Georgia’s Hidden Islands: A Different Kind of Beach Vacation
It hit me after our weekend in Ellijay that Georgia really is spoiled. One weekend we’re hiking seven miles through the mountains, watching lightning bugs dance through the trees after dark. A few hours in the opposite direction, we’re hopping on a ferry to an island with wild horses, untouched beaches, and hardly another soul in sight. We really don’t have to travel far to find somewhere that feels completely different. I’ve written a lot about beaches over the past year because, let’s be honest, I love them. Give me soft sand, salty air, and a sunset over the water, and I’m one happy mama. But lately I’ve realized I’m…
Secret Beaches Within 8 Hours of Atlanta (That Most People Skip)
Everybody knows Destin. Everybody knows Panama City Beach. And if you’ve ever tried to visit either one during summer, you know exactly why I started looking elsewhere. Don’t get me wrong—there’s a reason those beaches are popular. They’re beautiful. But over the years, I’ve realized my favorite beach memories haven’t happened at the places with the biggest crowds. They’ve happened where my son could spend hours chasing ghost crabs instead of waiting in line for ice cream, where my dogs could nap on the porch after a long walk, and where the loudest sound was usually the waves rolling onto shore. Living in Atlanta gives us an incredible advantage. Within…
