This place is so cool. So much history and so worth checking out…read more We drove through much of this but stopped by the tower. Of course I had to walk up it ....and back down. I had spaghetti legs after that, but it was so worth it. The view from the top is so beautiful.

Had an amazing visit here today. It is absolutely worth the visit. So much history…read more I can truly appreciate the self guided narration by utilizing the NPS app. It helps keep you on track as you navigate through the battlefield. Next visit I plan to do a little more walking around. This is a huge land mass and there are some areas you cannot get to via vehicle. It was nice to see lots of people on bike, flying kites and with the pets.

Saturday Feb 22nd, Tony and I drove down to Dalton and Chatsworth GA to go hiking and we came…read moreacross this old Indian Cemetery located a few miles from Chief Vann House..it was very interesting to visit and read the signs about the settlement. The sign there gives a lot of background information: SPRINGPLACE MISSION "Southward from this spot stood the famous mission founded in 1801 by Moravian Brethren from Salem, NC The first school among the Cherokees, this mission continued until 1833 and added much to their remarkable advancement. Here were taught many leaders of the Cherokee Nation. One was Elias Boudinot, later editor of the "The Cherokee Phoenix" The work begun here was not abandoned with the forced removal of the Cherokee but was transferred to New Springplace in Oklahoma" The location has several graves surrounded by a wooden fence called "God's Acre" which is the Springplace Mission Cemetery from 1812 to 1834 and Principal Chief Charles Renatus Hicks 1767-1834. Several of Chief Vann's family members are buried here and this park is located only about a mile from the Chief Vann House Historic Park. This is a free location. If in the area, you should stop and check it out.

This is such a great summer camp. My daughter has been coming every summer for six years. You can…read morechoose a specialty camp such as horse camp or come for the week and choose your events. Events include caving, zip lining, river rafting, etc. Lots of games and activities and of course prayer and services daily. My daughter has made life-long friends and camp is always the highlight of her summer. The folks running it are fantastic and the camp counselors are usually ones that came to camp every summer and grew up loving it. I would highly recommend them. They are planning expansion and more investment this year and going forward.

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness A very nice and well laid out dog park. It is built on the hill and the entry is at the top and there is a secondary entry at the bottom. There is a bench and a picnic table down the hill under the tree to sit on but other than that? There is a water spigot and a poop bag dispenser and the place does not seem to have a lot of biological landmines, which is always a plus. There is plenty of parking at the top of the dog park. And there are some old growth trees. But mostly there's just room for your dog to run and a few agility items for their enjoyment!

Simply, be Grateful. # ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness…read moreThis is a well laid out and well thought out dog park. There is a double gated concrete entry area that is massive and has an exit into both the big and small dog park. There is a very nice concrete walking path that goes all the way around the dog park as well as multiple places to sit, some of them even have overhead coverings. There is a very nice water feature along the concrete path as well as a tremendous amount of biological landmines to make sure you stay on the concrete path! There are multiple agility items and the ground covering is mostly grass although there is some wood chip sort of stuff? You park right next to the dog park and the parking is more than ample. It is Well fenced.

Amazing local barn, great staff -a wonderful way to spend time taking lessons or going for a trail…read moreride in Chattanooga, GA.

