Falling Waters State Park initially felt a bit small when we arrived, but as we continued to…read moreexplore, we quickly realized it was much larger than we first assumed. Our first stop, of course, was the sinkholes and waterfall. While the waterfall itself felt a little underwhelming considering it's described as the highest waterfall in the state, the experience was still quite serene. Hearing the water drop, feeling the cool breeze from the running water, and simply pausing to take it all in made the stop worthwhile. We were a bit disappointed to find that parts of the trail system were closed off, which limited some of our planned exploration. That said, we kept walking and were able to find other trails to enjoy. We ended up wandering around for about two hours, though we know we didn't get to see everything the park has to offer. One of my favorite unexpected features was the dedicated bat habitat area, which was both interesting and unique. Overall, it's a peaceful park with more to discover than meets the eye, and a nice place to spend a couple of hours exploring nature.

Decent parking and lots of open space. We went when it was cold but it was beautiful and quiet…read more There are sinkholes campsites and clean restrooms and it's not to pricey to go for the day. 5$ for our truck :) not a ton of "hiking" per say but really fun nature trails to keep you busy. Nice little tucked away gem here in Florida .

This is a Jackson county landmark with beautiful water, clean facilities and great family time…read more It's a must-visit swimming spot if you're a local or just passing through!

One of our favorite springs to visit when we are in the area. Always a great time. There is a…read moreshallow area for the young ones to enjoy the water. A wonderful spot to bring the family. There are a lot of activities you can do in the park from kayaking, swimming, diving board, slide, volleyball. Definitely worth checking out!

A little out of my way, but worth the visit to see this hundred year old bridge in rural Georgia. I…read moredon't have any facts to add to Richard's great detail. Yes, the bridge is locked off from all foot traffic by iron gates. I'm guessing that this was done to prevent the neer-do-wells from filling the interior with graffiti, something I've seen done to other covered bridges. There is access to the bridge from both sides of the creek, but the far side has better parking and even a few picnic benches. The view from there is way better too. Bring some fried chicken from Blakely Chicken, which is about 15 minutes away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/blakely-chicken-blakely?hrid=5jAR2dp6_1-vprYS5gUIYA. Summary - it's a lovely bridge and it's a shame that it can't be properly enjoyed because bad people do bad things. [Review 14710 overall, 210 of 2021, number 375 in Georgia.]

Not like the pictures on the website. Covered bridge is under lock and key. Small waterfall under…read morebridge. Two picnic tables in whole area - which is not very big. Area hard to find with website instructions. Best thing is it was no cost to enter state park. Come on Georgia! You can do better than this. Best thing was info on the signs.

I've always loved this trail. It's best walked when the weather is nice because it can get muggy…read more Excellent elevation considering it's still Florida. The last time I went in Jan 2026, I did notice that the markings/blazes to follow the trail were a little on the dull side. They can stand to be redone.

I have to admit, this is a brutal trail! I spent 5 hours exploring & admiring the beauty! I even…read morelost a dear item, given to me by a family member...if anyone finds a gold wrapped moss agate pendulum, please give it a good home!Look forward to doing it again soon!

My husband Roger and I did this last Monday for our 24th wedding anniversary and it was amazing!…read moreOur tour guide Nick was both informative and amusing with his anecdotes and jokes. We're both considered heavy/overweight by our doctors but this was a moderate exercise for us and since it's cool in the caves (65 degrees), then it was simply something fun to do while looking at the beautify of the stalagmites and stalactites around us. The tour was time "just right", not too long and not too short. I'd highly recommend it to anyone wanting an inexpensive trip to our Florida State Parks (the tour had a nominal feel). It can't be done after a hurricane though because the caves flood and it takes them a LONG time to pump out all the water (I think that Nick told us up to a year), so do it NOW when the weather is right. A+

Florida Caverns State Park is located in Marianna, FL, 68 miles northwest of Tallahassee. It's $5…read moreper vehicle entry into the park and then it's $16 for a guided underground cave tour. Tours last around 45 minutes and they run throughout the day from 9am - 4pm Central Standard Time. A limited number of cave tour reservations can be made online ahead of time at floridacaverns.com. This cave tour is pretty straightforward. You enter 65 feet below the surface into 8 illuminated rooms learning insights into limestone formations, mineral deposits, rock columns and fossilized shells. A lot of the rooms are colorful exhibiting a sort of glow in the dark appearance. The tour guide gives background and history into what makes the caverns unique and how they came into existence. Once the cave tour is completed, a great way to continue your visit is by driving 2 miles down the road (within park limits) to check out Blue Hole Spring. This has to be one of the least talked about springs I discovered in all of Florida. An absolute hidden gem, the Blue Hole is a tucked away swimming treasure that lights up turquoise blue colors when the sun is shining. Refreshing off in these waters was the best part about the park visit and quickly put my cave tour experience in the rear view mirror. The waters of Blue Hole Spring are incredibly translucent even while continuing the 2-mile flow through the woods and connecting with the Chipola River. Some extras at the park are...overnight camping for $20, hiking trails, picnic pavilions and launching canoes and kayaks. Overall, Florida Caverns State Park can be a worthwhile stop when visiting Marianna, Florida, with a combination of cave exploring, swimming at Blue Hole Spring and spending time in nature.

