This photo is from Panola Mountain State Park.
The lake is off the beaten path from Panola Mountain’s trail system. But it’s a lovely setting near the South River. There are 5 campsites nestled around the lake. It’s full of fish, amphibians, and birds.
There’s nothing like Minor League Baseball.
Ube is a fun cooking starch that’s popular in Southeast Asia. It is naturally purple and has excellent texture. I found an Indonesian brand at the Buford Highway Farmers Market outside of Atlanta in Doraville. The mix is a little bit rich, but it makes a really fun pancake.
Belying its name, the Atlanta History Center is mostly gardens & forest with so many nice walks & mature trees.
The best looking front yards have butterflies in them.
It’s late summer in Georgia, and mosquitoes are everywhere. Specifically, there are Asian Tiger Mosquitoes everywhere – the invasive, pesky,…
Efforts to bring back the American Chestnut have been slow but steady. And I was surprised to find a planting at none other than the Atlanta History Center! It’s not as old or as established as the ones at Allatoona Dam, but they seem healthy and strong. They are a fun little Easter Egg tucked inconspicuously in the very back of the Center’s property near The Wood Cabin.
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