May is an exciting month with Mother’s Day, Kids To Parks Day, Memorial Day and warm weather! Remember that some of the events require registration through parks or other venues. The links will lead youContinue reading
Category: Great Outdoors
Everything under the sun – that’s not inside. ;)
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
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
4 things I love about a tent that attaches to our SUV
In February, we camped in our new Sportz SUV Tent from Napier Outdoors. We’re on a mission to camp every month, this year. So, you’ll be seeing a lot more of this unique tent. ExcitedContinue reading
Warming up… March 2015 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
Georgia Outdoor Activities and Fun, April 2015
Spring is finally filling Georgia’s forests with warm air and wildflowers. Georgians are already hanging up their coats and putting on shorts. Lots of events on the calendar as we observe Easter, enjoy Spring Break and celebrate theContinue reading
Okefenokee Hiking Trails – Canal Diggers Trail, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
We read the important history of this trail as we hike along the .65-mile loop. Located at the east entrance of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, it’s an upland trail that weaves through pines and sawContinue reading
Okefenokee Hiking Trails – Chesser Island Boardwalk, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
The boardwalk snakes its way through the swamp leading hikers to an overlook tower. We never made it to this trail before late afternoon. It makes a nice, relaxing way to end exciting days inContinue reading
Okefenokee Hiking Trails – Cane Pole Trail, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
We start our Okefenokee morning with a stroll along the Cane Pole Trail. The trail begins at the east entrance parking lot in Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. My sons love this half-mile of trail that serves as aContinue reading