Must See National Parks in the South
While we may be used to rushing day-in and day-out, it is always nice to break away for a relaxing and revitalizing vacation. Whether it be a day trip, a weekend getaway or a trek cross country, escaping to one of the country’s national parks is a perfect choice, and your options are endless.
Let’s start in the north and make our way south:
- Constitution Gardens in Washington DC: Do you need an escape from the bustling lifestyle of D.C.? Plan a visit to the Consitution Gardens. This memorial island (dedicated in 1976) is located in the middle of an artificial lake decorated with stones that bear the names of the 56 men who signed the declaration of Independence.
- Claude Moore Colonial Farm in Virginia: This gives you the perfect opportunity to experience what life was like on a farm before the American Revolution. Pound some corn, card wool or play an 18th century game. You will be sure to be taken back in time.
- Congaree National Park in South Carolina: Located near the Conagee River, this 22,000 acre is home to champion trees, some towering to record size. This park is home to the largest remnant of old-growth, bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the US. Visit the museum on-site, walk the 2.4 mile boardwalk loop trail, go kayaking or venture through the 20 miles of hiking trails.
- Russell Cave National Monument in Bridgeport, Alabama: Taking you back over 10,000 years in history, Russell Cave takes you on an exploration of the lives and culture of early North American inhabitants (6500 BC to 1650 AD). This national park is home to the most complete record of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast.
Photo Credit: Russell Cave travelcycle @ flickr
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