DO NOT STAY IN THE CABINS!!…read more Last night my wife and I swept the walls and floors of lady beetles flushing them down the toilet, since they are invasive. Around two we got to sleep. A few times we got woke up by a bite of two but most were gone or so we thought. We woke up to find the windows covered with them. We called again to ask for help and they sent down a housekeeper. After talking to a few employees we found out this has been an ongoing problem and that many people have cut their stay short. As I understand from what was said to me the management here is fully aware and wants to ignore the problem hoping it goes away instead of addressing it. This is a bad look for Alabama. If I travelled all the way here to stay in these lovely cabins and paid what we paid only to be swarmed by Asian Lady Beetles I would not recommend this beautiful park to anyone. It's not the bugs that give this a two. It's the attitude and lack of action by the management that got them that. The only reason the got a two is the cabin and park are beautiful.

It will take you a solid 30 minutes to drive from Oxford up to the highest point in Alabama, but it…read moreis well worth it. The walk to Bald Rock is extremely easy, but there are areas along the boardwalk where you can step down into the woods and rocks if you like. For us, the highlight of our visit to the area was a hike to Pulpit Rock. That hike is a bit more strenuous, but still very short. I have indicated with a red dot on the map photo where this hike begins. The views are phenomenal. We actually enjoyed this hike the most. Keep your children on a leash.

I really love seeing covered bridges and especially when they're in excellent condition and easy to…read moreaccess. This one is located just off I-20 west of Atlanta and it's a nice little drive. The bridge is in very good condition, completed in 1850 or so. It is the oldest existing covered bridge in all of Alabama! Originally located on Coldwater Creek and allegedly built by slaves, it was relocated to here and the original site now has a boring concrete and steel bridge. This bridge was fully restored in 1990 and is in excellent condition. The bridge is no longer open to vehiclular traffic but you can absolutely walk through it and think back to what it must have been to drive your horse-drawn wagon across this bridge. [Review 2281 of 2024 - 242 in Alabama - 23297 overall]

I've completely run out of historic covered bridges in Georgia, so I thought I'd spend a lazy…read moreSaturday afternoon amusing myself by driving around central Alabama. The first of my many stops was here in Oxford. Coldwater Covered Bridge was built in 1850 and is located at Oxford Lake Park just behind the Oxford Civic Center. It was relocated here in 1990 from its original location (about 8 miles west) and spans a small creek created by the overflow water from Oxford Lake. The bridge is 63-feet long and uses a hybrid combination of the Multiple King Post and Town Lattice truss systems. At 165 years of age, it is the oldest surviving covered bridge in the state of Alabama. It is also known as Hughes Mill Covered Bridge due to its proximity to Hughes Saw & Lumber Mill when it was first built. Although the bridge was severely damaged in 1920, repairs made it possible to keep the bridge functional for vehicular traffic. It was eventually replaced in 1974 by a concrete bridge, then totally restored before being relocated to its current home. The park and bridge can actually be seen from Interstate 20 and only takes you out of the way by a few minutes if you choose to stop here. Just take exit 185 for Hwy 21 (Oxford/Anniston) and go north to Recreation Road (currently there is a McDonald's on the corner). Follow it until you see the Civic Center and park on the lake side. Enjoy!

Staff were okay. I guess they were working as part of some summer thing? So maybe volunteers. I…read moreasked one guy where we should go to find the caverns and he had no idea... Honestly, the only staff I liked is our tour guide Char! She gets a 5 star. The caverns are amazing. It is a must-see for anyone in the area.

A nice little day trip.The tour gives you facts and history about the cave and what it was used for…read morein the past.Plenty of picnic tables in case you bring lunch.3 sets of restrooms that I noticed.Plenty of outside activities for kids.Could use some updating.Check out my next Working Man Review.

