4 Notes on Visiting Allatoona Dam
Allatoona Dam is on the Etowah River in Georgia, near Cartersville. It is an incredible piece of infrastructure, and I…
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Old Railroad Cable in the Cohutta Wilderness
Whether you are hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Aprk, the Cohutta Wilderness of Georgia, or the Alleghenies of Pennsylvania, you’re probably going to run across some evidence of human civilization, even in deep forest that has been protected for 100+ years.
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Why Continue To Invest In Public Lands?
The Wilderness Land Trust is one of the most effective, focused, and agile conservation organizations in the United States. They…
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The Gopher Tortoise is Gaining Ground
In September, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Georgia DNR) announced that the 65th gopher tortoise population (minimum of 250…
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3 Reasons Why Public Beaches Are Underrated
I really have nothing against resort owners and beachfront property owners personally. But the beach is for everyone. Anyone who…
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3 Reasons Why City Parks Are Underrated
City parks are the workhorses of free, public space. They are amazing but also taken for granted.
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3 Reasons Why State Parks Are Underrated
I am only a few visits away from visiting every State Park in Georgia. It’s been one of the best…
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3 Reasons Why National Forests Are Underrated
I spend soooo much time in my nearby Chattahoochee National Forest. National Forests are the most underrated public lands on…
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3 Reasons Why Public Pools Are Underrated
Public pools have a bad reputation in many circles in the US, at least. I don’t know why. They are…
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3 Reasons Why Community Recreation Centers Are Underrated
Community rec centers are often overlooked – they get drowned out when their own (admittedly) poor hours & communication go…
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3 Reasons Why Wildlife Refuges Are Underrated
Wildlife Refuges are not built for people…but we absolutely benefit.
