Georgia and Tennessee share a National Park Service location: a Civil War Military Park. The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park sites preserve two major battles. The Chickamauga Battlefield is located in northern Georgia, while the Chattanooga Battlefield is across…
Macon is Georgia’s 4th largest city and has a rich Native American, Civil War and music heritage, about 80 miles southeast of Atlanta. With so many top things to do in Macon, Georgia, we decided to make it our…
Off the Georgia coast, Cumberland Island is a barrier island with 17 miles of pristine beaches, wild horses and gracious mansions from a gilded era. After a ferry ride from the mainland, visitors to the Cumberland Island National Seashore can…
At the headwaters of the Suwannee and St. Marys rivers, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is known for its biodiversity. This area is so diverse that the swamp has applied to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This will signify…
Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are favorite beach getaways for their true white sand beaches. The Alamba Coast is a magnet for outdoor lovers. Between the gulf breezes, the fun outdoor activities, and the emerald green water, this is…
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park preserves the U.S. Civil War battlefield that was part of the Atlanta Campaign. Located west of Atlanta, you can hike or drive up Big Kennesaw, the park’s high point. The park offers a museum, living…