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Dowdells Knob, Pine Mountain Trail–Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park

March 2, 2013
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Dowdells Knob, Pine Mountain Trail–Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park

Distance: 1.2 miles one way Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Dowdells Knob is a scenic overlook in F.D. Roosevelt State Park, and is known for it being President Roosevelt’s favorite spot to picnic during his time in nearby Warm Springs, Georgia. At the top of the overlook, the grill Roosevelt used and a statute of...

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Macon Cherry Blossom – Macon Georgia

March 1, 2013
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Macon Cherry Blossom – Macon Georgia

In a state that tends to celebrate the coming of autumn far more than the arrival spring, the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival is a welcome sign that spring is arriving in Georgia. In addition to the beautiful cherry blossoms that arrive in early to...

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Fighting Creek Nature Trail–Gatlinburg, TN

January 8, 2013
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Fighting Creek Nature Trail–Gatlinburg, TN

Distance: 1.2 mile loop Difficulty: Easy   The Fighting Creek Nature Trail is a popular short trail near the Sugarland Visitor Center. It takes hikers through a very open forest in the Sugarlands along a hillside to the John Ownby Cabin. The cabin is...

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Sandy Creek Park Disc Golf–Athens, Georgia

December 13, 2012
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Sandy Creek Park Disc Golf–Athens, Georgia

Sandy Creek Park has one of the largest disc golf courses I have played on. The course has 23 holes over a 782 acre. Unlike other parks, this course encompasses nearly the entire acreage.  Each hole has multiple concrete tee pads and tee markers....

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Hen Wallow Falls Trail–Great Smoky Mountains–Cosby, Tennessee

November 8, 2012
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Hen Wallow Falls Trail–Great Smoky Mountains–Cosby, Tennessee

  Distance: 2.2 Miles One Way Difficulty: Moderate Notes of Interest: Be very bear aware in this area, it is well known for black bear activity. Hen Wallow Falls is an easy to moderate hiking trail beginning at the Smoky Mountain NPS’ Cosby Campground. ...

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