As a teenager, my friends spent their spring breaks and vacations walking barefooted on beaches while I had on shower sandals dodging spiders in state park bathrooms. But looking back there is a definite nostalgia for visiting state parks in our pop-up camper.
These experiences laid the foundation for my love of the outdoors that still inspires me today. Throughout my twenties though I began to explore the wilder places. While there is nothing wrong with huge platforms loaded with people in front of waterfalls, I prefer walking in a creek for miles while climbing up and down over the waterfalls. With two boys of my own now, some of that has changed. I am trying to find a nice middle ground with them. I try to take them on hikes that will challenge them while also taking them to places like Brasstown Bald where they can learn from really well done visitor centers.
Brasstown Bald is the highest natural point in the state of Georgia coming in at 4, feet. Because my boys LOVE it. They all do a fantastic job and represent North Georgia so well. When you turn off the main road, there is a 3 mile paved road lined with creeping rhododendrons and mountain laurel that leads you up to the parking lot and base of Brasstown Bald. There are a ton of picnic tables up here and is a great spot for to bring your own lunch.
Keep in mind that the wind rolls up over the mountain so it can be almost ten degrees cooler than down on the main road and even colder on really windy days. From the parking lot there is a. It is more golf cart path than hiking trail.
Her friend said that there was a line-up for the bathroom and she was working away in the galley at the time. At one point she had turned around, and a man was apparently peeing in the corner of the galley. So needless to say you may want to use the bathroom as soon as you have to go, as you never know how long the bathroom line-up is going to get. Narcity has verified her identity. Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
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Rather than heading to a tropical resort or charming European city, I explored a part of Canada I've never seen before: Vancouver Island. Some believe road trips are synonymous with summer but I'd argue that they're just as magical in the fall. It's great to drive through all the gorgeous fall foliage, and you don't have to deal with heaps of tourists at most attractions.
Natalia Buia Narcity. Driving from Ontario to BC is no easy feat, so my partner and I flew to Vancouver, took a ferry to the Island and from there we rented a camper van on Outdoorsy.
It's a company that lets you rent RVs anywhere in North America. It's like Airbnb but for vehicles! Neither of us has ever slept in a camper van before so we had no idea how cold it would get at night. We packed a ton of warm clothes thinking we'd be freezing but we were super cozy the entire time. The bed takes up almost the entire length of the van but luckily it converts to a couch so you have extra space to move around when you're not sleeping.
Fortunately, we were able to explore several places including Tofino , Ucluelet, Victoria and Sooke where we kayaked and swam with sea lions, NBD. Another unforgettable place was Coombs where we saw goats chilling on the roof of Old Country Market.
Every night after our little excursions, we'd simply park and set up camp at a provincial park. FYI: we did not make any reservations ahead of time. The beauty of travelling in the fall versus summer means most parks aren't fully booked. On our very first night with the camper van, we stayed at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park in Parkville which had gorgeous views of the water and plenty of adorable black rabbits hopping around.
It was like being in a Disney movie. Bella Pacifica Campground in Tofino was by far the most scenic spot because we had a stunning view of the ocean. Touring Vancouver Island was an experience of a lifetime and I'm so glad we were able to do it in a safe and comfortable camper van.
Booking it on Outdoorsy was quick and easy. Just like other rental sites, you can filter your search depending on your needs. I just wanted something cheap with a nice bed. When you find what you like, you can message the owner if have any questions about the vehicle or pickup times. There are thousands of vehicles to choose from all over Canada. Some are cute and compact for two people, others are huge RVS fit for large groups of friends or a family.
Many are decked out to the nines and very "Insta-worthy" if that's what you're into. Details: Ready to go on your next adventure? Outdoorsy lets you rent a camper van , RV, and other vehicles across North America. You can enter the dates you're travelling and the destination to get a list of available and extremely affordable vehicles to rent for that time frame.
We all know that Canada is a land of beauty, but there are some truly wonderful small towns across the country that you may have never even heard of. The town of Golden is every nature lover's dream. It's surrounded by six national parks and has "spectacular scenery, iconic hiking trails, waterfalls, lakes and heritage sites of the national parks.
This "picture postcard like" town has a little bit of everything. Brasstown was a Cherokee Indian town about 5 miles west of the bald, at the end of the Arkaquah Trail. Starting from the junction of Georgia , the ascent is 4. Over this distance, the elevation gain is meters 1, ft. The average percentage is The peak was the site of an hors categorie "King of the Mountains stage" finish of Tour de Georgia race.
Check conditions before traveling to this area. It experiences weather conditions different from the rest of Georgia. Fog, mist, and storms may unexpectedly move in and obscure the view. Located in the Blue Ridge, a sub-range of the Appalachians, within the Chattahoochee National Forest, its bare summit is topped by a five-story lookout tower.
It is home to an 8, sq. There is a gift shop at the parking lot offering forest related merchandise, including locally made goods.
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