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1. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Port St Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1327
Categories:
Parks,
Local Flavor,
Beaches
What a beautiful state park! I'm shocked it's yet to be reviewed. There's a lot to be said for this sacred space: great beaches for humans and dogs alike, clear water, perfect campsites, and millions of stars at night. It's quiet and relatively…More »
2. Fitness Battalion CrossFit & Boot Camp
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 607-7424
Updating again now that I've started the transition to the Crossfit gym workouts over bootcamp. Yes, I'm a masochist, what can I say? My guns can thank me later.
The gym is extremely difficult, but the good thing is nearly every workout has a…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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4/14/2010
A well-earned upgrade to five stars. In just 7 weeks, I'm already fitting back into my old clothes… Read more »
3. North Georgia Canopy Tours
Now this is a fun, fun place to go ziplining, especially if you're never been. It may not have the height/length of the monster at Banning Mills, but it's an incredible group of people and guides running this spot where you soar through the trees.…More »
4. Helen Tubing
I've been doing this since I've been living in Georgia. In other words, all my life. Never realized that made me a partial red neck and that tubing only happens in the South... hey, at least we're having fun!
If you've never been tubing before or…More »
5. Sweetwater Creek State Park
Beautiful park! There are a wide variety of trails to choose from, and many cross each other so if you feel the need to turn back early from that long trail, it's not a problem. The trails could take you past old buildings that have long since been…More »
6. Big Trees Forest Preserve
A truly hidden gem right in the middle of suburbia. You can see busy Roswell Road from the first section of the main path, but hardly hear the cars. One might as well be miles from civilization when they come here...
My friends and I decided to take…More »
7. Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY 14427
(585) 493-2622
Categories:
Restaurants,
Hiking,
Local Flavor,
Parks
This place was incredible. I'm surprised there are so few reviews!
The park is called Grand Canyon of the East. It's certainly not arid, red, or big in terms of the gorge, but is it ever impressive. A giant waterfall typically yields spectacular…More »
8. Philippe Park
Beautiful park - beach, plenty of paths and trails, tall trees covered in Spanish Moss, a historic Indian Mound... it's packed with history yet still timeless. I didn't realize how far we'd been walking because I kept stopping to admire every view…More »
9. Blue Mountain Creek
Who knew that there was a huge cabin in the woods of Georgia that could not only handle 22 people, but two dogs as well! My group was worried that all we could find was 9 hours away in North Carolina, certainly not feasible for a weekend cabin trip.…More »
10. U.S. National Whitewater Center
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-3900
Categories:
Bike Rentals,
Rafting/Kayaking,
Hiking
Hold on a second. You mean for $49 I can go white water rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, zip lining, attempt a ropes course suspended in the air, hike, and rock climb?
Talk about amazing value for a full day of fun!
This place is pretty amazing, and…More »
11. Spoutwood Faerie Festival
Friends of mine have been attending this festival for a few years, and I was finally able to join them last year (and plan to attend again this year). Think Renaissance Festival only a million times better: the people who put this one provide a real…More »
12. Piedmont Park
I spent 21 years in the city before venturing out here. Depressing, huh? I'm so glad I finally took the plunge and rolled down that great big ol' hill - Piedmont Park is great!
This park has quite a bit to offer. Plenty of areas to bike through, a…More »
13. Atlanta Botanical Garden
I've been to many botanical gardens across the nation, and this one is always one of my favorites to return to. Sure, I may be a little bit biased since it's in my hometown and all, but it also has all the makings of a fabulous garden that I enjoy…More »
14. Death Valley National Park
I love all national parks for their beauty and lack of suburbs, but damn, Death Valley... you hot!
Seriously. I thought Georgia humid summers were bad and I could handle the dry summer heat of the west. Well, I was right up until my road trip cut…More »
15. Spiral Jetty
The Spiral Jetty isn't your typical piece of art. First off, there is no real street address, just a series of directions that include "turn right at the rusted Ford truck." Not even kidding. In fact, you should gas up before you come here and don't…More »
16. Lookout Mountain Flight Park
This place is AMAZING. I had such a great time learning how to set up the glider and take runs off hills on my own, and my instructor was patient as she kept trying to get me to keep running no matter what. It was such a fantastic experience, yet the…More »
17. Mt. Sanitas Trail
Be warned: This hike is tough. Lots of uphill leg work, so don't attempt if you don't feel you have the time to commit to going a little slower! If you do this hike, though... the views you're rewarded with are nothing short of incredible. If you…More »
18. Boulder Creek
Hold up.
You mean tubing ISN'T just in the South? My Southern eyes are not deceiving me?
Freaking sweet!
That's right, tubing. You, a piece of rubber full of air, and the creek. Oh, and some might nice rapids too. It was incredibly cold for my delicate…More »
19. Historic Banning Mills
It's a bird! It's a plane! No... wait... it's just my friend zipping through the trees at a high rate of speed!
My review of this place is also the zip line tour, which I unfortunately did not get to finish (someone's fear of heights led me to man up…More »
20. Circus Arts Institute
Whoa, talk about a fun but difficult work out! If you thought a trapeze looked easy... think again. The amount of upper body strength required for that is insane! Amazing, amazing work out, though, and fantastic instructors to boot.
