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02/01/2015

Nine things to do this February in Georgia http://wp.me/p5m7RZ-2D

February is here! Warm up winter with these nine things to do in Georgia. Struggles & Strides at Atlanta History Center - February 7 - Commemorate Black History Month with a day of activities, special museum theatre performances, and guest lectures that explore the African American experience from the Great Migration to the Civil Rights Movement. Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus… [ 262 more words. ]

01/28/2015

Drone flight captures haunting view of ruins http://wp.me/p5m7RZ-2t

Drone Flight in Sweetwater Creek State Park A GoPro, mounted on a Phantom drone, captures haunting views of the New Manchester Mill ruins at the Georgia State Park. A popular state park in Metro Atlanta, Sweetwater Creek offers visitors a place to getaway from it all and enjoy the serenity of nature. The New Manchester Mill ruins, located along an easy hiking trail, have never been seen like this!

01/27/2015

Georgia’s yurts make camping easy http://wp.me/p5m7RZ-2n

Look inside Georgia's yurts for easy camping in any weather Camping is a challenge, at times. Weather, long drives, demanding day hikes and tired kids put a damper on the whole experience. Spending the night in a yurt alleviates some of the stress and work involved. A yurt is a circular tent, used by Mongolian nomads. It's like a portable home. [ 251 more words. ]

01/17/2015

Free Admission on MLK Day around Georgia http://wp.me/p5m7RZ-25

Looking for something to do, with the family, on MLK Day? These places, around Georgia, are offering free admission! Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site is always free! But, there are limited tours and reservations are recommended. Learn more. Atlanta History Center - Normally $16.50 for adults and ranging from $11-$13 for kids, this free admission offer from Atlanta History Center is unbeatable. [ 58 more words. ]

01/16/2015

This Weekend’s Forecast is Sunny with a 100% Chance of Snow!

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01/15/2015

MLK Day of Service Volunteer around Atlanta http://wp.me/p5m7RZ-1S

In observance of the Martin Luther King Day Federal Holiday, January 19 2015, The King Center, "encourages the world to engage in volunteer service in tribute to the work and life of Dr. King." Being home to the Martin Luther King National Historic Site, and the annual commemorative services at Ebenezer Baptist Church, there is no shortage of ways to get involved on this day in Atlanta, Georgia.

01/14/2015

Our snow day at Snow Mountain, Stone Mountain Park http://wp.me/p5m7RZ-2i

Building snowmen and tubing down snow-covered hills are a like rites of passage, for kids, in winter! However, living in Georgia, we rarely get enough snow to build snowmen or go sledding. When it does snow.... Well, let's just say you don't want to be caught out in that. Stone Mountain Park has solved this problem with Snow Mountain. On any perfectly sunny winter weekend, you can head out to Stone Mountain for some tubing, snowball throwing and igloo building. [ 31 more words. ]

01/14/2015

Fort Mountain, Georgia – Brave the cold for a breathtaking view http://wp.me/p5m7RZ-21

Fort Mountain State Park's incredible views are worth braving the winter cold A few months ago, my family and I visited Fort Mountain State Park, for the first time, and were caught off guard by the storm you see rolling over Georgia's historic high country. The West Overlook Trail leads to a rewarding panoramic view of Georgia. Under a mile, this relatively easy trail is rocky and has some moderately challenging patches. [ 63 more words. ]

01/07/2015

Our friends at Berry College shared the news that the Berry College Eagles laid an egg yesterday around 5 p.m.! The Berry College Eagle Cam was a huge hit last year, and the live stream continues to grow in popularity. View the nest live 24/7 at http://georgiawildlife.com/berryeaglecam.

01/07/2015

Iconic Georgia – Georgia on my Mind http://wp.me/p5m7RZ-1p

Georgians are proud of our state song, which was included in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time," at number 44. "Georgia on my Mind," was written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell in 1930. There has been some question as to who or what the song is about. The songwriter cleared this up in his autobiography, stating that the song was written when his bandleader suggested a song about the State of Georgia. [ 48 more words. ]

01/03/2015

01/03/2015

Peachy Possum reminds us of trail etiquette at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park