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Posted in Camping, Georgia Campgrounds on Dec 19th, 2011
Sandy Bottom Campground is a small 4 site campground along the Toccoa River in North Georgia. The sites are spacious and flat each with a fire pit, picnic table, and lamppost. Its a small campground so the sites fill quickly with local fishermen. If your lucky enough to snag a spot it is great for [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Nov 28th, 2011
Nearest Town: Bradenton, FL
Directions: From I-75 Take exit 220 SR 64/Manatee Ave, Gulf Beaches exit. Travel west on SR 64 for approximately 12 miles to 75th St. W. Turn right onto 75th St. W. travel north 2 miles and it dead ends into the park.
Fee: Free
While on vacation in Florida we spent an afternoon at [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes, Outdoor Gear on Nov 24th, 2011
The kids and I did a weekend backpacking trip in the Raven Cliffs Wilderness this year and had a great trip. I remembered this being one of my favorite sections along the Appalachian Trail in Georgia so I thought it’d be nice to show it to the kids.
If you are in the area, I highly [...]
Posted in Camping, Georgia Campgrounds, Hikes, Kayaking, Paddling on Nov 10th, 2011
Some pictures from another trip up to Conasauga with the kids and the dog. Still one of our favorites.
Posted in Camping, Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes on May 26th, 2011
Nearest Town: Jasper, Ga
Directions: From Canton, take I-575/515 North. Take a right onto Hwy 53 go for about 8.5 miles. Take a left onto Steve Tate Hwy and go for about 5-6 miles to Wildcat Campground on your left.
From Ellijay, take 515 South to Talking Rock, take left onto Hwy 136 for about 18 miles, [...]
