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Reducing Food Waste

Apr 20, 2017

Have you ever considered your sustainable habits? What do you do to reduce your carbon footprint? Do you commit to “going green?” Do you consider yourself resourceful or conservative? Whatever you do in terms of sustainable living, we can all do more to lessen the impact on the Earth.
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Go: Fishing Tackle available at many parks

Apr 20, 2017

Whether you are planning to visit a Georgia State Park or Historic Site or you just happen to stop by one on a whim, “cast” away your worries by fishing – whether you have the fishing equipment or not!
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Recipe: Spicy Turkey Tacos

Apr 18, 2017

We LOVE tacos. “Love” doesn’t quite do it justice when it comes to our feelings for tacos. They are the medium for just about anything (and are a great end-of-the-week way to clean out your refrigerator). You can have thai tacos, fish tacos, bbq tacos– the list goes on! The classic…
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Neuroscientist says powerful benefit to exercise that’s rarely discussed

Apr 13, 2017

When I was about to turn 40, I started working out regularly after years of inactivity. As I sweated my way through cardio, weights, and dance classes, I noticed that exercise wasn’t just changing my body. It was also profoundly transforming my brain—for the better.
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Go: Lawn Games at Red Top Mountain

Apr 11, 2017

Enjoy an afternoon of lawn games with an AmeriCorps ranger on the lawn by the Vaughn Cabin. Have fun playing great games like bocce ball, corn hole, croquet, ladder ball, kubb, and giant jenga.
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Cabbage: The Power Vegetable

Apr 7, 2017

Cabbage is one of the most versatile and nutritious vegetables. With more than 400 different varieties grown throughout the world, one acre of cabbage can yield more edible vegetable than any other plant. Georgia grew 74 million worth of cabbage in 2015.

Go: Smithgall Woods State Park

Apr 5, 2017

With more than 20 miles of roads and trails to explore, Smithgall Woods State Park is a paradise for walkers and hikers. Be sure to bring your camera with you; wildlife observation and photography opportunities are abundant.
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