Adventures in Georgia
Georgia is my home state. I was born and raised here and still find new reasons to love it. Sometimes it’s solo with Sam, or with friends and family that I may join on hiking trails, summits chasing waterfalls, paddling on the river, or camping under the stars.
No matter the adventure, it starts with that first sip of coffee.
Bamboo Forest Marietta, GA
Escaping into Atlanta’s Bamboo Forest Getting There The bamboo forest sits along the East Palisades Trail inside the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: about 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta in average traffic. There are two entrances: Indian Trail and...
Dog-Friendly Trails With Waterfalls In North Georgia
Stretch your legs and explore some of North Georgia's breathtaking waterfalls with your furry best friend. These dog-friendly trails are perfect for adventure-loving pups and their humans. Pet safety is always a top priority when hitting the trails with your pup. Make...
Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails In Georgia
Are you and your furry friend in need of some fresh air and outdoor adventure? Look no further than Georgia's dog friendly hikes and trails with stunning views. From the iconic Stone Mountain Trail to the challenging Blood Mountain Loop, there are plenty of options...
Wineries and Wine Tasting in Dahlonega Georgia
Dahlonega is home to the Dahlonega Plateau and in 2018 it was recognized as a viticultural area. That's a fancy way of saying the soil, sunlight, and climate there are uniquely suited to growing grapes. Not every region can claim that. The Dahlonega Wineries Etowah...
12 Waterfalls Near Dahlonega Georgia
North Georgia has over 100 waterfalls, and a good chunk of them are within 25 miles of Dahlonega. These are the ones on public land that you can actually get to. A heads up: mountain roads make everything take longer than the map suggests, and water levels make a real...
Things to do in Dahlonega Georgia
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Dahlonega, Georgia has plenty to offer any visitor. It's just a little over an hour from Atlanta, Georgia in the Northeastern area of Georgia. Spend a day at one of its local vineyards, go gold panning at its...
Night Views From Stone Mountain GA
I’ve never done a night him up or down a mountain or into or out of a trail so this trek down Stone Mountain at night is all new to me.
Kayaking Lake Acworth
This is another weekday outing, the day after Stone Mountain. This kayak trip was planned a few weeks ago, but canceled because of storms that evening. At the start there was a small storm that passed over us. We waited it out and it prevented us going up one of the...
Stone Mountain, Ga
Sometimes it's good to go during the week instead of waiting till the weekend. I got invited to Stone Mountain yesterday after work. I met up with everybody and I was actually on time this time, go me. Before I went I was undecided if I wanted to take Sam with me or...
Chestatee River Kayaking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTeEWe3rb6g My Trip Down the Chestatee River Details Over the weekend, we camped out near Helen, GA. We launched our kayaks at Appalachian Outfitters in Dahlonega, GA for a six mile section of the river. I have a sit-on kayak and Chuck...