I have finally jumped into the 21st Century with both feet. I got a new cell phone last week (my old one was the size of a brick) and now I'm blogging. None of my friends will believe this. I was inspired to start blogging by my good friend Matt S. We're both listed as the blogger because this is a joint venture (I think it was his idea, but I'm sure I offered some sort of wisdom to the discussion). We both grew up outdoors and love everything it has to offer. After getting out of the Army we both moved back to GA. Matt S lives just south of Atlanta and I live to the North. The Army offered us high adventure and great experiences, but it was time to move on and settle down, as we both have families. However, as much as we love Atlanta (actually Matt S isn't a big fan), we felt trapped in a concrete jungle. As we discussed this perplexing situation we realized the vast outdoor activities that Georgia has to offer within a short drive of Atlanta and how little information there is about these places. We felt that there must be other people in Atlanta (or anywhere in Georgia) who suffered from the same desire to get away from the hustle and bustle, but just didn't know where to go. We made it our goal to tell them about it. Our plan was to take a trip every weekend, then write about it and share it with others who might want to try it. This is still our intention, but we both work and have family obligations, so it is tough to get out every weekend. We invite our readers to share their experiences for all to read. When we can't get out on a trip we will give tips or find something outdoorsy to talk about. For instance, I've been wanting to talk about backpacking on a budget. Gear is expensive! I did a decent amount of backpacking in college, when I was super broke, but managed to get by with good inexpensive gear. One of these days I'll put together some info and try to share my cheap guy incite. And what about Hunting? Georgia has tons of land, but unless you own it, its hard to find a place to hunt. Fortunately, I have family with land, but I plan on checking out some of the WMAs and giving you the low down. My hopes are that this blog turns into a one stop shop for anyone interested in the great outdoors. Please add your input and links to other resources.
Thanks,
Matt B
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- Matt S and Matt B
- We're two Georgia boys who want to help people experience the many outdoor activities Georgia has to offer. We love everything outdoors (hiking, backpacking, camping, hunting, fishing, kayaking and anything else that gets us out of the house). Georgia is a beautiful state with many diverse outdoor experiences available. We will write about our outdoor experiences, most of which are easy day or weekend trips that anyone could do. Since we have to work and can’t disappear into the woods all the time, we will also write gear reviews, give tips and talk about anything that involves being outside. Just so you know a little bit about us. We grew up in Georgia (hunting and fishing and all that), graduated from the University of Georgia and joined the Army as Infantry Officers. Each of us has served overseas, one in Iraq and the other in Afghanistan. We recently got out of the Army and moved back to beautiful Georgia. Bored with our desk jobs, we try to escape to the wilderness whenever possible. In our pursuit of adventure, we found that Georgia had a lot to offer, but that there wasn’t much information about it. So we decided to step in and take action.
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