GA state parks – Smalls and Talls Outdoors

Lookoff Mountain Overlook

This is another trail located in Black Rock Mountain State Park. This is a 3.4 mile out and back trail that starts at the Lake Loop and climbs up from the parking area starting on the connector trail and then onto the James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail. When this forks, go to the left. JustContinue reading “Lookoff Mountain Overlook”

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”

Cloudland Canyon State Park

Yurt Living Cloudland Canyon State Park is definitely one of my all time favorite state parks in Georgia! There is tons of hiking, beautiful views and waterfalls. It is close to Chattanooga and Lula Lake Land Trust. I have been several times, but this was the first time staying in a yurt–anywhere. We loved it!Continue reading “Cloudland Canyon State Park”

Len Foote Hike Inn from Amicalola Falls State Park

I first learned of Len Foote from a hiking forum and I felt like it was a safe alternative for hiking and “camping” alone. It books months in advance so I made my reservation and excitedly awaited my trip. In the coming months, I met Smalls and we started talking. Trying to find alone timeContinue reading “Len Foote Hike Inn from Amicalola Falls State Park”

Lula Lake Land Trust

Lula Lake Land Trust was established in 1994 through the will of Robert Davenport. Mr. Davenport began acquiring pieces of the land in 1958 and by the time of his death in 1994, he had acquired over 1,200 acres surrounding Lula Lake. Much of the land that Davenport acquired had been damaged through mining, timberContinue reading “Lula Lake Land Trust”

Camping at Cloudland Canyon State Park

My brother has always said that Cloudland Canyon is his favorite GA state park. So, as a newly single woman looking for some adventure when the children were away, I chose to go here first. I used to hike alone but I was not comfortable camping alone. I convinced a friend of mine to goContinue reading “Camping at Cloudland Canyon State Park”