Georgia’s Antebellum Trail Georgia Georgia’s Antebellum, Spared by the Flames We got a glimpse of the Old South’s history. The Antebellum Trail took us through Georgia towns that survived Sherman’s March to the Sea in the Civil War. As General Sherman traveled from Atlanta to Savannah, his troops split into groups. Some towns were spared […]
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A Day of Discovery in Stone Mountain Park Georgia April 2022 Reaching the Summit, The Walk-Up Trail We started our hike up the Walk-Up Trail on Stone Mountain on a cool, clear day. The one-mile climb was a steady workout, but the views of Georgia’s landscape made it worth it. As we got higher, we
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A Wet Hiking Adventure at Georgia International Horse Park Georgia April 2022 A Hike at the Olympic Horse Park After our visit to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, we drove to the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers. This park was originally developed as the site for equestrian events during the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic
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Exploring the Legacy of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President Georgia April 2022 From Peanut Farm to Presidential Library Three days later, we drove back to Atlanta, this time to visit the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, beautifully located within 30 acres of green parkland. The museum is a powerful time capsule that captures a
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A 10-Miler Sunday in Atlanta, the Gate City Georgia April 2022 Our Start at the World of Coca-Cola We spent a Sunday in a beautiful, lively city, enjoying the perfect spring weather along with locals and visitors. We began our day at the World of Coca-Cola museum. The museum covers everything from the brand’s early
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Our Stay in Windsor, SC South Carolina March – April 2022 Waiting for His Favorite Human While we waited to check into our Windsor Airbnb, my husband went out for groceries, and I stayed in the car with Hemmes. Hemmes was a great cat the whole time. He waited quietly in his carrier, knowing his
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Exploring Congaree’s Untouched Beauty South Carolina March 2022 Getting Soaked in Congaree National Park Despite the anticipated rain and thunderstorms, we explored Congaree National Park on our last day in the Windsor area. At the Harry Hampton Visitor Center – the name pays tribute to the man who helped save Congaree – we learned that
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Augusta, the “The Garden City” Georgia March 2022 Augusta’s Living History, The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, a 13-mile waterway with surrounding historic industrial sites, was designated by Congress in 1996 and was the first National Heritage Area in Georgia. The centerpiece is the fully intact Augusta Canal, built
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Augusta, the “The Garden City” Georgia March 2022 Our Start at Augusta Common We began our trip at Augusta Common, a small park in the center of downtown. In the middle of the park stands a life-size bronze statue of General James Oglethorpe, the founder of both the Georgia colony and the city of Augusta.
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Discovering Columbia, A Walk Through History and Nature South Carolina March 2022 Historic Grandeur and Thoughtful Reflections March 28, 2022 5.63 mi 2:13:33 hrs 79 °F Walking through downtown Columbia today was a great way to get to know the city. We started in the Robert Mills District, passing by historic mansions and green gardens.
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