The gravel crunches beneath our boots as we step onto the familiar trail. Red blazes lead the way to the New Manchester Mill Ruins on Sweetwater Creek. “Why do we go back to the sameContinue reading
Tag: Easy Hikes
Georgia, enjoy winter on these fun adventures
Stir crazy? Cabin Fever? Winter is no time to stay holed-up indoors! There are special adventures to enjoy during Georgia’s season of questionable weather. Glamping at Fort Yargo State Park I pride myself on beingContinue reading
3 stunning Georgia waterfalls you’ll love this fall
DeSoto Falls: Camp & picnic near this Georgia Waterfall This easy 2-mile hike follows along the banks of Frogtown Creek leading visitors to upper and lower DeSoto Falls. The out-and-back hikes are a great, family-friendlyContinue reading
12 perfect places in Georgia you need to see this fall
The seasons are changing and everyone is looking for the perfect places to enjoy the fall colors in Georgia. I have handpicked a few of my favorites to share with you. Sweetwater Creek StateContinue reading
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
Georgia Events for National Trails Day, June 6 2015
American Hiking Society encourages everyone to celebrate National Trails Day 2015 on June 6. This annual event brings together beginning and expert hikers, naturalists, trail crews, and volunteers of all ages at trail networks acrossContinue reading
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 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 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