Horse Trough Falls is a hidden gem north of Helen, GA. Getting there is part of the adventure on winding backroads. Prepare for a bumpy unpaved ride. Directions from Helen: continue north on Hwy 17/75 and turn left onto what our GPS called Wilks Road (information we found listed this road as FS Road # …
Gem We Discovered By Accident On our way to find a peaceful spot to spend the day on the Chatooga River, we saw signs leading to Stumphouse Tunnel and Waterfalls. A 5$ per vehicle day use fee led us to a South Carolina gem. The tunnel was dug out with hand tools and is a …
View Four States From One Platform! Brasstown Bald is Georgia’s highest mountain: 4,784 feet. Drive to the parking area and then hike .6 mile (short but moderately difficult) up to the viewing platform to enjoy the views of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Parking fee: 5$. There is also a shuttle option. Miles …
Historic Sites and Hikes Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park preserves a Civil War battlefield and includes multiple trails, a museum, and a visitor center with an orientation film. It is a nice outdoor escape in the Atlanta area. The Kennesaw Mountain Trail is .9 miles one way and offers nice views of the city. Step …
Indian Springs is Georgia’s first state park and one of the oldest state parks in the US. It is known for the waters which claim to have healing properties. I’m not sure about the water, but any time I can get out in nature and hike in Georgia’s well maintained state parks, I do feel …