A quick getaway to Mt. Cheaha to celebrate our 19th Wedding Anniversary.

A quick getaway to Mt. Cheaha to celebrate our 19th Wedding Anniversary.

Rising 2,407 feet into the skies of the Deep 
South, Mt. Cheaha is Alabama's tallest 
mountain.

A passing Stranger took this photo of us on our 19th Wedding Anniversary ... We have been away for a few days to celebrate it and have some quiet, down time free of the modern world, technology, filled with nature and stress free ...
The weather was amazing and Mt. Cheaha was so glorious with breathtaking views, waterfalls and wild life

Here is the Lodge at the top of Mt Cheaha ....it was built in the 1930's .
In 1933, land was acquired by the State of 
Alabama and a cooperative state and federal 
effort led to the design and construction of 
Cheaha State Park. Trails were established, 
picnic areas built, cabins and a stone lodge 
constructed atop Alabama's highest point.

Then on July 17, 1936, the president Franklin Roosevelt  issued 
a proclamation establishing the Talladega 
National Forest. Over the seven year period 
from 1933 to 1940, Cheaha State Park and 
the Talladega National Forest became 
national treasures thanks to the vision of 
Depression-era leaders and the hard labor 
of Alabama workers.

We were lucky to wake up to this view every morning ..inside the lovely restaurant giant windows give us a complete panoramic view of the Talladega National Forest and beyond
Located in Clay and Cleburne Counties, Cheaha State Park is the pinnacle of natural beauty and awe in Alabama. Surrounded by the Talladega National Forest, this foothill of the Appalachian Mountains holds the reputation of the highest point in Alabama. Standing 2,407 ft. above sea level, it is no wonder why the local Creek Indians named this place "Chaha," meaning high place.

Whilst we were there I met this little guy ...Telling us to leave no trace ...in other words don't litter, damage etc..just like there is no trace of Bigfoot

The board walk is at the very top of the Mountain and takes you to 'Bald Rock' that shows an amazing view of Alabama and the Talledaga National Forest 

The Mountain Laurel was beginning to burst out in all of it's glory.

In about 10 days the Mountain will be awash with the color Pink.

Already the Blackberry bushes are full of flowers and butterflies that I have never seen before enjoying the blossoms.

It's name is a Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly 

Unlike the rest of Alabama , well the deep South of it , the leaves were just coming on the trees at this altitude.

Danny enjoying a sit in the shade looking over 'Bald Rock' at the amazing view 

In every nook and cranny life can be found.

The white area in the centre of the photo is Talladega Super Speed Way ...where the Nascar race was taking place that weekend.

We took the pathway through the rocks and trees on the way back.

A small amount of water came down the Waterfall.

We sat by a lake a little down the mountain and had a picnic that we bought with us from the Camp store ..it was so relaxing watching for fish to jump ...and the bird life.

On our way home we came across this lovely view with an abundance of fresh green foliage and flowers.

We went to bed at 10pm and woke up at around 9.30 am !!
A cooked breakfast in the restaurant awaited us 
With the spectacular view out of it's wall of glass.
No stress, no effort, just rest and enjoying each other.
What else could we ask for but togetherness on our 19th Wedding Anniversary

Thanks for popping in 

Go visit Mount Cheaha

Happy Thoughts

Janet 

We were even lucky enough to spot some Scarlet Tanager birds on their Migration ..how lovely