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Raven Cliffs Trail: Hiking in North Georgia with Kids
“Is it far?” My husband asked. “Only a mile or so to go.” The man answered. “All uphill.” My legs wobbled at the thought. Our daughter groaned. We were on cliff hugging Raven Cliffs trail in the Raven Cliff Wilderness area. Welcome to hiking in north Georgia with kids.
Journey to the Edge of the World
I stumbled across the Edge of the World (not over it, mind you), by sheer accident, as all best treasures are accidently discovered. I had been researching swimming holes in northern Georgia for our next vacation, as a previous waterfall hunting excursion led us to un unexpected adventure…
Top 10 Romantic Destinations
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and people are rushing about to grab a last minute card, box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers. How about a romantic destination instead? Perhaps Paris, the city of love, is just a wee bit out of reach for the last minute romantic gesture, but there are plenty more State-side locations that fit the bill. So here comes our Valentine’s Day Special: Top 10 Romantic Destinations (US Version)
No Bears: A 2015 Bear-Encounter Review
No bears. What can I say, 2015 was a total bust in sighting a live bear, and boy did we try! I’ve been obsessed with bear-spotting for some bizarre reason this past year. I’ll put the blame on my dear sister, Sandy, who together with her husband, has had more then their fair share of bear sightings this year (floridahikes.com). I took the kids and headed out into the heart of bear country at the Black Bear Wilderness Area in the heart of Florida, all in hopes of spotting a bear. 1,600 acres of bear territory.
Best of 2015: Adventure Review
Wow. I can hardly believe that this year is over! It’s whipped by so fast. Packed with thrills, spills and chills, 2015 was definitely a year to remember. Here’s a quick review of the highlights of the year:
5 Reasons You Should Visit Your Local Pumpkin Patch
Adventures of Mom is a Family Adventure Blog (yeah, we’re FAB!) Hop on over to check out family travel ideas, things to do and tips on connecting with your kids. Because family IS that important! Right now is the best time to take your kids for an afternoon out at your local pumpkin patch, and here are the top reasons why:
The Best of 2014: Adventure Review
This past year I rediscovered some old favorites, like snorkeling. I love snorkeling! I used to snorkel in the Med! How could I forget that? And chasing schools of fish with my daughter in the Florida Panhandle was incredible.
Pumpkin Picking at your Family Farm
Another Autumn tradition, fall festivals aside, is a visit to your local pumpkin patch (if you don’t have one in your area, a visit to an apple orchard works just as well). Don’t think that just because Halloween has passed that you can let this family outing slide. Thanksgiving brings to mind fresh pumpkin pies,…
Top Five Places to Get Your Inner Pirate On
Everybody wants to be a pirate- now that the movies have made it so mainstream. And there are places for us-pirate wannabes- so grab your hat & don your boots and check out these top 5 places in America to unleash your inner pirate. Argh!