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Getting my Nevada State Parks Passport

April 11, 2017 By Val Weston 2 Comments

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I spent many of my years in Georgia exploring the vast offerings of its state park system. Much of that was with Fred and George in tow as we pursued the Parks GeoTour and History Trail GeoTour … [Read more...] about Getting my Nevada State Parks Passport

Filed Under: Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: georgia, georgia state parks, nevada, nevada state parks

Love Note to the Peach State

February 15, 2017 By Val Weston 2 Comments

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Oh Peach State, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways—mountains, swamps, beaches, rivers, pinelands, farms, waterfalls, museums, gardens, rich history, beautiful people. The list goes on and on. … [Read more...] about Love Note to the Peach State

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George L. Smith State Park: A Photo Essay

March 10, 2014 By Val Weston 6 Comments

Last weekend, the Camp Granola crew set off for a camping adventure in George L. Smith State Park in central Georgia. It was one of many trips we've taken around the state to complete the Georgia … [Read more...] about George L. Smith State Park: A Photo Essay

Filed Under: Outdoors, Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: experiential education, geocaching, georgia, georgia state parks

Going Caching: Georgia’s Geocaching Mega-Event

August 8, 2013 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

Anyone who follows the adventures of Camp Granola knows we're nuts for geocaching, even going so far as to drive across the country to geocache the E.T. Highway. Sometimes I sound like a broken … [Read more...] about Going Caching: Georgia’s Geocaching Mega-Event

Filed Under: Outdoors, Uncategorized Tagged With: geocaching, georgia, georgia state parks, going caching, Guides, mega event

North America’s Best Campgrounds: Cloudland Canyon

May 11, 2013 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

The state of Georgia is an outdoor wonderland. From mountains to beaches to swamps to rivers and everything in between, my home state has a lot to offer the outdoor-minded explorer. So when … [Read more...] about North America’s Best Campgrounds: Cloudland Canyon

Filed Under: Outdoors, Uncategorized Tagged With: cloudland canyon, georgia, georgia state parks, review

The Len Foote Hike Inn: Unplug in North Georgia

March 14, 2013 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

If you're unfamiliar with the Len Foote Hike Inn, it's time to get familiar! Georgia's unique lodge getaway in the North Georgia Mountains is located five miles up the Appalachian Trail approach that … [Read more...] about The Len Foote Hike Inn: Unplug in North Georgia

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