The Perseid Meteor Shower is considered one of the best and brightest of the year. It’s been building up over the past few weeks and peaks this week with 50-100 shooting stars an hour! TheContinue reading
Author: Candy Cook
I'm a homeschooling mom of two boys, blogging family travel & adventure, homeschooling, exploring nature and getting dirty in the great outdoors.
Hiking Little Kennesaw Mountain Trail in Metro Atlanta Georgia
Pigeon Hill Trail / Little Kennesaw Mountain Trail Hike This out-and-back hike that combines a short portion of Pigeon Hill Trail with Little Kennesaw Mountain Trail is approximately 2-2.5 miles. Beginning on the Pigeon Hill Trail at BurntContinue reading
When the going gets tough.. Summer 2015 Reflections & Explorers Log
Hi y’all! I’m treating myself and my friends to monthly reflections, this year. These are meant to help me keep track and make sense of things. I am one of those creative types that flourishContinue reading
3 Things: Simple Activities to do while Hiking with Kids #1
3 Things is a simple series on Happy Trails Wild Tales to inspire and motivate outdoor play for all ages. Stay tuned every week as we explore 3 more things. My oldest son at 13 years old,Continue reading
Playing catch up.. May 2015 Reflections & Explorers Log
Hi y’all! I’m treating myself and my friends to monthly reflections, this year. These are meant to help me keep track and make sense of things. I am one of those creative types that flourishContinue reading
When one mile turns into two.. two into four
It was a hot and sweaty day for a hike at Piedmont NWR. We were able to track a deer and spotted two of them, in addition to a myriad of lizards and birds. IContinue reading
Let me tell you about the best gifts ever.. it’s not what you think.
See my awesome Stanley vacuum bottle & that mug? Grab a cup of coffee, and listen carefully about the best gifts ever. My dad. What can I say? He exemplifies many of the things I appreciateContinue reading
Enter to win a Georgia State Parks ParkPass for Father’s Day
The Third Annual Great Georgia Father’s Day Giveaway is sponsored entirely by awesome companies and organizations dedicated to getting outside and exploring, together. We’re giving away $200 in prizes for Father’s Day in honor ofContinue reading
Enter to win 2 passes to Treetop Quest for Father’s Day
The Third Annual Great Georgia Father’s Day Giveaway is sponsored entirely by awesome companies and organizations dedicated to getting outside and exploring, together. We’re giving away $200 in prizes for Father’s Day in honor ofContinue reading