Trenton, Georgia
Free State Park to enjoy hiking, walking, picnicking and viewing the gorgeous scenery in GOD's Playground..
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Northrup Falls located at Colditz Cove State Natural Area
Northrup Falls located at
Colditz Cove State Natural Area
Located outside of Jamestown, TN
Saturday, February 1, 2014
FREE Park to hike in..
Tony and I was in the area hiking at Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park and decided to check out a few other locations in the area. So after a great lunch in Jamestown, TN we decided to check out Northrup Falls located at Colditz Cove State Natural Area.
We located the site really easily. We parked in the lot right off to right. The place comes up on you really quickly. It is a graveled parking area. We locked the van and off we went.
The path was well marked at first with white markers, but later on that changed quickly.
The woods are dense here and full of pines and moss. So, even though its the winter, there is a lot of Greenery on this hike. We quickly came to cliff..no signs and no warning..so if traveling with children "BE CAREFUL"
The drop off to water and waterfalls below is extremely steep and there is no support safety railing...NOTHING!!!
But from here you can hear the waterfall.
So we started down the path and ran into another couple coming out. They said they had to turn around due to all the icy pathways and rocks. They wished us safe journey and off we went..We were going to go as far as we could..
Tony and I came to a beautiful spot where you could see the creek go off the rock cliff to form the top of the waterfall. We came to a foot bridge and the view from here to the waters edge to go over the top of the fall is BEAUTIFUL....
The pathway on this side is even more green with pine and moss.
We walked about 1000 feet and out to start the descent down the hillside. Here is where all the large ice formations started forming on the rocks causing some beautiful photo opportunities.
We had to do some major brush dodging and rock climbing to make our way around the base of the cliffs and ridge line.
We came to several areas where we thought, WHAT NOW? Do we turn back...? No, we kept on climbing and working our way around the ridge at the base of the cliff..We can do this!!!
We finally found an opening after climbing some rocks that allowed us to see the "FROZEN SNOW VOLCANO" formation at the base of the waterfall...Amazing!!! I have never seen anything like this before.!!!
We made our away around the mound of snow, even crawling in some places under the rock overhang to get past and when we got to the other side we were met with a wall incline of icy covered rocks that we had to scale or turn back..TURN BACK??? No, we got this!!!
So, we began our scary but exciting journey to the top. I went ahead so that way if I fell back down hopefully he could catch me before I did a polar plunge into the water/creek below..
The climb was about 100 ft up or more an incline covered by thick icy film over the sand and rock base..it was very scary, but I didn't want to go back. We have to be near the end?
After we got to the top of the Icy covered Rock wall, we were faced with more large rocks, ice and breaking large icicles off the rock wall of the cliff.
So, I put my camera away.
We had to do a lot of rock hugging, crawling and brush wacking to make our way out.
It was starting to get dark, but we finally made it out.
The entire loop is about 2.5 miles with tons of climbing. I would not consider this an easy trail even in the summer time. But, one thing for
sure, it was an adventure. We were both covered in mud when we made it back to the van. I kissed my van three times before climbing in.
I am proud of us. We didn't turn around! We never gave up! No matter how difficult and it was, we MADE IT !!! I am very PROUD OF US!!!
Additional links:
#48 on the Top Secret Tennessee Trailway
http://www.waterfall-picture-guide.com/northrup-falls.html
http://gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/maps/cumberland.shtml
Colditz Cove State Nature Area
Colditz Cove State Natural Area
Located outside of Jamestown, TN
Saturday, February 1, 2014
FREE Park to hike in..
Tony and I was in the area hiking at Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park and decided to check out a few other locations in the area. So after a great lunch in Jamestown, TN we decided to check out Northrup Falls located at Colditz Cove State Natural Area.
We located the site really easily. We parked in the lot right off to right. The place comes up on you really quickly. It is a graveled parking area. We locked the van and off we went.
The path was well marked at first with white markers, but later on that changed quickly.
The woods are dense here and full of pines and moss. So, even though its the winter, there is a lot of Greenery on this hike. We quickly came to cliff..no signs and no warning..so if traveling with children "BE CAREFUL"
The drop off to water and waterfalls below is extremely steep and there is no support safety railing...NOTHING!!!
But from here you can hear the waterfall.