Do not board at this facility. My horse arrived at this facility 11/1/2022. By 11/3/2022, my horse…read morewas severely injured with a career ending injury. My horse came directly off the track to this facility. She was anxious as she just moved across the country and was in a new place. She was turned out in their quarantine lot that was a small but safe area with white vinyl fencing, and she was doing well all things considered. I had requested to one of the managers to please let her stay in the quarantine lot to decompress for a couple of days until I could get her feet done. I figured this would not turn into an issue as a typical quarantine period when bringing in new horses is at least 2 weeks, and this manager assured me she would make sure she stayed put. I also requested that I be included with introducing her to a pasture as she has never been turned out in a pasture before with wire fencing, which is all this property has besides 1 or 2 pastures that have different fencing. The next morning, not even 12 hours later, I received a phone call stating that my horse had been turned out with a herd, against my wishes, and had gone through multiple fences and sustained a large laceration to her leg. At the time, it appeared to be just a laceration which would heal with time. But a year later, I am still receiving veterinary care due to bone involvement and my horse is still lame, with a poor prognosis. This is not the only major injury a horse sustained in my very short time at this facility. Another horse shattered her cannon bone due to her being turned with a horse she was known to not get along with, per the barn owner's instructions. Keep in mind, I was at this boarding facility for less than 2 months. In addition to multiple major ending injuries, the quality of care is very poor. The horses are often lacking hay and water even in the winter months. I was always the one providing hay and water to my own horse when I was paying for her to be cared for. Barn staff will skip feedings if the farm equipment fails and they have to walk to the upper pastures to feed. Gates to pastures are often left unlatched. Many of the horses are underweight and unhealthy. Water buckets and troughs rarely get cleaned out, resulting in algae and nasty black water they expect the horses to drink. Horses also are often getting moved around into various pastures depending on the day, which is just asking for more accidents to happen. The facility is in a flood zone, resulting in very wet conditions. A majority of the horses here deal with hoof abscesses and lameness due to the fact their feet can never dry out. Lastly, management talks very poorly about their boarders. As a horse owner, I know these boarders just want quality care for their horses and are getting upset that they are not receiving said care. The barn owner, her mother, and various management would often complain and do things against owners wishes. They complain when owners request round bales be put in the pastures because their horses are hungry and there is not food in the pastures. They complain when owners are upset that their horses are shivering because they are wet and cold and not being blanketed appropriately. They do not like their boarders and make it very clear to those around them. I have given them over a year to make things right with me which they have been unable to do. They keep beating around the bush and will not just own up and take responsibility. Do not come here if you care about your horses.

This is a beautiful, incredible state park that is so worth the trek (driving and walking wise)…read more There are a couple different lookout spots you'll want to check out, and at the security hut they give you a map so you know where to go. All of the workers were so friendly and helpful here. The hike at the very top was perfect- about a mile or so, the scenic lookout is about halfway through so you can take a break if you need. There's a good amount of elevation to get your heartbeat going but then it calms down after awhile. At the outlook, it would be easy to sit and enjoy the few for a long time. It's stunning. You can also take a fork in the path to visit the Fort that's here (thus named Fort Mountain). There are some info signs explaining the mysterious origins of the fort and it's pretty interesting.

Fort Mountain State Park is one of few favorites places to visit, especially in the spring or in…read morethe fall. The scenery is simply picturesque. Despite the harsh cold winds of winter, we had the sun which made it bearable and our hike was splendid on the day we visited. Our first stop had to be the visitor center to get a new annual pass & patches. The attendants helped us secure the pass that best matched our needs. The visitor center has restrooms and a gift store. For my girlfriend, it's always difficult to resist the items --- t-shirts, stuffed animals, historical books, camping supplies, snacks --- they sell there. If I am not mistaken, I believe they also sell firewood and ice for those looking to camp. If you need a map of the park, it can be found here as well. We then headed to the lake to hike the trail that circles it. It's an easy trail, so it makes for a nice walk for chatting and stopping to admire the views of the lake and mountainside. The beach at the lake is relatively small, but the facilities there are nice, with boat rentals, playground, picnic tables, and putt-putt golf. Im assuming a lot of these services are seasonal because we saw no one using them. I did like that there was a ramp that led from the parking lot to the beach for visitors that may have mobility issues. We hiked several different trails, and all were well blazed. The trails that led to fire tower and the stone wall had informational signs. Unfortunately the fire tower can only be viewed from the outside. I would love to see the view from the top! But if it's views you are interested in, checkout the overlook trail! The view is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! We also did the Big Rock Nature Trail (trailhead is near the lake dam). The 3/4-mile trail led to a beautiful waterfall. We didn't touch the Gahuti Trail this time, but we plan to do it next time we come back; it's challenging but very beautiful from what I have read about the trail. I would recommend it if you have a day for a hiking adventure. Snacks and water are required. The cabins and cottages all look well maintained from the outside and are located in beautiful areas of the park. We didn't check out the campground, but it's near the lake, but Fort Mountain State Park seems to have something for everyone!

Triangle Park is a drive-in restaurant, though they do have a few picnic tables on the deck and…read moreunder the trees. They are known for quick grab-n-go breakfasts for hunters/fishermen/industry workers nearby - biscuits, etc. But, their hamburgers are freshly made (not frozen patties). Their Bar-B-Que is delicious, lean, and smoked just right, with hot or mild sauce. Their stuffed baked potato is also excellent. They aren't stingy with portions, either! Locally owned by folks who greet you with a smile and prepare your food as you want it. Quick, friendly service. Order at the window, they'll wave to you when your order is ready. Great prices for excellent food and quality service. Plus, they get excellent inspection ratings every time.