What we’re about
Georgia Adventurers Group is your doorway to get out of the house and explore the outdoors ! Aren't you tired of sitting in the office all day, watching tv all night, playing on the Internet or playing computer games ?? Let's get outdoors !
We're an established MeetUp club, full of experienced activity leaders who enjoy the outdoors and want to share what they know with you. Whether it be hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, caving, skydiving, hang gliding, outdoor photography, ....etc..etc.... if it's an adventure, we want to do it ! We also explore cultural festivals, food festivals, street markets, and programs put on at the local state & national parks.
Give Georgia Adventures Group a try !
Are you looking for a place to share your experience in an outdoor field ? We welcome anyone who wants to lead an event for our group ! We all want to try new adventures ! Bring it on !
" Papa Smurf "
Bill Witherspoon, Organizer
Woodstock, GA
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Spring in the Okefenokee, May 10th to 13th, Swamp is blooming!Stephen C Foster State Park, Fargo, GA$295.00
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For those of you who have done a swamp trip with us in the past, we are changing things a bit. Instead of staying at the Eco Lodge in Fargo (18 miles from the park), we have 6 cabins reserved inside the park. (All six cabins have two bedrooms). This puts us closer to the action and will allow us to add some activities not available when we stay in Fargo. (Stay tuned, but one added event will be a twilight boat ride to see some gator eyes) We are also checking in on Friday instead of Thursday which will allow you to drive down Friday after work and get home Sunday before dark, if necessary. If you leave Sunday you just miss the optional paddle on the way home.
Come with us and witness the Swamp as she awakens from her winter nap. This time of year is magical.
Stephen C. Foster State Park is about a 5 hour drive from Atlanta.
We will see the swamp in its' spring glory. Hopefully WITHOUT THE MOSQUITOES!!!! And air conditioned cabins make the nights comfortable!!The Okefenokee contains many types of habitat – islands, lakes, cypress forests, scrub-shrub areas and open ‘wet’ prairies. We might see sandhill cranes and bald eagles.
In May the swamp is really coming alive after waking from her "winter" nap. As we paddle through the swamp, keep a lookout for alligators, otters, racoons, deer, white ibis, herons, egrets and maybe even a black bear.
FRIDAY is check in, then happy hour and a catered meal.
SATURDAY we will all paddle from Stephen Foster State Park. We will be leaving the boats to explore some islands and have lunch on wooden decks. At days end, happy hour and a catered meal.
SUNDAY you will have a choice of paddling a different section of the swamp OR experiencing a short hike over a board walk and then seeing the swamp from a 3 story watch tower. After leaving the tower we will take a private guided motor boat tour which allows us to go father into the swamp than we can go in our kayaks. At days end, happy hour and a catered meal. If you opt for the guided boat tour the cost will be $35 per person.
MONDAY you will have an optional paddle on at a black water lake on the way back to Atlanta. We will get off the water early enough Monday for you to drive home before dark.
We will be sharing the cabins, but of course not sharing beds!
Since none of the cabins have single beds filling each of them is going to get tricky. I know many of you will be coming alone and will want to share a cabin so we will pair you up with a same sex roommate, each in a double bed.Because of the bed situation we should have around 20 people on this trip. PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH ME AS WE TRY TO ASSIGN BEDS AND MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION. If you want to join us on the trip and make your own arrangements to stay somewhere else, camping, hotel, etc., that is fine also. You will simply need to purchase an event ticket and let me know where you will be staying. Even if you stay off site, your evening meals are included.
VERY IMPORTANT: HOW MANY TICKETS DO YOU NEED?
1. Everyone needs an Event ticket regardless of where you are staying. This ticket includes three evening meals and three days of paddling.
2. If you are staying in the CABINS with us you will need a second ticket. This is just for your bed in a cabin.
3. If you need a rental boat you will need a third ticket.
4. If you are doing the optional guided boat tour you will need a fourth ticket.
Cost of the trip will be $295 per adult, $95 per child under 16. That fee will include a catered meal Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. You will be responsible for breakfast and lunch. The kitchens make that easy! (This fee does not include your cabin, kayak rental, or boat tour)
If you want a private bedroom with 1 double bed the cost is $395 for all 3 nights. Only two available (There will be other folks in the second bedroom)(SOLD OUT)
If you want a private bedroom with 2 double beds the cost is $590 for all three nights. Four available. (There will be folks in the second bedroom)
If you are coming by yourself and want to be matched up with a room mate (same sex, separate beds) the cost will be $295 for three nights. If you have a preferred room mate let me know when you register and I will make sure you are paired up.
