Hey Steem Folk!
Yesterday a friend invited me to come with her to Cheaha State Park in Alabama. I had never heard of it, so of course I said yes.
The park is located in both Clay and Cleburne counties in Alabama. The specific city was, if I recall correctly, Delta. It is home to Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama.
On the Trail:
There is a $5 charge per person for a day pass to the park, which helps keep the park funded. Let's go!
There are many trails on the park, but we took the Doug Chee trail that leads to Bald Rock.
From Bald Rock you can see several cities in the distance and some interesting sites.
From Bald Rock to part of the trail.
The view from atop Bald Rock is breathtaking.
Hard to see, but there is a lone surrounded by a circle of other trees. It's a long way out.
Beetle friend!
A little hidey hole beneath Bald Rock. Several sets of initials and dates are spray painted on the rocks.
This tree struck me as odd and my friend pointed out something even more strange. Notice the knot sticking out on the right.
Within that knot was a small ecosystem! Very interesting find.
Ant wouldn't give up this snail shell.
View from the boardwalk over Bald Rock.
Cool info about Cheaha Mountain.
This is the Tower. It's a beautifully crafted stone tower with a sort of observatory at the top and a museum on the right.
Looking out from the top of the tower. There is also a pay to view telescope that gives an even better view around the park.
Native American Museum:
In addition, there is a very cool Native American museum at the park entrance.
"Reproduction Pump drill w/authentic stone point."
"On loan from Walter Farr, Jr."
What I found saddening about this is that, nearby, you can see a funeral services book for Mr. Walter Farr, Jr.
"Medium Turtle shell."
The turtle shell on the red stick was a sort of rattler.
In the back you can see a "Rabbit stick," which said it was used by women and children to bash rabbits in the head.
"Plains Indian Headdress."
"Walter Farr, Jr."
"Walter Farr, Jr. has been hunting Indian artifacts since a very young age. Pictured here are a few of his personal finds. His favorite finds are crystal quarts and bird points. Walt is a member of the Rebel State Archaeological Society of Alabama. When he is not playing with his three grandchildren, Johnathan, Justin, and Ashley, you will probably find him hunting along his favorite bottomland or along the shoreline of Lake Harris on the Tallapoosa River."
Above the glass is a rattle, below you can see a peace pipe.
Various Native American artificats including knives, an atlatl, and several stone figures.
"Raven Stick"
"Used by Northern Tribes (First Nation) to denote a healer (medicine man).
"Tree Bark Cradleboard."
Stones and pottery used for various functions.
Thanks for Reading Along!
I hope you enjoyed this adventure through Cheaha State Park of Alabama.
If you're in the area, I recommend checking it out. Don't forget to sign the book at the Native American museum so they can stay open!
This is P5ych0path, signing off.
Interesting place. My grandparents lived not far from there , in Randolph County.
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