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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

12 perfect places to view meteor showers in Georgia

12 Perfect Places to view Meteor Showers in Georgia

The Perseid Meteor Shower is considered one of the best and brightest of the year. It’s been building up over the past few weeks and peaks this week with 50-100 shooting stars an hour! TheContinue reading

J Bear hiking Little Kennesaw Mountain

Hiking Little Kennesaw Mountain Trail in Metro Atlanta Georgia

 Pigeon Hill Trail / Little Kennesaw Mountain Trail Hike This out-and-back hike that combines a short portion of Pigeon Hill Trail with Little Kennesaw Mountain Trail is approximately 2-2.5 miles. Beginning on the Pigeon Hill Trail at BurntContinue reading

Summer 2015 Reflections & Explorers Log

When the going gets tough.. Summer 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

Simple Activities for Hiking with Kids Vol. 1

3 Things: Simple Activities to do while Hiking with Kids #1

3 Things is a simple series on Happy Trails Wild Tales to inspire and motivate outdoor play for all ages. Stay tuned every week as we explore 3 more things. My oldest son at 13 years old,Continue reading

May Reflections & Explorers Log

Playing catch up.. May 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

When one mile turns into two.. two into four

When one mile turns into two.. two into four

It was a hot and sweaty day for a hike at Piedmont NWR. We were able to track a deer and spotted two of them, in addition to a myriad of lizards and birds. IContinue reading

Let me tell you about the best gifts ever. Father's Day

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

Great Georgia Father's Day Giveaway

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

Great Georgia Father's Day Giveaway

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

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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..

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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…?

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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
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