As the temperatures warm and the summer sun gets us restless, families and friends alike plan trips down the river. The following guide will give you a snapshot of your river options and help you plan your road trip through the South. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, the writers have enjoyed a run or two on these Southern jewels. Chattahoochee River For … [Read more...] about Rafting and Floating the Rivers of the Southeast
Georgia
The Ultimate Guide to the Georgia Coast
Georgia boasts over 100 miles of coastline with 15 barrier islands. Some are popular beach destinations while others are uninhabited, left to nature. Some areas are accessible by car while others require a special permit. This guide will dive into the popular destinations of the Georgia Coast and their highlights, running from north to south. A note on destinations: … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to the Georgia Coast
Southern Stays: Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
The Ritz-Carlton brand is one of the world's most luxurious, and Georgia has a handful of properties. The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee is the only one outside of the city of Atlanta. Set outside of the town of Greensboro in Georgia's Lake Country, there is no shortage of activities for guests staying at the resort or for those who want to venture out into the nearby … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
Visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore
Cumberland Island National Seashore is one of Georgia's gems, made up of protected wildlife and plant life, especially the notable wild horses. It is 18 miles long and between 0.5 and 3 miles wide, connected via unpaved roads and hiking trails. It's the southernmost of the state's barrier islands, inhabited by Native Americans, slaves, freedmen, and the wealthiest of … [Read more...] about Visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore
Weekend Guide to Macon, Georgia
The Creek Indians settled around the Ocmulgee Old Fields, a Mississippian set of ceremonial mounds over 13,000 years old. In 1809, Fort Benjamin Hawkins was established as a trading post between the Georgia colonists and the Native Americans. The area became the county seat in 1823, named Macon. The city was a Confederate arsenal during the Civil War and sustained damage, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Macon, Georgia