Skip to content
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Happy Trails Wild Tales
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Travel & Adventure
  • Great Outdoors
Sweetwater, River of Rocks

Sweetwater Creek, A river of rocks

Smith Gilbert Gardens

In Cook Den: Butterfly Garden with Boys

Super comfy bed in Unicoi Barrel Cabin

Tour the Barrel Cabins of Unicoi State Park & Adventure Lodge

Great Georgia State Parks Adventures for Kids to Parks Day

Sweetwater Creek State Park in Springtime

Sweetwater in Springtime

Look for my trips and tips on Family Travel site Trekaroo!

Trekaroo, the fantastic family travel website, announced new Superoos for 2014 & 2015. Superoo is the kid-friendly term for their handpicked crew of the most adventurous & travel savvy contributors–and I’m one of them! StraightContinue reading

Great American Backyard Campout Giveaway + Campgrounds for First Time Campers

Howdy Campers!  June 28 is The Great American Backyard Campout!  This special event, held annually by America’s largest conservation organization, is part of The National Wildlife Federation‘s effort to get millions of kids (and, kids-at-heart)Continue reading

This Habit Could Save Your Child’s Life!

First, let me make it clear that this is not the same old post you’re going to read about the recent death of a child forgotten & left in a hot car. It’s not aboutContinue reading

Inside the Vault at World of Coca Cola + Family 4 Pack Admission Giveaway!

We visited the World of Coca Cola for a complimentary Summer Blogger Kickoff back at the end of May. It was our first visit to World of Coca Cola and won’t be our last. InContinue reading

St Augustine: Ripple Effect Eco Tour by Kayak, Simply Amazing

If you’re looking to broaden your horizons, learn why something is amazing, challenge your senses and have a beautiful time – absolutely take an Eco Tour with Ripple Effect. (Look toward the end of this articleContinue reading

Where to see stars in Georgia

Where to see the STARS in Georgia! Observatories, Stargazing & Planetariums

[section_title title=Where to See STARS in Georgia] As we approach the shortest nights of the year, and consequently the longest & hottest days of the year, you may be looking for a way to getContinue reading

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5

Enter to #win $100 Amazon Gift Card for July 4th! #SouthernSummerFun #July4thBySverve

Enter to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards to fund your #SouthernSummerFun! It’s easy to enter with your pinterest account. Simply follow these easy steps! 1. Follow the “Smokin Fourth of July” Pinterest board below,  repinContinue reading

Gold Panning and Mine Tour in Dahlonega, Georgia

Today’s adventure is Panning for Gold at the site of the First US Gold Rush, Dahlonega Georgia! Gold was first discovered near Dahlonega, Georgia in 1828. Although gold became much more difficult to find inContinue reading

Enter our giveaway for an Innova Disc Starter Pack!

Disc Golf for family fun, bonding & nature connection. #InnovaDiscs Giveaway! #SouthernSummerFun

[section_title title=Disc Golf for Families + Giveaway] As part of the Southern Summer Bucket List, I’ve partnered with InnovaDiscs to introduce y’all to Disc Golf & offer a giveaway to get you started! Enter theContinue reading

Pages: 1 2

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Cloud 9

12 Days of Christmas with Nature Adventure Adventure Kids Adventure Moms Adventure Women Art Atlantic Beaches Camp Cook Chronicles Camping Camping Georgia Crafts Easy Hikes events Explore Georgia Explorers Log Family Travel Free Georgia State Parks grief Hiking Hiking Trails Historic Hikes History Holidays Homemade Gifts Homeschool Indoor Fun Language Mountain Biking Museums National Parks Nature Nature Journal Overlook Hikes Parenting Printable Reading Science southern summer bucket list stone mountain park Tech widow Wildlife Winter Writing

What’s your fancy?

