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Getaway Guide: Weekend Road Trip to Charleston, SC
Saturday, September 01, 2012

Getaway Guide: Weekend Road Trip to Charleston, SC

For a vision of some of America’s most preserved historical and architectural treasures, a getaway to Charleston, S.C. is the perfect place. Charleston played a huge role in American history, but it’s also...

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Getaway Guide: Weekend Trip To Pine Mountain
Saturday, August 18, 2012

Getaway Guide: Weekend Trip To Pine Mountain

If a vacation to far away lands just isn’t happening this year, a little almost staycation to Pine Mountain may be just the ticket. The Wild Animal Safari is just a tank of gas and a little more than an hour...

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Getaway Guide: Weekend Road Trip to Pensacola, FL
Saturday, July 21, 2012

Getaway Guide: Weekend Road Trip to Pensacola, FL

When the ocean breeze is calling your name, few area getaways could beat Pensacola, Fla. As deep as the nearby ocean with culture, it boasts 450 years of rich history and all of the wet, wild, sun-soaked fun you could...

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Getaway Guide: Weekend Road Trip To Savannah, GA
Saturday, July 07, 2012

Getaway Guide: Weekend Road Trip To Savannah, GA

As Georgia’s first city, visitors have fallen in love with Savannah’s old southern hospitality for centuries. Whereas other southern cities, especially here in Georgia, you’d expect to talk about where...

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Peachtree Road Race Preview
Saturday, June 30, 2012

Peachtree Road Race Preview

Photo Credit: peachtreeroadrace Peachtree Road RacePeachtree RoadAtlanta, GA(404) 231-9064peachtreeroadrace Hours: July 4 – 6:45 a.m. wheelchair; 7:30 a.m. footracePart pilgrimage, part road race, Peachtree...

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Getaway Guide: Weekend Road Trip To Gulf Shores, Alabama
Saturday, June 23, 2012

Getaway Guide: Weekend Road Trip To Gulf Shores, Alabama

Georgia and gulf shore vacations have gone hand in hand as long as the state’s been inhabited. Atlanta’s natives of today grew up packing the family into the station wagon for summer vacations on these...

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Checklist For A Fun Day At The Beach Or Pool
Monday, June 18, 2012

Checklist For A Fun Day At The Beach Or Pool

A day of fun in the sun requires some planning. Here's a handy checklist for a day at the beach, the lake or the local...

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The Best Scenic Drives Around Atlanta
Saturday, June 09, 2012

The Best Scenic Drives Around Atlanta

Look to the open road for some of Atlanta’s most enjoyable experiences. Put the top down, open the sun roof or just roll down the windows, but bring a camera to capture the most charming sites near the...

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Transform Father’s Day Into The Adventure Of A Lifetime
Thursday, June 07, 2012

Transform Father’s Day Into The Adventure Of A Lifetime

Want to do something fun with your dad for Father's Day? Check out these exciting activities that are sure to be an...

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Road Trip Rules – Prep For A Safe And Fun Road Trip
Monday, May 14, 2012

Road Trip Rules – Prep For A Safe And Fun Road Trip

Planning a road trip this summer? Here are some helpful tips to get your family there happy and in one...

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Fun For The Road – Car Games For Your Next Road Trip
Monday, May 14, 2012

Fun For The Road – Car Games For Your Next Road Trip

Going on a road trip this summer? Entertain yourself and the kids with these fun car games along the...

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Best Scenic Running Paths In The Atlanta Area
Saturday, May 12, 2012

Best Scenic Running Paths In The Atlanta Area

Take in a serene, scenic view right next door on Atlanta’s best running trails. Remember trail etiquette, especially on those wonderful sunny Atlanta afternoons when everyone heads out to enjoy beautiful...

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Best Extreme Sports And Rec Spots In Atlanta
Saturday, May 05, 2012

Best Extreme Sports And Rec Spots In Atlanta

Atlanta folks know how to play and when they do it is most likely extreme. Take a look at some of the best extreme sports and rec spots in Atlanta. How extreme are you?Photo Credit: ThinkStockIndoor Climbing...

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Best Places To People Watch In Atlanta
Saturday, April 21, 2012

Best Places To People Watch In Atlanta

When it’s time to tour a little people scenery, you need a place to sit back, prop your feet up and just enjoy the view. Around Atlanta, nothing beats these locations for the coolest crowds and most interesting...

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The Best Cycle Shops in Atlanta
Saturday, April 14, 2012

The Best Cycle Shops in Atlanta

Atlantans love their bicycles as much as they love the city’s beautiful cycling trails. Finding the right fit in a cycling shop is absolutely essential to keeping the city’s cyclists happy. Riders need...

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Why Ice Matters – Interview With Noted Geophysicist Henry Pollack
Monday, April 09, 2012

Why Ice Matters – Interview With Noted Geophysicist Henry Pollack

Nobel Prize winner and noted professor of geophysics Henry Pollack weighs in on ice and the environment....

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Spring Break Stay-Cations in Atlanta
Saturday, March 17, 2012

Spring Break Stay-Cations in Atlanta

The idea of a stay-cation can be very appealing. Treat your hometown as a tourist would, going to see sites you wouldn’t otherwise go to on an everyday basis and enjoying the touristy items that appeal to...

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Atlanta’s Best Tennis Courts And Clubs
Saturday, March 10, 2012

Atlanta’s Best Tennis Courts And Clubs

Photo Credit: ThinkSstockTennis is about the love of the court, but Atlanta’s more than 1,000 tennis facilities and clubs have become more. They’ve become social meccas. Both competitive tennis types and...

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Best Public Golf Clubs in Atlanta
Friday, March 02, 2012

Best Public Golf Clubs in Atlanta

Photo Credit: ThinkStockAtlanta’s warmth allows for nearly year-round golf, especially on uber-accommodating public courses. Find your fit at any one of these fun, local clubs. Legacy Links and Fox Creek ...

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Atlanta’s Horse and Carriage Rides
Friday, February 24, 2012

Atlanta’s Horse and Carriage Rides

Photo Credit: ThinkStockFor many romantic types a horse-drawn carriage ride is the way to go. And scenery is everything when you’re hitching a ride on a stately coach.  Check out these local venues to create a...

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