Notes for the Road: Walk Georgia Blog

Go: Archery at Elijah Clark

Aug 10, 2017

Haven’t shot an arrow yet? Would you like to learn and sharpen your archery skills? Either way, you’ll be guided and taught by an experienced ranger.
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Go: Eclipse Options Abound Aug. 21

Jul 19, 2017

For the first time in nearly 40 years, our country will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. UGA and several Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are directly in the path, or very near it, and will be hosting free viewing parties.
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Go: Be a Nature Navigator

Jul 12, 2017

Using the skills park staff teach, a map and compass that the park provides, find 10 species of native trees in the park and get a prize! Native trees help provide needed green space and balance ecosystems with indigenous species that provide shade, conserve soil and water and absorb CO2.

Go: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point

Jul 5, 2017

Take a stroll with the park ranger to one of Cloudland Canyon State Park’s best kept secrets. Enjoy views of Lookout Valley, Sand Mountain, and more while the sky turns colorful at sunset.
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Go: Fireworks Galore!

Jun 30, 2017

Searching for fireworks shows to help celebrate July 4th? Check these out.
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Go: Don Carter State Park

Jun 14, 2017

Georgia’s newest state park, Don Carter State Park is located on Lake Lanier. The park is named for real-estate executive Don Carter who served on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources board for 29 years. Lake Lanier is named for American poet, Sidney Lanier. The states of Georgia, Alabama, and…
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Go: 100 Miles of Options along Georgia’s coast

Jun 6, 2017

Each week we try to connect you to at least one place where you can move more AND live more– we are all about multi-tasking. With such a short drive from virtually anywhere in Georgia, a quick getaway seems very possible.
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