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
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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
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
REI Family Adventure Journal & Bass Pro Shops Family Summer Camps!
Hi again, friends, for another day of #SouthernSummerFun. I wanted to briefly point you in the directions of these wonderful resources for outdoor recreation supplies & education. Both REI & Bass Pro Shops provide aContinue reading
Jekyll Island & Georgia’s Coastal Greenway Trails
Hi y’all! It’s another great day here on the Southern Summer Bucket List. I’m on the road, writing from Camp Cook (my campsite) at Crooked River State Park in Georgia. This morning, after leaving St.Continue reading
Greetings from St. Augustine – Camp Cook Chronicles
Hello, I’m writing from our campsite in Anastasia State Park. My 12 yo is seriously impressed with the place because of the restrooms (complete with locking shower stalls), laundry facilities and the fact that weContinue reading
Road Tripping With Kids: @ValInRealLife Cutting Costs on The Road
Welcome back to Road Tripping with Kids 101 for video two, in which Val discusses Cutting Costs on the Road. For those of you who don’t know her. Val Joiner is the driving force behind ValInRealLife.com,Continue reading
Jekyll Island as an Educational Family Vacation
A year into our decision to homeschool, the world itself was opening up as an educational experience. My son had shown a passionate interest in turtles from a very young age. I decided to centerContinue reading
Camping Cumberland Island National Seashore
In mid-November, I needed an escape. I was already feeling the pressure of the upcoming holidays. With some last minute reservations; our family ran away to Cumberland Island National Seashore, off the coast of Georgia,Continue reading