John Stokes Park

This nature spot is one that I hold near and dear to me. My friends and I discovered this secluded, secret spot spontaneously while we were adventuring, and it quickly became our weekly hangout. I have countless, irreplaceable memories here. We would all come here after our busy, stressful school days and unwind. We would come here on the weekends and all take turns on the swing, just conversating about whatever came to mind. We would come here and take fun and mysterious pictures in the nature surrounding us.

One of my favorite memories is when my friends and I had a cute little picnic along the river and sat and told each other about our days and our goals in life. Here, life felt so precious and the people we are privileged to spend it with made it all the more enjoyable. We would all forget our worries and jump into the stinging cold river in whatever clothes we had on, because it did not matter what we would do with the uncomfortable stickiness of our garments on our bodies but rather what the moment held.

This local park is surrounded by the river, and when you enter you will see a striking waterfall pouring out into it. Many times I have observed kayakers paddling through, and others chilling and enjoying the cool water. It’s also a fun area to practice yoga or meditation. As you can see, this hangout has many exciting activities to discover. It is one of my favorite spots, and with all the positives it has to offer, I highly recommend it.

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