7 Notes On Visiting Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is small & compact, but very underrated. It’s a very special Park.
7 Notes on Visiting Olympic National Park
Olympic is one of the most underrated National Parks.
3 Notes on Attending an Atlanta Falcons Game
I got to go to an Atlanta Falcons game. I grew up going to Atlanta sports as well as college…
4 Reasons To Try Bicycle Tours of Atlanta
Bicycle Tours of Atlanta is the perfect way for anyone visiting, moving, or living in Atlanta to get to know the city.
7 Notes on Visiting Seattle
Seattle is a city in an incredibly beautiful setting that is surprising in several ways.
7 Notes on Visiting Mt. Rainier National Park
Mt. Rainier National Park is an incredible, beautiful, and underrated National Park.
5+ Reasons To Buy a Hunting & Fishing License (even if you don’t hunt or fish)
If you are able to support environmental causes, look at buying a hunting / fishing license. It’s leveraged & incredibly effective.
Fog on Chestnut Lead Trail in the Cohutta Wilderness
The Cohutta mountains in Georgia’s section of the Appalachians are not especially high, but their topography is unique enough to generate their own weather.
Longmire Cabin In Mt. Rainier National Park
The Longmire settled the land around Mt. Rainier in cabins that still exist today.
4 Reasons To Re-Brand a Half-Marathon as a Pythian or Dekatrion
I’ve been able to run several Marathons, Half Marathons, Trail Half Marathons – along with shorter races. I love them…
3 Reasons Why Gardening Is Underrated
I’ve always been intellectually interested in gardening, but once I finally got around to doing it properly, I discovered a…
3 Reasons Why Walking Is Underrated
I think some people own dogs and do the 10,000 steps thing just to have an excuse to walk. Walking…
3 Reasons Why Replacing Traditional Lawns Are Underrated
Replacing a lawn puts the land to work, requires less work, and brings in (mostly) good plant species.
4 Notes on Visiting Little Ocmulgee State Park
Little Ocmulgee State Park is one of Georgia’s oldest State Parks in middle Georgia. It has a lake built by…
3 Reasons Why Beginner Botany Is Underrated
I stumbled into a whole new world of knowledge when I downloaded the Seek app and bought Sibley’s Guide To…
3 Reasons Why Astronomy Is Underrated
Looking at the moon and stars has always been so magical…and so daunting to me. To be focused on the…
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…
Atlanta’s Memorial Drive Bike Path Is Finally Happening
More than 5 years after the Georgia Dept of Transportation first said they were open to reworking one of Atlanta’…
Bangor, Maine, USA
On my way back from Acadia National Park, we got to stop in Bangor, ME, which strikes me as a…
3 Reasons Why City Parks Are Underrated
City parks are the workhorses of free, public space. They are amazing but also taken for granted.
3 Reasons Why Native Plant Species Are Underrated
The exotic plants at big box homegoods stores? They look cool in the planter but can’t compare to native plant…
3 Reasons Why Historical Landmarks Are Underrated
Historical landmarks are completely underrated. And not just historic sites, I’m talking about those random metal signs on the side…
5 Notes On Visiting Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Chattahoochee Bend State Park is one of Georgia’s newest State Parks…and in 20 years or so, it will be one…
Whitley Gap Shelter on the Appalachian Trail
One of the best short day hikes in Georgia is up to Cowrock Mountain from Tesnatee Gap. However, the hike…
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…
5 Notes on Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park
On an Eastern National Parks road trip, I got to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. I had no idea what…
5 notes On Visiting Indian Springs State Park
Indian Springs State Park is one of Georgia’s oldest State Parks. It’s located in middle Georgia, close to I-75 and…
5 Notes on Visiting Shenandoah National Park
As part of a Eastern National Parks road trip, I got to visit Shenandoah National Park in northern Virginia. Here…
3 Reasons Why Birdwatching Is Underrated
Birdwatching is completely underrated, even by enthusiasts.
5 Notes on the National Museum of the Air Force
So many random small towns in the United States have an old World War II or Vietnam era plane that…
5 Notes on Dayton Aviation National Historic Park
On my trip to Dayton, Ohio for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, I was able to spend some time at…
5 Notes on Visiting Dayton, Ohio
For the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, I got to drive straight up I-75 to Dayton, Ohio (the closest decent size…
5 Notes On Visiting High Falls State Park
High Falls State Park is a Georgia State Park near I-75 in middle Georgia along the Towaliga River. It’s fairly…
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…
5 Notes On Visiting Sloppy Floyd State Park
I visited Sloppy Floyd State Park in northwest Georgia for several nights. It is a small but underrated park for…
5 Notes On Visiting Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
I’ve visited Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site several times on my trips to the Oconee National Forest in middle Georgia….
