock climbing! This spot is a part of Lookout Mountain (and more on this later), so you know that the views are going to be amazing. This park also has over 200 acres of sandstone boulders, which are surreal to walk through as you hike.
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Oak Mountain State Park is such a local gem that is close to home for me. Located in Pelham, Alabama, this park is easily accessible in the Birmingham area. I actually graduated from Pelham High School, so this park is practically in my backyard. However, even though I graduated high school so close to Oak Mountain, I never actually visited the park (or Peavine Falls) while I was in school.
A lot of times when something is close to us we may not realize what a blessing it is. I was often seeking adventures in far away places instead of looking at all that nature had to offer me close to home. Being back home has made me realize what a great area I live in for those who love the outdoors like me.
My favorite hike at Oak Mountain has to be the hike to Peavine Falls. This hike has its own parking lot, and while you can get to Peavine Falls from many other areas, parking in the lot is the closest and fastest way to get to the Falls.
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On my birthday I like to go on adventures and this year was no exception! I finally made a trip out to Stephens Gap, a natural cave with a large opening in North Alabama. This natural wonder is a stunning attraction for hikers and cavers.
Stephens Gap is a cave located in Woodville, about 30 minutes north of Guntersville. The cave has a 140 foot pit with two entrances: one you can rappel down and the other you can walk through. There is also a waterfall that comes down through the top opening of the cave that adds just a little bit more wonder to the experience.
I don’t know what it is about the autumn season, but I love a good fall road trip! I saw photos of the Rock City waterfall online about a year before and decided that as soon as it was the fall season again I would make a trip. The day trip to Lookout Mountain was such a nice trip!
Rock City – Lookout Mountain is actually located in Georgia and it’s only about a 3 hour drive from Birmingham, Alabama. There are a lot of other tourist attractions in the area, and most are actually located in Tennessee since you’re pretty much right on the state border.
Indonesia has been on my list for over a year and I am so glad I finally made the trip! It is definitely a destination to put on your radar. I only saw a little bit of this country, but all of the sites were incredible. I spent a little over a week and stayed in Bali and Labuan Bajo. Next trip I will stay longer and I already have a list of new places to see! My trip to Bali and Labuan Bajo was just the start to exploring this country. There are a lot of adventures in Indonesia.
Living in Sydney is such a great experience. I love being able to get in and out of the city and northern beaches easily. Even more so, I love being able to explore other parts of New South Wales with ease. A day trip to Kiama and Bombo is the perfect getaway that isn’t too far to travel round trip from Sydney. It’s easy to get to Kiama from Central station, you only have to take one train! I decided to head to the farthest destination first, then hit Bombo on the way back home since it’s just a stop before Kiama.
Kiama is a small town known to home one of the largest blowholes in the world with sprays up to 82 feet in the air! When visiting the blowhole it’s best at high tide, so be sure to lookup the times before you plan your trip around it. I visited a few hours before high tide so I could explore the area. There are plenty of sites to view around the headland, so you’ll have things to do while you wait. Continue reading Day Trip to Kiama and Bombo
There are so many things to do in Sydney. If you’re only here for a week, exploring the city and surrounding beaches is a good idea. For those lucky others that have more than a week in this beautiful city, I suggest going on day trips from Sydney to see more of Australia. One day trip I highly recommend is a trip to the Blue Mountains. I went to the Blue Mountains on a day tour and had an excellent experience.
The tour left early in the morning, around 7:00, to give us the entire day in the mountains. During the trip up, our guide told us the history of the Blue Mountains as well as where the name originated. The Blue Mountains are known as ‘blue’ because they give off blue haze due to the oil from the Eucalyptus trees in the area. When the sun hit the oil, it gives off a blue color.
Sydney is full of beautiful beaches and coves to explore, but every now and then it’s nice to get out of the city and find something new. One Sunday I had the urge to get out of Sydney, so I planned to go to Morisset Park after church. I was excited about my plans for the day, but as I left the church someone in the congregation asked me about my plans for the day. I told her I was going to Morisset Park. She told me that going alone there wasn’t a good idea and suggested that if I wanted to go on a day trip I should go to Palm Beach.
Heading to Florida for an extended trip and want to make the most of your stay? Here are my Florida top 10 places to visit, you should add these adventures to your list! From theme parks, to art, to becoming one with nature, Florida offers a variety of experiences for each type of person. I tend to be more nature oriented, so I must say my list is a little biased towards the outdoors. Even if you’re not an outdoors person, while you’re in Florida, you should experience natural Florida while you have the chance! Since I recently moved away from Orlando, this will be my last post on Florida. I decided a good way to go out is to list my top ten ‘not to miss’ places in Florida. Enjoy:
Florida has an abundance of springs. They are all beautiful in their own way, but I have a list of my favorites that I’d like to share. Below are the 5 springs in Florida that I recommend to visit:
