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Sunrise under the Tybee Pier

7 Fun Things to Do on Beautiful Tybee Island

March 30, 2023April 4, 2022 by Jess

When I think of Tybee Island, I see the Tybee Pier and Pavilion with the gorgeous South Beach on a colorful vintage postcard. Travelers worldwide have visited this barrier island for its sandy beaches since the early 1900s. Known as … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Beach, Lighthouses, Tybee Island
Toccoa Falls

Explore the Best North Georgia Waterfalls

November 15, 2022March 21, 2022 by Jess

There are so many spectacular North Georgia waterfalls to visit, and until recently, I didn’t realize we had this many! I started my journey to visit these waterfalls when the pandemic began. Like many others, I was looking for things … Read More

Categories Southeast United States, Travel Tags Adventure, Hiking, North Georgia, Waterfalls
Cloud inversion at Cloudland Canyon

Hiking the Beautiful Cloudland Canyon Waterfalls Trail

March 3, 2022November 20, 2021 by Jess

It was foggy for most of our morning drive to see the Cloudland Canyon Waterfalls. So foggy that it was tough not to stop and take many pictures as the fog created dramatic landscapes with North Georgia’s fall foliage, farmhouses, … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Hiking, North Georgia, State Parks, Trails
Lula Falls

Hike to the Magical Lula Lake Waterfall

November 11, 2022November 12, 2021 by Jess

North Georgia has some spectacular waterfalls, but nothing compares to the Lake Lake waterfall at Lula Lake Land Trust in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. The whole place is magical and makes for an exciting day trip with incredible hiking trails and … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Adventure, Hiking, North Georgia, Trails, Waterfalls
A doll's head inside a television set at Doll's Head Trail in Atlanta

The Doll’s Head Trail in Atlanta on Film

March 3, 2022November 6, 2021 by Jess

Imagine walking on a flat paved trail that winds its way through the woods on a beautiful early fall day. Light is filtering through the trees as leaves move gently due to a light breeze. The birds are chirping, and … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Atlanta, Hiking, Trails
Ball Ground Burger Bus Restaurant

Small-Town Spotlight: Ball Ground in North Georgia

April 12, 2022September 24, 2021 by Jess

I’ve learned during this pandemic that you don’t have to travel far to discover new places that are fun and unique. Take my home state, Georgia, for example. You might have heard of cities like Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, and … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Ball Ground, North Georgia, Small Towns
The entrance to Westside Park in Atlanta.

A Look at Atlanta’s Newest Park: Westside Park

March 3, 2022September 9, 2021 by Jess

Atlanta has a new park, Westside Park, that recently opened, and it is gorgeous! At 280 acres, it is now Atlanta’s largest green space, even larger than the popular Piedmont Park. It brings more walking and bike trails to an … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Atlanta, Hiking, Parks and Recreation, Trails, Westside Park
A tulip and pansies.

The Perfect Day Trip to Gibbs Gardens in Georgia

March 21, 2023August 19, 2021 by Jess

Gibbs Gardens in Georgia is one of my favorite gardens to visit every year. Each time we go, the gardens change, with different blooms emerging during the four seasons. It makes the perfect day trip to walk around the property … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Gardens, Gibbs Gardens, North Georgia
A boat capsized on the sand at Egmont Key Island.

Swim at a Secluded Beach in Florida: Egmont Key

March 3, 2022August 11, 2021 by Jess

If you are planning a vacation and looking for a secluded beach in Florida, you should add Egmont Key to your list of places to visit. A beautiful and historical island, Egmont Key is a state park in Florida. All … Read More

Categories Florida, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Adventure, Beach, Egmont Key, State Parks
Chemistry vials and equipment in Edison's botanical laboratory.

A Look Inside the Edison and Ford Winter Estates

April 1, 2023July 28, 2021 by Jess

To escape the brutally cold northern winters, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford had winter homes right next to each other in Fort Myers, Florida. Today this area is known as the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, located on the banks … Read More

Categories Florida, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers, Historic Homes, Museums
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