Loved this place!! Nice trails, quiet and clean. Very nice bath house and covered picnic area.read more

Great hiking spot, beautiful landscape and lots of options! We will definitely come back.read more

I love walking the trails at Bledsoe Park - they are clean and safe with great views - I don't…read moreremember the names of the trees or plants but my hiking buddy is good with them. It was great to reach the water and see the greenery that is tied to the lake

This park is set up great, BUT before 7:30am we had dump trucks driving by shaking our camper, a…read moretrack hoe and a Jack hammer operating within 100 yards of our camper- again BEFORE 7:30am. The park is clean and set up perfectly (would love septic hookup) but we've always loved staying here but this extreme noise was a bit much. I felt sorry for the people next to us who had small children. We were here to help a family member who was recovering from an hospital stay and we were very tired. We've not encountered this during any other visits at the park.

Such a beautiful lake to go watch the sunset/sunrise at!! It's a Tennessee staple, but it's sad…read morethat people are so dangerous around here!! You definitely have to be careful of which area you're in by the lake!

Surprised to see the main entrance already closed for the winter. We took a small trail that was…read moreall paved, which was nice, but not very long. It had very little parking available & no bathrooms at this site so that was very disappointing.

You need a permit to walk all the way down to the falls and it is a very challenging hike. They…read morelimit the amount sold so it does sell out. The gorge does flood so def watch the safetyvide. we wouldn't have made it without out hiking poles. It was my first time using them but theybare game changer for hills and uneven terrain. We had to cross a river ... not creek. Climbing over rocks and boulders. River rocks are sooo slippery. Shoes should have good tread. This was challenging and truthful doubt I'd do it again. Water was cold. But falls are beautiful.

Cummins Falls State Park is located 10 miles north of the town of Cookeville, in Central Tennessee…read more Can you go swimming at Cummins Falls??? Of course you can! It's a 1 mile hike down to the bottom of a gorge to reach a swimming hole Travel and Leisure Magazine rates...as one of the "10 Best in the United States"! It's $7 to gain access to the gorge. You can purchase passes online ahead of time at tnstateparks.com. Or, you can buy passes inside the Visitor Center the day of, but they allot only 200 tickets per day so depending upon the time of year, passes can sell out quickly especially during peak summers. Now...there is a waterfall overlook to check out but I think it'd be more worthwhile to get to Cummins Falls ASAP before the crowds arrive and you can always visit the lookout on the return trip back up towards the trailhead. Once you reach the river area, it's 6/10th's of a mile remaining until you arrive at the falls. Also, make sure to hang towards the left while hiking beside the river and (imo) it's imperative to be wearing water shoes as the creek is filled with sharp rocks and water levels reaching shin high. While hiking to Cummins Falls, you really get a sense for being in the heart of nature. I enjoyed the setting. Approaching the falls, it's 75 feet of cascading waters flowing down the cliffside and ideal for swimming. Best of all, visitors can climb the rocks and explore at their leisure making for an adventurous experience. Of course, it's a rite of passage to finish the experience in style by going swimming. The park opens at 8am. I'd suggest arriving as early as possible before it gets busy. The park closes at 6pm but there's a clearly stated sign that visitors must exit the gorge area by 5pm. One extra note...lifeguards are on duty at Cummins Falls throughout the day. When returning back up towards the trailhead, now head over to the lookout platform getting to admire Cummins Falls from high above. It makes for a photogenic perspective and is a clear reminder of why the great outdoors can be so special. Right nearby Cummins Falls SP are more local waterfalls to check out including...Fall Creek Falls, Burgess Falls, Ozone Falls, Virgin Falls, Piney Falls and Stinging Fork Falls, just to name a few.

Very nice winter park, nice for a loner. I say winter park cuz in the summer and spring I bet it's…read morepacked and the narrow trails are occupied by bikes. Enough parking space. The trails and the paved roads were both clean and my dogs loved this place. I loved the narrow trails, theyre alil spooky, thats why i like them.

This park is pretty nice for Bowling Green. Anywhere else it'd be 2 or 3 stars, but since parks and…read morewalking trails aren't very common here, this one is nice! There are supposedly 2.5 miles of trails but I am not sure if that counts mountain bike trails or walking trails. There's plenty of mountain biking to do and it looks quite fun if you're into that. The pedestrian trails are paved and nice but they sadly don't have as much of a view of the river as the bike trails! I also didn't follow the trails through the entire park as they seem to cross the road. I couldn't see on the other side an obvious trail connection so I just turned back. The park itself is between industrial area and farmland so you get nice views for half of it and not so nice views for the other half (also lots of noise during a weekday). Overall the trails were well maintained (a bit wet) and the park was pleasant to walk through. Worth a visit if you want a change of scenery.

What a great little hidden gem! I almost did not want to add it on here, but here goes…read more.. Six months ago, I discovered this place as a nice getaway with a place to take my little one and experience sand. His first steps on a "beach" were taken here. The sand is clean and free of shells or debris. There are several picnic areas with tables scattered along the water and some with shade provided by the trees. When they reopen, you can get a tour inside to see how the dam was built and works. We didn't get to do that yet. It was a spontaneous trip and later in the day, so next time. On the grounds, they do have a few historic parts displayed such as the retired lock (see photo). It was really neat to see. They have a covered pavilion where you can gather to eat at the picnic tables with family and friends. As the weather is warm today, I thought of this place. Unfortunately, this time we are in dealing with the world pandemic and social distancing ... we have to wait. Everything we saw appeared clean and everywhere was open, but it wasn't crowded since school had started already. So, add this to your list of places to check out. Today's high of 80 degrees would be the perfect day to go! :-(

Beautiful area walking hiking trails nearby the park is well kept and monitored. Go to their…read morewelcome office and buy your pass for all the national parks!

