My family enjoys a wide range of activities in Georgia’s diverse landscapes. We’ve taken one step at a time to discover and broaden our outdoor hobbies. Budding outdoor enthusiasts, like my young sons, need places that offer lots of options to make the most of an adventurous side while not breaking...
I am a huge advocate for outside play. Rain, sleet, snow, or mosquitos…we are out there. I’m also a realist. When you experience day after day after day of wet, freezing, or muggy weather, the kids need a break. Here are a few of our favorite places to play indoors. In the City High Museum The...
It’s always fun to uncover hidden treasures, and geocaching is a great way to discover places you might not visit or see an old favorite location in a new light. What is Geocaching? Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt where participants use a GPS system to find boxes filled with trinkets, or in...
Albany, Georgia is filled with adventure for kids of all ages. Wild animals…an aquarium…historical exploration…art opportunities…and plenty of wonderful places to eat! Here is what to do with kids in Albany! Stay We gladly called Merry Acres Inn our home while visiting Albany last summer. Our...
Madison, Georgia, always feels like a genteel Southern lady to me. The tree-lined streets shading local shops and restaurants invite you to wander. The active town square is perfect for a picnic, maybe a festival or just somewhere to meet the locals. These three activities are well-worth the hour...
Sometimes, the season can make a destination amazing! These four places are extra special when the leaves are gone in winter and when spring is just on the horizon.
February proves to be a perfect time to camp Little Ocmulgee State Park. Made magic by towering trees, veiled in Spanish moss, this Georgia campground welcomes tent and RV campers. We parked our car-camping gear and set off to explore. What we found was a classic getaway for anglers, golf...
During the month of March, Monadnock Madness takes over. Hikers earn free souvenirs for participating in naturalist-led hikes, field photography, mountaintop yoga and other events. You’ll hike about six miles, to the tops of three Atlanta mountains: Stone Mountain, Arabia Mountain and Panola...
This side of the Chattahoochee River you’re unlikely to find another festival dedicated to celebrating a poisonous snake quite as fun as the Claxton Rattlesnake & Wildlife Festival. 15,000 visitors from all over Georgia, and beyond, flock to Evans County, halfway between Vidalia and Savannah, each...
Jump into the pages of your favorite books at these Georgia literary landmarks. The Wren’s Nest: Located in Atlanta’s historic West End, the Wren’s Nest is Atlanta’s oldest house museum and is currently in its 100th year of operation. The mission of the Wren’s Nest is to preserve the legacy of Joel...