The mountain is named after the Creek Indian word "Chaha," which means "high place." It was first recorded in 1842 by a European American explorer and has since become a well-known landmark in Alabama ...

For the adventurous souls, the park offers kayaking, mountain biking, and even rappelling opportunities, because sometimes viewing nature from a vertical rock face gives you a whole new perspective.

I’ve spent years exploring the hidden corners of our state, and let me tell you ... pool that looks Photoshopped but is 100% authentic Alabama magic. The park sits atop Lookout Mountain, where the ...

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For anyone who has never been to Cheaha State Park, which was built on the highest mountain in the state (2,407 feet), the western views of the sunsets rival those of any place in the nation.

The Cheaha State Park Lodge celebrates the landscape of Cheaha mountain while using locally sourced materials wherever possible. (Courtesy Chambless King Architects) Cabins and A-frame structures ...

Exploring state parks is one of the best ways to reconnect with ... Image Credit: Alabama’s Extensions Photo Stream Home to Alabama’s highest point, Cheaha Mountain, this park offers both easy and ...

a new lodge at Cheaha State Park atop Cheaha Mountain in Delta, Alabama. “We are very excited to announce the new Cheaha State Park Lodge as well as a few additional renovations to this iconic state ...

a new lodge at Cheaha State Park atop Cheaha Mountain. According to a news release, the new lodge will have three hotel towers of 32 guest units with private balconies. The lodge project will also ...

the new project will be atop Cheaha Mountain in Delta, Alabama. The new Cheaha State Park Lodge will feature three hotel towers with a total of 32 guest units in a variety of configurations.

Often referred to as the Island in the Sky, Cheaha has two major claims to fame: It’s Alabama’s oldest state park (established in 1933), and it’s also home to the state’s tallest mountain. Its moniker ...

Her car – a silver Honda Accord with the Ohio tag “CHKSFLY” - was found at the Pinhoti trail head near Cheaha State Park. Investigators ... from an area on Cheaha Mountain that is open ...