A Hike In Respect To Our Veterans The Significance Of Currahee Mountain Why should you hike Currahee Mountain in Toccoa, Georgia? Currahee Mountain is a hike for the history. If you haven’t read or watched Band of Brothers, you should. A 10 part series honors the the 506th PIR and highlights their accomplishments. After completing …
Scenic Overlook in the Adirondacks: Prospect Mountain
New York: More Than Just A City! Travel Plans Not Working Out? Stay Flexible. Find Another Gem! While visiting the Adirondacks in New York this fall, our mission was to find a scenic overlook. Being short on time, we wanted one that we could drive the majority of the way to the view. We attempted …
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 …
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 …
Visit Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s Highest Peak
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 …