Our Stay in Covington, GA Georgia April 2022 A Different Kind of Airbnb Stay After a short drive, we arrived early at our next location in Covington, Georgia. This stay in a farm home would become a different experience from all the other Airbnb houses we had rented. Although we had our own bedroom and […]
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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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17,000 Years of History at Ocmulgee Mounds Georgia April 2022 Our Visit to Ocmulgee Mounds After visiting Macon, GA, we stopped at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, which preserves 17,000 years of human history. The site’s timeline runs from Ice Age hunters to the Muscogee (Creek) people. Paleo-Indians first inhabited the land, but the Mississippian
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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 Legacy of Peace at the King National Historical Park Georgia April 2022 Honoring King’s Spirit of Nonviolence While we were in Atlanta, we visited the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. The park is located in the heart of the Sweet Auburn district, a lively Black neighborhood. Although we didn’t get to see
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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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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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