Kolomoki Mounds State Park near Blakely, Georgia. We recently spent 3 nights there in perfect…read morecamping weather of cool clear mid-March days and nights. The night sky was magnificent. This park is in the southwest corner of Georgia, about 90 miles northwest of Tallahassee, Florida. A very nice and historic state park with ancient Native American mound structures. This is the oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeastern United States, occupied by Native Americans from 350 to 900 C.E. The single campground is on one of two lakes inside the park. It has 25 campsites on a one way loop and a single smallish bath house that is centrally located. Laundry machines are available. There is a boat launch area near the campground entrance. Small boats with 10 hp or less motors are allowed but we only saw folks using their own kayaks or the rental kayaks, canoes or pontoon paddle boats on the small lake. The campstore/office where you check in is near the western entrance to the park. The store was small but nice and the staff was helpful and friendly. Unfortunately, the museum that is actually built incorporating part of a small mound and inside the camp office building was closed, apparently due to a dispute over some of the artifacts. The ranger said thst she expects it to stay closed for a while still. The road inside the campground is paved but the sites are gravel with the exception of the handicapped one we saw. Our site 7 was one of the 9 sites on Lake Kolomoki. This site was a back-in and a bit small in length, but it was pretty level and the western exposure view across the lake was great. Definitely try to get one if these lakefront sites! The pull through sites were larger but not lakefront. As with most Georgia state parks the sites were equipped with a large picnic table, a fire pit, a grill and and pole to hang lights or whatever (please don't hang out trash bags y'all, the dumpster is only 50 yards away). No sewer hookups but the dump station is conveniently located near the campground entrance as is the trash dumpster. We saw three different trails ranging from 1.25 to 2.5 miles long. From what we saw these trails are not bike friendly, but the paved roads were great for biking all around inside the park. There is also the wide open grassy plaza and temple mound area to walk around. The public group area is on Lake Yohala, the second lake down the main road less than a mile east of the campground. That area has the swimming beach, several picnic shelters, bathrooms, a playground, a putt putt golf course and some frisbee golf targets. The main historical feature of this park is the Temple Mound, also marked as Mound A. In 1949 the CCC built a stairway that provides access to the top of Mound A for great views of the area. Mound A is the largest Woodland-period platform mound in Eastern North America, standing 57-feet high, it dominates two smaller burial mounds and several ceremonial mounds. This park is pretty remotely located in a farming area but we did venture out for dinner one night at White Oak Pastures, a place with a country store, farm-to-table restaurant, a farm animal zoo and even pony rides. The reataurant had a menu limited to various burgers and salads. We all really liked the various speciality burgers we had as well as the hand cut fries. At our campsite we saw lots of birds, including purple martins, cardinals, woodpeckers and egrets. We also saw an alligator swimming near the middle if the campground lake. Loud bullfrogs were heard at night. We had a good time camping and exploring this nice park with our camping friends who met us there for the stay.

A vast treasure for exploration for anyone with a sense of historic and imaginative imaginations…read more Great trails the mounds art phenomenal. Great exercise, great beauty, and a learning aspect you just can't find anywhere. I would have given the place 5 * but the bathroom lights are not working in the ladies bathroom, and the mens bathroom is missing the turn dial for the timer switch, down by the lake and beach area. It cost 5 dollars to park.

This is a small and quiet State Campground on Lake Talquin. Smaller spaces with some being…read moreunleveled, but I still like it for its solitude and lake view. Showers and restrooms need a lot of work, but still flushing. Power and water at sites, but no sewer. There is a dump site at the gate. $15 per night is a good deal. I've only Ben here for 1 night so far, but will edit review after we leave. First night was a torrential downpour, but sunny the next day.

Great price, level easy access sites, on or overlooking lake. A hidden gem with lake access.read more

This is such a beautiful local gem. Parking isn't great and it fills up fast, but you Can bring…read morepaddle boards snorkeling eqt., folks were out there with scuba gear. Everyone was nice the water was cool and crisp and clear. For a Saturday with warm weather during spring time it sure wasn't very crowded. It's a must see.

We stopped at Morrison Springs State Park during our visit to Panama City. It's about an hour drive…read morebut it was totally worth it. The water was a bit chilly in the low 60s but it was refreshing to swim in when the outside temperature hit 80s. The water was crystal clear on the day we went but I read it could be murky after the rain. It's much bigger than Ponce de Leon which is about 8 minute drive from there so you can even kayak or paddle board. I would highly recommend if you're visiting Panama City area if you need a slight change of scenery.

A little off the beaten path is Torreya SP. If you are looking for peace and quiet while camping…read morethis park is for you. A small campground with 30 sites, 2 yurts and one cracker cabin. Bath facilities are on the older side but very clean with excellent water pressure and HOT water. The camp hosts, while we were there, were very friendly, helpful and informative. Sites 1-9 are on the narrow side and close with little privacy between sites. Site 10 is the cracker cabin. Sites 11-15 are longer with better tree coverage between sites. Sites 16-30 are wider and spaced apart better. Electric and water hookup. Dump station nearby. Steep hiking trails. We were there in March and we were warned about the many copperhead snakes. We saw one a a hike as it crossed our path. Also there is a need to check for ticks after being in woods. Plan to visit the Gregory House which is located in the park. It is an old 1849 home decorated with period furniture and worth the visit. Tours are on certain days and time. Cost is $3. We had views of some beautiful sunsets to end our days. It is about a 20-30 minute ride into Bristol for any supplies you may need as there is no camp store. Campground host sells ice and firewood- cost during our stay was $5.

Today I decided to venture out and explore what is still standing in their national landmarks...read more