Sweetwater Creek State Park has completed repaving the parking lot! So, Georgia Family Explorers is hiking out to the mill on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11AM. PLEASE RSVP or we won’t be looking forContinue reading
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Georgia Family Explorers! A Group that Gets Outdoors to Explore Georgia!
Founded by Val Joiner, roadschooling mom of Val In Real Life, Georgia Family Explorers , “is dedicated to connecting adventurous families across the state through outdoor activities and educational opportunities.” Families of all ages and typesContinue reading
You will NOT tip the kayak! Women Discover Kayaking
This past weekend, I joined some adventurous women learning how to kayak at Sweetwater Creek State Park. I spent the next hour and a half laughing, chatting and paddling against the wind with these inspiringContinue reading
Quick Boat Tour in Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia!
This video is compiled of photos & video clips from a 2 hour family boat tour through Okefenokee courtesy of Stephen C Foster State Park, Georgia. An adventure of the peaceful nature.
The New Georgia Outdoor Map
Just in time for Georgia’s excellent spring weather, the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources has launched a new interactive map! The Georgia Outdoor Map can be accessed, for free, using the web browser on yourContinue reading
Natural paradise just a short drive from Atlanta
I watched the sun rise this morning like a giant glowing Georgia peach rolling up I-20. I was on my way to discovering a magnificent paradise. Just a short drive from Atlanta, it’s like anContinue reading
The First Thing a New Kayaker Needs
This post is part of a series about learning to kayak & returning to Everglades National Park to kayak and camp the back country. See more of the series, here. Last night, I wrote aboutContinue reading
16 Fun Things to take Camping
I’ve seen countless camping checklists all over the internet. They vary from person to person. But, all the basics are usually included – whether the list is for glamping, car camping or more primitive backcountryContinue reading
Springtime Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt
J Bear (9) and I went on a fun spring hike the other day. We compiled a cool Scavenger Hunt from various sources and found everything on the list. Here’s a fun spring scavengerContinue reading