Tandem (2 person) sit on top kayaks will be available to rent for $125 for the weekend.
Single kayaks (sit inside) kayaks will be available to rent for $95 for the weekend.
Optional Sunday Guided Motor Boat tour is $35.00 per person.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CALL ME BEFORE SIGNING UP.
John Miller, 678-549-4950 - Weekday Mid-Day Moderate Hike Vickery Creek in Roswell with optional lunch afterVickery Creek Trail Parking, Roswell, GA
Please read all info below if you are new to this hike. This week we'll return to the Vickery Creek trails near the old historic mill in Roswell. Hike is about 5 miles with lots of up and down so not an easy or beginner hike. No fee to park. There is a restroom at the lot. Lunch afterwards up the hill at Moxie Burger (you can literally walk if you want):
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Moxie+Burger/@34.0136063,-84.3645507,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f50caf88487e33:0x7a58e55b8e8b37a4!8m2!3d34.0136063!4d-84.3619704!16s%2Fg%2F11b66cgf0_?hl=en&entry=ttuKey Hike info and Policies:
Prompt Departure Policy: Out of respect for the majority of people who arrive on time, we will leave promptly at the designated time, allowing 1-2 minutes of "grace period". If you arrive late, please text or call me at 770-875-4493 and I will let you know where we are on the trail so you can catch up to the group.
What: A moderate-pace hike of about 4 to 5 miles, in about 2 hours, with 2-4 short (2-3 mins) rest stops.
When: Every Wednesday at 11AM.
Where: We semi-rotate around to various locations within about 1 hour of Atlanta. Current venues include Red Top Mountain state park (Homestead and Iron Hill trails); Jones Bridge (Johns Creek); Bowman's Island (Buford), Laurel Ridge (Buford), Sawnee Preserve (Cumming), Vickery Creek (Roswell), and Kennesaw Mountain park (a couple of different trails) (Marietta). Additional venues may be added in the future.
Who: Usually about 20-25 people attend each hike, though we've had as many as 30+. We are a friendly group and do our best to make newcomers feel welcome.
Difficulty/Fitness-level: First of all, If you are looking for a fast-paced workout hike, THIS IS NOT THE HIKE FOR YOU. When hiking our pace is generally 2.5mph, though on some flat stretches we might be going as much as 2.7mph. Second, most of our hikes have at least some hill climbing involved, so these are NOT Easy or Beginner hikes.
Please be prepared to abide by these Polices:
1: You need to keep up with the group, meaning if you are hiking in the back you need to keep in sight of the main group. No individually stopping for 5 minutes to take pictures or sight see. We hike as a group.
2: If for any reason you have to leave the group, you need to let me know in advance (in person or via phone/text), and then message me when you are back to the parking lot so we know you are safe.
3: We leave on time (see policy details above)
4: Meetup is not a pickup dating site. Continually bothering/harassing people for dates, phone numbers, etc. will not be tolerated (it's also illegal).
5: This group is friendly and social, and lots of good conversations take place, which is great and encouraged. However, I would ask you to please be careful about sensitive subjects (politics, religion, etc) as not everyone agrees with you and wants to hear that stuff. Be considerate of people with whom you are conversing, and also those within earshot.
6: Dogs are welcome everywhere we hike except Sawnee Preserve and Laurel Ridge, but are required to be on a leash, and under control, at all times.
7: Please keep your event RSVP up to date. I do not have limits on attendee numbers, so you can add or remove your name from the attendee list as you wish without needing to be concerned about getting or keeping a spot. You can add your name at the last minute if necessary, or remove it the morning of the hike if your plans change. But please don't leave your name on the list and then be a no show - this is inconsiderate and unnecessary on this hike, and against GAG policy.
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