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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

March Reflections & Explorers Log

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

Stone Mountain Park

Spring FUN Break at Stone Mountain Park

It’s Spring Break! I like to stay close to home and find some local adventure. I’m revisiting some favorites to give Georgia readers day trip ideas for Spring Break.  Stone Mountain Park is a blend ofContinue reading

Things to do outdoors in Georgia April 2015

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

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Okefenokee Hiking Trails - Canal Diggers Trail

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 - Chesser Island Boardwalk

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 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

February Reflections & Explorers Log

One small step – February 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 that flourishContinue reading

Things to do outdoors in Georgia March 2015

Georgia Outdoor Activities and Fun, March 2015

Spring is in the air and I want to make sure you get outside and explore Georgia. With the warmer weather moving in, Georgia outdoor recreation is blooming! There is no shortage of fun activitiesContinue reading

Atlanta's Most Amazing Hike Monadnock Madness

Atlanta Georgia Trails – Monadnock Madness

Taking steps, one after another. It’s what hikers do. It’s what I’ve done, millions of times, over the course of my 30 years exploring the first two-thirds of Atlanta’s most amazing hike. In fact, theContinue 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

  • 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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