The day is absolutely beautiful... it is our day off from work (yeah, right!)... and we decide to take a quick overnight hike from Neel's Gap to Blood Mountain. This is most likely the most popular hiking section of The Appalachian Trail in the state of Georgia (no doubt the highest elevation of the AT [...]
"Tripper's" brother has taken on camping as a "way-of-escape" from the stresses of life and as a way of bonding with family. Needless to say, there is quite a contrast from his brother's way of camping and "Tripper's" way of camping. Is there a right or wrong? Not necessarily! Just get out there! While there [...]
LAKE CONASAUGA We decide to hike Lake Conasauga in North Georgia before it is too cold for "lake play." Temps are to be in the 20's on Wed. Nov. 13 We begin the day at this waterfall (where "Slipper" slips into something a bit warmer) and realize that the temps are beginning to fall after [...]
DOCKERY LAKE Just north of Dahlonega, GA (just before you arrive at Woody Gap of The Appalachian Trail) is a sign leading you down to Dockery Lake. We begin with a hike around the lake only to stop and take a "selfie photo" We begin the day at this waterfall (where "Slipper" slips into something [...]