Atlanta Botanical Garden Unplugs a Quarter-Million Watts of Flower Power

TulipSpringtime explodes in a kaleidoscopic extravaganza of hundreds of thousands of tulips and other bulbs from March – April during Atlanta Blooms!

“This is going to be the most dazzling spring spectacle that Atlanta has ever seen,” said Mary Pat Matheson, the Garden’s executive director....  more

 
 
 

Explore the Chilling Tales of Edgar Allen Poe

Edgar Allen PoePoe’s tortured psyche is resurrected among the ruins of a fallen house where mysterious spirits bedevil the dead and it’s always a midnight dreary. Gothic designs, haunting music, and shadowy figures breathe life into Poe’s tapestry of terror, weaving his classics The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Bells, The Black Cat, and The Cask of Amontillado with his lesser known works, Berenice, The Oval Portrait, M.S. Found in a Bottle, and Lenore....  more

 
 
 

Go Glamping in Cloudland Canyon’s New Yurts

One of Georgia’s most beautiful state parks has joined the new trend for “glamping” – or glamour-camping.  Cloudland Canyon State Park on Lookout Mountain now offers 10 yurts for guests wanting to stay overnight in the park.  Made of canvas and wood, yurts are like a combination of a tent and a cabin.  They’re the perfect choice for those who enjoy being in nature but prefer a soft bed at n...  more

 
 
 

All Aboard for the North Pole Limited!

The North Pole Limited tickets are now on sale for the 2012 Holiday season. The North Pole Limited is a family tradition in Chattanooga not to be missed and is presented each year by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Mu...  more

 
 
 

Safety Tips for Grilling and Camping

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph T. Hudgens urges Georgians to keep fire safety in mind when enjoying activities such as grilling and camping this su...  more

 
 
 

10 Tips for Traveling with Children

Whether via plane, train or car, traveling with little ones can be a stressful and sometimes worrisome task. With many Atlanta families getting ready to take off on their summer vacations, it is essential to know how to keep children entertained and safe while on the road or in the air. To help put parents’ minds at ease, the childcare experts at The Goddard School have supplied their top 10 traveling tips for families with chil...  more

 
 
 

Get Up Close and Personal at Zoo Atlanta

Don’t just see the Zoo; do the Zoo! Enjoy more than 1,000 of the world’s most amazing animals with exciting daily activities like keeper talks, training demonstrations, wildlife shows, and up-close-and-personal animal encoun...  more

 
 
 

Georgia State Parks New Program Lends a Helping Hand to First-Time Campers

Adults who grew up camping remember the fun of making s’mores by the campfire and sleeping under the stars.  But for those who have never camped before, spending the night outdoors can be an unfamiliar adventure. Georgia’s State Parks have a new program where first-time campers can get borrowed gear and a helping ...  more

 
 
 

Physician Assistants Prescribe Healthy Hikes in Georgia’s State Parks

Unicoi State Park

Everyone knows that exercise is one key to being healthy, but not everyone enjoys going to the gym.  Georgia’s State Park system has teamed up with the Georgia Association of Physicians Assistants (GAPA) to make healthy living a bit more fun.  Through the new “Rx for Fitness” Program, physician assistants can prescribe healthy hikes in the great outdoors, and patients can turn in their “prescriptions” for free park pa...  more

 
 
 

Tackling New Year’s Resolutions on a Budget

1. Get Fit: Gym membership specials are designed to bait the guilt-ridden. Don’t get sucked into paying 12-months worth of dues. Instead, consider these frugal fitness tips from Fitness Magazine to get in shape on the c...  more