• Alabama,  North America

    Stephens Gap Cave, Northern Alabama

    Prior to my family vacation this summer in Northern Alabama, I had no clue how many cavernous regions there were in the state of Alabama. After some extensive research on the area, I came across Stephens Gap Cave, and I am quite thankful that I did. Stephens Gap Cave is one of the only vertical caves in the state of Alabama, and one of its most unique qualities is that the bottom of the cave is completely accessible by foot. This cave is open to hikers, cavers, and adventure travel enthusiasts alike thanks to the Southeastern Cave Conservancy, a 501(c)3 non profit, who work to protect and conserve these sites…

  • Alabama,  North America

    Cheaha State Park || Hiking Mt. Cheaha

    Over the next few weeks I will be posting some of my experiences and day trips from my family’s summer vacation this June of 2019. It’s taken me a bit of time to find the motivation, time, and courage to start documenting these trips. As most of my close friends and family know, this trip was the last week I got to spend with my dad who passed away earlier this week on June 26, 2019. My father was one of my strongest supporters, and constantly encouraging me to travel to new areas nearby, giving me ideas, reading my posts, and giving me feedback, always happy to share his opinions…