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Dahlonega is a lively town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains about 90 minutes from downtown Atlanta. This is where the Appalachian Trail begins. It’s also the site of the first gold rush in the United States. In addition, there are eight waterfalls to hike within Lumpkin County and the...

Add these five easy waterfall hikes to your adventure bucket list. Anna Ruby Falls Two falls are visible from the observation deck, merging into a beautiful creek. The paved walk (stroller-friendly) is lined with boulders and flowering shrubs. Bring change for the fish feeder just outside the...

A scenic drive through Northwest Georgia leads us to a little slice of heaven on Fort Mountain. This state park, hidden in the hills of Chatsworth, is quickly becoming one of my favorite getaways. In addition to the incredible views from overlooks, Fort Mountain State Park boasts one of the most...

Looking for some summer fun, we headed to Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge. Piedmont NWR is best known for hunting and fishing opportunities, but there's more to explore during the summer season. Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Visitor Center Piedmont NWR's Visitor Center takes...

We spent some time out west a few years ago during the summer and did a good bit of biking. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to explore. Things look much different from the seat of a bike than they do from a car window, and I just like being outside. Georgia has several places perfect for exploring on...

Women’s sports teams often focus on providing to those communities that they call home, and empowering women and girls through the power of athletics. Fans so often go out and support their local school or college or little league teams, but don’t always realize Georgia has leagues and teams for...