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Sweetwater, River of Rocks

Sweetwater Creek, A river of rocks

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In Cook Den: Butterfly Garden with Boys

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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

Get Outdoors Georgia provides free samples of Fun Activities in GA State Parks

Yesterday, we attended  Get Outdoors Georgia Day at my number one favorite Georgia State Park, Sweetwater Creek. The event was celebratory, as Governor Deal announced that a new Yurt Camping Village will be available atContinue reading

Happy Father’s Day! Last minute #Georgia Outdoor Adventures for Dads Day.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads! If you’re looking for something to do for Father’s Day, check out this list of fun Outdoor Adventures in GA State Parks. The giveaway, for a ParksPass, hasContinue reading

Southern Summer Bucket List Family Fun!

No Bummer Summer! A great season of learning, fun and snacks.

I’ve been compiling pins to help us all have a No Bummer Summer! I’ve got several boards and you can follow them all! Southern Summer Bucket List The best fun the south has to offerContinue reading

Family Nature Trails for Biking in Georgia

10 Free Georgia Nature Trails for Family Biking

Today’s #SouthernSummerFun is actually a continuation of yesterday’s 20 Free Nature Centers & Preserves around Georgia. Family biking has become one of our favorite activities. But, not all trails are made for biking. Here areContinue reading

Florida State Park Campgrounds, Anastasia State Park – Camp Cook Chronicles

Camping Anastasia State Park was a real treat. The campground is well-kept, quiet & shaded just a short walk or bike from the beach. This is a, “full service,” campground. What I mean by, “fullContinue reading

20 Free Nature Centers & Preserves to Explore in Georgia

[section_title title=Nature Centers] Good day, friends! Here I am again with 20 more places to add to your Southern Summer Bucket List. I’ve made it a point to search out 100% free places to exploreContinue reading

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Get Outdoors at Sweetwater Creek for FREE kayaking, wildlife demos, disc golf + more

Join Georgia Family Explorers, 365 Atlanta Family and me on Saturday, June 14 from 10am-3pm, at Sweetwater Creek State Park for FREE outdoors fun. Some of the family-friendly activities include kayaking, intro to archery, wildlife programs,Continue reading

Full Moon Fun in Georgia State Parks, Tennessee & Florida

[section_title title=Full Moon Fun in GA State Parks] I love spending some time outside in the glow of the full moon. Fortunately, Georgia State Parks & State Parks in Tennessee & Florida, have catered toContinue reading

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Treetop Quest Family Ziplining Adventure Giveaway

Hi, y’all! For your #SouthernSummerFun, today I have a Treetop Quest Giveaway! If you don’t know what in the world I’m talking about when I say, “Treetop Quest,” let me enlighten you and introduce youContinue reading

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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..

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Recent Adventures

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  • Chattanooga Day Trips: The Adventure Begins
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  • Great Georgia State Parks Adventures for Kids to Parks Day
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