5 Notes On Visiting Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
I visited the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Northwest Georgia one weekend. I had put it off for…
5 Notes On Visiting A.H. Stephens State Park
I’ve stopped at A.H. Stephens State Park several times, mainly because it’s right off I-20 and a perfect rest stop…
5 Notes On Visiting Smithgall Woods State Park
Smithgall Woods State Park is one of Georgia’s most special properties in their entire State Park portfolio. It was gifted…
3 Reasons Why Sunrises & Sunsets Are Underrated
Everyone loves them, everyone knows them…but when was the last time you watched one?
5 Notes on Visiting Magnolia Springs State Park
Magnolia Springs State Park is a very underrated Georgia State Park in Millen, GA. It’s built around, well, an actual…
3 Reasons Why Picnics Are Underrated
At every park around the country, there are thousands of picnic tables going unused and I have no idea why.
5 Notes on Visiting Don Carter State Park
Don Carter State Park is a relatively new State Park along the north side of Lake Lanier near Gainesville, Georgia….
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…
Bunker Hill
While visiting Boston, I got to walk up to Bunker Hill (i.e., the one battle that every American kid learns…
Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta United is one of the best sports experiences that I’ve ever been to. Fun team, great stadium, amazing atmosphere.
3 Reasons Why Wildlife Refuges Are Underrated
Wildlife Refuges are not built for people…but we absolutely benefit.
10 Notes on Visiting General Coffee State Park
General Coffee State Park is a Georgia State Park near Douglas, Georgia in the far south of the state. It…
10 Notes on Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry
While visiting Chicago, we got to visit the Museum of Science and Industry on the Southside. And on our first…
Solo Stove Lite Review After 10+ Years of Use
10 years ago, I bought a Solo Stove Lite for my backpacking kit. I’m glad I have it. It was…
Crooked River State Park
Crooked River State Park is an absolute hidden gem in the Georgia State Park system. Though it is small, I…
Visiting Skidaway Island State Park
While staying at Fort McAllister State Park, we got to take a day trip to Skidaway Island State Park. Here…
10 Notes On The Dalton Highway
As part of a trip to Alaska in the summer of 2022, I got to ride in a shuttle for…
Hiking Wise Creek Trail in Oconee National Forest
I went hiking on the Wise Creek Trail in the Oconee National Forest in the spring of 2023. I started…
10 Notes on Visiting Cleveland
On my trip to Cuyahoga National Park, I got to take a short day trip into the city of Cleveland,…
3 Notes on the Chicago Japanese Gardens
For families (or anyone) visiting Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry is far and away the biggest, best, most…
10 Notes on Visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore
I was able to visit one of Georgia’s best places – the Cumberland Island National Seashore. It is one of…
10 Notes On Visiting Cloudland Canyon State Park
Cloudland Canyon is a Georgia State Park in the far northeast of Georgia. I’ve been able to visit several times…
4 Best Ways Anyone Can Help Preserve & Protect Wilderness & Public Lands
I got to talk with the US Forest Service’s Wilderness & Trails Technician for the Conasauga District in the Chattahoochee…
6 Reasons Why Atlanta’s Delta Museum of Flight Is Underrated
Atlanta, a city tons of famous attractions like Aquarium, National Civil and Human Rights Museum, College Football Hall of Fame,…
The Chattahoochee River Through Georgia
The Chattahoochee River is Georgia’s River. It’s also one of the hardest working rivers in America. I’ve been able to…
4 Notes About Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery is one of Atlanta’s best places. It is owned by the City and maintained in partnership with the…
TIL About The Chena River in Alaska
During my trip to Alaska, we spent a day in Fairbanks before heading further north. In addition to checking out…
4 Notes on Visiting Seminole State Park
I was able to visit Seminole State Park in the very southwestern corner of Georgia. The Park was very different…
4 Notes on Visiting F.D. Roosevelt State Park’s Liberty Bell Swimming Pool
I got to check out the Historic Liberty Bell Swimming Pool at F.D. Roosevelt State Park last summer. Here are…
6 Notes on Visiting Hofwyl Broadfield State Historic Site
On my way to see Cumberland Island National Seashore, I was able to stop off and see the Hofwyl Broadfield…
6 Notes on Visiting Red Top Mountain State Park
I was able to visit Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville, GA in October. Even though it was incredibly…
4 Notes About Visiting Providence Canyon State Park
I was able to visit Providence Canyon State Park for the first time since I was a kid. Here are…
5 Notes on Visiting New Echota State Historic Site
As part of my project to visit every Georgia State Park & Historic Site, I went to New Echota State…
5 Notes on The Macon Bacon
Macon lost their Minor League baseball team to Rome, Georgia in 2001. They are a fun, solid mid-sized city that…
3 Reasons Why Local Community Events Are Underrated
I’m from Atlanta, where seemingly every little neighborhood has their annual community festival. And they are absolutely awesome…and totally underrated.
