One of my favorite day trips from Atlanta, Chattanooga exceeds my expectations every time. A truly great escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city, the first thing to go is the traffic.Continue reading
Category: Travel & Adventure
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
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
Let me tell you about the best gifts ever.. it’s not what you think.
See my awesome Stanley vacuum bottle & that mug? Grab a cup of coffee, and listen carefully about the best gifts ever. My dad. What can I say? He exemplifies many of the things I appreciateContinue reading
Enter to win a Georgia State Parks ParkPass for Father’s Day
The Third Annual Great Georgia Father’s Day Giveaway is sponsored entirely by awesome companies and organizations dedicated to getting outside and exploring, together. We’re giving away $200 in prizes for Father’s Day in honor ofContinue reading
Enter to win 2 passes to Treetop Quest for Father’s Day
The Third Annual Great Georgia Father’s Day Giveaway is sponsored entirely by awesome companies and organizations dedicated to getting outside and exploring, together. We’re giving away $200 in prizes for Father’s Day in honor ofContinue reading
Great Outdoors Month – Be a Junior Ranger in Georgia
Junior Ranger programs are an awesome way to learn more about the environment, our parks, and history. The National Parks Junior Ranger motto sums it up perfectly, “Explore! Learn! Protect!” Junior Rangers earn badges byContinue 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
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