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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”

Tellico Gap to the NOC

Labor Day weekend, we had a kid free weekend and after a lot of research, Smalls chose for us to do Tellico Gap to the NOC on the AT. It is 8.3 miles point to point difficult trail. The first half is a climb with incredible views and the second half descends into the NOC.Continue reading “Tellico Gap to the NOC”

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”

Meet Our Crew

We are a blended family of 5. Originally, smalls and talls originated with father and son hiking. When our son would get tired hiking a tough hill, he would call out “You’re killing me smalls”. And so, the first 2 trail names stuck. Smalls started a youtube channel to highlight their trips. http://www.youtube.com/sandtoutdoors “You’re killingContinue reading “Meet Our Crew”

Rabun Bald via Beegum Gap

Smalls and I had 2 kid free days and we really wanted to get away and do some hiking and camping. It was Labor Day weekend and as usual, we had no plans set in stone. Fall is always crazy with school starting back and football along with all the other kids’ activities. Smalls packedContinue reading “Rabun Bald via Beegum Gap”

Bartram Trail to Pinnacle Knob

Smalls and I have waiting to get out and do some serious hiking. We had a kid free weekend coming up and Smalls didn’t have to work so we planned a backpacking trip. All week, the weather reports kept increasing chance of thunderstorms up to 85%. We decided to stay at home Friday night andContinue reading “Bartram Trail to Pinnacle Knob”