My father's side of the family is from Tompkinsville, Kentucky, a small town of just over 2,000…read morepeople located in Monroe County. While I don't get back as often as I'd like, I've always been fond of the town and often thought about retiring there once that time comes. Old Mulkey State Park is actually known as Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic SIte. The entire location is centered around Old Mulkey Meetinghouse, the oldest freestanding log structure in Kentucky. It was originally a church with records dating back to 1798. Build in 1804, Old Mulkey has 12 corners in the shape of a cross and three doors, symbolic of the Holy Trinity. There's a cemetery on the grounds featuring graves of both the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Hannah Boone (Daniel's sister) is buried here. The meetinghouse and grounds have free entry. Self-guided tours have an audio tour available during park hours. It's quite cool. What else is here? A lot more than you'd think. You can hike the pretty easy Jackson Memorial Trail (less than a mile and along the Jackson Memorial Cemetery), visit the fairy garden atmosphere at the bottom of the hill, complete the park quest, and find what's known as the "Kentucky Rock." Birding is very popular here with sandhill cranes and Canadian geese during November-December and February-March migrations. In the fall, you can see redwing blackbirds, starlings, and finches. There are over two dozen birdhouses here. There's a basketball court and 4-square area for public use. There's also a gift shop located in the park office with books on the history of Old Mulkey, Kentucky handcrafts, and souvenirs. There are cool records to be found here, as well. There's picnic areas and a sheltered that can be reserved. Of course, there's also a playground that also offers cornhole. You can rent the meetinghouse for $300 plus a $75 deposit. You can rent Meetinghouse Picnic Point for $30, Playground Picnic Place for $35, the entire bottom of the hill for $70, and the shelter for varying prices. It's really a pretty cool setting and I would easily do a wedding here. Tompkinsville is a small town, but this is definitely worth a visit. Tompkinsville is also about 25-30 miles from Glasgow, a bigger city and a combination of the two would be a great day trip or weekend getaway.

The whole area was clean and well maintained. A quiet historical site. A great little stop. Would…read morevisit again.

This was a beautiful State Park. Lots of amenities, picnic areas, bathrooms, camping spots. The…read morecabins were restricted to guests only so I didn't see them. The trails were perfect. A mixture of easy and not so easy. But this almost 63yo made it! The falls were gorgeous to behold. Would definitely return.

Amazing short hike down stairs and rocks to a beautiful rocky river bed filled with boulders, pools…read moreof clear water, cliffs dripping with water or actual water falls all over the cliffs. The cliff faces look like hanging gardens filled with native plants. Beautiful ferns cling to the rocks with some covering an entire surface with graceful fronds. This place is magical and wonderful. GO!

Love this hike! We went on a rainy day, hardly anyone on the trail. It was too chilly to swim, but…read moreevery portion of the trail was gorgeous!!! Can't wait to go back!!

Absolutely beautiful!! I went with my neighbors and we had a great time! The virgin falls is huge…read moreand it's stunning, we are going back and camping nearby. Can't get enough!

We have been visiting Radnor lake for years and it is one of our favorite places to walk and feel…read moreconnected with nature while also still being close to the city. We always enter from the "access trail" side. It is a smaller parking lot but we like coming in from this side. Depending on what time you get there, you may have a slight wait time to park but it is usually pretty quick and efficient. We usually arrive before 8:30am and have had no problem finding a spot. There are I believe at least 2 handicap spots at this entrance. They also have bathrooms available that are always clean and kept up. At the main entrance, entering from (otter creek). There is a welcome center with information and a small gift shop. Before bringing a stroller we would always go on the trail through the park woods but now with our baby and taking a stroller we take the paved path which was just redone and is SO nice!!! Strollers and bikes are not permitted on the dirt path so keep that in mind. There is so much beauty to look at while enjoying a nice peaceful walk. Eagles, owls, deer, frogs, turtles, birds, and more creatures to look at all while visiting Radnor. It is a staple as a local to get outdoors and into fresh air. Great place to take kids or any family that is visiting or even a great place to go on a nice solo long walk.

Visited with my husband and 3 kids (ages 4, 3, and 20 months) on a holiday weekend around 9 a.m…read more There are two entrances -- we used the one off Franklin Rd. This parking lot is smaller, but we were surprised to find a spot easily. When we left around 10:45, there was a line of about 6 cars waiting, though cars seemed to move through fairly quickly. There is a nice bathroom at the top of the parking lot. From this entrance, you can also access the trail along the lake, though strollers and dogs are not allowed on that trail. We chose the lower paved trail instead (part of the mulch trail loop). It's wide -- almost road-sized -- and newly paved the entire way. It took about 15 minutes to reach the lake, and there's plenty more paved trail beyond that. We saw frogs, ducks, turtles, deer, an owl, and even a bald eagle. My kids stayed engaged the whole time. The trail was flat and easy for stroller pushing, and my older kids rode scooters without any issues. There were lots of families, dogs, and walkers out, but it never felt overcrowded. Overall, this is a great near-the-city option for getting young kids into nature without dealing with steep terrain. The other entrance off Granny White has the visitor center and a bit more parking.