Home sweet home in Helen, Georgia for the next 3 nights! These barrel cabins at Unicoi are fantastic! #gastateparks #exploregeorgia #visithelenga A photo posted by Candy Cook (@happytrailtales) on May 25, 2016 at 1:13pm PDTContinue reading
Category: Northeast Georgia Mountains
3 stunning Georgia waterfalls you’ll love this fall
DeSoto Falls: Camp & picnic near this Georgia Waterfall This easy 2-mile hike follows along the banks of Frogtown Creek leading visitors to upper and lower DeSoto Falls. The out-and-back hikes are a great, family-friendlyContinue reading
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
Fantastic Fall Hikes Near Atlanta: Sawnee Mountain Preserve
Sawnee Mountain Preserve, in Cumming, is a great place to explore with the kids. Named for a local Cherokee Indian, Sawnee, you’ll find an historically sacred space on the Indian Seats Trail. The forest settingContinue reading
Val in North Georgia, an Outdoor Family visits 3 Georgia State Parks
The other day, I introduced y’all to Val from Val in Real Life. Refresh your memory, if need be— But, I’m revisiting some of her favorite Georgia destinations, this first week of July. Earlier, thisContinue reading
Gold Panning and Mine Tour in Dahlonega, Georgia
Today’s adventure is Panning for Gold at the site of the First US Gold Rush, Dahlonega Georgia! Gold was first discovered near Dahlonega, Georgia in 1828. Although gold became much more difficult to find inContinue reading
Happy Father’s Day! Last minute #Georgia Outdoor Adventures for Dads Day.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads! If you’re looking for something to do for Father’s Day, check out this list of fun Outdoor Adventures in GA State Parks. The giveaway, for a ParksPass, hasContinue reading
No Bummer Summer! A great season of learning, fun and snacks.
I’ve been compiling pins to help us all have a No Bummer Summer! I’ve got several boards and you can follow them all! Southern Summer Bucket List The best fun the south has to offerContinue reading