Category Archives: Outdoor Travel

Outdoor Adventures in the Southeast

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Scott Johnson

For those who are fairly new to my blog, I wanted to go back and list some of my past posts dedicated to outdoor adventures in the Southeast. The South is rich with places to see, trails to hike, lakes … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Outdoor Skills, Outdoor Travel | Tagged adventure, exploring, hiking, hiking trails, Nature, outdoors, state parks, trails | 2 Comments

Bring On The Heat

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Scott Johnson

You may be thinking the post title alludes to baseball or a romantic story. In a way, it is about my love affair with this time of year—spring and the approaching summertime. Ah yes, summertime, way overdue here in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged favorite pasttimes, humor, leisure, outdoors, seasonal, south, summer, summertime, travel | 4 Comments

Eagles, The Outdoors, and Family Fun

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Scott Johnson

Last weekend my family and I made our annual pilgrimage to see eagles in Guntersville, Alabama. Everyone had such a fun time. What a pleasant break from the icy weather thats been visiting the south this winter. I felt like … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation Moment, Outdoor Travel, Spiritual Journey | Tagged Eagle Awareness Weekend, eagles, family, growth, learning, Nature, outdoors, wildlife | 9 Comments

The Eagle Trip

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Once again, our family traveled to Guntersville State Park to see the great Bald Eagle. We were able to see several eagles soaring overhead. This year, however, the nest we usually visit was empty–no adult eagles or eaglets. We did … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Outdoor Travel | Tagged eagles, family, guntersville state park, Nature, outdoor knowledge, outdoors, photography, travel, wildlife | 5 Comments

Settling for Secondhand Stories

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Scott Johnson

This past Sunday one of our pastors preached a sermon titled, “I Would Rather Go to the Grand Canyon, than See Pictures of the Grand Canyon.” The title peaked my interest because in 2009 the family and I visited the … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel, Spiritual Journey | Tagged Arizona, God, Grand Canyon, inspiration, new year, Phoenix, photos, secondhand stories, travel | Leave a comment

Ghost Stories, Civil War Forts, Old Churches and Paula Deen

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Scott Johnson

My writing time was cut short this past week. Enduring the “knock-you-down” heat, I’ve been spending the last few days in Savannah, Georgia. Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of hosting and facilitating an engineering summer camp … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel | Tagged Civil War, Georgia, ghost stories, history, Paula Deen, Savannah, travel | 3 Comments

Cycling the Southeast

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Scott Johnson

I sometimes find it difficult to coax my family into a morning or afternoon hike, but they will join me on a bike ride. Biking is an excellent family event, and the Southeast abounds with miles upon miles of fabulous … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel, Spiritual Journey | Tagged biking, cycling, discipleship, family, family outing, Jesus, rail-trails, Rails to Trails, spiritual, travel | 3 Comments

Just Add Water

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Scott Johnson

It’s amazing how just adding water to an activity pegs out the needle on the family fun dial. Water is refreshing, it’s in motion and often times it’s the major scenic event. Aquatic environments usually attract tons of wildlife. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel | Tagged canoeing, family, family fun, family outings, fishing, outdoors, travel, tubing, whitewater rafting | 3 Comments

Summer Safety Tips

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Scott Johnson

I hope you take an outdoor vacation this summer, but not a vacation from safety! All of us want to enjoy our time in the wild places, but we should be aware of the potential dangers. Here are a few summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Outdoor Skills, Outdoor Travel | Tagged family, family safety, outdoor safety tips, outdoor skills, outdoors, safety, summer safety tips, travel, travel safety | 3 Comments

Apalachicola and St. George Island

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Scott Johnson

The family and I experienced a wonderful time vacationing on St. George Island. Located in Florida, St. George is sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay. It’s largely a fishing community and caters to a few tourist. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Apalachicola Bay, family, fishing, Ocean trip, outdoors, photos, seafood, St. George Island, vacation | 3 Comments