  • Alabama
  • Atlanta Metro
  • Camping
  • Carolinas
  • Eating Time with J Bear
  • Family Adventure Series
  • Family Life
  • Florida
  • Freebies
  • Garden
  • Gear Guide
  • Georgia
  • Georgia Outdoor Explorer
  • Georgia's Classic South Region
  • Georgia's Coast
  • Georgia's Historic Heartland
  • Georgia's Historic High Country
  • Georgia's Magnolia Midlands
  • Georgia's Plantation Trace Region
  • Georgia's Presidential Pathways Region
  • Giveaways
  • Going Green
  • Great Outdoors
  • Hiking
  • Homeschool
  • HTWT News
  • In Cook Den
  • Kids Activities
  • Mountain Biking
  • Northeast Georgia Mountains
  • Paddling
  • Parenting
  • Photography
  • Tennessee
  • The Darkness
  • Thrills
  • Travel & Adventure
  • Uncategorized
  • Women

Tickle Your Fancy

  • Alabama
  • Atlanta Metro
  • Camping
  • Carolinas
  • Eating Time with J Bear
  • Family Adventure Series
  • Family Life
  • Florida
  • Freebies
  • Garden
  • Gear Guide
  • Georgia
  • Georgia Outdoor Explorer
  • Georgia's Classic South Region
  • Georgia's Coast
  • Georgia's Historic Heartland
  • Georgia's Historic High Country
  • Georgia's Magnolia Midlands
  • Georgia's Plantation Trace Region
  • Georgia's Presidential Pathways Region
  • Giveaways
  • Going Green
  • Great Outdoors
  • Hiking
  • Homeschool
  • HTWT News
  • In Cook Den
  • Kids Activities
  • Mountain Biking
  • Northeast Georgia Mountains
  • Paddling
  • Parenting
  • Photography
  • Tennessee
  • The Darkness
  • Thrills
  • Travel & Adventure
  • Uncategorized
  • Women

Cloud 9

12 Days of Christmas with Nature Adventure Adventure Kids Adventure Moms Adventure Women Art Atlantic Beaches Camp Cook Chronicles Camping Camping Georgia Crafts Easy Hikes events Explore Georgia Explorers Log Family Travel Free Georgia State Parks grief Hiking Hiking Trails Historic Hikes History Holidays Homemade Gifts Homeschool Indoor Fun Language Mountain Biking Museums National Parks Nature Nature Journal Overlook Hikes Parenting Printable Reading Science southern summer bucket list stone mountain park Tech widow Wildlife Winter Writing

Archives

  • October 2016
  • August 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • February 2012
  • July 2011
  • January 2011
September 2025
S M T W T F S
« Oct    
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930  

About Me (or Hurricane Candy)

Candy Cook is a devoted homeschooling mom & life-long learner packing a camera, an internet connection, & 855 open browser tabs. An engine of fascination, she can generate projects on a staggering scale, unleashing indiscriminate passion. As a disciple of chaos, she draws inspiration from the natural world releasing it through written word and award-winning photography. Read more..

Periscope: @HappyTrailTales

Find it, here.

Recent Adventures

  • Sweetwater Creek, A river of rocks
  • In Cook Den: Butterfly Garden with Boys
  • In Cook Den: Let the sunshine in…
  • In Cook Den: Eggplant Parmesan
  • In Cook Den: Advanced Training for Environmental Educators
  • Chattanooga Day Trips: The Adventure Begins
  • Tour the Barrel Cabins of Unicoi State Park & Adventure Lodge
  • Great Georgia State Parks Adventures for Kids to Parks Day
  • Sweetwater in Springtime
  • What if I am making the best of it…?

Cloud 9

12 Days of Christmas with Nature Adventure Adventure Kids Adventure Moms Adventure Women Art Atlantic Beaches Camp Cook Chronicles Camping Camping Georgia Crafts Easy Hikes events Explore Georgia Explorers Log Family Travel Free Georgia State Parks grief Hiking Hiking Trails Historic Hikes History Holidays Homemade Gifts Homeschool Indoor Fun Language Mountain Biking Museums National Parks Nature Nature Journal Overlook Hikes Parenting Printable Reading Science southern summer bucket list stone mountain park Tech widow Wildlife Winter Writing
September 2025
S M T W T F S
« Oct    
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930  
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Oria by JustFreeThemes.