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
Category: Georgia Outdoor Explorer
[Video] Hike Georgia’s Sweetwater Creek State Park
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
Adventuring as Georgia’s Official Outdoors Explorer
I’m already a bit behind in 2015. Two weeks in and this is my first post of the year! I took some time to reflect on what I learned in 2014 and define some goalsContinue 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
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
Becoming an Outdoors Woman thanks to Georgia DNR.
I’m excited (and a bit nervous) for next weekend. I’ll be away from home for a three-day workshop organized by Georgia DNR. “Becoming an Outdoors Woman,” is an annual program that invites women to Charlie ElliottContinue 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
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
Cloudland Canyon State Park with Kids
[section_title title=Cloudland Canyon with the Kids] Cloudland Canyon State Park, in northwest Georgia, proves a fantastic adventure for our hike happy family. Our 48 hours on the western edge of Lookout Mountain was hardly enoughContinue reading