A New York Gem Watkins Glen State Park: this is one of my favorite state parks I have visited so far. Everyone that knows me knows that I am obsessed with our nation’s parks and I am currently working on my goal of visiting all of the national parks. As much as I love our …
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina is one of my favorite cities. It is located close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America’s most scenic drives. Most people know about the Biltmore, but there is so much more to Asheville: the mountains, the food, the beer, the art…. Here are some of my recommendations when visiting “The …
Blood Mountain Summit Hike-Starting from Lake Winfield Scott near Blairsville, Georgia
Blood Mountain is the highest peak on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail. First, you have to pick from the several routes you can choose to hike to the summit. I chose a route starting from Lake Winfield Scott near Blairsville, GA. The round trip distance is 7.7 miles and I would rate this …
Rock Island State Park, Tennessee
Tennessee State Parks Are Gems! I had a chance to explore a couple of Tennessee’s state parks this January and was very impressed. First of all, unlike the neighboring states of GA and SC, the parks are free. They accept donations. They were well maintained, facilities were spotless, and the scenery was beautiful! It probably …
Sawnee Mountain Preserve in Cumming, Georgia
Hike To The Views! Sawnee Mountain Preserve in Cumming, Georgia has a very nice 4 mile roundtrip hike which is ranked moderate. This trail is named Indian Seats. The start of the trail is directly behind the visitor center on Spot Road. The trail makes a loop and the park employee recommended we stay left …