Hughes Outdoors is awesome! They are helpful and very responsive with communication. We rented 3…read morestand up paddle boards and joined with two people who already had boards to have a super fun Sunday afternoon on Howard area of Alum Creek. Hughes Outdoors made it fun and easy to try something new. Hughes Outdoors is the perfect company to help you plan a super fun day with your friends, family members or a special date with your partner.

Hughes Outdoors is fantastic. They were waiting on us when we arrived and were very personable…read more The kayak launch dock at the loading ramp they use is so nice. Easy in and out and Hughes Outdoors helped us get situated. This area of Alum Creek Lake is a no-wake area and very calm and peaceful. I highly recommend this kayak outfitter. We will be back for sure.

Great time at Hoover adventures this past weekend. We made a reservation online for 5 people. It…read morewas easy to find the employee and get into our kayaks at the dock. He gave a quick safety briefing and then we were off into the lake. It was a beautiful day and you could see the water nice and blue. Not too many boats on the lake either so we could kayak with ease.

Don't risk it, rent elsewhere. Despite not having what I…read morerented and finally agreeing to a refund, they never gave the refund. They also don't return phone calls or emails.

What a fun afternoon! I was planning for a 15 yo and a 17 yo and this was the perfect r activity…read more My husband and I (48 and 50) were able to participate too. He's in great shape and found the yellow and green courses (the two easiest) to be fun and still challenging. I was able to complete the entry level yellow course myself despite being overweight and out of shape. This is a workout and will engage all your muscles as you use your core and upper body strength to help stabilize you on the obstacles. It was a fun way to spend 3 hours together as a family.

The adventure park is amazing and all the staff are so friendly and helpful! It's a great way to…read morespend a few times being active in nature. I love it!

Nice spots but our outdoor chairs were taken!!! Loop G…read moreThe signs and spaces were NOT legible unless you were were walking

We reserved one of the full hookup sites online and stayed at the end of September 2025. The online…read morereservation site has all the details on lot size, electricity info, distance to showers, etc. However, it's limited in showing different dates, which is frustrating. Anyway, the check-in time is 3pm and check-out is 1pm. We paid fifty-three dollars per night for two adults and one dog, with a six fifty reservation charge. Check-in was easy, and the attendant was helpful; you just drive up to the office, check-in and go on your way. The layout is similar to a subdivision with cul-de-sacs and each spot having its own little yard, making it feel somewhat like camping in the woods. Our neighbors were quiet and most vehicles drove slowly. Everyone we met was pleasant and friendly. The camp itself was clean and easy to hook up. Bathrooms and showers were clean and there was plenty of toilet paper. Large trash bins were available along with gray water stations. The only thing I'd suggest is for the site identifiers to be repainted, as several had faded over time. We visited the beach, but didn't go swimming, given the temperature. The pond is catch and release and seemed maintained and not stagnant. The budget limitations need to be considered before passing judgment. We used bug spray every day and that seemed to help keep the bugs away. The site we booked had a level surface and plenty of room to back in. The water and electrical were easily accessible and worked fine. A lot of campers used an inline water filter. The water quality report is on the park website for anyone interested. The grass was well trodden, making a camp rug a must-have. There was also a fire pit with a grill attached, but we didn't use it to cook. Also, at the time, there wasn't a burn ban. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and we'll definitely return. It was fun to walk down the aisles and see all the setups and decorations and note future camp site options. How many campers are long-timers, it's hard to tell. But we were pleased and our dog loved exploring on our walks.

I've ridden with Ashley and her company twice now - looking forward to future rides Her horses are…read moreincredibly patient and kind. Don't think about the booking, just do it!!

Had the nicest ride with Ashley! She was so fun to chat with and I really enjoyed the beautiful…read morebridle trails at Rocky Fork. I had a great big chestnut horse named Hank and he was an absolute sweetheart! As a horse person who is without a horse right now, I appreciate a well trained, smooth and willing horse. (Thank you Hank! ) Will definitely go back to enjoy the other rides.

Quiet off the beaten path nature escape. Walking trail which is pet friendly. Kayak/canoe dock…read moreaccessible. We kayaked and it was absolutely amazing!

I was on the hunt for a lesser known park to get out in, and this was a perfect fit! This is…read morelocated in the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir Twin Lakes area (Area S). There's a nice parking area that is located near the water and a boat ramp. Heading past the boat ramp, you'll find a sign that says "Welcome to Hoover Nature Preserve," and that is where you will find the trails. There's a loop one on the left that takes you through a grassy area that tracks along the woods. When you come out of there on the far side, there's another trail to the left that takes you right up to a winding little stream area, which is very pretty and has a calming noise as the water babbles along towards the reservoir. There was a large variety of water fowl to be seen - geese, ducks, seagulls, cormorants, blue herons, and egrets were all around. There were also turtles sunning themselves on logs in the water. While I was there to walk around, I also saw a birder, a kayaker, and a family fishing, so there are several activities to do. There were also a number of picnic tables located throughout the area. Nice little park!

I loved it! A nice little walk on a bridge with pretty views of the creek. When you get to the…read morefalls there's a lot of locks on the what im going to call the fencing with couples initials. Beautiful!

This park has a very limited parking area. It is located on the side of the road and has maybe…read moreeight parking spots. Then you climb four steps, cross a small platform area and next it is 48 stairs straight down. The walk from there is a nice boardwalk to a relativity small waterfall.

Cute nature center! We were able to get the Friends of Metro Park Passport which we will now go to…read moreother parks to get all the stamps. The ranger helping us was so kind. There were really fun interactive elements to the center including a tank you could put your hands in. I enjoyed learning about all the different animals and their migration patterns. We were also able to see a lot of bison! All in all a great little stop if you have the time!

We always have a great time here. The nature center and Buffalo are really cool to see and the…read moretrails are very nice.