3 Reasons Why Ditching Bucket Lists Are Underrated
“Overtourism” is a real problem. People blame Instagram and social media. Or just smartphones. But I think a deeper shift…
Visiting Travelers Rest State Historic Site
Travelers Rest State Historic Site is a hidden gem in the Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites division. It does…
Visiting Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
I recently visited the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, and it was nothing like I expected. Here are seven surprising things…
Sikes Cut, St George Island Florida
Sikes Cut divides Saint George Island from Little St. George Island in Florida. It was a project where the Army…
The Yukon River: America’s Most Underrated River
While traveling through Alaska on the Dalton Highway, I got to cross the only bridge over the Yukon River in…
3 Notes from attending an Atlanta Hawks game in 2023 vs 2015
1. Experience is much improved. Food, transportation, in-game entertainment, fan vibes, etc are all A+. The new owners have really…
Visiting India after 8 Years: 8 Observations
In June, I got to visit India for a week. It’s been 8 years almost to the week since I…
How To Get a Solo Stove Lite Going Quickly with Less Soot & Smoke
The formula is cotton balls + petroleum jelly + oak sticks.
Hiking Cowrock Mountain in Winter
Cowrock Mountain is one of the most accessible, and best views on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. Unlike Blood Mountain,…
Desoto Falls
This photo is of DeSoto Falls in North Georgia. It’s a really incredible view and very accessible near US Highway…
Lake Conasauga Swim Beach
This photo is from the Lake Conasauga Swim Beach in the mountains of North Georgia. It is the highest elevation…
Hiking Nubbin Creek / Pinhoti Trail in Cheaha Wilderness
In March, I went on my first solo backpacking trip. It was only a single overnight. The weather forecast was…
South River at Constitution Springs
This photo is of the South River as it leaves the City of Atlanta on its way through Panola Mountain…
On Visiting Mojave National Preserve
I visited Mojave National Preserve on a short day trip within my business trip to Las Vegas in 2020. I…
Dick’s Creek Gap to North Carolina / Georgia Border on The Appalachian Trail
Six years after we finished our last section (Unicoi to Dick’s Creek Gap), my brother, Dad, and I decided to…
Exploring Scull Shoals Historic Site
I recently visited the Scull Shoals Historic Site in the Oconee National Forest*. The site is very accessible just following…
Hiking Burgess Mountain Trail in Oconee National Forest
The Burgess Mountain Trail is a short hiking trail in the Oconee District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Unlike other,…
Visiting Sweetwater Creek State Park’s Yurts
Sweetwater Creek State Park is one of the best state parks in Georgia. It’s “Atlanta’s State Park” and receives a…
Attending The Global Climate Strike in Atlanta
I got to attend the Global Climate Strike in Atlanta on September 20th 2019. It was the first protest that…
Hiking Rabun Bald
Rabun Bald is the 2nd highest point in Georgia behind Brasstown Bald. But unlike Brasstown Bald, it’s only accessible by…
Hiking Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge
In April 2019, I went to hike the Red Cockaded Woodpecker Trail at the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge as part…
Hiking Raven Cliffs Falls
Raven Cliffs Wilderness is one of the most heavily trafficked Wilderness areas in Georgia. And Raven Cliffs Falls Trail is…
Hiking Kinnard Creek Trail in Oconee National Forest
The Oconee National Forest has been part of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest almost since its establishment. But it’s much smaller,…
On Visiting Death Valley National Park
I visited Death Valley National Park in January 2018 as a side trip on my business trip to Las Vegas….