DeSoto State Park

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by Lee Adlaf

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DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne, Alabama, is a scenic haven nestled atop Lookout Mountain. Spanning over 3,500 acres, the park offers a diverse array of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and fishing. Visitors can explore numerous trails that wind through lush forests, past cascading waterfalls, and along rugged mountain terrain. The park is named after the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and is home to the impressive DeSoto Falls, which plunges 104 feet into a gorge below.

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