Shortly after leaving Providence Canyon State Park, we noticed a sign for Plains, Georgia. It was still early in the afternoon, so we decided to divert there so we could visit the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site. Plains is home to all things Jimmy Carter. It's the small … [Read more...] about Our Visit To Jimmy Carter National Historic Site In Plains, Georgia
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3 Free Things To Do In Augusta, Georgia
We recently spent three nights in Augusta, Georgia as part of our 5 year, 50 state road trip. For some reason, Shae and I thought that it was the state capital (it's not), so we needed to find some other stuff to do there. I was recovering from a cold during our time there, … [Read more...] about 3 Free Things To Do In Augusta, Georgia
How To Walk The Solar System In Gainesville, Georgia
Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to travel the solar system? Well, we got to find out in Gainesville with their scale model solar system walking tour. After visiting Babyland General Hospital in the morning where Shae got to watch a live Cabbage Patch Kid birth, we … [Read more...] about How To Walk The Solar System In Gainesville, Georgia
I Watched The Birth Of A Cabbage Patch Kid And You Can Too
"What's been your favorite part so far?" I was visiting home recently and this was the question on everyone's lips. I could only think of the one place that brought a huge smile to my face on the morning I woke up, while I was there and every time I've thought of it … [Read more...] about I Watched The Birth Of A Cabbage Patch Kid And You Can Too
Why You Should Visit Helton Creek Falls In Georgia (But Be Careful!)
Having hiked to the top of Blood Mountain the day before, it was time to make our way from Blairsville down to Atlanta. We wanted to get a final, short hike in on the way, so we made our way to Helton Creek Falls. This is a set of double waterfalls that's barely a half-mile … [Read more...] about Why You Should Visit Helton Creek Falls In Georgia (But Be Careful!)
Hiking To Blood Mountain’s Summit
Having gone hiking at Table Rock State Park, Shae and I left South Carolina and continued our 50 state road trip by moving on to Georgia. Our first stop was Blairsville in North Georgia for three nights. We stayed at this property we found on Airbnb for $43 per night … [Read more...] about Hiking To Blood Mountain’s Summit
Four Weird Things To Do In South Carolina
The World's Largest... The World's Smallest.... Shae and I love finding weird and wonderful things to do, so we're seeking out as many of them as we can on our 50 state road trip. We managed to find several of them in the first month of our road trip, so here are four … [Read more...] about Four Weird Things To Do In South Carolina
On The Hunt For Spartanburg’s Light Bulbs
Before going to RJ Rockers for the evening, Shae, Truffles and I had a quick walk around downtown Spartanburg. We soon noticed that there were large and uniquely decorated light bulbs up and down Main St. It turned out that Spartanburg's light bulbs are a public art display … [Read more...] about On The Hunt For Spartanburg’s Light Bulbs
How To Find The Mice On Main In Greenville, SC
When deciding on things to do in Greenville, SC on our 50 state road trip, one of the top things on our list was to find all the Mice On Main. These are nine tiny bronze mice located up and down Main St, a senior project by Jimmy Ryan which were created in 2000. The idea for … [Read more...] about How To Find The Mice On Main In Greenville, SC
Why You Need To Visit Falls Park On The Reedy In Greenville SC
Having spent the first month of our 50 state road trip in South Carolina, the final city we visited was Greenville. We'd enjoyed our time exploring the state but when we visited Falls Park On The Reedy, I had a new favorite place in South Carolina. It's a beautiful park in … [Read more...] about Why You Need To Visit Falls Park On The Reedy In Greenville SC