Otter Creek is a beautifully maintained property set in the rolling hills of Alabama. The staff is…read morewarm and attentive, and the food is fresh, homemade, and delicious. Frank is incredibly personable and brings the property to life with stories of its history and his hunts. A truly special place--highly recommend for corporate retreats, weddings, or hunting experiences.

Otter Creek is a superlative choice for quail hunting, dining, lodging and service. I just returned…read morefrom my third hunt in three years and as expected the guides, dogs, food, and service were all outstanding. The number of quail we encountered in the field was way above expectations. The guides (Cedar, Bob) are both masters at their crafts, as were the dogs. Our meals were delicious along with first-rate wine and other beverage options. All these compliments to Otter Creek hold true for my three visits. I have hunted plantations in FL, GA, SC, NC, and MS: In my opinion, Otter Creek is tied for first amongst the finest names in the business. It's also easily accessible via the Atlanta airport.

Me and my family have been going here to the campground and it's real good. And the water park is…read morefun too but it could use a little cleaning up and redoing some stuff but other than that its great!

Fun place to go but there needs to be better control of lines at the slides and a better system for…read morefloats. We were having to wait 20-30 mins for float because people were constantly cutting in line or just refusing to give up their floats and riding the same ride 4 or 5 times. It was very frustrating. Also at one point it was taking like an hour to get food out and we literally ignored at the window.

I love the idea behind this place, but felt that the animals lacked quality enclosures. Once you…read morewalk back into the exhibits it's a gravel, hilly walk to see animal after animal in wired cages. There are pools for water in each, but at the end of April (80+°) they were empty. Very little enrichment other than pacing their kennels all day. Our tour guide, while very nice, kept telling us she didn't know a lot so bear with her. Honestly, most of the questions that were being asked are basic biology questions that I would hope someone working with animals would know. That was disappointing. You cannot take videos at this facility and I can only assume it's because they do not want evidence of the animals behavior (or lack there of) being seen. The gift shop is one of the worst I've seen in a park like this. Everything is 5x the purchase price of any online retailer. I understand the money comes back to the animals so there is an up charge, but $70 for two stuffed animals and a magnet is crazy.

Great attraction! We enjoyed all the animals. It was very clean and laid out well. The animals…read moreseemed cared for and keepers were willing to answer questions.

I went climbing at Horse Pens 40 this past Friday and Saturday and had an absolutely incredible…read moreexperience. The guy at the front desk, Troy, was so friendly and kind -- we ended up talking about music for a while, and he helped us find the perfect rental gear to get started. The whole area was beautiful and easy to navigate thanks to the Kaya app, which made finding the boulders super straightforward. It was a little difficult to determine which were the start holds on some of the climbs but by following the chalky holds of previous climbers we were able to make sense of it for the most part. Between the great climbing, welcoming atmosphere, and amazing people, HP40 definitely became one of my favorite spots. Can't wait to come back!

So, what is Horse Pens 40? Well, the simple breakdown, it is a privately owned outdoor nature park…read morelocated in near Steele, Alabama. The park is situated on top of Chandler Mountain (Chandler is a mountain .... Friends reverence for anyone keeping track), in the foothills of The Appalachian Mountains. The park is known among the rock climbing community as a premier bouldering site. The site is also home to a "Bluegrass Park" where it hosts festivals showcasing the genre several times per year. The biggest of these festivals occurs on the Fourth of July. The park features both RV and primitive camping. So, we were coming out to explore and play on the boulders, when a massive downpour hit. We were literally the only ones at the park (just driving in as the rain hit). We parked in the lot and sat there a few minutes. Now, here is where they get the 5 stars .... an employee came out in the downpour to make sure we were ok and didn't need anything. We felt so bad! Any place that treats customers like this is worthy of 5 stars. Thank you Horse Pens staff for caring about the people that come to visit and making sure they are safe and don't need anything. He even offered us a place to get out of the storm while it passed. Looking forward to a time we can return and properly explore this cool site.

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.........

This is a family owned business. And as we say in the South, "good people"! They were very…read moreresponsive, personable, and kind. They have a nice restroom and sell sodas. Easy, peasy. In no at all, we were on the water. I even enjoyed the conversation on the short bus ride! The trip down the creek was amazing! And bonus points for kayaking with cows! They must have gotten out of their fence. It was a highlight for sure! If you want to have a good time, go to Big Will Outfitters! We will be back soon!

Awesome friendly staff got us safely to the launch and gave us lots of great information on the…read moreway. The creek is beautiful and it's a 6 mile float back to the takeout which was clearly marked. The pvc rails made it easy to get our kayaks out instead of having to carry them up the stairs. Highly recommended!

I visited big Canoe Creek for the first time this last weekend for an easy kayaking trip…read more My friends and I typically go to Coosa River adventures, but I've heard for so many years from friends that big Canoe Creek is really relaxing and a great time and I need to check it out. We were really looking for something a little closer and something a little more low-key and that wouldn't be an all day adventure. Big canoe Creek in Springfield was just that. It was really close to Birmingham and the paddle took about two hours with little to no stops. When we arrived, you park in a field, and then you have to walk a little bit of the way to the outfitter building. Let me tell you, this is not what I expected at all. This was so cute and quaint, and decorated with bistro lights through the trees! I felt like I was so much further away from Birmingham than I was and it really was a true family operation. The mom and son duo quickly got us checked in and told us to get our lifejackets and paddles, and then meet down by the van and we would head off for the put in. At the top where you checked in there was a food cart with fresh baked sourdough items and a sheet to send Venmo or cash app. The mom and daughter make them and it was just such a special touch. You bet that whenever we got back I purchased two things of sourdough. It was so good! You ride in a van to the put in and it was a tight fit, but it was a pretty close drive so it wasn't bad. The creek/paddle itself was so easy and really great for families and beginners. Me and my friends have kayaked a lot but we really wanted something relaxing and this was absolutely perfect. As you walk back to the outfitter from the creek, there are multiple campsites, which is a really cool option if you want a fun weekend trip away. Thank you all for such a great experience. We'll definitely come back!

Had a great time,water a little low ,not their fault staff as always was great, 4th time there,I…read morewould and have recommended it

Great facility for Seniors and FREE to all seniors. Monthly calendar of activities including bingo,…read moreboard games, walking club, chair yoga, guest speakers, music and more. Seniors age 60 and over can get a FREE hot lunch meal Monday - Friday.