Category: State Parks
-
Chasing Views in Wytheville: From the New River to Big Walker Lookout
The New River originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina near the city of Boone. On its journey north to West Virginia, it passes through New River Trail State Park in Virginia. We stopped in to visit this part of the New River while camping at Stony Fork Campground in Wytheville, Virginia.
-
Fort McAllister State Park, GA
Coastal Georgia is a perfect place to go if you enjoy seafood, sunrises, and sunsets while gazing over a peaceful wetland ecosystem. In this post, we explore Fort McAllister State Park and the surrounding area.
-
Myrtle Beach State Park: fun in the winter months
Myrtle Beach State Park is a very popular summer destination. With one mile of undeveloped beachfront and a fishing pier, it is no wonder that the park often fills to capacity during the summer months. Not the experience we were looking for, so we decided to visit during the winter. We discovered that winter is…
-
Three Easy to Access Waterfalls in Western North Carolina
The DuPont State Recreational Forest is home to many waterfalls in the western part of North Carolina. If you are traveling in the area near Cedar Mountain, NC, check out three of the easiest waterfalls to access: Hooker Falls, Triple Falls, and High Falls.
-
Lake Marburg in Codorus State Park, PA
Codorus State Park in Hanover, Pennsylvania is situated around Lake Marburg. The 1,275-acre lake is popular for boating, fishing, and birding. The shoreline provides a stopping place for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds on their trip south.
-
Camping at North-South Lake in the Catskill Mountains of New York
North-South Lake Campground is a popular camping destination in the Catskill Mountains of NY. The lakes are located on an escarpment with plenty of hiking trails. If you hike to the former site of the Catskill Mountain House it is possible to see five states on a clear day.
-
Camping and Hiking in Pipestem Resort State Park, WV
Pipestem Resort State Park is located on the east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge in West Virginia. During our visit, we barely scratched the surface of all the adventure and vowed to return next year with family and friends.
-
Babcock State Park: West Virginia’s Iconic Glade Creek Grist Mill
Babcock is West Virginia’s most popular state park according to multiple sources on the web. Known for its natural beauty and photogenic landscape, the park is a must-see for travelers to the Mountain State.
-
Twin Falls Resort State Park: WV Waterfall Wanderer Trail
We visited Twin Falls Resort State Park in August of 2025. We didn’t know how the waterfall viewing would be so late in the season but lucky for us the summer had been rainy enough to keep the falls moving.
-
Watoga State Park in Marlinton, WV
Watoga State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937. The park offers many activities including camping, hiking, star gazing, and wildlfe viewing.