Tag: hiking
Your guide to 16 great Georgia state parks
When you feel the pull of the outdoors, don’t overlook the obvious choice: Georgia’s 63 state parks and historic sites cover incredibly diverse terrain, from North America’s largest blackwater swamp to one of the world’s great mountain ranges. Here are a few of our favorite places to explore, especially when the leaves start to turn.
4 Atlanta date ideas that go beyond a traditional movie night
From yoga and pho to rock climbing and bagels, here are a few ideas for dates that go a little beyond the literal implications of Netflix and chill.
Hike Kennesaw Mountain
In 1864 this was the major obstacle between General William T. Sherman and his ultimate goal: Atlanta. Standing atop the 1,808-foot peak today, it’s easy to see why the site was so strategic.
Pretend to be a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail
Even if—like most folks—you’re not inclined to hike the AT all the way to Maine, you can still get a taste of the glory at the trail’s southern terminus at the top of Georgia’s Springer Mountain.
Sleep (and hike) under the stars at Cloudland Canyon
Reserve one of the 10 canvas-topped yurts and you can immerse yourself in nature while remaining cozy as a bug.
3 peaceful pathways to hit when the BeltLine is way too crowded
Tired of shoehorning your way down the Atlanta BeltLine? Escape the crowds at three more peaceful pathways.
Get hiking on these 3 favorite Atlanta trails
In the recently released second edition of Afoot & Afield: Atlanta, writer and outdoorsman Marcus Woolf guides readers through 108 of the region’s trails, offering GPS coordinates and historical background on each one. We asked Woolf for three of his favorites in the metro area.
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Anna Ruby Fall’s Colorful Night Hike
The evening air was cozy and crisp. The sound of rushing water in the distance invited me to nap beneath the canopy of stars that were showing off above us. But the thousands of fireflies winking at...
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Where Cars Can’t Go: Len Foote Hike Inn
Where Cars Can’t Go: Len Foote Hike Inn
One of my favorite Georgia discoveries is the Len Foote Hike Inn, a backcountry lodge hidden deep in the Chattahoochee National Forest. To reach it, you must...
Meet Up: The Atlanta Outdoor Club
The Atlanta Outdoor Club organizes events every day, at as many as a dozen spots each weekend, from local gems like Sope Creek to bucket-list destinations like the German Alps.
