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Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes Day Trip in the Fog

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by Jess

Standing on a giant, sandy dune at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, I turned to my husband and said, “Somewhere below is Lake Michigan.” We stood a few feet from the edge, looking down into a foggy abyss. The … Read More

Categories Midwest United States, Travel Tags Hiking, Michigan
Rainwater on top of Arabia Mountain

Hiking the Unique Arabia Mountain Top Trail

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 by Jess

  Easily making you feel as if you are transported to another world, the Arabia Mountain Top Trail offers stunning 360-degree panoramic views of metro Atlanta. On this giant monadnock, the rare diamorpha plants bloom each spring while clouds cast … Read More

Categories Southeast United States, Travel Tags Adventure, Atlanta, Hiking, Trails
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

Hike the Beautiful Cloudland Canyon Waterfalls Trail

October 3, 2023November 20, 2021 by Jess

It was foggy for our morning drive to see the Cloudland Canyon Waterfalls, making it tempting to stop and take many pictures of the fog rolling through the grassy North Georgia farmland. As we neared Cloudland Canyon on GA State … Read More

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

Hike to the Majestic Lula Lake Waterfall

September 27, 2023November 12, 2021 by Jess

North Georgia has gorgeous waterfalls, but nothing compares to the enormous Lula Lake waterfall at Lula Lake Land Trust in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. The whole place is spectacular 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

Hike the Unusual Doll’s Head Trail in Atlanta

September 21, 2023November 6, 2021 by Jess

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

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Atlanta, Hiking, Trails
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

Hiking Brasstown Bald for Sunrise Photos

April 13, 2022May 24, 2021 by Jess

Let’s Go to Brasstown Bald At night, have you said to yourself that you are waking up at a specific time to get sunrise pictures and never quite make it past the snooze button?  I’ve done it so many times, … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Adventure, Brasstown Bald, Hiking, North Georgia, Trails

Hike to the Bamboo Forest In Sandy Springs, Georgia

January 8, 2023May 11, 2021 by Jess

Wait, There is a Bamboo Forest in Sandy Springs? Nestled in the Atlanta suburbs, there is a small bamboo forest along the Chattahoochee River. Now I do not know if you would consider this a secret, but after 30 years … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Adventure, Atlanta, Hiking, Trails

Hi there! My name is Jessica, and welcome to Travel by Grain! I'm a Georgia girl born and raised in metro Atlanta and currently residing with my husband and six cats in the foothills of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Here, you will find travel and photography tips, guides, and inspiration with beautiful destinations captured mostly on 35mm film. I hope my site inspires you to seek out your own exciting adventures!

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