Walking the rocky grounds of Noccalula Falls Park takes me to a very special place in time. I grew up just a few blocks from the park, attended R. A. Mitchell elementary school across the street. (Mitchell donated the land for the park) Over the years its been a treat to watch this gem of North Alabama develop and grow for the enjoyment of all. Now with over 400 ac. of land on both sides of Black Creek, the park includes the one of the highest single drop (90’) water falls in Alabama, a large 130 site RV Park with full hookups, a group camp ground, a Children’s Zoo, Grist Mill, historic Gilliland covered Bridge, a pioneer village, botanical garden, a world class miniature golf facility, Rental Cabins, a Wedding Chapel, large meeting facilities – open and indoor, and memorials to all of Etowah Counties veterans. And, there’s a narrow gauge train, replica 1863 C. P. Huntington, for getting around the park to see it all! Best of all, while there is a modest fee to enter the gardens and pioneer village, the Falls itself is open to public, no charge. The RV park is a steal at less than $30 a night for full hookups – including WIFI. All this at a City funded and maintained park – only minutes from downtown.