After forty years, we’ve learned that the best adventures are rarely the fancy ones. They’re the ones where we build something, explore, laugh, wander, eat too much, make a wrong turn or two, and end up with another story to tuck into our growing collection.

With the help of our guide, J.D., and the folks at Hot Springs Off-Road Park, we spent two hours bouncing through trails, splashing through ravines, and taking in the views from mountaintop clearings.

If you love hiking, peaceful forests, and the sound of rushing water, Fall Creek Falls State Park absolutely belongs on your list.