The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
enjoyed Spring Park on Spring Park Road
in Tuscumbia, Alabama
July 29, 2014

Even though this is an open air park, its website says that it closes at 9 p.m. and opens at 6 a.m. Hours may or may not change, the two RV Gypsies have no control over the hours. They are just tourists.

However, Spring Park Place is said to be praised for its natural beauty and family-friendly atmosphere. One of its main strengths is the park's gorgeous appearance throughout the year, especially during the spring, summer, and fall seasons when the surroundings are at their most vibrant. The park's highlight attractions, such as the train and carousel, (shown further on down this page) are operational even in December, ensuring year-round entertainment for visitors.

Below: All of the signs around Tuscumbia and Spring Park were two sided, with the second side being a continuation of first side, so both sides are a must read. The signs are full of history.

Both signs below are about the statue called "Sacred Tears", which is also shown below. The signs were hard to photograph as readable signs.

Below: "Sacred Tears" statue which is described above, and a close up of her face with the teardrop is shown below. "Sacred Tears" stands 12-feet in height and pays tribute to Tuscumbia's early heritage in commemoration of Native Indians.

Below: Cold Water Falls claims to be the world's largest man-made natural stone waterfall known to be in existence. It is 80 feet wide and 48 feet tall, and made from 1,780 tons of Colbert County Sandstone. 4,320,000 gallons of water per day passes over the falls. The Largest stone weighs 77,000 pounds.

Below: An amazing likeness to an American Indian chieftain is expertly carved in an oak tree by a chainsaw artist. Unfortunately, the tree and carving are deteriorating and no longer in the best of condition.

Below: Spring Park holds a free light and water show. A spectacular display of dancing waters, with 51 flumes propelling water 150 feet in the air; choreographed to the music of Alabama's nationally known artists with a focus on those who recorded in Muscle Shoals. The photo below shows the fountain during the daytime. The two RV Gypsies returned for the night-time show, but did not take photographs of the night time show. They just wanted to relax and enjoy it.

Below: The giant swan shown below lit-up at night during the Spring Park Light and Water Show. Photos of the swan at night are shown at the bottom of this page.

Below: A small stone bridge with waterwheels.

Below: A covered bridge and train tracks
for the children's train ride
that runs throughout the park.

Below: A small suspension bridge
that shook when the two RV Gypsies
walked on it.

Below: View from each side of the suspension bridge.

Below: Lee Duquette on the suspension bridge at Spring Park in Tuscumbia, Alabama

Spring Park provided the perfect atmosphere for the two RV Gypsies to enjoy life. It was a large park with picnic areas, a big playground, a train ride, carousel, a small roller coaster for young kids, a waterfall, suspension bridge, covered bridge, part of a petrified tree, statues, ducks, and lots of history. There are some stores and a restaurant within walking distance. Parking and entrance was free, but the train and carousel costs. This is why Lee and Karen Duquette love living in an RV.

The swam lit-up at night. The photo on below the left was taken with flash. The photo on the right was taken without flash.

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Spring Park and the world's largest man-made waterfall (this page)

A water park in Tuscumbia

dinner and the view from the Marriott in the sky

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