Your first class…More »
21. Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, NY 14302
(716) 278-0337
Categories:
Parks,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
I begged my friend to take me here the first time I came to visit, but some things happened and we weren't able to come. On my second trip to Buffalo, it's one of the first things we did... while it was pouring down snow and super chilly. Yet it was…More »
22. Snow Summit
I love this fine state. Not too many other states can boast the ability to spend time on a warm beach followed by skiing on real snow in the mountains!
Snow Summit was my first time ever skiing - or rather, snowboarding since that's what I chose to…More »
23. Children's Pool
Took me a while to find this - I've always known it as "Seal Rock" and not Children's Pool!
Every year I come to California, I make it a point to come here. It's such a beautiful place and the beach is covered in seals! If there's a space on the shore…More »
24. Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-0512
Categories:
Parks,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Balboa Park
This is everything a park should be.
Amphitheater with ample seating and fun shows? Check.
Beautiful paths full of various flowers and plants? Check.
Great restaurants with equally great atmospheres? Check.
Plenty of museums, architecture, and history to…More »
25. Monte Sano State Park
I've never seen so many trails in one park before! At least none that were close enough together that you could feasibly start on one and end on something completely different. Mountain views, claiming water falls, even a rock quarry (no, you can't…More »
26. Reverence
I'm a lover of the hard to find on my trips across the states, and this was something I'd read about in my art history classes but never dreamed I'm stumble across on my journey up to Canada. It's quite a sight to see - two giant whale's tails…More »
27. Mercier Apple House
I came here to pick apples, something I'd never done before or even realized you could do in Georgia. The sun was shining, blue skies overhead, and leaves turning all shades of gold and red as we arrived upon Mercier. It was packed, and rightfully so…More »
28. Ocoee Inn Rafting Inc
Highly professional rafting group just an hour or two outside of Atlanta. Yet for how professional and safe the staff is, they give a lot of wiggle room for fun. Want to tip your raft often? Just ask! The guide in your raft will ensure it happens…More »
29. Unicoi State Park
Gave the Squirrel's Nest a try over the weekend and LOVED it. No need to set up a tent - just grab your sleeping bag and hike on over into your little shelter! Pretty cheap too at $15 a night, though you're at the mercy of your squirrel mates. Being…More »
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11/21/2009 First to Review
Beautiful, beautiful state park. The campgrounds are spacious, the bathrooms are clean (no, you… Read more »
30. Anna Ruby Falls
It feels like cheating to drive and only do the short walk, but that's the American way!
At the very least, the falls are amazing. And to be fair, even the short hike to the falls is steep, though you won't be feeling it the next day. Don't worry! The…More »
31. Jardin Botanique de Montréal
Maybe I just lucked up, but I was able to walk right up to the cashier and get a ticket to go in (it was during the week, to be fair). Talk about HUGE. Here I thought Atlanta had a pretty decent-sized garden for being stuck in the middle of a city,…More »
32. REI
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 633-6508
Categories:
Sports Wear,
Outdoor Gear,
Bike Repair/Maintenance
I have much love for REI. I used to come here often to daydream and wander the store, imagining myself kayaking down the Ocoee or camping out in the woods. It's the outdoor lovers paradise! Then a friend clued me in to the return policy and I was…More »
33. The Flume Gorge
It's a little expensive at $13 (or $24 if you pay to do this and the tramway up the road) but very well worth the cash. And normally I don't like expensive things that should be relatively free. You can tell that every dollar goes back into…More »
34. Davis Mega Maze
This maze was pretty incredible. It changes not only every year with the theme, but can "change" over the course of the day (for the daily changes, they use "do not enter" signs). If you actually spend time doing the various challenges or trying to…More »
35. Capt Bill's Whale Watching & Deep Sea Fishing
Friends of mine take a yearly trip with Capt Bill's, and when the opportunity came up to take the boy and his mom on a trip to see the whales, I gave my friends' glowing review of this company and hoped I wouldn't be eating my words.
Lucky for me -…More »
36. Cliff Walk
I loooooooooved this. Did not walk the entire thing, but did 3/4 mile of it (I guess 1.5 miles total if you count walking in and walking back). It was a nice cool day and I loved the views, the flora, the backsides of the mansions (I may not be able…More »
37. Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-9513
The park is a mix of free and paid parts, all of which are beautiful and great hikes for anyone looking for a little adventure.
I loved the tramway ($13 or $24 if combined with the Flume Gorge) to reach the top of Cannon Mountain quickly since time…More »
38. Big Peach Running Co.
There's a million and one reasons why running normally isn't my thing. Yet boot camp involves plenty of it, and while my nice shoes from REI were a huge improvement for my feet over my $15 Target shoes, my high arches were still in plenty of pain…More »
39. Hollywood Beach Boardwalk
It's so strange to see how it's changed over the years! From a true boardwalk with planks, sand, and sun to a paved "broadwalk" with shops, food, funny-looking bikes, and a little less beach, it's still a fabulous place to go and spend some time…More »
40. Allegany State Park
A truly fascinating park full of hiking, fishing, swimming, cabins, tent sites, and a creepy series of Native American folklore, ranging from animals standing on their hind legs to the infamous High Hat (dreamed up decades before Native Americans…More »
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