Articles by: Dollie Gull-Goldman
The Cooling Effect Of Cathedral Caverns State Park
One of the coolest places during summer time in the Southeast, figuratively and literally, residing at year ‘round 60-degrees, is located at one of America's most popular cave sites: Alabama's Cathedral Caverns State Park, located in Northern Alabama, in Marshall County, near the town of Woodville. Cathedral Caverns was declared a National Natural Landmark in 1972 and opened as a state park in 2000. Formerly known as Bats Cave, it became an Alabama state park after first being a tourist attraction during the 1950's.
Authentic Western History Restored at The Cameron Trading Post & RV park
Looking for a touch of the Old West in the area of America's Grand Canyon? Try the Historic Cameron Trading Post and RV Park on U.S. Highway 89, in Cameron, Arizona, located on the Navajo Reservation, and overlooking the Little Colorado River Gorge. Lodging at the Historic Cameron Trading Post RV Park offers rooms overlooking the Little Colorado River Gorge.
Year-Round Events At Noccalula Falls & Campground Show True Southern Hospitality
A unique camping experience in Northeast Alabama is popular with both locals, as well as visitors, who go there to spend the day or to attend one of the many year-round events. The Buzz speaks with Noccalula Falls Park & Campground Hostess Jessica Teems, who mentions, “We are proud of our new lender library, located in the swimming pool bathhouse, where books have been garnered from book sales, library donations and guest book swaps.” In addition are other bathhouses, also with clean restrooms, showers and laundry.
Seclude Yourself In Pristine Wilderness Filled With Natural Phenomena Tucked in the Appalachian Foothills
Dismals Canyon - located in Northwest Alabama - is an 85 acre Natural Conservatory privately owned and operated, and designated a "National Natural Landmark" in 1975 by the National Natural Landmarks Program. There are other very unique “critters” to be seen in the Dismals, including a Giant Hellbender, a type of Salamander and a glowworm unique to the area known as Dismalites.
Coosa Riverkeeper Group Works Hard To Keep River Recreation Pure
Coosa Riverkeeper is a citizen-based river conservation group with a mission to protect, restore and promote the Coosa River and its tributaries in Alabama. Campers can visit the River Country RV Campground, which offers its own swimming and boat launch areas and access to the Coosa. Crisscrossed with rivers, lakes, and streams, North Alabama is an angler's paradise.
Devils Tower Rises Abruptly From Its Surroundings
The Buzz speaks with Frank Sanders, owner of Devils Tower Climbing and the Devils Tower Lodge, and the record holder for climbing the monument the most number of times. The Devils Tower is operated by the NPS in a varied area that has always been rich in wildlife, and home to a number of American Indian Tribes. Devils Tower became a symbol of “out-of-this world happenings” in Steven Spielberg's 1977 science-fiction film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
RVers Lend A Helping Hand To Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Located in Angel Canyon at Kanab, Utah, is one of the most magical places for an animal lover to take a night;s stay, Best Friends Animal Society. Within the Society is the Animal Sanctuary, which is a lifesaving haven for hundreds of adoptable animals nestled between the sprawling red rocks of Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion national parks. Two RV sites are within the Sanctuary, with more parks nearby.
A Parking Lot Encounter At The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum
Stopping off for a visit to the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum, in Pooler, Ga., were Jane and Mike Gay from Iowa City, Iowa. They are touring interesting sites, like the Mighty 8th, along with other targeted Civil War battlefields, a special interest of Mike's. Traveling in their used, 13-foot Scamp travel trailer, they exclaim, “Smaller is better!” Jane explains that they have done a great deal of camping in National Forests and National Parks, and that she loves how they have had the opportunity, with the Scamp, to meet so many other people on every camping trip.