When You Constantly Push Your Limits You Will Never Reach Them

Author: marklongmainstream (Page 39 of 174)

This Gorgeous Park Has Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Swimming, And A Beautiful Lodge!

Beavers Bend State Park is located in the mountainous region of southeast Oklahoma along the shores of Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River. Guests traveling down the winding roads through the forests of pine and hardwood trees will find adventure, beautiful scenery and plenty of activities inside this state park. The scenic beauty of Beavers Bend State Park makes it one of Oklahoma’s most popular areas. Beavers Bend State Park is located 8 miles north of Broken Bow on Hwy 259, then 4 miles east on Hwy 259A. For more information, click here.

Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism.

Ryan Dahir

Towering timbers, crystal clear waters and rugged terrain make this state park an outdoor lover’s paradise. Visitors to Beavers Bend State Park will enjoy hiking, biking, boating, fishing, water skiing, nature center activities, river float trips, canoeing, horseback riding and much more. Trout streams are stocked year-round and the park features two catch-and-release trophy areas. Escape into the serenity of nature and follow the Mountain Fork River as it flows from the base of Broken Bow Lake through the park below. This area provides visitors with spectacular views, as well as excellent canoeing and fishing opportunities.

Ryan Dahir

Nestled among the trees and alongside the Mountain Fork River are rustic and modern cabins, RV sites and tent campsites, as well as two group camps. This 3,482-acre park offers 47 cabins with kitchenettes, plus 393 campsites and over 50 tent sites spread over eight camping areas. All RV and tent sites are available for online reservations. Waste dump stations are available. Leashed pets are welcome in the park and there are cabins with one and two bedrooms that allow pets for a small nightly fee.

Ryan Dahir

Beavers Bend State Park also offers the Beavers Bend Lodge, situated along the shores of Broken Bow Lake. Every room within the lodge features amazing views of the water. The lodge offers four suites, a great room with a stone fireplace and a conference room. Guests at the lodge are served free continental breakfast in the great room each morning.

Ryan Dahir

On-site activities include:Biking, float trips, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, hiking and camping! There is even a golf course, tennis courts, and children’s programs!

Ryan Dahir

For more of Oklahoma’s Amazing Locations, click here. For nearby lodging, click here. For a list of activities, in Oklahoma, click here.

Explore The Depths Of The Ocean At This Incredible 120,000 Sq. Ft. Midwest Aquarium

Your journey through the St. Louis Aquarium starts along a freshwater river and the shallow waters of a salt marsh, then moves into the deep, dark abyss of the open ocean. The 120,000 square foot St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is located within the former mall area within St. Louis Union Station! The address is 201 South 18th street in St. Louis Missouri. For more information, click here.

The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is an immersive and engaging experience offering unique perspectives of our underwater world. From the local streams and rivers to the depths of the oceans, take a journey with us and explore the hidden treasures of the Missouri and Mississippi waterways, appreciate the “monsters” of our global rivers, and delight in the stealth and grace of our oceans’ greatest predators.  Passport not required.

Want to dive even deeper into the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station?  Our engaging animal encounters and immersive interactive programs will take your visit to another level.  Whether you want to learn more about a specific animal or you’re curious about where exactly all the saltwater comes from, we’ve got something to keep your interests piqued.

Check out the recordings of our interactive videos to learn more about marine animals and what it takes to care for them. We are here to help you keep up with the 13,000 animals that live at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.

As we begin our descent to the ocean’s depths, we see an underwater landscape that has been shaped over thousands of years. This 250,000 gallon habitat, the largest in the Aquarium, provides multiple, awe-inspiring opportunities to view the incredible marine life that reside here. Watch Sandbar sharks and Lesser devil rays gracefully swim by. Enjoy a school of silver Pilchards moving in synchrony, and maybe even catch a Pork fish carefully grooming a Goliath grouper during this part of your underwater exploration. Soak up the breathtaking experience of the thousands of animals living in perfect harmony in this underwater paradise.

Union Station has numerous activities nearby the entire family will love! Favorites include the St. Louis Wheel, the  Carousel, a World Class Ropes Course, MIni Golf, The Mirror Maze, the 3D Light Show, and an Incredible Fire and Light Show. There is so much to do you could spend an entire weekend here!

For nearby lodging, click here. For a list of Missouri’s best hiking locations, click here. For a list of fun family activities in the area, click here.

