With a population currently estimated at 212,237, Birmingham, Alabama is largest city in the state. It was even called the “Magic City’ in the past, because it grew so quickly. Today, medical research, banking and services have become driving forces of their economy. If you are a nature lover like me though, don’t let the thought of traffic and high … Read More
Waterfalls that are in Caves in Alabama
Waterfalls are wonderful on their own, but imagine one inside a cave! Thinking about it is enough to make me want to drop everything and just go. Check out these amazing pictures! Stephen’s Gap is the favorite cave for photographers. It is located in Woodville and is just a short drive from Cathedral Caverns. It is best to be there … Read More
Pisgah Gorge Falls
The Pisgah Gorge Falls are an impressive pair of waterfalls just west of Scottsboro across the Tennessee River. The impressive gorge cut by Little Bryant Creek is a sight by itself, and the two large, cascading falls make this a must-see. The Pisgah Gorge Falls are located in the back of the Pisgah Civitan Park. There’s a small parking lot … Read More
Rocky Creek Dam
The Rocky Creek Dam is a man-made cascade at the end of the Heflin Spur in Cleburne County. Abandoned after Alabama Power dismantled the power mill in 1926, the Rocky Creek Waterfall is located on the Heflin Spur of the Pinhoti Trail (established via forest service decision memo in August 2018) in Cleburne County. Access is via FS 500 parking … Read More
Places You Can Camp Next to a Waterfall in Alabama
Starry night. Fresh air. Green surroundings. Waterfall sound. Close your eyes and picture it. Isn’t it just perfect? 🙂 We’ve compiled a list of all of the places in Alabama that you can go camping next to a waterfall. What a cool opportunity, right? The only question is when to go! Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Noccalula Falls Campground is part … Read More
Exploring Waterfalls: Easy Hiking Trails Near Me by Region
What better way to connect with nature than to take a hike and and enjoy the natural beauty Alabama has to offer. Did you know that Alabama has a place called the “Land of a Thousand Waterfalls”? As you might imagine, you can find easy hiking trails near you that also lead to incredible waterfalls! Looking for an awesome experience … Read More
Wolfpen Falls
Wolfpen Falls is a 15 foot single drop fall in the Sipsey Wilderness Area that provides a great opportunity to get away from well-worn trails. Be sure to consider the recent weather when you visit though, as the flow in Wolfpen Creek decreases to a trickle in dryer months. Wolfpen Falls is about 0.75 miles from Cranal Road in the … Read More
Land Trust Falls: Huntsville Hiking Trail & Trip Guide
While it isn’t the biggest waterfall in the state, the Fagan Creek Falls (aka Land Trust Falls) are close to home for many and a moderately challenging outing for kids and fur babies alike! From the parking lot, you’ll take the Alms House Trail from the south of the parking lot down to Fagan Creek. When you reach the creek, … Read More
Holmes Chapel Falls
Holmes Chapel Falls offers a scenic drop into a bowl carved into the sandstone that is so familiar to regulars in Bankhead National Forest. The hike is relatively flat and enjoyable along the creek to the main fall, with moss and boulders around every turn. Holmes Chapel Falls is situated just south of Brushy Lake campground off of Mount Olive … Read More
Lost Sink Falls
Lost Sink Falls doesn’t feature a lot of water most days of the year, but this unique geological feature is still worth the trip! Just a short drive east of Huntsville, you can find the Keel Mountain Preserve, home of Lost Sink Falls. The falls themselves may just be a trickle depending on when you go, but the sink itself … Read More