Cheaha Mountain – Alabama’s Highpoint Located in Delta Alabama, this great state’s highpoint can be found within Cheaha State Park. At 2,407 feet above sea level, Alabama’s highpoint features a stone observation tower which is open to the public and offers stunning views of the surrounding Talladega National Forest. The observation tower, also known as…
Author: Laura Caldwell
U.S. Highpoints Challenge
Each state has its highest elevation, known as a highpoint. Those who challenge themselves to visit each of these highpoints are known as highpointers.
An Epic Journey to Len Foote Hike Inn
What is Len Foote Hike Inn? Len Foote Hike Inn is probably one of the most unique experiences the adventure traveler can have. Nestled high in the mountains of north Georgia, Len Foote Hike Inn is not your grandmother’s B&B. Unless, of course, your grandmother is Emma Gatewood. This totally cool and environmentally friendly place…
It’s Time to Sniff Dirt.
The smell of the trees, or the marsh at low tide, reminds me that I am part of something much bigger – a natural world that has survived kazillions of years with the ability to constantly heal itself. I find that fascinating. Sometimes I will pick up a handful of dirt from my garden and just breathe in its scent. All that earthy stuff brings me comfort. It tells me things are going to be okay.