This Natural Spring Park Is A Great Place To Escape The Crowds While Visiting Florida

Welcome to Wekiwa Springs State Park! With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from downtown Orlando is perfect for observing abundant wildlife or cooling off on a summer day.

Miles of trails beg to be explored on foot, bike or horseback, and canoes and kayaks are available on-site. It’s easy to see why visitors have been flocking to beautiful Wekiwa Springs since the mid-19th century.

Wekiwa Springs has a special place in the hearts of those lucky folks who have grown up nearby, spending weekends exploring the spring vent and paddling canoes past the purple blooms of pickerelweed.

The azure waters of Wekiwa Springs have made it Orange County’s longest-running tourist attraction. From the dense, almost tropical hammocks near where the springs feed into the Wekiva River to the scenic sandhill uplands, the park offers ample opportunities to see many kinds of animals.

It is a wonder to consider that Wekiwa Springs, an oasis of nature, is just 16 miles from downtown Orlando, one of Florida’s largest cities, and 30 miles from the big tourist attractions. Come for the day, jump in the spring and leave the city behind. If you seek solitude, why not hike the over 25 miles of trails. Want more? Camp here and stretch your relaxation out.

Swim in crystal-clear Wekiwa Springs where the water is a refreshing 72 degrees year-round. The spring’s natural open setting is perfect for spreading a blanket on the grassy slope, having a picnic and enjoying the day. Since its discovery in the 1860s, Wekiwa Springs (originally called Clay Springs after the property owner) has long been an attraction drawing visitors to the area.

This second-magnitude spring expels 43 million gallons (163 million liters) of water a day. The swimming area at the spring is just over a half-acre in size with an average depth of four feet.

Slopes of gently rolling hills supporting longleaf pine among other specialty plants is the sandhill habitat where the 60 spacious campsites are located. Each wooded site has water and electrical hook-up, a fire ring with grill, and a picnic table. Some sites also have sewer hook-ups, and a dump station is located at the campground.

Hiking, Biking, Swimming, and Camping are all popular activities enjoyed at Wekiwa Springs State Park. The park can reach capacity, during peak season so plan your trip accordingly.

For more of Florida’s Amazing Locations, click here. For nearby lodging, click here. For a list of activities, in Florida, click here.

A Charming Pet Friendly 10 Person Vacation Home With Unbelievable Views!

When it comes to stunning vacation homes, The Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin takes the cake! This is the perfect combination, of luxury, with incredible views, and all the comforts of home! If that wasn’t enough, all I can say is location, location, location! This vacation home is located within the sprawling Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia! The area is an absolute paradise for nature enthusiasts! The Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin is located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. For more information or to check pricing and availability, click here.

Living Room

Step inside this luxury cabin rental in Blue Ridge, where oohs and aahs are a common first reaction. The ceiling towers with a stunning gas log fireplace with stacked stones reaching toward exposed wood beams. Hardwood floors and windows framing peeks of the mountains and lofty trees add to your classic cabin experience. And the open concept makes you feel right at home.  For more entertainment, switch on the big screen TV or light a fire to set the mountain mood. The large glass doors welcome you to turn the living room into an indoor/outdoor space. And you can keep snacks and drinks close on the mountain-chic tables.

Fun in the North Georgia Vacation Home awaits in the game room that features a media space, a shuffleboard table, and a trendy wet bar. Mix cocktails, keep bottles and snacks in the wine fridge, and brew coffee if you like. The open wood shelves add a nice touch to the space, and the pub table welcomes chats and games of cards while others take to friendly rounds at the shuffleboard.

Planning to host movie nights on your memorable vacation with family and friends? The media space here is a great place to set up with popcorn and drinks. During the day, kick back on the sofas, read in the armchairs, and unwind with the tranquil views through the sliding glass doors. You can even pop out to the hot tub! Back inside your luxury cabin in Blue Ridge, you can light a crackling fire in the toasty fireplace when it’s chilly outside.

Kitchen
Ready to whip up a 4-course feast, reheat restaurant leftovers, grab a quick midnight snack, or brew a pot of joe? The fully equipped kitchen at this mountain hideaway in North Georgia offers everything you need to prepare and serve food and drinks throughout your Blue Ridge vacation.  Stainless steel appliances include a double-door refrigerator with a freezer drawer, a gourmet gas range, an overhead microwave, and a dishwasher. The stone counters, gray cabinets, and iron touches elevate the space, and there’s a large island with bar seats. Along with pots, pans, dish sets, glasses, cutlery, and mugs, you’ll also have a Keurig for pots of coffee and single cups of whatever hot drink you prefer — a handy convenience for your luxury retreat.

