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Showing posts with label Georgia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Georgia. Show all posts
Martin Luther King, Jr Day
We've come so far, yet have so much farther to go.
On this day, don't just celebrate the legacy.
BE THE LEGACY
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
It was a little chilly, hence Bibby's mildly unamused expression, but we really did have a good time.
Cloudland Canyon is in the Northwesternmost corner of Georgia. It is part of the Georgia State Park System. The feature of the park is its rugged, yet absolutely breathtaking, geology on the western edge of Lookout Mountain.
Looking over the Canyon is as simple as parking near the Interpretive Center (open seasonally, NOT in winter, even if it's not cold and there's a bazillion people there) and walking the easy paved trail.
Amazing vistas can be found anywhere along the trail. If you walk all the way down the hill, you come to a viewing platform that offers a canyon view with less tree obstruction.
If you're up for going down, 600 stairs to be exact, and back up again, with a total round trip hike of 2 miles, there are two waterfalls that, according to other people's photos, look quite stunning. We didn't do the falls on this trip, but I'd certainly like to at some point.
My mom has been wanting to camp in a Yurt. They seem to be the latest trend in camping, and Cloudland Canyon has quite a few. They also have cabins, campgrounds, and walk-in tent sites.
With plenty of hiking opportunities, picnic areas, the Interpretive Center, playground facilities, and the simple glory of Mother Nature herself, your family is sure to find something amazing here at Cloudland Canyon! Whether you come for the day, or make a camping trip out of it, bring your camera! It's beautiful!
War Hill Park - Dawsonville, GA
And we finished up our afternoon of Kids' Museums, NASCAR History, and Moonshine Distilling with a relaxing time in War Hill Park on the Northern end of Lake Lanier.
The quest for a letterbox brought us to this park, but unfortunately we weren't able to locate the box itself. Instead, we enjoyed the beautiful weather and the gorgeous skies until it was time to head to dinner.
If you've got a boat, or are looking for a primitive campground area, check this place out. There aren't a lot of facilities, but it's rustic, and very pretty.
War Hill Park in Dawsonville, GA
The quest for a letterbox brought us to this park, but unfortunately we weren't able to locate the box itself. Instead, we enjoyed the beautiful weather and the gorgeous skies until it was time to head to dinner.
If you've got a boat, or are looking for a primitive campground area, check this place out. There aren't a lot of facilities, but it's rustic, and very pretty.
War Hill Park in Dawsonville, GA
Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery - Dawsonville, GA
If you are familiar with the history of NASCAR, you know that moonshine running through the hills of Georgia had a little something to do with it.
Come see how moonshine is made in this family-friendly micro-distillery tour in the same building as the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame.
The guides are super friendly and great with letting the kids touch and smell their way through the tour and exhibits.
The guides are super friendly and great with letting the kids touch and smell their way through the tour and exhibits.
The price of the tour includes a "free" bottle, but if you don't drink and aren't interested in the product itself, ask for a discounted rate. Be sure to peruse the gift shop for other local food and gift items. We're not drinkers, but we decided to get Grandma some Peach Moonshine Jelly! It didn't last long, so I'd say she enjoyed it!
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