I went climbing at Horse Pens 40 this past Friday and Saturday and had an absolutely incredible…read moreexperience. The guy at the front desk, Troy, was so friendly and kind -- we ended up talking about music for a while, and he helped us find the perfect rental gear to get started. The whole area was beautiful and easy to navigate thanks to the Kaya app, which made finding the boulders super straightforward. It was a little difficult to determine which were the start holds on some of the climbs but by following the chalky holds of previous climbers we were able to make sense of it for the most part. Between the great climbing, welcoming atmosphere, and amazing people, HP40 definitely became one of my favorite spots. Can't wait to come back!

So, what is Horse Pens 40? Well, the simple breakdown, it is a privately owned outdoor nature park…read morelocated in near Steele, Alabama. The park is situated on top of Chandler Mountain (Chandler is a mountain .... Friends reverence for anyone keeping track), in the foothills of The Appalachian Mountains. The park is known among the rock climbing community as a premier bouldering site. The site is also home to a "Bluegrass Park" where it hosts festivals showcasing the genre several times per year. The biggest of these festivals occurs on the Fourth of July. The park features both RV and primitive camping. So, we were coming out to explore and play on the boulders, when a massive downpour hit. We were literally the only ones at the park (just driving in as the rain hit). We parked in the lot and sat there a few minutes. Now, here is where they get the 5 stars .... an employee came out in the downpour to make sure we were ok and didn't need anything. We felt so bad! Any place that treats customers like this is worthy of 5 stars. Thank you Horse Pens staff for caring about the people that come to visit and making sure they are safe and don't need anything. He even offered us a place to get out of the storm while it passed. Looking forward to a time we can return and properly explore this cool site.

I travel to Alabama quite frequently for business and I have to say that it is my humble opinion…read morethat the great state of Alabama has the best parks in the southeastern United States. Black Creek Park is another great park in the state of Alabama. Black Creek Park has a couple of baseball fields, a few pavilions (that also have ceiling fans), a nice walking path, adequate parking and more. I came here for a walk after dinner and I truly enjoyed my time at Black Creek Park. If you are in the area, go check it out.

We come here to ride our bikes on the trail. Nice parking area with baseball fields. We park here…read moreand get on the trail. Down and back is about 11 miles. Well tended. We've gone on the weekend and have passed others on the trail biking, walking, and running. My hope is they will finish the trail like it shows on the map. That would be really nice.

We are so excited for Trussville to have a dog park! Previously we would have to go to Red mountain…read morePark (which is awesome), but quite a trek for those of us in Trussville. There are two sections for large/small dogs.... I really hope they can get water soon. I know someone stops by and brings jugs of water for the dogs to drink. It's a great place for Echo to get some energy out!

We are very happy to see Trussville get its own dog park. It's a little hidden, but its a great…read morearea to bring your dog to get some exercise and socialize. Sadly, we don't see too many dogs out here yet. I'm guessing not too many people know about it. It has a small dog and large dog section. There isn't a water fountain for the dogs, but people bring gallons of water and leave them out there for the dogs to use. The area is a great size for our dog to run (or trot) around in. They have fixed the muddy area that was in the area by planting some sod in that area. We hope to be back here more often once we live a little closer. It's a great addition to the Trussville area and will be great to make sure residents aren't leaving due to amenities that were not previously in the area.

I normally don't do outdoor activities unless it's during a certain time of the year when it's…read morecooler, but I ended up taking a hike around the lake. The walking trail is pretty decent which has you going in different directions depending on which part you want to start off with. Certain areas are closed off because of construction, but you still can get a good walk in. I would advise everyone to watch your step because the main starting trail has a lot of poop I'm sure you don't want getting on your shoes.

My first time coming to Cosby Lake was recently to join a group of ladies on a walk. It is really…read moreeasy to locate and there is easy access for parking. It was a cloudy, overcast day so we didn't get a chance walk as much as scheduled. I really enjoyed the scenery and the ease of the trail we were on. Beware of the territorial geese that reside here. They DO NOT play!!! This is an ideal spot for fishing. I can't wait to return to Cosby Lake!

Amazing amazing amazing took my kids and they went wild. Such a good family family place.read more

La Petite Academy I can leave my child with no worries all the teachers I've met are great I love…read morehow they interact and care for the kids the preschool teach Ms Jniya is a sweet person love her kind personality

Ms. Carol is an amazing teacher with a heart of gold all kids that come in contact with her truly…read morecomes to love her for her genuine kind heart and love for all kids and her with making a string impact on kids' life at such a young age the best school and teachers and just wanted to make sure everyone knows the amazing person she is inside and out and her love all people you will be amazing and will be a excellent school teacher one day soon!!

Stoney Lonesome is a great place for offroad fun for both stock vehicles and those built up to…read morehandle more advanced terrain. The main building and the surrounding facilities are top-notch. Additionally, the staff were very polite and were happy to help me as a first-time visitor. As part of a group, I was able to tackle 2 Jeep Badge of Honor trails (404 & Switchback) and enjoyed many other trails besides those. The on-site wash bays are awesome, the parking is quite expansive and overall it was a great experience. The only real criticism I can give is that the trail signage really needs to be improved. The maps they have for sale in the main building help, but better on-trail signage would go a long way to assist people in getting around the park. Had a great time overall at Stoney Lonesome! I plan on returning and staying either at a campsite or in one of the cabins.

Great place to go off-roading and have a good safe 4x4 Experience! Lots of trails nice track! Good…read morepeople!

This is one of the favorite things we love about Girl Scouts.... Visits to Camp Coleman are always…read morefun. The camp has a wonderful entrance that give you views and peek of your interest of what's in store. We have experienced several great area of the camp including the cabins, fairy rock, the pool to name a few. They all have been great and always clean. We took a walk along the road today and it so peace and nice. Anytime we see a sign up to come we are here if available!