I had a great time riding horseback through the mountain trails. I definitely recommend.read more

Sunburst Adventures HUGE shoutout and thank you. The boys and I had a great Sunday afternoon of…read morefun. They did the two-hour zip line course while I took the "spectator" ride through the property. All three of your "guides" were great, even their corny jokes made us feel like we were at Disneyland. The three of us will certainly come back for ATV trail rides and horseback rides. And, if you're heading up to Sunburst Stables, stop by the Sautee Trail Cafe for lunch just down the road before you begin your afternoon of fun

Had a lovely time zip lining here! The guides were super friendly and funny, they kept cracking…read morejokes and kept up a lively stream of conversation while we waited for the group to finish the line. The lines were really fun and exciting. I especially liked the one that went over the lake. Would definitely come back and try their other activities!!

This is an excellent place full of great people and interesting activities. My family had a…read morewonderful time.

Had a great time today at Highlands Aerial Park. Our guides Jack and Anna were the perfect mix of…read moreSAFE, funny and encouraging. We were all a bit nervous and Jack and Anna clearly explained everything and put us at ease on the course. We splurged and got the photos and videos too... you save $10 if you buy it in advance. It was a fantastic experience and we would highly recommend it!

What better way to see the natural splendor of Highlands than by an aerial park? That was our…read morethought when we booked a reservation for our group that had two small kiddos. We went with Zippy's Tree Top Adventure Course given the age of the kids and we all had a great time. Even though Zippy's is tailored for families, it can be challenging and fun for adults as well, especially if you are like us where you can't remember the last time you were on a zip line or a ropes course. The course is essentially a circuit of several stations and you can keep doing them to your heart's desire until your time runs out. There are guides to help walk you through the area who are also outfitted with go pros to capture your experience. After about 30 minutes, we were all pretty gassed, and we had a great time examining the go pro film and pictures. If you are new to the area like us, stopping in at the aerial park is a must given that it's not every day that you are surrounded by such natural beauty. We plan to be back on hopefully our next trip to highlands so we can try out some of the more difficult courses, or we may just do Zippy's again.

Don't recommend. A person in our group was injured and we had to leave immediately for the…read moreemergency room and all they cared about was that we left their boats at the takeout. Realizing they are expensive we called them immediately to let them know to get them. They just seemed to be more interested in the $ than providing a great experience. It was $40 for a shuttle ride 1-way for just 3 people. It was absurd. I should've used a reputable outfitter like NOC.

All our gear was excellent. Location is very good for river access to section 3 and 4. Also they…read moremake a great after paddle pizza.

My partner and I recently visited Clarksville for a spontaneous hiking trip. Panther Creek Trail…read morewas at the very top of our list and we were not disappointed. At first we were worried that the trail would be closed due to the storm damage that occurred during the prior year but we drove by and there were multiple parties going in and out of the trail so we figured we would go for it! This trail is long and arduous, so be prepared! Us Floridians definitely overestimated our hiking abilities but we still got it done (thankfully). Bring around 2L per person or more if it's a hot day. We started on a Friday around 2pm and finished by 6:30pm and clocked in a total of 8 miles round trip. If you can go earlier, I highly recommend doing so to have plenty of light. There's two main parts of the trail where the bridges were damaged and removed. In one section, there's several logs that lay across the stream. Find a big stick, and scramble across. In the second section, the water is shallow enough to walk across without the possibility of getting your legs wet. But even if you get wet, both sections are not deeper than your ankle. I don't know if I'd recommend this for children as there are multiple sudden drop offs but more power to you if your family can do this! If you are a hiker, this does not disappoint!

Overall great hike. A few steep sections but nothing too crazy. Beautiful scenery the whole way…read more Would recommend for anyone looking for a solid outdoor experience.

We had an AMAZING time with Justin and Highland Excursions! My husband & I have been to Highlands…read moremany times, but we thought it would be fun to actually learn about the area and go see some areas we hadn't seen yet (like Satulah mountain). What a great decision! My husband commented that we should have started our week this way (instead of our last day). We went to a section to hike that we never would have tried (as it's on the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust) that was a beautiful hike with amazing views. Justin was a delightful guide, providing a rich history of the area. We also enjoyed talking geology with Justin, who was a wealth of information. Even if you've been to Highlands & Cashiers many times, treat yourself to a Highlands Excursion to see the beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges & more. You won't regret it! Can't wait til the next time!

My third tour this season with Justin and Aimee! I learn something new each tour. It is a MUST…read morewhen visiting Highlands or even if you live there!

