After an unexpected event threw my life off track, I decided to do what best helps me re-center - travel. I spent 12 days on the road in the Southeast, covering 3,000 miles of highway.
I visited family, friends, and (mostly) familiar places, staying in Chattanooga, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville before heading home to Central Florida. Half of my time was spent in the mountains chasing waterfalls and scenic views, while the other part was devoted to spending time with family and friends back in the northern part of the Sunshine State, while revisiting a few state parks and scenic spots I hadn't been to in years.
The first part of this series will focus on my time spent in the State Parks of Georgia and Tennessee. I hope you enjoy!
High Falls, High Falls State Park,GA
Alternate view of High Falls from across the Towaliga River.
Turtle on the trail, Indian Springs State Park, GA
An abundance of blooms backdropped by brick, Indian Springs State Park, GA
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Marietta, GA
Twin Falls, Rock Island State Park, TN
Yucca blooms in the foreground, Twin Falls in the background.
Twin Falls II, Rock Island State Park, TN
Fall Creek Falls, at 256' tall, is the highest waterfall in TN.
A better view of Fall Creek Falls' 256' plunge.
Sunlight glints off the top of the falls.
Fall Creek Falls State Park, TN
Caney Creek Falls, a secluded swimming spot.
Fall Creek Falls State Park, TN
At 75', Cummins Falls is the 8th-highest waterfall in TN.
Cummins Falls State Park, TN
A vertical view of Cummins Falls.
Cummins Falls State Park, TN
At 136', the third tier of beautiful Burgess Falls ranks among the highest falls in TN.
Burgess Falls State Park, TN
A horizontal view of Burgess Falls.
Burgess Falls State Park, TN
A beautiful view of Burgess Falls' middle tier, framed by trees and a dilapidated bridge.
Burgess Falls State Park, TN
60' Greeter Falls, part of the South Cumberland State Park complex.
A zoomed-out view of Greeter Falls and the small gorge it creates.
South Cumberland State Park, TN
The only blooming rhododendron bush I found on this trip.
Fort Mountain State Park, GA
A rhododendron bush blooms in the forests of Fort Mountain State Park.
Cold Springs Overlook, Fort Mountain State Park, GA
The view into the Cohutta Wilderness from the Cold Springs Overlook.
The Cohutta Wilderness contains some of the world's oldest mountains.
Fort Mountain State Park/Chattahoochee National Forest, GA
The top of 729' Amicalola Falls, the highest in the state of Georgia.
Amicalola Falls takes its first dramatic tumble down the mountainside.
Amicalola Falls State Park, GA
Amicalola Falls II
Amicalola Falls III
A series of well-placed platforms and stairs allows guests access to the fantastic view of the falls.
Amicalola Falls State Park, GA
The second tier of Amicalola Falls, with the first tier still clearly visible in the background.
Amicalola Falls State Park, GA
Another beautiful view of both tiers.
Amicalola Falls State Park, GA
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