Sometimes, I feel discouraged. It’s a surprise, even to me. I’m a solid person with a strong foundation and a drive to learn things, experience things and share them with others. That doesn’t matter. Somehow,Continue reading
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Nature does not hurry – January Reflections and 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 thatContinue reading
Tracking raccoon on the banks of Allatoona Creek
We found some raccoon tracks, on our #HikeOnHumpDay. The banks of a creek, like Allatoona Creek, are generally a great place to find animal tracks because of the wet sandy or muddy ground. Unfortunately, IContinue reading
Making Way for Winter at Sweetwater Creek State Park
For the second time this week, I hiked my “Home Base Park,” Sweetwater Creek State Park. Sweetwater calls me back season after season. It helps that this park holds great sentimental value, being the oneContinue reading
Fantastic Fall Hikes near Atlanta: Pine Mountain West Trail
This photo from our first hike to the summit overlook at Pine Mountain Recreation Area tells why I’m adding it to the series: Fantastic Fall Hikes near Atlanta. Winding through the woods to the highest pointContinue reading
Explore Georgia’s State Parks and Zoo Atlanta for FREE!
Summer travel is winding down and the locals are back in town. School is back in session keeping many of our Georgia families close to home for the duration of fall & winter. It’s time toContinue reading
24 hours, with kids, at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park
I look back at my childhood, growing up near Atlanta, and one place towers over everything else: Stone Mountain. I had the pleasure of rediscovering Stone Mountain Park, this past weekend, exploring with my own children.Continue reading
Val’s Georgia, an outdoor enthusiast’s adventures in Georgia
For the month of July, I’m featuring some great Georgia bloggers. In celebration of her returning home after a months-long road trip, I’m starting with Val in Real Life. Val has become a good friendContinue reading
Inside the Vault at World of Coca Cola + Family 4 Pack Admission Giveaway!
We visited the World of Coca Cola for a complimentary Summer Blogger Kickoff back at the end of May. It was our first visit to World of Coca Cola and won’t be our last. InContinue reading