Raven Cliff Falls

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”

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”

Yellow Creek Falls & Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

On the way home from Tapoco Lodge, we stopped to do a few short hikes. First up was Yellow Creek Falls Trail which is 0.6 mile out and back. Its an easy trail with a little elevation gain. The trail is rocky and stumpy. Pretty waterfall at the end and views along the creek. DefinitelyContinue reading “Yellow Creek Falls & Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest”

Alum Cave to Mount LeConte

The Great Smoky Mountains are exceptionally beautiful and the GSMNP is the most visited National Park in America. There is an overabundance of activities here including hiking and camping. For father’s day, we chose to do the Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte. This is an 11 mile out and back difficult trail. It isContinue reading “Alum Cave to Mount LeConte”

Car Camping with kids at Cloudland Canyon State Park

Once our kids all met, we decided to give it a try on a short camping trip with everyone at Cloudland Canyon State Park. We took the kids during their winter break in February. It was a bit cold. Talls got long underwear for all the kids and we made sure to layer. Smalls andContinue reading “Car Camping with kids at Cloudland Canyon State Park”

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”

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”