National & State Parks – Mellow Migrations

South Mountains State Park – Jacob Fork Access

By Jeremy KernsPosted on April 24, 2024Posted in Hikes & Bikes, Location Review, National & State ParksTagged destination, hiking, nature, North Carolina, park, trails, walks, waterfall

South Mountains State Park in Connelly Springs, NC, offers well-maintained facilities and stunning views of High Shoals Falls, accessible through diverse hiking trails. While the park provides numerous amenities like camping and picnic areas, trails are not wheelchair or stroller-friendly, and reaching the waterfall peak is physically demanding.

Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle du Bois Unit

By Jeremy KernsPosted on February 15, 2024Posted in Hikes & Bikes, Location Review, National & State ParksTagged destination, hiking, lake, park, state park, Texas, Texas State Park, trail, trails, walking paths, walks

Ray Roberts Lake State Park is a Texas State Park located, as luck would have it, on Lake Ray Roberts. This park has nine different units, two of which are their own parks located across the lake from one another. We visited the Isle du Bois Unit because of its Randy Bell Scenic walking trail […]

Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

By Jeremy KernsPosted on February 9, 2024Posted in Hikes & Bikes, Location Review, National & State Parks, Nice DrivesTagged bison, buffalo, cattle, cows, mountains, nature, prairie dogs, refuge, wildlife

The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge is an expansive space that seeks to restore and protect the native plants and animals in this section of Oklahoma. It’s a wonderful place to get away from the city and observe the raw beauty of the area. Where It’s At Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge is a rugged […]