*** Review is during COVID-19 ***…read more It was another summer day where we were looking for something fun to do outside, had heard about this swimming hole through the grapevine, and thought we'd check it out. As usual, it was a little confusing to get there (why are the locations of places like this SO HARD to find?!?!). I think at the very last turn, our directions said to go left when we were supposed to go right, or something like that. I think maybe it was trying to take us to the canoe rental, also called/ under the name Cowskin. Kind of an interesting spot because it's near/ under a highway (or some kind of road?) bridge. Not too many people, maybe one or two bigger groups of people and then a handful more of groups of 2 or 3 people. Some of the smaller groups were really only just passing by via canoes or rafts, anyway. The river definitely has space to spread out far past the "entrance" if you want to keep plenty of distance between you and others there. The water is decently clear, and seemed pretty clean. The deeper parts of course weren't as clear because there's more water between you and the ground, but even then you can still kind of see your feet touching the bottom. That deepest part went about to my waist. There may be deeper parts than this further down, but we didn't stray too far away from the "entrance". There's a nice current as well as areas that are more still, so it's great for adapting to different water activities, depending on if you want to float away (on a boat or just on your own) or just stay in place and kind of wade around. Some places also had a little island in the middle, creating two different streams but also a place where you could hang around out of the water, other than the entrance spot. The surrounding area, from what we saw, was pretty empty. I say this to say: if you think you might make a day of it/ need food at some point, maybe bring some of your own. I could be wrong, but I really don't remember seeing ANYWHERE where you could grab anything (food or otherwise) nearby.

Great public pool and water park. Skate park, basketball court, picnic pavilions and 18 hole…read morepublic golf course.

The two tennis courts have lights so you can play at night. There is a baseball field, basketball…read morecourt, and even a water park (although I'm sure they charge for the water park). Two separate covered places with grills and picnic tables for get togethers. Great park.

Decent park and play area for the kiddos…read more I was thrown a little off when there was a homeless man sleeping on the tables.

We were driving across country and heard about Paradise Cove on Grand Lake of the Cherokees. This…read morefamily run resort was exactly what we needed. Our cabin was super comfortable, clean and right on the lake. Our big and cozy porch let us sit and watch the lake with all the boats gliding by. There are so many families with kids, they made fast friends and had games of tetherball, swinging on the swings and jumping on the water platform. We were able to rent a boat, wave runners and enjoyed how easy it was all right in front of us. When we were done playing in the lake we were able to jump in the saltwater pool and jacuzzi. In summary this hidden gem was the perfect place for our family bonding and relaxing fun time. Do yourself and your family a favor and stay at the Cove.

The place is hard to find. It has small little signs to help guide you in, but can be missed…read more Cabins were well kept and clean. Pontoon boat was well kept and clean. the pool is shaded come afternoon, but you can move down to the dock area for the sun. A nice little grassy area for the kids to play. The staff was not nice, almost rude at times.

Kolt's Equine Konnections treated us very well! So easy to communicate our needs and make…read morearrangements for some special time with the horses! Kolt's is a mission of love and remembrance. They are a non profit and ALL DONATIONS are welcome. Please keep them in mind, pay them a visit, and FEEL THE LOVE! Thank you Kolt's for giving our family one of our BEST days ever!

This park is sort of out of the way. You drive about 6 or so miles east on Big Sugar Creek road and…read morefind it on the left, after a long straight part of the road. It is usually deserted, but sometimes I have seen a car or two, and sometimes, my dog and I have met another hiker. There is a 3.5 mile trail around the small mountaintop there, following creeks and carved out rocky creekbeds. Watch out for ticks. I take my friendly pittie out there so she can get some good exercise. If there is water in the creek, she loves to swim. I recommend this park for a good wilderness hike. Big Sugar Creek is actually across the road and is not on this property, but there is a public landing to Big Sugar a few miles before you get to the park itself. Take your bug spray and, water to drink and a lunch in a bag. There is no store for miles, way back in Pineville.

Received a VERY prompt return phone call. Very informative, polite, competing pricing. Great…read moreexperience!

This is a little out of the way Park. It has the typical playground stuff and is gated. It is not…read morelarge like most of the other parks we go to but it is very convenient and fun for kids who are on the younger side. I don't know how much fun it would be if they were a little older. Like most parks it does not cost anything and is very clean and well managed.