Explore Atlanta’s rich Civil War history at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Hike up the mountain and enjoy beautiful views of downtown Atlanta.
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Find some peace and quiet among the hubbub and traffic at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in the Atlanta metro area.
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Martin Luther King, Jr National Historic Park
Visit the home where Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up and tour the church where his family attended.
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Our weekend in the Golden Isles
Way back in March, Mac and I decided to spend a quick weekend in the Golden Isles. It was the last weekend trip we wanted to do before we moved, and we squeezed it in a few weeks before I moved to Kansas. Where we stayed We opted for the Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island….
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Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
Fun fact: the Augusta Canal is a partner of the National Park Service. The Discovery Center also has a passport stamp not listed in the NPS Passport. I’m really glad I convinced Mac to visit before we moved. I would have been devastated (okay, slight exaggeration) if I had missed out on a stamp so…
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Your guide to the South Carolina National Parks
South Carolina was the first state where we visited every National Park Service property. We visited each site over the two years we lived in Augusta (the second time). If you are local or are just looking to stop in while on vacation, I grouped the sites by general area in the state. Here’s my…