There are some great hiking trails in Georgia. From the mountains to the coast, and all in between there are many trails. From trails in state and national parks to city trails there is something for you. Here are just a few of my favorites: Appalachian Trail in Georgia – There are seventy some odd [...]
Archive for the ‘States & Regions’ Category
January 28th, 2010
Hiking Photos from Jim Milliken
My friend Jim Milliken has traveled the world finding adventures. I asked if I could share a few of his pictures from summer 2009. Below is just a sample of the beautiful places he hiked and camped. His pictures from the Continental Divide Trail really make me want to visit.
Posted in Continental Divide Trail, New Hampshire, States & Regions, Wyoming 
Tags: Bridger Wilderness, camping, cdt, continental divide trail, hike, hiking, lost lake, wy, wyoming 
No Comments »October 6th, 2009
Best Family Campground in North Georgia
There was a time when I would never consider a campground with other people a fun thing. I have always loved to camp, but preferred to camp away from the crowds. Then I had a son, a few nephews, and a godson and camping in places fun for kids became a good idea. Last fall I found Enota [...]
Posted in Georgia Tags: camp, camp ground, campground, camping, campsite, enota, family, georgia, north georgia, outdoors 1 Comment »October 5th, 2009
Pine Mountain Trail of FDR State Park
Since 1975, volunteers of all ages have labored to build and maintain the Pine Mountain Trail, a 23-mile footpath. This main trail and connecting loops, that crosses and follows the beautiful Pine Mountain ridge in west central Georgia, is inside the Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park and near Callaway Gardens. Quiet woods, sparkling streams, misty [...]
October 5th, 2009
Guide to Visiting Montana
As you explore and experience nature in Montana’s 25 million acres of national forest and public lands, there are some ways to make your adventures (and of those who come after you) even more delightful. When one thinks of Montana Tourism a myriad of locations and activities come to mind. Whether it’s watching bighorn sheep, [...]
October 2nd, 2009
Colorado Skiing Vacation
Are you planning a winter get away, and want to go somewhere exciting? Are you looking for an adrenaline pumping adventure? Perhaps, you want the thrill of the wind blowing in your face as you race downhill? No matter your fancy, if you plan a Colorado skiing vacation you can find all this and more. [...]
September 28th, 2009
“The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”
If you love the outdoors you probably already know about the new Ken Burns series on PBS called “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.” I watched the first episode last night and enjoyed it. I love John Muir and was pleased to see that he received a lot of coverage. John Muir founded the Sierra [...]
June 25th, 2009
Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Review
Gambolin’ Man just posted a sweet review of the Vasco Caves in the East Bay Regional Park. Tom’s review of the VASCO CAVES REGIONAL PRESERVE offers a first hand review and excellent photos. You’ll really enjoy the writing on this blog as it’s more than just good reviews.
Posted in California, West Coast Tags: hiking trails, hiking trips, outdoors, vasco caves, VASCO CAVES REGIONAL PRESERVE: No Comments »May 26th, 2009
Shelf Lakes : Medicine Bow National Forest
Come fall many hikers hang up their boots, wanting to stay clear of hunters. Yet it’s a great season to hike. The colors are often vibrant. The cool air is bracing. And the mosquitos are dead. So what’s a person to do?
Posted in Wyoming Tags: hike, hiking, hiking trails, Medicine Bow National Forest, shelf lakes, wyoming No Comments »February 1st, 2009
North Georgia Hiking
North Georgia is a great hiking destination. It’s my home ground and I’ve probably hiked hundreds of miles of the North Georgia Mountains. I’ve listed a few of the best hiking trails in North Georgia on my Georgia travel and tourism Website. I’ve also got a quick list of good North Georgia Cabin rentals because [...]
Posted in Georgia Tags: cabin rentals, georgia hiking, north georgia mountains, north georgia trails 1 Comment »