Rickwood State Park; Spectacular for Over 260 Million Years
Rickwood Caverns State Park is located in Warrior, Alabama. Attraction that this park is known for include its caves, with limestone formations that are 260 million years old, an underground pool and transparent blind cave fish. The park also offers camping, hiking, swimming, geocaching and picnicking.
Alabama – Oak Mountain State Park
The state of Alabama is lovingly referred to as “Alabama the Beautiful” for good reason; this state has quite a few sprawling parks that offer break taking views and fun-filled activities. Oak Mountain State Park is the largest park in Alabama with more than 10,000 acres of majestic land. There is truly something to do for every nature lover.
Monte Sano State Park
Monte Sano State Park in Alabama is a great place to get away and recharge. This park is convenient to downtown Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville is home to the NASA Space Station, so visitors can enjoy the rustic park and then drive and experience the space station. It is the perfect blend of modern technology and rustic living. This wonderful park hosts the dog fair and art show each year, so visitors have an opportunity to participate in these wonderful events if they choose. Another attraction is the Von Braum Astronomical Planetarium. This planetarium is a great place to learn about space. It includes a library, observatory, telescope, and planetarium. It is a perfect place to get a thorough education about the wonders of our solar system.
Florala State Park
Florala State Park in Alabama combines the beauty of Florida and Alabama, just as its name implies. This park resembles the lush green fields of the south, but incorporates the beautiful white sandy beaches, turquoise water and palm trees commonly seen in Florida. The park itself consumes 40 acres; it sits along the shore of 500-acre Lake Jackson.
Alabama – DeSoto Resort State Park
Nature’s best awaits you at Desoto Resort State Park in Alabama. The rushing waterfalls and brilliant greenery provide a striking backdrop to the best nature has to offer. Alabama’s Little River provides the natural resources to power the waterfalls in this park. During the height of the Great Depression Desoto Resort Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This park represents the hard work and determination of the members of the CCC. All of the amenities and offerings of the park can be found online at http://www.alapark.com/DeSotoResort. Staff can be reached to answer any questions at 1-800-ALAPARK.