George L Smith State Park is small in acreage but dense in nature. The blackwater river (dammed by an old mill) is packed with majestic Bald Cypress. They are a joy to to paddle through – and incredible for birding.
Bald Cypress Forest at George L Smith State Park -> https://www.nateshivar.com/32470/bald-cypress-forest-at-george-l-smith-state-park/
Appalachian Balds are a historical mystery. But they are very man-made now. This one is one of my favorites. I’ll gatekeep the exact location (it’s up an old logging road in a Georgia State Park donated by a dedicated conservationist near Cleveland, GA), but it’s maintained by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources as a wildlife clearing. There are views in the winter, but birds and wildlife year-round.
Wildlife Clearing on an old Appalachian Bald -> https://www.nateshivar.com/32494/wildlife-clearing-on-an-old-appalachian-bald/
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Providence Canyon in Georgia is one of the most curious little areas in Georgia.
Overlook at Providence Canyon State Park -> https://www.nateshivar.com/29464/overlook-at-providence-canyon-state-park/
Indy got to see the summit of Mauna Kea again. We were all tickled to see snow blanketing parts of the mountain.
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Indy got to experience 'Akaka Falls.
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Fort Morris was an old fort that stood guard in front of Sunbury, one of the oldest European settlements in Georgia. The site is on the Medway River with beautiful views of coastal marshes.
Marsh at Fort Morris State Historic Site -> https://www.nateshivar.com/29468/marsh-at-fort-morris-state-historic-site/
Hype for the Future 114/284: East Fork State Park, Ohio
Overview Within the limits of Clermont County, Ohio, is the East Fork State Park. Today, East Fork State Park is located along a dammed portion of the East Fork Little Miami River in an area nearly due east of the former community of Amelia, leading upstream toward the Village of Williamsburg and downstream toward the Village of Batavia followed by the City of Milford.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/22/hype-for-the-future-114-284-east-fork-state-park-ohio/
Cloudland Canyon is one of Georgia’s most dramatic and interesting geological features.
Cloudland Canyon -> https://www.nateshivar.com/29470/cloudland-canyon/
Frozen waterfalls, icy caves, and quiet trails make Rifle Falls State Park in winter one of Colorado’s most surprising cold-weather stops. Here’s what to expect and how to plan your visit. #Colorado #Nature #Outdoors #StateParks
https://careyontravels.com/winter-rifle-falls/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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