ADVENTURE RESOURCES
Connecting you to opportunities to explore.
One thing we love so much about our storefront being in Thomasville, Georgia is that we have easy access to a bounty of adventure opportunities in a few hours radius. Hop in the car, and you can be enjoying the foothills of the Appalachian Trail in 4 hours or the coastal waterways of Florida in 3 hours. Our mission is to equip the modern day explorer - and we can do that all day every day - but gear that sits in your house is useless. We want to inspire curiosity, encourage you to go and explore the wild places. That's why we've put together this page, full of resources to help you find places to explore.
georgia
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
The state of Georgia has 63 different state parks, and many other historic sites that offer camping, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, kayaking and more. Some of our favorites? - Amicalola Falls, Unicoi, Tallulah Gorge, and nearby Reed Bingham.
The Georgia State Parks website is a great resource for familiarizing yourself with the various options available in each park. You'll also find information about park hours, entry fees, and any other pertinent information from the park rangers.
If you're one of those people that prefers and paper map, stop by our store and grab a free copy of the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Guide, or visit the downloadable copy here.
Explore Georgia
Explore Georgia acts as Georgia's official tourism and travel site, so it's got loads of great information about Peach state attractions. If you're looking for historic sites, cool landmarks, film tours, restaurant recommendations - you'll find it all here.
The great thing about Explore Georgia is that they have an entire section of their website dedicated to all things outdoor and adventure. This is a great starting point for inspiration if you're lacking for ideas of where to go and what to do next. The regularly feature state parks, trails and waterfalls.
Wander North Georgia
You've probably seen their gear all over our store and website, but Wander North Georgia is much more than a lifestyle clothing brand and shop in Downtown Clayton, Georgia. Before either of those things existed, they were a blog about the destinations they were loving in North Georgia. Trails, waterfalls, campsites, camp recipes - you'll find all this and more over on their site. Our favorite aspect about the website is their waterfall views. If you enjoy hiking to waterfalls, check out their blog to see the rating for the ease of hike, crowd size, views, etc.
Atlanta Trails
Founded by two friends who love hiking and wanted to be able to share their favorite hikes with their friends, Atlanta Trails offers a curated collection of reviews of the trails found in the South and easy to access from the capital city. This site offers detailed reviews, nearby attractions and beautiful photos so you know exactly what to expect before you set out.
Georgia Outdoor Map
If you're a visual person, Georgia Outdoor Map is a fantastic option for you. Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, you'll find every possible outdoor activity included. The side of the map offers filters so you can see exactly which spots offer geocaching, primitive campsites or boat rentals, helping you take the guesswork out of your next destination.
FLORIDA
Florida State Parks
The state park network in Florida is extremely impressive, boasting 175 state parks and 9 different state trails - plenty of adventure opportunities for everyone. Florida state parks range from beaches, springs and rivers to gardens, forests and swamps.
The Florida State Parks website is a great resource to familiarizing yourself with the parks near you. Because the state is home to so many, the interactive map feature is divided up by region. If you're interested in specific activities, there is also an option to search by the adventure you're after.
If you prefer a paper guide, we now have brochures available in store for free!
Florida Trail Association
The Florida Trail Association is responsible for developing and maintaining the network of hiking trails located throughout the Sunshine State. Many of their efforts focus on conservation of the trails, and finding ways to engage the public in the outdoors. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer with the Florida Trail Association, all of which you'll find information on over at their website!
They also detail the different sections of the Florida National Scenic Trail, making it easy to plan your next hiking trip.
