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DeSoto State Park Only A Short Road Trip From Your St Clair County Home

DeSoto State Park Only A Short Road Trip From Your St Clair County Home

It is only a short road trip that takes about 90 minutes to drive from your St Clair County home to DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne, AL. Spend a day exploring this beautiful park on top of Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. The fall color did not happen this year due to the prolonged drought we have been experiencing. The trip was still entertaining and extremely scenic.

While visiting DeSoto State Park, be sure and see the A. A. Miller Dam.

DeSoto State Park, Logan Martin Lake Sales

The Dam supplied the first Hydro Electric Power in north Alabama.

A.A. Miller Dam, Logan Martin Lake Sales

A.A. Miller a self-educated engineer built the twenty foot dam above DeSoto Falls in 1925. This was to provide power to his hydroelectric generator below the falls on the west side of the gorge.

A.A. Miller Dam, Logan Martin Lake Sales

It supplied some power to several rural surrounding towns. The town of Fort Payne was supplied electricity from dusk to midnight. Later when the town ladies purchased electric irons the power was then supplied on Tuesday afternoons. This was the begining of electricy in the rural areas of Alabama.

There is a lot of history to explore in the beautiful State of Alabama. Enjoy a day and take the short road trip from your St Clair County home to explore DeSoto State Park.

Alabama's Cheaha State Park

Alabama's Cheaha State Park

Cheaha State Park, Logan Martin Lake Sales

Come visit Alabama's Cheaha State Park, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains that is surrounded by the Talladega National Forest.

Cheaha State Park, Logan Martin Lake Sales

The Creek Indians named the area Cheaha which means high place. Cheaha is the highest point in Alabama, standing at 2,407 feet above sea level.

Cheaha State Park, Logan Martin Lake Sales

If you want a pretty place to camp, and see a beautiful sunset, come visit Alabama's Cheaha State Park.

Is There Is GOLD In Them Thar Hills?

Is There Is GOLD In Them Thar Hills?

Fall Color, Logan Martin Lake Sales

The State of Alabama has been under a gripping drought that does not seem as it is going to let go. So far St Clair County is not producing much Fall color. The leaves on the trees are turning brown and falling off. In the area around Pell City, it is about the same story. I could not wait until Fall arrived so I could go play with my camera. It has been extremely disappointing. I did find an place in the Talladega National Forest that produced some pretty colors. What do you think? Is there GOLD in them thar hills?

Halloween Safety Tips For Our Pell City, AL Ghost and Goblins

Halloween Safety Tips For Our Pell City, AL Ghost and Goblins

Halloween, Logan Martin Lake Sales


I can remember the feeling of being a fairy-tale princess knocking on the doors in my neighborhood on Halloween. With so much excitement in the air, we were anticipating delicious treats from all the homes in the community. As an adult with delightful memories of Halloween, I enjoy watching the children come to my Pell City home for trick-or-treat. Each year it amazes me at the number of children who trick-or-treat without being accompanied by an adult. Parents be responsible and keep your children safe. Below are some safety tips for your little ghost and goblins.

  • Cars kill when they cannot see a child on a dark Pell City, AL street. Use reflective tape on all costumes.
  • Go trick-or-treating in Pell City in groups; this improves your visibility to vehicles. Remember safety in numbers.
  • Keep the costume short to avoid tripping when going up and down porch steps.
  • All costumes should be flame-resistant.
  • Use paint on the child's face instead of a mask, so their vision is not obstructed.
  • Parents supervise and accompany your children while they are trick-or-treating in Pell City, AL.
  • Know the neighborhood and watch your children while they are at all doors.
  • If the front porch light is not on, do not approach the home.
  • Never allow a child to enter any home while trick-or-treating.
  • Check your child's candy to make sure it has not been tampered with and is safe to eat.

Remember safety comes first with your ghosts and goblins in Pell City, AL, this Halloween.

Hiking In The Beautiful Talladega National Forest

Hiking In The Beautiful Talladega National Forest

Talladgea National Forest, Logan Martin Lake Sales

Less than an hour from my Pell City home is the beautiful Talladega National Forest. If you love nature, and enjoy hiking, the Talladega National Forest is the place to visit.

Talladgea National Forest, Logan Martin Lake Sales

Get your backpacks ready and come enjoy the challenges that these hiking trails offer on the southern extension of the Appalachian Mountain Range.

Talladgea National Forest, Logan Martin Lake Sales

Make sure safety always comes first when you go hiking in the beautiful Talladega National Forest.

Talladgea National Forest, Logan Martin Lake Sales