Dining Area
Whether you’re sitting down for lunch with the kids, board games with friends, or a full Thanksgiving dinner in the North Georgia Mountains, the dining area at this cabin in Blue Ridge, GA, delivers. The custom table boasts 2 chairs and benches, and there’s additional seating at the breakfast bar just there. Plus, you can take meals and card games to the great outdoors just through the glass doors, where you can spot the tall trees and seasonal mountain views.

Outside you can take in the fresh Blue Ridge Mountain air from the steamy hot tub, 2 outdoor lounges, swing bed, and rockers on the 2 covered decks with seasonal mountain views in a peaceful wooded setting. Along with soothing soaks at your Blue Ridge cabin rental, kick back in front of the outdoor fireplaces while chatting with family and friends. You can turn on the big screen TVs for added entertainment, and there are fairy lights to make your outdoor experience more enchanting in the evenings.

On nice days in the North Georgia Mountains, fire up the gas grill for barbecues and dine at the outdoor table. There’s also a pub table for moonshine sips, cards, and chitchats. At this mountain Vacation Home in Blue Ridge, you’ll have more outdoor spaces to enjoy — including a garden fountain space with stone, water, and log features plus a bench. There’s also a circle fire-pit area for story swaps and roasted marshmallows and rocking chairs for relaxing afternoons.

Local Fun
Entertainment, museums, antique shops, Appalachian diners, and seasonal events await YOU in downtown Blue Ridge. Plus, there are even more things to do in Ellijay, Cherry Log, Mineral Bluff, McCaysville, Morganton, Blairsville, Helen, and other North Georgia mountain towns in the Blue Ridge area. You can also go kayaking on the Toccoa River, river tubing, whitewater rafting, picnicking, wildlife viewing, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding in the Chattahoochee National Forest. And don’t forget to play at the local river in the Aska Adventure Area, just minutes from your Blue Ridge, GA, cabin rental!

For more lodging, options in Georgia, click here. For a list of family activities, click here. For some of Georgia’s best outdoor locations, click here.

Think Of Big Lagoon State Park As A Gateway To Family Adventure!

Natural communities, ranging from saltwater tidal marshes to pine flatwoods, attract a wide variety of birds, especially during the spring and fall migrations. If you are a fan of bird watching than Big Lagoon State Park is a place you will love! However bird watching is just the start of your adventure, the park has a wide range of activities to enjoy! Big Lagoon State Park is located at 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy in Pensacola, Florida. For more information, click here.

Big Lagoon State Park is open from 8 a.m. Central time until sunset daily. There is a $6 per vehicle fee to enter the park. If you are traveling alone the price is just $4 per vehicle, or $2 per person if you are on foot or bicycle!

Think of Big Lagoon State Park as a gateway. It not only offers swimming, boating, fishing, camping, hiking and paddling, but adventurers also can begin or end a 1,515-mile sea kayaking journey on the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail around the entire state. The top half of a kayak embedded in sand marks the launch site along with a box containing a weathered log book.

The park is also a gateway for the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. The park is a stopover for more than 23 species of wood-warbler and a variety of ducks, sandpipers and black-bellied plovers. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from the ranger station and roam the shore and extensive coastal forest, or climb the three-story observation tower for a bird’s-eye view.

The park has a wide range of activities you can partake. If you enjoy hiking, the park offers more then five miles of hiking and nature trails! Bicycling is popular along the 2.5-mile-long paved main park drive. Fishing brings in redfish, bluefish, flounder and sea trout seasonally. Crabbing and cast netting for mullet in the lagoon are also popular. Swimming is available in designated areas along the Intracoastal Waterway.

There is also several small beach areas along the quiet waters of the Intracoastal Waterway (not Gulf of Mexico beaches) these are the perfect place to relax or play.

If you want to spend the night, Camping is available in designated areas. Surrounded by beautiful pine flats, the campground has 75 sites, each equipped with 30/50 amp electric, water, a picnic table and a fire ring/ground grill. Three full-service restrooms and a dump station are available. Pets are also welcome within the campground!

Pictures used in this article are owned by the Florida Department Of Environmental Protection. Begin your outdoor adventure at Big Lagoon State Park!

For more of Florida’s Amazing locations, click here. For nearby lodging, click here. For a list of amazing family activities, click here.

« Older posts Newer posts »