What a treat it was! We came through searching for great fishing spots but found a "Ma and Pa"…read moreshop. As we entered the store, we were greeted so warmly by the owners. When we asked to kayak, they apologized because when it rains they do not rent them out. This is now due to a few younger people having to have rescue called out. In my opinion, this is such a great policy! After addressing our fishing needs, we paid them and was shocked to find out how cheap everything was. We left from there and looked at the campsites. We decided IF we go camping this year, this will be the first place we visit! Overall, Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp is my favorite small town bait shop. Can't wait until we get to go again!

Yellow Creek Falls Fish camp is a perfect place for a camping and kayaking weekend. Beautiful…read morescenery, great camping, and the staff is very attentive and helpful. Cant say enough good about Jane and her staff at Yellow Creek Fish Camp.

Sunday, March 2nd Tony and I was enjoying this scenic drive with many overlooks and I had to stop…read moreat everyone... For most visitors, the best way to explore Alabama's spectacular Little Rive Canyon National Preserve is by the paved scenic road that leads along the western rim of the canyon. Canyon Rim Drive (Alabama Highway 176) connects eight overlooks along an 11 mile stretch of Little River Canyon. They provide outstanding vistas of the canyon and its natural features, as well as picnic areas, restroom facilities and interpretive displays on the natural history of the park. The drive begins near Little River Falls where Alabama Highway 35 from Fort Payne crosses the Little River. After entering the national preserve, just watch for Highway 176 leading to your right. Little River CanyonCalled the "Grand Canyon of the East," the canyon is more than 11 miles long and up to 700 feet deep

Edward Mason Park in Mentone, Alabama is a small, wooded pocket park located right next to…read moreMentone's City Hall along Alabama Highway 117. It is named after Edward Mason, one of the town's founders and its first postmaster. Mentone itself was founded in the post‑Civil War era when settlers, including the Mason family from Iowa, arrived on Lookout Mountain. Edward Mason's contributions to civic life were so significant that the town honored him with this park. His sister Alice even named the town "Mentone" and donated land for Bankhead Cemetery. The part features a wheelchair‑accessible trail, restrooms, and roadside viewing areas. It was a peaceful stop to pop out of the car and walk around for a bit after the drive through these curvy mountain roads. [Review 1539 of 2025 - 263 in Alabama - 25089 overall]

If you need it, they have it. Great workout equipment, friendly staff, and the pool is amazing…read more They work hard to keep things clean and working properly. If you need a great place to get in shape, this is it.

Body vision is great but the pool locker room floors need attention…read more Lately the showers are not warm/hot. Ice cold this a.m.!

I am not sure why yelp would allow the only other reviewer to use language such as they did, but…read moreanyway......small town rink.......clean skates, low prices, always been fun. Blacks, whites, Mexican kids always having fun.........

Beautiful location. Whole staff is very helpful and never hesitate to take a moment away from what…read morethey're doing to give directions, trail advice, or just talk bikes with guests. Co-owner Josh Cohan was particularly helpful, going above and beyond by helping guide my young nephew when he could as it was his first time riding downhill. Really speaks volumes when uppermost management/ownership makes time like that. Green trails push the rider and that classification at the onset. A bit challenging for a day one rider, but we had it pretty dialed in just in time for a brilliant sunset that is frequently the cap of a long day riding out here. Shuttles are efficient, and the facilities are excellent - very clean, and include everything from a full service shop to showers. Also a big fan of the frequent races and events, and always appreciate being surprised at random by a new food truck that's parked in the man lot for a day or two. All in all, very grateful to have such an awesome place to get out into nature just a stones throw from the city.

So I even hesitate adding Jarrod's Place to the Yelp network. Jarred's is for the hardcore and…read moreriders should be prepared and ready for the skill needed to enjoy this gem. The park is built for down hill mountain biking and does not disappoint. The bike park is organized like a ski mountain with green, blue, black, and double black expert courses. The park headquarters Ahmad great amenities bathroom, showers, bike was down station. The boast a full service mechanic shop and gear for days. The park offers loft service via a truck and trailer to a drop off point close to the top of the mountain. The shuttle service is worth it unless you are on an eMTB. The shuttle pick up is just a short ride from the main parking and park headquarters. They made the ride to the shuttle pretty fun with some tight berms and a solid step up to wet the pallet. Once on the shuttle the crew will take you to a drop off point near the top of the mountain. The shuttle takes about 10-15 min. Once at the drop off there is a map to direct you to the trails. All trails are well marked and appropriately described. There is the option to bike up higher on the mountain to access a few black diamond enduro trails that are well worth it. Green trails: These are not your average green trails. One can expect to some chunkier gnarly then normal steepness and features. Blue trails: I really feel like this is where the park starts to come to life. These trails were technical and flowy and just great. My beginner rider girlfriend actually appreciated the blue flow trail more than the green one open to us when we visited. Black trails: The black diamonds were dialed. Just enough intensity to leave you feeling more than satisfied. Over we had an amazing experience at Jarred's Place. The trails offered up some rewarding challenges and some opportunities for progression. I would highly recommend Jarred's to any serious mountain biker out there. Can't wait for my next visit.

Camp Skyline is a Christian all girls camp located in northeast Alabama on Lookout Mountain. My…read morewife spent many months researching camps that offered a variety of activities including some out of the box that include; Circus, yes, circus including all kinds of high wire activities, manners and modeling, golf, Bible study, cooking are just some. This will be our oldest daughter's sixth year and our youngest her fourth. Sessions are two weeks, not too long and not to short. We have found the staff and counselors really interested in the girls. Skyline is nearly 300 miles from our home and requires an over night stay going and coming but we feel worth the effort. Our girls consider it an important part of summer, they look forward to, they shop for it and they hate to leave when it is over. It has been a great experience for them in meeting and making new friends. None of their local friends attend so they meet girls from other places and learn about their lives. They learn how to live in close quarters with other folks that might be different from you. Costs are in line with other summer camps. We feel our girls are in good hands and will come back better people for the time spent there.

Menlo Park is a modest community space that mixes recreation with remembrance. At its center stands…read morea Civil War memorial statue, a figure that dominates the playground and shapes the atmosphere of the park. Depending on one's perspective of the war, the placement may feel either like history woven into daily life or an uneasy reminder of conflict watching over children at play. The statue is impossible to ignore, and its presence adds a layer of complexity to what might otherwise be a simple town park. Beyond the monument, the park offers several family‑friendly features. The playground equipment is in good condition, with slides and climbing structures that give kids plenty to enjoy. A picnic pavilion with tables sits nearby, though the restrooms were closed for the season during my visit. The mulch base beneath the play area is especially thoughtful, making it easier for toddlers who are still learning to keep steady on their feet. Taken together, Menlo Park is both a place for play and a site of remembrance, its dual identity making it distinctive but also complicated for visitors. There is plenty of parking nearby on the streets of this small town. [Review 1542 of 2025 - 869 in Georgia - 25092 overall]