A Hiking Trail Close to Home: Sope Creek

A part of the  Chattachoochee National Recreation Area, Sope Creek offers some great trails and relaxation just north of Atlanta (but seemingly a world away from the city). Just outside the 285 Perimeter , Sope Creek offers a series of trails through preserved forest with connecting trails to the well-used...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail at Indian Grave Gap

This moderately difficult, 5.5 mile hike presents a challenge from the very start – the trailhead begins a steep ascent to the top of Rocky Mountain with a vertical rise of nearly 1,000 feet in the first mile of trail. The reward, though, is beautiful views from atop the mountain, as well as a...

Paddling the Hooch: The Metro Chattahoochee River

Many decades in progress of cleaning up the Metro Atlanta section of the Chattahoochee River were successful in their goal: to restore the river once described as glorious and beautiful by early Georgia explorers to its original beauty. We’ve found their efforts successful, and have found a close...

Paddling the Metro Hooch: Kayaking the Chattahoochee River

Check out our HD video review of the 6 mile downstream kayaking trip from Johnson Ferry to Paces Mill on a metro-Atlanta stretch of the Chattahoochee River: This metro stretch of the Hooch has long been one of our kayaking favorites for convenience – with just a short drive and coordination of drop...

Mountain Vistas: Hiking the Appalachian Trail at Blood Mountain

The beauty of the trails at Blood Mountain deserve a visit in all seasons to appreciate the stunning views and excellent hiking along this section of the Appalachian Trail – though our favorite time of year for this hike is during autumn, when fall color explodes out of the leaves and makes this...