For what it is I really enjoyed my time here. Noone was in sight we arrived and the store was…read morelocked. A nice man must have saw us and met us on his golf cart. He opened the store for us and he filled us in on the history of the place and showed us how the mill worked. It was very interesting to us. We bought the grits and cornmeal that had been freshly done the day before. The restroom was locked when I went (has number pad for the campers ) So we had to ask for it to b unlocked. The restroom was very nice . They have a covered bridge and peaceful trails. The trails unfortunately are not marked very well at all. We were afraid we would get lost so we didn't stay in the woods much. They have a camp ground for RVS and plenty of space . You can bring a tent :) Nice, little side trip w/ a bit of history.

So this stop was totally be accident. As I was travelling I came across a sign that read Kymulga…read moreGrist Mill & Covered Bridge. I thought to myself that sounds kind of cool and kept driving. A couple miles down the road I crossed paths with yet another sign for Kymulga, to which I kept driving. But then it started weighing on my mind and I decided to GPS it to see how far away it was. 5 miles...I'm early for my meeting, let's give this a try. Arriving at the park they have very reasonable rates ($3.00) and the place (considering it is the dead of winter) is really quite pretty. Only explored for a few minutes, since I needed to get back on the road, but they have disk golf and hiking along with fishing (license is required). Several picnic benches located around the covered bridge. Would make for a fun spot to go do additional exploring. Will definitely plan a day trip here....plus based on the other Yelp reviews there seems to be some good BBQ in the area.

The national forest encircles a state park that seems to have some of the best views from high up…read more The federal area includes a number of moderate length trails through the forest. The one I stopped at had a small waterfall for about a two mile roundtrip, with the option to go several miles farther. There wasn't any fee to enter (unlike the state park).

The Nature was really amazing . Enjoyed the company as well. Definitely wear good shoes.read more

Quiet Spot good for families w/kids and Middle Schoolers who like history. This area has had…read moreindigenous peoples long before Europeans settled the area. There are many attractions nearby the help you to share in the lore of the area.

Jamey Furnace is a cool Civil War relic that is still standing. It in itself is neat to look at but…read morethey also have a museum (which I did not get to see), there is a walking trail and playground, along with a civil war memorial. There is a big field where they do civil war re-enactments too. Taking a quick walk around on the paved walking trail, I first went to see the furnace. It's amazing that it is still standing! Up behind it is an old house from the 1800s which they have moved to this site and restored. There are pictures of the family who lived there and some history about it. Behind that was some big shed looking buildings which I was unsure of the reason for. Overall it's a nice place to stop at but i wouldn't make a long trip to see unless you are a civil war aficionado. If I lived closer I would probably use it more often for kids to play, walking/ jogging, or picnics when the weather is nice. Minus a star because the landscape is not perfectly kept. It is pretty well maintained and I'm sure they do the best they can with the funding available. That being said you can tell the creators/ caretakers have a vested interest and care very much about this little park. If you are nearby it is worth taking a stroll through for sure. You might even come across a random person strolling about in civil war regalia while on his cell phone like I did!

Beautiful lake to take a stroll, feed the wildlife, sit and chat, eat a snow cone or take in a…read morepicnic. No cost to enter and plenty of parking. Stop for a visit!

A great spot to take a break after surviving the Atlanta traffic and a stretch of I-20. We had a…read morelovely walk around the park, viewing the covered bridge and experiencing some of the beggiest ducks I've seen. They weren't aggressive, they just followed us around hoping that we would feed them! The park is lovely and the view is amazing. We had a nice little rest here! [Review 2280 of 2024 - 241 in Alabama - 23296 overall]

This is a great place to get outside. I've seen eagles here, big ones. Research the history on the…read moreten islands I have. Ft. Strother and Andrew Jackson are synonymous to the area. Wait... There's a beach. Places to fish. You can put your boat in and use a public restroom. Wait... There a mile walking path through the woods. Keep your eyes open for wildlife. There has been a bear seen in the area about a year ago. Wait... The water is safe for swimming. Low ecoli, sn ideal place to cool off during the hot summer months. Cook out under a covered picnic area. Wait.... I go here all the time for my namaste moments. Lots of people with there little gold finders. Epic place 4 real!

I have never been to it yet and I'm planning on making a trip to it soon when I do I will update my…read morereview I was just checking it out