Noccalula Falls, which drops a spectacular 90 feet over a Lookout Mountain ledge, is the centerpiece of a Gadsden city park which offers much of interest for the entire family. A day could easily be spent here to enjoy it all. Ammenities at the park include: Picnic Grounds, Jack's Restaurant, Souvenir Shop, Playground, Deer Park, Petting Zoo, Pioneer Homestead, Botanical Gardens, Nature Trails, Carpet Golf, Train Rides and more.
I have been to Noccalula Falls in late summer when a relatively small amount of water was flowing over the ledge. This picture was taken in December, after a day of rain. The falls are beautiful in any season.
According to legend, Alabama's Noccalula Falls is named for Cherokee Princess Noccalula, who threw herself from a rock ledge into the falls and died, rather than marry a wealthy neighboring chief, as arranged by her father. Her heart had already been given to a young brave in her own tribe, but he had been banished. A statue of Princess Noccalula above the falls memorializes the story.
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