From hiking and biking to canoeing and swimming, there are many ways to get your exercise outside. Research suggests that even low impact activity in the outdoors stimulates endorphins and contributes to both mental and physical health.
Across Georgia, there are thousands of acres of land open for you to explore. Georgia’s state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, lakes, and other public lands are great places for wildife viewing, hiking, hunting, fishing, and general outdoor enjoyment.
In this episode we'll experience The Tri-the-Parks Triathalon Series, the Georgia State Parks' Canyon Climbers Challenge and attend Unicoi's State Park's annual Outdoor Activity Day looking for other unique outdoors adventures.
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Georgia State Parks
With 63 State Parks & Historic Sites, Georgia gives you plenty of options for outdoors adventure. And you won't have to travel far. Your biggest challenge - deciding what to.
The National Forests of Georgia
As part of America's national forest system, the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests represent the finest outdoor recreation opporutnities and natural resources Georgia has to offer. These lands are rich in history and culture you'll find fascinating to explore.
Georgia’s Great Lakes
From camping to boating, fishing to resorts, the nine Great Lakes of Georgia beckon visitors from around the world to enjoy these water wonders.
Tri the Parks
The Tri the Parks Triathlon and Duathlon Race Series is the only multi-sport event series in Georgia. Five triathlons, four duathlons, and one aquathlon comprise the series for 2008. One of the events is an all female event. We’ll see you at the start line!
Canyon Climbers Club
For years, marathon runners have endured long distances in their quest for bragging rights and prestigious t-shirts. Now, state park hikers have their own conquest that ends with an exclusive “I did it!” t-shirt. Georgia’s new Canyon Climbers Club is reserved for those few who have scaled to the top of Amicalola Falls, explored the depths of Providence Canyon, braved the swinging bridge in Tallulah Gorge and faced the daunting staircase in Cloudland Canyon.
Muddy Spokes Club
Visit the 11 state parks in the Muddy Spokes Club and ride the designated bicycle trail at each one for a total of 68 miles. Some of the trails are fairly easy, some are moderate and some are strenuous and will give you a challenge. Be sure you are in good health, wear safety gear and take plenty of water along.
Annual Georgia Geocachers Association Challenge
Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A geocacher can place a geocache in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology and then share the geocache's existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS unit can then try to locate the geocache.
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Human development has crowded out much of our native wildlife habitat, but the good news is that you can make a difference without leaving the house. On this episode we’ll show you how to make your yard more wildlife friendly. 
Our world is becoming increasingly urbanized and as we pave our way across the land, native ecosystems are affected. Habitat loss is the number one cause of wildlife population declines, and over the years, commercial and residential development have pushed a number of Georgia’s species to the brink of extinction. But, there are a few things you can do around the house to make a difference by making your yard more wildlife friendly: providing food, water and shelter for birds, and planting native plants helps attract more wildlife to your backyard.
Exercise is good for your body, mind, and spirit. As is spending time in the Great Outdoors. We’ll explore a few ways to get outside and get healthy. 
Few things in nature are as popular or as refreshing as a beautiful waterfall and Georgia is home to some of the most breathtaking and pristine waterfalls in the country.
Few things in nature are as popular or as refreshing as a beautiful waterfall and Georgia is home to some of the most breathtaking and pristine waterfalls in the country.
Join the Georgia Outdoors crew and learn about Georgia's magnificent landscapes. We'll visit Providence Canyon State Park, A.K.A. Georgia's Little Grand Canyon, and learn about the forces that created this interesting phenomenon.
Join the Georgia Outdoors crew and learn about Georgia's magnificent landscapes. We'll visit Providence Canyon State Park, A.K.A. Georgia's Little Grand Canyon, and learn about the forces that created this interesting phenomenon.
In this episode the Georgia Outdoors crew will explore some of Georgia's beautiful streams and waterfalls.
In this episode the Georgia Outdoors crew will explore some of Georgia's beautiful streams and waterfalls.
100 miles long and 25 hundred feet high, Lookout Mountain spans three states as it stretches from Gadsden, Alabama to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Upon it's length one will find waterfalls, canyons, scenic vistas, unique towns, state and national parks and preserves and many more natural wonders.
100 miles long and 25 hundred feet high, Lookout Mountain spans three states as it stretches from Gadsden, Alabama to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Upon it's length one will find waterfalls, canyons, scenic vistas, unique towns, state and national parks and preserves and many more natural wonders.
Eco-tourism unites travel with ecology, and often with local history. Most people associate eco-tourism with exotic locales far and wide – but eco-tourism is available right here in your own home state.
Eco-tourism unites travel with ecology, and often with local history. Most people associate eco-tourism with exotic locales far and wide – but eco-tourism is available right here in your own home state.
Georgia's Coast is a magnificent stretch of seventeen barrier islands. Several of them are well known, but how much do you know about Little Tybee Island or Little Wassaw Island? We'll visit them both as well as the rest of the Wassaw Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Georgia's Coast is a magnificent stretch of seventeen barrier islands. Several of them are well known, but how much do you know about Little Tybee Island or Little Wassaw Island? We'll visit them both as well as the rest of the Wassaw Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Meet Mark Morrison, author of Waterfall Walks in Georgia Alabama and Tennessee. With Mark we'll explore five waterfalls in NW Georgia including Minnehaha Falls, Bad Branch Falls, Crow Creek Falls, and Horse Branch Falls.
Meet Mark Morrison, author of Waterfall Walks in Georgia Alabama and Tennessee. With Mark we'll explore five waterfalls in NW Georgia including Minnehaha Falls, Bad Branch Falls, Crow Creek Falls, and Horse Branch Falls.
Mild winters and long springs and falls invite Georgians to do everything from rafting and hiking to hunting and fishing. This show recommends four outdoor activities for every month of the year.
Any weekend throughout the year offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities in Georgia. Mild winters and long springs and falls invite Georgians to do everything from rafting and hiking to hunting and fishing.