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As we wrapped up another weekend of camping at Joe Wheeler State Park, Irene and I made a goal to finally write a blog post on this place that is easily our most frequented state park. Located on Wheeler Lake about 20 miles west of Athens, Joe Wheeler is one of the first places I […]

Our Favorite Things to Do at Joe Wheeler State Park

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Our list of off the beaten path places to beat the heat in North Alabama.

Four Places to Beat the Heat in North Alabama

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When: Feb 24-26, 2023 Location: Huntsville, AL Campground: Monte Sano State Park Sites: 6,7 Weather Conditions: Rainy and Foggy. Lows in the 40s, Highs in the 50s. Duration: Two  nights Amenities: Water/Electric/Sewer , Showers, Hiking Trails, Playground Kid Friendly: Yes *** This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. If you follow and link and choose to […]

Monte Sano State Park: Trip Report

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Camping Cabin at Desoto State Park Are you interested in trying camping, but don’t have the gear? Not sure you want to commit to sleeping outside overnight? Well, a primitive cabin may be a great option for you! After we had the twins, our primitive camping adventures never really materialized. It just seemed like a […]

A Solution for the Hesitant Camper

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Desoto State Park is one of the most popular campgrounds in North Alabama. While we have each spent time camping here, it is a 2+ hour drive which makes it difficult to squeeze in everything we want in a standard weekend trip. There are a few distinct areas in and around Desoto State Park that […]

A Day Trip to Desoto Falls