Located in Northeast Alabama is a state park unlike any we have ever visited Unfortunately, hiking in the deep south during the summer is an activity that, to put it nicely, can be hellish. Sometimes ...

Elijah Clark State Park is located on Clarks Hill Lake, which is actually a part of the Savannah River In late May, Jesse and I loaded up the pups, hitched up the camper, and took a trip across the st...

Pine Log Creek Trail is kind of shaped like a sideways figure 8 or two lollipop trails situated next to each other. In late March 2025, Jesse and I drove to Rydal, Georgia which is located in northeas...

The museum tells the story of the 1864 battle at Kennesaw Mountain and the Atlanta Campaign during the Civil War. In January 2025, I broke my number one hiking rule: DO NOT GO ALONE! I am an former park ranger, a true crime connoisseur, and a female. My rule is to never hike alone because…

I spent a long time at Glover Park Brewery that day, reading and chit-chatting with other brewery guests. After conquering the mountain at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, I knew exactly where I was headed next: to get a beer at Glover Park Brewery in Marietta. Glover Park Brewery is a short 3.7-mile drive from…

Fort Mountain State Park boasts 25+ Miles of Hiking Trails Fort Mountain State Park is one of our favorite Georgia state parks, and boasts 25+ miles of trails. We have visited multiple times and we have gone camping there as well. Fort Mountain is in the Cohutta Wilderness. The park is literally on the top…

We traveled to one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Georgia: Amicalola Falls In mid-July, Jesse and I traveled to one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Georgia: Amicalola Falls. This waterfall is located in Amicalola Falls State Park. This waterfall is 729 feet high, is the tallest waterfall in the southeast, and…

Hike Long Creek Falls Trail in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest On Monday, February 20, Jesse and I took the drive up to Blue Ridge, Georgia to go to Long Creek Falls Trail. The trailhead is off of Forest Service Road 58 in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. We went about 4 miles down the road to…

Hiking Raven Cliff Falls Trail with Dogs! In late December, Jesse and I hiked our last hike of 2024. We traveled to White County, GA, to hike the Raven Cliff Falls Trail. This is a very popular trail, however the last time we went was in 2021. This time around, we brought our two dogs…

Talking Rock Brewery is in a train car. Yes! A real train car! Thirsty after our hike at Amicalola Falls, we craved our usual post-adventure beer. Given the rural charm of the North Georgia mountains, reaching a brewery meant a short drive. Twenty-two and a half miles later, we found ourselves in Talking Rock, a…

This Roswell waterfall is definitely an impressive one! On a Sunday afternoon, Jesse and I headed out to Roswell, Georgia. We are currently trying to explore more hikes near the Atlanta area, and for this trip we chose the waterfall at the Old Mill Park, also known as Vickery Creek Falls. This waterfall hike is…

Tumbling Waters Nature Trail is part of a network of nature trails at Carters Lake. Back in mid-December 2024, Jesse and I decided to travel to Elijay, Georgia for a hike at Carters Lake. If you live in Georgia and are on the hiking/nature side of Instagram or TikTok, you might’ve heard of the Tumbling…

Pendley Creek Brewing Company in Jasper, Georgia: A Gem in the Mountains Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Jasper, Georgia, lies Pendley Creek Brewing Company, a charming microbrewery that punches well above its weight. Don’t let its intimate size fool you; this cozy haven offers a unique charm that’s perfect for unwinding after a…