Black Rock Mountain State Park: Hikes, Views & Tips
Category: State Parks
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Is Black Rock Mountain State Park Worth Visiting? Yes, especially if you are already visiting Rabun County or Clayton in North Georgia. As Georgia’s highest state park at 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain delivers big mountain views without requiring an all-day hike. We hiked in on an early September evening after a morning of trout…
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Quick Facts Overview Silver Springs is the largest spring formation in Florida and it’s 30+ springs discharge as much as 500 million gallons of water per day. This was Florida’s first tourist attraction, dating back to the 1870s, and you can still feel the old Florida Charm. Glass-bottom boats, and old Florida gift shop and…
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If you only do one tubing trip in Florida, make it the Ichetucknee. This state park is a National Natural Landmark fed by 8 major springs that combine to form six miles of clear, cool Ichetucknee River water. It is two parks in one: the South Entrance for tubing, and the North Entrance for swimming,…
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There’s a certain type of American who has been to Disney World 3 times and Yellowstone zero. There’s another kind who drove to the Grand Canyon, took a picture of the South Rim, and left. And then there’s the parksmaxxer – someone who shows up at a unit of the National Park System, that nobody’s…
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Crystal River Archaeological State Park preserves one of Florida’s most important Native American ceremonial sites, complete with ancient temple mounds, burial mounds, and one of the best river overlooks in Crystal River. We visited in July of 2026, here’s what we learned, including how to work it into a trip built around scalloping. Is Crystal…
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Florida has more first-magnitude springs than anywhere else on Earth, yet most Floridians only visit one or two their entire lives. Springsmaxxing is our solution. Springsmaxxing (noun): The practice of systematically exploring Florida’s freshwater springs by visiting new springs throughout the year while developing a deeper appreciation for the state’s unique aquifer, wildlife, and waterways.…
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Lincoln State Park sits directly across Highway 162 from Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, yet most skip it. While there is no living historical farm, this park is over 1,700 acres of rolling southern Indiana forest, a 1935 CCC fire tower you can climb, the church where the Lincoln family worshipped, and grave of Abraham’s sister…
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If you’ve ever wanted swim alongside manatees, tube a crystal-clear spring run, hike through Florida scrubs, and reminisce in a 150-year-old house that once welcomed steamboats on the St. Johns River – all in a single day – then it’s time to visit Blue Spring State Park. Less than 35 miles north of Orlando, this…
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If you’re looking for a natural Central Florida escape, Wekiwa Springs State Park deserves a spot on your list. Wekiwa Springs State Park is located about 30 minutes from downtown Orlando and makes one of the best outdoor day trips from the city. This 7,000-acre sanctuary offers swimming in crystal-clear spring water, miles of hiking…
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Is Colt Creek State Park Work Visiting? If you are searching for a peaceful Florida park without the crowds, you found it here. This place is the opposite of Disney World. It is not about dramatic views or bucket-list landmarks, it is where you come for quiet trails, wildlife, and a slower kind of adventure.…
