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    Jackson Lake Island

    4.1 (15 reviews)

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    The tree arched entrance to Spectre
    Terri M.

    If you are a fan of "Big Fish", this stop to the imaginary town of Spectre is a fun one. While the set has been abandoned, the magical spirit is still there, along with the line for leaving your shoes behind. (It's not as easy as it looks). We saw loads of friendly goats that inhabit the island now, the campground, and several people fishing. It was a delightful pit stop along our travels. Also, watch the movie again before your stop, just for good measure.

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    Samantha H.

    This is a nice island in Alabama surrounded by a lake. You pay a fee at the gate to open the gates and then you drive over a bridge to get to the island. It is currently 3 dollars per person, but the fee is going up to 5 a person this month. You need cash and exact change. The island is really nice and peaceful. You can even camp here. The main reason we came here was to see the town of "Spectre" aka the set of the movie Big Fish. If you like the movie, this is a must see. All the original buildings from Spectre have been left up along with two trees. This was so cool to see. There are also goats roaming around the island which was so much fun. Bring something to feed the goats if you want them to come over and hangout with you.

    Docile goats
    Alana G.

    Beautiful!! Visited this on a day trip from Wetumpka on our tour of the South. Walking through the movie set, petting the goats, and just spending some time chilling out was delightful. We noticed nice RV spots and fishing spots. Public restrooms at the picnic area provided convenience for folks wanting to spend the day. So glad we didn't miss this spot.

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    Caution Dog Owners: Growing up my family raised Guide Dogs for the Blind, I am certainly aware of how a Dog should act in public...that being said. We have frequented MANY Greenways, Public parks, restaurants etc full of families and small children that want to meet our 2 Lab puppies, now 8 months old. Elderly family members and children love our Lab's and we are frequently complimented on how sweet they are. For some reason, after an uneventful hour of walking the park with our dogs with a few barks here and there but nothing else to speak of, we were asked to leave for having "Vicious" dogs present. Our dogs have never even seen goats before because they are young, barked once but kept moving. We maintained the entire walk with dogs on harnesses and leashes, and steered clear of the goat herd. There was no lunging, growling, teeth baring of any kind the entire walk. They barked once or twice with the other dogs in the park, and paid no attention to the children in the Van parked next to us, whom we passed several times in the park. The owner for some reason, decided to drive up on us quietly having water by our truck, with HIS dog hanging out of the window and asked us to leave and threatened us with Trespassing while blocking our truck in. My dogs of course....at this point....barked incessantly because WHO does this? We are unclear on why we were asked to leave, but Forewarning......your dogs aren't allowed to act like dogs here while fully leashed and in your constant control. Evidently we aren't the first patrons to have issues this hateful owner of the property.

    Alligator Gar!

    Came from Atl for other reasons . Never fished the Alabama river, didn't know what I'd be catching was hoping to catch my PB catfish but I forsure didn't think it'd be my first alligator gar! I really was targeting catfish ... but majority of my interactions were with alligator gar (which I thought at the time of most of my "skunks" were from turtles .. snapping turtles to be specific) ... with not having the right fishing gear/hooks and honestly no knowledge on the fish.. I'm super stoked I landed this.. I will definitely be back and a lot more prepared..

    Herd of goats, you can pet and feed. Don't give them bread, can give veggies, oats, and Cheerio's.

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    Camped here with my camper. It has to be the best place around Montgomery. Beautiful place. We loved it the whole time.

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    Hannah Daye Ridling Bark Park - The nice sign hanging over the entrance just shouldn't take a picture of it with the sun behind it

    Hannah Daye Ridling Bark Park

    4.7(11 reviews)
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    Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness I would have to think this is one of the nicest dog parks in the area. It is Well fenced and has a very nice walking trail that is probably close to a third of a mile. It has a very nice shade/shelter structure as well as multiple benches all along the trail. It has some very unique additions that are bridges over what I am sure must be the wet area During certain seasons. There is also a brick bridge over a little lake with a Bridge Crossing old-time structure on it. The park has plenty of old growth trees and shade as well as an incredible amount of open area for your dog to run as well as a few little Hills tucked in every here and there. The entire park actually feels like something you would read about in a nursery rhyme book. The entryway alone will put you into a different mindset and the amount of donation bricks was unbelievable

    Absolutely the best dog park that we have ever visited and we've been to quite a few from…read moreCalifornia to North Carolina. They have a small dog park and a big dog park and both are massive! Lots of area for the dogs to play and the grounds are well kept to avoid mud puddles. My dogs absolutely loved it and I did too. They have a nice gravel trail for the humans to walk, rock bed in creek areas, water fountains, a bridge and benches for humans. Plus there's shaded areas and pavilions so you can sit back and relax and watch your dogs play. This park is absolutely gorgeous. I'm so glad I stopped here on our way through.

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    Hannah Daye Ridling Bark Park - A beautiful fountain in the entirely dedicated brick entry area

    A beautiful fountain in the entirely dedicated brick entry area

    Hannah Daye Ridling Bark Park - Notice the brick bridge in the background?

    Notice the brick bridge in the background?

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