Category Archives: Happenings
Socially Distanced Character Encounters at Disney World: Worth It? —
***** Since Disney World reopened in July 2020, there are still plenty of characters in the parks, you just can’t interact with them up-close and personal anymore. All of the character Meet & Greets have been suspended and we don’t … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: August 7, 2020 —
Did you know that when you purchase a Georgia fishing license you are investing in the conservation of our natural resources? You are! Find out more HERE. Want info about what type of license you might need? Click HERE. Need … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: July 31, 2020 —
July is coming to a close today. Despite the overwhelming news that is out there in this world of ours today, let’s try to make August the best month of the year. 40 more words via Georgia Fishing Report: July 31, … Continue reading
Disney World Delays the Reopening Dates for Several Resorts —
***** Disney World announced an update to their planned reopening dates for several on-property resorts. Here’s the revised reopening timeline through November 1st: July 29: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Aug. 24: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Sept. 21: Disney’s Grand Floridian … Continue reading
Southern Summertime Includes Catfish Angling —
Have you really and truly lived a good southern life if you haven’t spent a whole day fishing and then fried up a “mess” of catfish for dinner? Catfishing provides great opportunities for new and experienced anglers. Georgia’s public waterways … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: July 24, 2020 —
YOU. You need to get outdoors. Yes, I am talking to you. Whether it is a solo trip or a full-fledged family “staycation” trip, go get outside. Georgia is home to so many opportunities, including Public Fishing Areas, Wildlife Management … Continue reading
Top 5 Things to Do Outdoors in Georgia —
Don’t let the summer slip away – it’s time to put your finger on the map and pick a location (or two), and make a few day trips to public land. Or, for the more adventurous, make it an overnight … Continue reading
Epcot’s Living with the Land —
**** One of our favorite places at Epcot is ‘The Land’ pavilion. The Land covers six acres, making it Epcot’s largest pavilion. It includes a cool futuristic glass greenhouse. The 2.5 million square foot facility is dedicated to human interaction … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: July 17, 2020 —
Are you using the outdoors to benefit your mental health? Maybe you should. According to a Psychology Today article, “The most common positive benefits were significant reductions in stress and anxiety after time spent in nature, as well as increased … Continue reading
Fewer Hummingbirds This Year? Don’t Worry Just Yet. —
By Terry W. Johnson, writer of the Backyard Wildlife Connection blog. Featured image: Hummingbirds at feeder. Photo credit: Terry W. Johnson As far as many Georgia hummingbird fanciers are concerned, 2020 has been a disappointment. It seems that throughout the … Continue reading