Waterfall Walks and Drives

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Scott Johnson

During my visit to Amicalola Falls State Park, I came across this wonderful book, Waterfall Walks and Drives by Mark Morrison. It’s a wonderful guidebook for discovering well-known and not-so-well-known waterfalls throughout Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. Morrison provides great directions … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Outdoor Travel | Tagged family, God, guidebooks, hiking, Mark Morrison, outdoors, trails, Waterfall Walks and Drives, waterfalls | 3 Comments

Amicalola – A New Poem

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Scott Johnson

Amicalola White tumult hugs Jagged rocks. Violent, leaping liquid Slices green and gray, Adorning ordinary granite As shimmering sunlight shows. Steady, calming roar, Cool, refreshing breeze. ************************* Ever and always: Flowing, Falling, Tumbling, Cascading, Dripping, Spraying, Beautiful mountain breath, … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel, Outdoor Writing | Tagged Amicalola, Amicalola Falls, Amicalola Falls State Park, Atlanta Georgia, inspiration, inspirational, North Georgia, outdoors, poem, poetry, writing | 7 Comments

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Scott Johnson

A river runs through it. Well, in this case, a river runs beside it. In 2011, Georgia opened its newest park: Chattahoochee Bend. Protecting five miles of river frontage, the 2910 acre park is one of Georgia’s largest state parks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel | Tagged adventure, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, Coweta County, family, Georgia state parks, Nature, outdoors, river, state parks | 2 Comments

Fly Like an Eagle

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Scott Johnson

The family and I had a wonderful time this past weekend at Guntersville State Park in Alabama. The rain held off until Saturday evening, but that morning we spotted some eagles. Some were soaring and some were on the nest. … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel | Tagged Alabama, bird watching, Eagle Awareness Weekend, eagle pictures, eagles, Guntersville, Nature, outdoor photography, photography, photos | 2 Comments

Honey, I Forgot the Toilet Paper

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Scott Johnson

Have you ever been on a camping trip, out in the middle of nowhere and realized you forgot an important item? This happens to the best of us, but having good checklists can help jog our memories and make our … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Outdoor Travel | Tagged backpacking checklist, camping check list, camping checklist, camping gear list, camping list, camping list essentials, camping supply list, camping trip, scout ten essentials | 4 Comments

21 Ways You and Your Family Can Enjoy the Outdoors

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Scott Johnson

Stop watching all those Halloween movie reruns, and take the family camping. Ghost stories around the campfire are much more exciting than watching Michael Myers do his thing. Visit a new state park each year. Enjoy the scenery and pack … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel | Tagged family, family adventures, family friendly, family outings, outdoor adventures, outdoor sports | 3 Comments

Shooting the Hooch

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Scott Johnson

My son and friends and I recently spent four hours kayaking down the Chattahoochee River. This mighty stream begins from a spring in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flows some 430 miles where it merges with the Flint River at … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel | Tagged Chattahoochee Bend State Park, Chattahoochee River, family, kayaking, McIntosh Reserve, outdoors, shoot the hooch | 4 Comments

George L. Smith Park

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Scott Johnson

Are you looking for a great South Georgia retreat? On our way back from Savannah, the wife and I stopped at George L Smith State Park. The focal point of this park is the 412 acre lake, laced with cypress … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel | Tagged camping, family, George L. Smith Park, Georgia Parks, hiking, outdoors | 6 Comments

Chimney Rock State Park

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Scott Johnson

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” John Muir Trip Summary The family and I recently returned from a three day trip in Chimney Rock, North Carolina. On Friday night, we arrived tired and hungry at the Evening … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Travel | Tagged Chimney Rock State Park, hiking, North Carolina, outdoors, travel, whitewater rafting | 9 Comments

Outdoor Safety Tips

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Scott Johnson

Our winter-time shackles have been released, and the beautiful spring weather beckons us outdoors. Whether you’re headed to the lake, the woods, the mountains, the bike trail or the backyard, please take a minute and consider a few safety and … Continue reading →

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