Georgia

Once you have reached the island by ferry from St. Mary's, GA, you will receive an orientation about your campsite and the island (You can rent bicycles at the main office on the island, too). Stafford Beach is 3.5 miles from the ferry landing so you will have plenty of time to explore the island...

To visit the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline, park in the paid public parking (different pricing Monday-Thursday & Friday-Sunday) at the far southeast corner of Piedmont Park, behind the Park Tavern restaurant and brewery. From there, walk to the intersection of Monroe Dr. and 10th St....

Jekyll Island State Park has the only affordable camping option in the "Golden Isles" of Georgia so it was an easy pick for us, especially while Cumberland Island is still out of commission from Hurricane Irma.  Arriving on the island you will notice it is quite developed around the entrance but ...

The Big Creek Greenway is a roughly 8-mile stretch of paved trail that runs from its northern Marconi Drive entrance in Alpharetta down to Old Alabama Road in Roswell. There is also an extended bit of the Greenway a little further north in Forsyth County, though these two trails do not connect. T...

Easily the most popular outdoor attraction in Augusta, the Savannah River Rapids Park marks the beginning of the Augusta Canal. The walkway flanks both the Savannah River and the Augusta Canal, allowing you to see both waterways from the trail. Reed River also flows into the canal producing some ...

Beginning at the 5th Street Marina, the Riverwalk is two tiered with an upper level and a lower level, closer to the river itself. As you walk north, you’ll reach the 8th street plaza and bulkhead which is home to the Saturday morning market and the famous fountain along the brick-lined road to t...

The Chamblee Rail Trail is a scenic, fully paved multi-use path that stretches for just under 2 miles between Keswick Park and Peachtree Road in Chamblee, Georgia. Designed with both recreation and community in mind, this hidden gem offers a relaxing green space for walkers, runners, and cyclis...

The Silver Comet Trail is one of Georgia’s premier multi-use greenways, stretching approximately 61 miles from Smyrna to the Alabama state line. While every section has its charm, the segment from Coots Lake to Rockmart stands out as one of the most scenic and rewarding portions of the trail — ...

Trail Overview Distance: 17 miles loop Elevation Gain: 2,172 feet Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (steep sections 8-12% around Lake Carroll) Surface: Paved asphalt, 10+ feet wide with yellow centerline Time: 5-6 hours full loop Dogs: Allowed on leash (off-leash in some areas) Fees: Free Best...