The Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville kicks off 2013 with another fascinating lecture. (Who knew lectures could be fascinating?) Ecologist Amos Tuck embarked on a 22-day, 200-mile river odyssey last year. He set out from the headwaters of the Conasauga River in the North Georgia mountains and paddled down the Oostanaula and Coosa Rivers — all […]
Start 2013 off right with a “First Day Hike” and a commitment to a healthier lifestyle in the New Year. In Georgia, several state parks have planned guided hikes where families can connect with nature and each other. Last year, more than 600 Georgians kicked off 2012 on these guided hikes — a nationwide event […]
Dreamers don’t get no respect. They’re considered Mountain Dew & Twinkies weirdos to those who prefer cold beer and wangs. Trouble is … our kids end up working for nerdy dreamers with names like Gates and goofy dweebs who only wear blue jeans and black turtlenecks. With that in mind, we bring you news of […]
In honor of Veterans Day, the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites during the Veterans Day holiday weekend, November 10th – 12th, 2012. The fee waivers are part of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Day-use fees will be waived at all sites operated by the Forest Service. Day-use sites operated […]
This is the last weekend of Daylight Saving Time, so get out and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage before the shorter days arrive. Bring a jacket with you. There’s a cold front on the way. After you enjoy the glorious colors of autumn, head home. Snuggle up, light a fire and be glad you’re alive. […]
Think of “Leaf Watch 2012” as a secret map that will lead you to bountiful treasures of fall foliage — without having to wear an eye patch, drink too much grog, walk on a wooden leg, get parrot poop all over your clothes or engage in nasty swordfights in scurvy waterfront dives. OK, I lied. This […]
OK, it’s Georgia’s only official website for leaf watching. It’s still everything a leaf peeper could hope for! If you’re one of the bazillion or so people in Georgia who go out and “look at the leaves” rather than watch football, I have good news for you! “Leaf Watch 2012” — brought to you by […]
It’s no wonder people travel from all across America to bask in the beauty of Lake Allatoona, our parks and the surrounding area, but there’s a lot to do here, too. Here are a few things you might want to try. Tree and Leaf Rubbing Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 3 – 4 PM at Red […]
On Saturday, August 14, 1937, 75 years ago today, the final section of the original Appalachian Trail (AT) was completed. The AT has been rerouted and reblazed countless times since then, primarily to avoid walking through private property. Celebrate the trail’s Diamond Anniversary. Hike and defend the trail. Encourage and support those who go farther […]
The American Red Cross blood supply continues to be at an emergency level. In fact, blood collections through the Red Cross are the lowest they have been in 15 years, due to extreme heat, severe storms and the mid-week Independence Day holiday. On Friday, August 10, 2012 the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a […]