The gravel crunches beneath our boots as we step onto the familiar trail. Red blazes lead the way to the New Manchester Mill Ruins on Sweetwater Creek. “Why do we go back to the sameContinue reading
Category: Great Outdoors
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In Cook Den: Butterfly Garden with Boys
My most amazing, fantastic day began with a trip to the Butterfly Garden currently on exhibit at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. I took my boys along. Sean (14), my oldest, regaled us with appropriate science facts as ifContinue reading
Tour the Barrel Cabins of Unicoi State Park & Adventure Lodge
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
Great Georgia State Parks Adventures for Kids to Parks Day
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day this Saturday with Georgia State Parks. Kids to Parks Day is an annual, nation-wide day of outdoor activities that encourage families to discover and explore their local parks. Many Georgia State Parks have organizedContinue reading
Sweetwater in Springtime
I paid all my bills, last night. I know, super exciting. It’s actually a big deal for me, because when I get stressed out paying my bills is one of the first things I stopContinue reading
Limestone Fens of Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Cherry Valley Wildlife Refuge lies within a region characterized by major seasonal changes from hot, humid summers to potentially severe winter cold. Resembling open meadows, the mid-Atlantic calcareous fens in Cherry Valley are nestled inContinue reading
Georgia, enjoy winter on these fun adventures
Stir crazy? Cabin Fever? Winter is no time to stay holed-up indoors! There are special adventures to enjoy during Georgia’s season of questionable weather. Glamping at Fort Yargo State Park I pride myself on beingContinue reading
December 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
A Little Grand Canyon Adventure in Georgia
Erosion began carving Providence Canyon after settlers resorted to poor farming practices in the 1800s. Despite being a man-made disaster, Providence Canyon is designated one of Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders. Without seeing it, I balkedContinue reading