Georgia State Parks
Allatoona Pass Memorial Field
The Allatoona Pass Battlefield Memorial Field pays tribute to all who fought here, both Union and Confederate.
March 20, 2024
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State parks in the southern US offer a chance to hike through mountains, swim in cool lakes, and explore unique ecosystems, all under warm sunshine. From relaxing on sandy beaches to spelunking in ancient caves, there’s an unforgettable adventure waiting in every direction.
The Allatoona Pass Battlefield Memorial Field pays tribute to all who fought here, both Union and Confederate.
We packed up our camper and the dogs and traveled to Rock Island State Park, located in Rock Island, Tennessee. The following article is longer than we typically post, because we went on three different hikes over the period of four days.
This is a massive state park with four entrances! Savage Gulf park is in two Tennessee counties and is 19,000 acres with 60 miles of trails. We hiked at the East Trailhead which is located in Palmer. Savage Gulf was originally a state scientific natural area that was managed by South Cumberland State Park.
Step back in time and experience the Civil War firsthand at Pickett’s Mill, one of the most well-preserved battlefields in the United States. Walk the very same roads used by Union and Confederate soldiers, and imagine the chaos of battle as you stand on the very ground where hundreds lost their lives.
Cloudland Canyon has 64 miles of trails! For this weekend hike, we decided to do the West Rim Loop Trail. This is a 5-mile lollipop trail. Unfortunately, we got to the park fairly late in the day and did not start hiking until around 3:45 pm. We finished hiking at 5:30 pm and covered 2.69 miles of the trail.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park is Georgia’s largest state park – it is over 9,000 acres! Set your GPS to the state park office. There are two reasons to start at the park office. The first one is simply because it is cool.