Alan Maxcy
Hi! I am a self-taught photographer who specializes in landscape, lifestyle, and portrait photography. My wife and I are obsessed with tacos, craft beer, and traveling the world. My favorite photos are the ones that inspire me to go on an adventure. That is the affect I want my photography to have on others.
Hike to and Swim at Seljavallalaug
Seljavallalaug, Iceland
4.3
1.9 mi
You will reach the trailhead by turning off of the Ring Road 1 onto road 242. You will see signs marked for Seljavellir. You will drive straight on this unpaved road until you reach a parking lot for an abandoned pool (little shack in photo above). From here it is only a 15-20 min walk along the rocky mountain valley. The hike will feature beautiful mountains, Icelandic sheep, and a small r...
Grassy Creek Falls
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
1.5 mi
/ 312 ft gain
Grassy Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall that lies on private property just north of Little Switzerland's downtown area. The trailhead is easy to find. From Little Switzerland simply go under the Blue Ridge Parkway and the driveway is immediately on the right. You will park at the top of the driveway and begin your hike down the gravel path (Photo above shows where we parked our car).
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Sweetwater Creek White Loop
Lithia Springs, Georgia
4.5
4.87 mi
/ 371 ft gain
Sweetwater Creek State Park offers a breath of fresh air and beautiful sights only 15 miles from Atlanta. The park has 9 miles of trails to choose from. The shortest of the three trails is the Red Trail (1 mile, one-way). After a half mile you will arrive at the impressive 5 story New Manchester Mill ruins. New Manchester was a mid-nineteen century mill town that was burned down in the Civil Wa...
Hike the Indian Seats Trail
Cumming, Georgia
4.3
3.24 mi
/ 453 ft gain
The Sawnee Mountain Preserve is easy to get to with a GPS and offers plenty of parking. To get to the Indian Seats Trail you will start down a short (.17 mile) trail that will take you to the trailhead. The Indian Seats Trail is a loop so once you reach the marked trail you can go either left or right (all roads lead to the Indian Seats). The trail will take you around to the backside of the mo...
Cloudland Canyon's Waterfall Trail
Rising Fawn, Georgia
4.9
1.21 mi
/ 325 ft gain
When you enter Cloudland Canyon State Park you will drive straight through all of the 4 way stops for about 1 mile before you reach the parking lot for the Waterfall Trail. The parking area does have restrooms and picnic tables if you would like to bring a lunch.
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