Raven Cliff Falls is a 5.8 mile out and back trail located near Helen in North Georgia. The trail is considered moderate. It is relatively easy for much of the hike. The bridge was out at the beginning of the trail so we walked across a log. From there, you are strolling along the streamContinue reading “Raven Cliff Falls”
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Georgia Sea Turtle Center
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island is near and dear to my heart because I feel that my career as an Occupational Therapist and my love for animals is tied up in this one place. At the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, they rescue sick and injured sea turtles and try to rehabilitate them.Continue reading “Georgia Sea Turtle Center”
Driftwood Beach: Jekyll Island
Driftwood Beach is a short out and back trail on Jekyll Island in Georgia. It is just 0.3 mi with unique views. While the trees are there as a result of decades of erosion, it is truly a spectacular place to visit. We were there in February and it was pretty chilly. The mist andContinue reading “Driftwood Beach: Jekyll Island”
The Great Stone Door
Smalls and I went exploring on one of our kid free weekends and ended up in Tennessee. We went to Fall Creek Falls on Saturday and camped at the campground there. The next morning we were trying to decide where to hike before heading home and stopped at Sam’s Corner in Coalmont, TN to getContinue reading “The Great Stone Door”
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Standing at 256 feet tall Fall Creek Falls is the tallest waterfall in Tennessee. While you are at fall Creek Falls State Park you can also see multiple other falls including Cane Creek Falls, Piney Falls, and Cane creek cascades. At 29,800 acres fall Creek Falls State Park has unlimited possibilities. Located on the easternContinue reading “Fall Creek Falls State Park”
Providence Canyon State Park
Growing up on southwest Georgia, we frequented Providence Canyon for some hiking with actual elevation and unique scenery. Also known as the Little Grand Canyon, Providence Canyon is one of Georgia’s 7 natural wonders. It was created by poor farming practices in the 1800’s. The hiking opportunities are the biggest attraction here. Canyon Loop TrailContinue reading “Providence Canyon State Park”
Wild Animal Safari
The Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain, GA is amazing! We rented one of their vehicles for about $30, a must do, and drove through. You can take your own vehicle if you want. They used to have bus that you could ride complete with a tour guide but I believe they stopped this dueContinue reading “Wild Animal Safari”
Hiking with….Llamas!!! WHAT?!?!!
We went to Cosby, TN to do something we never really considered doing: hiking with llamas. Steve, the owner, took us for a 1 mile hike on a trail around his property that he blazed himself. Everyone had their own personal llama to hike with and we got a background story on each. They wereContinue reading “Hiking with….Llamas!!! WHAT?!?!!”
Gibbs Gardens
Gibbs Gardens is located in Ball Ground and is 336 acres making it one of the nation’s largest residential estate gardens. Gibbs was created and designed by Jim Gibbs and includes 24 ponds, 32 bridge crossings, and 19 waterfalls. The land already had a stream, ferns, native azaleas, mountain laurel, and dogwoods when Mr. GibbsContinue reading “Gibbs Gardens”
Chimney Rock State Park
We visited Chimney Rock Park in Chimney Rock, NC in June and the weather was perfect. The 315 foot spire features views of Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge. Gorgeous views! There are tons of great hiking trails there, but the kids were not up to it. We cheated and took the elevator to theContinue reading “Chimney Rock State Park”
Smalls and Talls Outdoors 