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Camping on the edge of the Cheaha Wilderness

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Visit our website On our last trip to the Talladega National Forest in Alabama, we camped outside of Turnipseed Campground on a little creek not far from the Chinnabee Silent Trail, right outside of the Cheaha Wilderness. Marcie and I found this gem of a site on one of our previous trips to the area. Our little campsite.   This spot is nestled right on a creek and was perfect for our escape from the daily grind of metro Atlanta living. It was just a short hike from the car, but far enough away, to feel like we were in the back country. The sounds of the flowing water washed away all the sounds of other campers in the area. Little Creek The water was delicious.   Before we had even left the metro I had already planned to follow this creek to its source. I found what I thought was this creek on my map and decided to make it my mission to hike to the spring that feeds it. So on our second day in camp, away I went. Across the creek and up the steep bank into...