Garretson, SD: Devils Gulch Park (Jesse James Location)

FREE HOURS: May – October Daily NOTES: *Site where Jesse James was said to have jumped a gorge on his horse to escape a posse LOCATION: North side of town Garretson, South Dakota PHONE: WEBSITE: City of Garretson: Devils Gulch Park

Gatlinburg, TN: Great Smoky Mountain National Park

FREE HOURS: Primary Roads in the Park: Always Cades Cove Area Roads for Pedestrians & Bicycles: Always Roads for Motor Vehicles: Dawn – Dusk NOTES: *Cell phones won’t work in some areas of the park. *Many roads in this park are very curved. Take your time. *GPS may not give … Continue reading

Chippewa Falls, WI: Irvine Park & Zoo

FREE HOURS: Daily: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk NOTES: *The park has a small, free zoo. *There is a splash pad & various other activities here. LOCATION: 125 Bridgewater Ave Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin PHONE: WEBSITE: City of Chippewa Falls – Parks: Irvine Park & Zoo

Assateague Island National Seashore, MD: Wild Horses

COST: Bicycle or Walking: Free Motorcycle: $15.00 Personal, Non-Commercial Vehicle: $20.00 HOURS: Beach & Parking Lot Daily: 7:00 a.m. – Sunset Visitor Center March – December Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. January – February Thursday – Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas NOTES: *You may … Continue reading

Elk City, OK: Ackley Park

FREE to visit the park COST: Centennial Carousel Per Ride: $1.00 Choctaw Express Miniature Train Per Ride: $0.50 Putt-Putt Golf Adult: $2.00 Children: $1.00 HOURS: Carousel, Train, & Mini Golf Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend Daily: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. NOTES: *The park also has a swimming … Continue reading