So we started down the path and ran into another couple coming out. They said they had to turn around due to all the icy pathways and rocks. They wished us safe journey and off we went..We were going to go as far as we could..
Tony and I came to a beautiful spot where you could see the creek go off the rock cliff to form the top of the waterfall. We came to a foot bridge and the view from here to the waters edge to go over the top of the fall is BEAUTIFUL....
We walked about 1000 feet and out to start the descent down the hillside. Here is where all the large ice formations started forming on the rocks causing some beautiful photo opportunities.
We had to do some major brush dodging and rock climbing to make our way around the base of the cliffs and ridge line.
We came to several areas where we thought, WHAT NOW? Do we turn back...? No, we kept on climbing and working our way around the ridge at the base of the cliff..We can do this!!!
We finally found an opening after climbing some rocks that allowed us to see the "FROZEN SNOW VOLCANO" formation at the base of the waterfall...Amazing!!! I have never seen anything like this before.!!!
We made our away around the mound of snow, even crawling in some places under the rock overhang to get past and when we got to the other side we were met with a wall incline of icy covered rocks that we had to scale or turn back..TURN BACK??? No, we got this!!!
So, we began our scary but exciting journey to the top. I went ahead so that way if I fell back down hopefully he could catch me before I did a polar plunge into the water/creek below..
The climb was about 100 ft up or more an incline covered by thick icy film over the sand and rock base..it was very scary, but I didn't want to go back. We have to be near the end?
After we got to the top of the Icy covered Rock wall, we were faced with more large rocks, ice and breaking large icicles off the rock wall of the cliff.
So, I put my camera away.
We had to do a lot of rock hugging, crawling and brush wacking to make our way out.
It was starting to get dark, but we finally made it out.
The entire loop is about 2.5 miles with tons of climbing. I would not consider this an easy trail even in the summer time. But, one thing for
sure, it was an adventure. We were both covered in mud when we made it back to the van. I kissed my van three times before climbing in.
I am proud of us. We didn't turn around! We never gave up! No matter how difficult and it was, we MADE IT !!! I am very PROUD OF US!!!
Additional links:
#48 on the Top Secret Tennessee Trailway
http://www.waterfall-picture-guide.com/northrup-falls.html
http://gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/maps/cumberland.shtml
Colditz Cove State Nature Area
FORBUS GENERAL STORE
Forbus General Store
#69 on the Top Secret Tennessee Parkway
3902 North York Hwy., Pall Mall, TN
Saturday February 1, 2014
Free to enjoy!!!!
Tony and I was traveling down TN-127S towards Pall Mall, TN to see the York Grist Mill at the Sergeant Alvin C. York Historical State Park. We saw this wonderful store and decided to stop to check it out.
It is white, 2 story, established in 1892...122yrs ago;
with long front porch and double doors opening into the past. Old dirty and dusty..a piece of heaven to me. There were several men standing on the porch enjoying the 60 degree weather, and they were very friendly when we pulled up.
Once you walk through the front doors of the store, it is like stepping back in time..The double old doors serves as a portal to the past..
The smell of the wood burning pot belly stove in the back takes me immediately back to my youth at my great grandma's house back in West Virginia...I could stand there all day enjoying that smell...
The Forbus General Store was built by W. M. Johnson in 1892, and was operated by Johnson until his death in 1941. At one time, the store included a gas-powered gristmill, a blacksmith shop, and several granaries, but only the store stands today. The store purchased produce and furs from local residents, and at one point had a contract to supply locally-grown apples to a Pennsylvania brandy maker. The store in turn sold hardware, clothing, fertilizer and feed, school textbooks, guns, furniture, and caskets. The store's top floor was once used as a meeting place for anIndependent Order of Odd Fellows lodge. The Forbus post office operated out of the store until 1965, and consolidated with the Pall Mall post office in 1972.
#69 on the Top Secret Tennessee Parkway
3902 North York Hwy., Pall Mall, TN
Saturday February 1, 2014
Free to enjoy!!!!
Tony and I was traveling down TN-127S towards Pall Mall, TN to see the York Grist Mill at the Sergeant Alvin C. York Historical State Park. We saw this wonderful store and decided to stop to check it out.
It is white, 2 story, established in 1892...122yrs ago;
with long front porch and double doors opening into the past. Old dirty and dusty..a piece of heaven to me. There were several men standing on the porch enjoying the 60 degree weather, and they were very friendly when we pulled up.
