INSIGHT Magazine August 2019 | Page 22

explore Cheaha State Park 31 miles At 2,407 feet above sea level, Cheaha State Park, located on top of Cheaha Mountain, offers breathtaking views and adventurous recreational activities. This 2,799-acre mountaintop retreat is known for spectacular sunsets and beautiful waterfalls. The park offers overnight guests and day visitors an array of activities as well as opportunities for rest. Facilities include a restaurant, hotel, cabins, chalets, camping with options that range from improved to primitive, and pavilions. INTERACTIVE MAP Anniston Museum of Natural History 10 miles The Anniston Museum of Natural History exhibits more than 2,000 natural history items on permanent display, including minerals, fossils, and rare animals in open dioramas. Berman Museum 10 miles The Berman Museum features plenty of exhibits on world history, including paintings and sculptures. Longleaf Botanical Gardens 10 miles Longleaf Botanical Gardens is open to the public every Third Thursday of the month. Noccalula Falls - Gadsden 25 miles Noccalula Falls cascades over 90 feet into the Black Creek ravine. Once called Black Creek Falls, the legend of Noccalula imagines a folk tale steeped in Native American imagery and myth. A statue perched on the precipice reminds us of the legendary leap of Princess Noccalula. Lake Guntersville State Park 62 miles Located along the banks of the Tennessee River in Northeast Alabama, Lake Guntersville Resort State Park promises to satisfy whether you are looking for a resort style retreat or an outdoor adventure in the park’s 6,000 acres of natural woodlands. Among the park’s many recreational offerings are an 18-hole championship golf course, a beach complex, an outdoor nature center, excellent fishing in Alabama’s largest lake, 36 miles of hiking and biking trails, weekly guided hikes and a day-use area. EXPLORE 22 August 2019 INSIGHT