Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. Georgia has some unique places to stay and the Len Foote Hike Inn may be at the top. The backcountry lodge was built in 1998 with most of the building materials brought to the mountain via … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Len Foote Hike Inn
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Visiting Gibbs Gardens
Gibbs Gardens, located in the town of Ball Ground in north Georgia, is a place you might not have heard of, but are sure to return to. The popular day trip from Atlanta, only an hour, the gardens started as the private home of the owner of a successful local landscaping company. His dream home is on 292 acres with gardens sprawling throughout, making it one of the nation’s … [Read more...] about Visiting Gibbs Gardens
Exploring the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail signifies the American spirit of exploration, running continuously from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. Thought up by Benton MacKaye, a native of Scotland, it took nearly 50 years to connect the smaller trails into one long trail. History of the Trail Now reaching over 2,000 miles, the Appalachian Trail is perhaps the best-known long … [Read more...] about Exploring the Appalachian Trail
Southern Stays: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. Located north of Dawsonville, Georgia, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge is one of the Adventure Lodges of Georgia in the Georgia State Parks system, which offers countless activities … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Film Friday: Uncle Drew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjhldJ5_PKg Originally a Pepsi-produced commercial and web series, Uncle Drew has been recreated as a full-length film. A man spends all of his savings on a basketball tournament that he loses to a rival player. To earn back his money, he meets Uncle Drew, a basketball legend, and seeks his help. They travel across the country recruiting his … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Uncle Drew