Once you walk through the front doors of the store, it is like stepping back in time..The double old doors serves as a portal to the past..
The smell of the wood burning pot belly stove in the back takes me immediately back to my youth at my great grandma's house back in West Virginia...I could stand there all day enjoying that smell...
Sergeant Alvin C York State Historic Park
Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park
Located in Pall Mall, Tennessee on Rt 127
#70 on the Top Secret TN Trailway
Saturday, February 1, 2014
The Park and Grist Mill is FREE to enjoy!
I believe there is a fee for the house tour..
Tony and I went to Cordell Hull Birthplace and Bunkum Cave Loop Trail. At the Visitors Center we found a brochure about this State Park and realized it was only 17 miles away...so WHY NOT?
We left Hull park on Rt 325, at the intersection at TN-111 we turned left and went through Byrdstown. Continued to the Kentucky border, where we then turned onto TN-127 South (never crossing the border). On our way to Pall Mall, TN. This back road is very windy but beautiful farm country. We passed "Forbus General Store" est 1892. ( See separate page on this store)
On down the road about two miles, you see a Large Green Bridge that you will need to cross but not yet. Just before the bridge on right there is the sign for Sergeant Alvin C York Memorial Grist Mill Park. There is a large parking lot.
You will also find many picnic tables with grills, a covered picnic shelter, restrooms and playground.
After parking, we strolled down to the Grist Mill. It is brightly painted Red and there is a waterfall. Also a little beach area. You can swim but you the signs warn to SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. People were there enjoying the 60 degree weather, touring the free Grist Mill, picnicking and flying frisbees. A very nice quiet park.
Additional links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Alvin_C._York_State_Historic_Park
Official State Park Website
Located in Pall Mall, Tennessee on Rt 127
#70 on the Top Secret TN Trailway
Saturday, February 1, 2014
The Park and Grist Mill is FREE to enjoy!
I believe there is a fee for the house tour..
Tony and I went to Cordell Hull Birthplace and Bunkum Cave Loop Trail. At the Visitors Center we found a brochure about this State Park and realized it was only 17 miles away...so WHY NOT?
We left Hull park on Rt 325, at the intersection at TN-111 we turned left and went through Byrdstown. Continued to the Kentucky border, where we then turned onto TN-127 South (never crossing the border). On our way to Pall Mall, TN. This back road is very windy but beautiful farm country. We passed "Forbus General Store" est 1892. ( See separate page on this store)
On down the road about two miles, you see a Large Green Bridge that you will need to cross but not yet. Just before the bridge on right there is the sign for Sergeant Alvin C York Memorial Grist Mill Park. There is a large parking lot.
You will also find many picnic tables with grills, a covered picnic shelter, restrooms and playground.
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| Signs warning you to swim at your own risk. |
After parking, we strolled down to the Grist Mill. It is brightly painted Red and there is a waterfall. Also a little beach area. You can swim but you the signs warn to SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. People were there enjoying the 60 degree weather, touring the free Grist Mill, picnicking and flying frisbees. A very nice quiet park.
Inside the mill, there is lots of equipment to look at. It is all open and free and very historical and informative.
The park is dedicated as a memorial to Sgt Alvin York and across the Green bridge is the home and many historical outbuildings. Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park is a state park in Pall Mall, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Situated along the Wolf River, the park contains the farm and gristmill once owned by decorated World War I soldier Alvin C. York (1887–1964), who lived in the Pall Mall area for most of his life. Along with the millhouse and milldam, the park includes York's two-story house, York's general store and post office, the Wolf River Cemetery (where York and his family are buried), the Wolf River Methodist Church, the York Bible Institute, an M247 Sergeant York tank, and various picnic facilities
- The York Mill, located at a bend in the Wolf River just downstream (and across the street) from the York house. Built around 1880, the mill consists of a two-story frame millhouse mounted atop pillars of stacked rocks. A milldam diverted water through a millrace, where it turned the mill's large turbine (when it was operational, the turbine was almost completely submerged).[8] After the state purchased the mill in 1967, a new roof and a new coat of paint were added.[8] The mill is no longer operational.
After we finished at the Mill and looking around. We drove on down to the next town Jamestown, Tennessee for lunch!!!
Additional links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Alvin_C._York_State_Historic_Park
Official State Park Website
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