Mother’s Day is right around the corner. I’m a mom and I can tell you that I’m not really big into receiving gifts for Mother’s Day. What I am interested in is doing something special,Continue reading
Category: Family Life
Funny Not Funny Reasons to Bring Your Own Bag
Funny Not Funny Reasons to Bring Your Own Bag I finally got fed up with flimsy single-use plastic shopping bags and bought some fantastic bags to take their place. I did it for selfish personalContinue reading
3 FREE things for kids to do at National Parks + Giveaway
Kids To Parks Day is May 16! Many have already pledged to celebrate by visiting parks with children, so I’m sharing some of my favorite FREE things to do in our National Parks. Family travel isn’tContinue reading
Bringing my own bag actually makes my life better
It’s really surprising, sometimes, the simple little things that can make our lives easier. For example, the throwaway plastic shopping bags we use at stores. You’d think they exist to make life easier and more convenient.Continue reading
Parks reveal the hidden gems of family travel and local adventures
Parks. They come in all shapes and sizes from the neighborhood playground to hundreds of acres of pristine natural heritage. They focus on different aspects from historic preservation, to conservation and family fun. They offerContinue reading
Day Trip Foolproofing Tips or When plans fall through..
Mother Nature gave Georgia a sneak peak at Spring, yesterday. I already had in mind what my weekend would look like – petroglyphs and archaeological sites. My son has long had a fascination with theContinue reading
7 romantic escapes to the great outdoors – Valentine’s Day Special
Perhaps you’re blessed with a sweetheart who’d rather be hiking and biking than wining and dining. Use these ideas to plan the perfect day of romance in the great outdoors to win the heart ofContinue reading
What you see is what you get – The Georgia Outdoor Explorer
Monday night found me wandering the crowded Biltmore Ballrooms celebrating Georgia’s 2015 Travel Guide. I’ve swam with the dolphins, driven thousands of miles to set up camp in unfamiliar places, been up close and personal withContinue reading
Camp Cook Chronicles – The Game of Life
INTRO: One of our adventures, as Georgia’s Official Outdoors Explorer Crew, is camping every month of the year! We’ll experience every season in Georgia’s great outdoors, exploring our state’s campgrounds and backcountry campsites accessible onlyContinue reading