Love the mountain coaster great views and very fun recommended for family's bye bye guysread more

The Highlands Outpost caught our eye for the coaster rides they offer and we walked away with our…read morevisit here being one of the highlights of our Highlands trip. For our group of 4 adults and 2 kids, we opted for the Scaly Mountain Screamer and the tubing. What a great time - I've seen footage of mountain coaster rides from Europe, but never had encountered it in the US. You can ride tandem on them which is convenient if you have kids and the speed is all up to you as you control it with a hand brake. Both of the kids in our group ended up doing it multiple times and each circuit gives you some great views of the forest and beautiful wilderness as you speed on by. One of the coolest aspects of the Scaly Mountain Screamer is that they not only clock your speed - each car has a go pro where you can buy the video, which everyone did. Once we had our fill of the screamer, we went to the tubing which was a surprisingly good time. The tubing track is lubricated with misters all the way down, so you get some great speed and keep cool at the same time and apparently they cover the hill in snow during the winter for some snow tubing. I would say that a stop at the Highlands Outpost is a must do for anyone, big or small. While definitely family centric, after riding on the Scaly Mountain Screamer and doing the Extreme tubing, I think its safe to say people of all ages will have fun here, especially given that you can trout fish as well. The group in front of us left with a whole mess of trout to cook up. We will be back here again to have more fun tubing and trying to beat our speed scores on the screamer and you should too.

very nice! Mill…read moreShoals and Big Shoals falls were the hiking destination for one of my rare days off during the height of Covid times. This hike was way back in October 2020, but i'm just now posting it (sorry, my reviews have been behind!). At any rate, I had a day, needed to get outdoors and Richard had these hikes in mind and wanted to check them both out. The Trail is easy to miss. We drove right past it, back tracked, and then found the small dirt road fork that was found on the left. When I say small dirt road, again, you're not sure if that's the path. Keep an eye on your mileage because it's just shy of a mile past the wolf creek church. We parked in a small opening and the trail becomes a bit more easy to follow here. Note, very early in the trail you'll see a small yellow sign nailed to a tree. This is not the path to the trail. The trail continues to the right of that sign. You should continue to descend down in what seems to be a gradual decline at first. This is tougher to get out of on the way back, so make sure you can handle getting out of this place! You'll hear the waterfall before you see it, but ultimately you're gonna find sandy areas past a few downed trees and plants that were pushed in what appears to be the water from the falls when the waters were really flowing. If you don't appreciate the power of this thing, seeing Mill shoals off in the distance should change your mind. Not the tallest waterfall, but it was full when we went, and it is possible to get yourself around these areas without getting your feet wet. It just requires a few hops and path choices! From here, that's where my experience ends. Richard and I did go up a steep incline to search for Big shoals falls. For one of my first hikes in months, I could tell I was running on fumes and wouldn't make it out if I continued to search anymore for Big Shoals, so I sat and waited for Richard to return. Just a note that if you're not still bursting with energy at this point and don't have the stamina, getting to Big Shoals is a challenge that can wipe you out....and there's the point of getting back out of the trail altogether. End of the day, I really enjoyed the hike, the waterfalls, and while this did turn into the first hike that I did not finish from start to finish, I still was able to enjoy a great waterfall, and maybe in a few months i'll be able to head back and finish this trail off! This is an isolated trail. I wouldn't recommend doing it alone, nor would I recommend doing it if you're not prepared for a hike that can and will challenge you. From what I can tell, this is a pet friendly hike, at least until you reach Mill shoals falls. Have fun!

COVID-19 has done a number on my body! I've gained a lot of corona-pounds over the last few months…read moreand decided it's time to get back to doing what I love to do, hiking! I'm much happier burning calories in the woods than I am in the gym! One thing I've noticed for certain as a direct result of COVID-19, hiking trails are a lot more populated now than in the past. I used to be able to hike to North Georgia waterfalls in relative peace prior to lockdowns and social distancing protocols. NOW, everyone and their gosh dang mama are on the trails... which has forced me to look for more off the beaten path activities! Well, I found the website of a guy who does the type of hiking I've always wanted to do! His name is Mark Oleg and in many of his hiking reports, he machetes' his way to waterfalls that have no official trail + gives full GPS coordinates of his routes as well as helpful tips & elevation gain expectations! My first official test of his directions was at Sarah's Creek back in March. I convinced my hiking buddy Jamarcus it would be a fun adventure to try roads-less-travelled and he regrettably agreed! Jamarcus doesn't like to get his feet wet you see, and Sarah's Creek was a wet hike! Fast forward 7 months and I get a call from Jamarcus asking if I wanted to go hiking! Mill Shoals & Big Shoals have been on my bucket list for almost a year, so yet again I convinced him to give another offbeat trail a try! Thank God he has a short memory... LOL! HERE ARE THE DETAILS: ~ THE EXPERIENCE We set our navigation to Wolf Creek Church Road, when I used a map I predownloaded from Mark Oleg website. I CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH these are not hikes for beginners or even casual hikers. You MUST download directions and maps to your phone prior to getting in your car to drive. I would also recommend studying the directions/notes prior, because you will feel much better studying them at home than on the trail! *** HIKING DIRECTIONS: Approximately 0.8 miles past Wolf Creek Church you will see a dirt road fork off to your left. Take it approx. 735 feet to a small gate & turnaround where there is a niche for about 2 cars. Once parked, walk around the gate down the old forest service road. The road is easy to follow! However, when you come to a fork, stay to the right. Next you will come to a clearing where the road will soon get narrower and curve left. This is where the elevation will begin to rapidly descend to Stekoa Creek. The closer you get to the creek, the steeper the decline, but doable for most people in decent shape. The return trip back however will be a calorie burner! Once you reach the creek, you will easily hear Mill Shoals Falls [approx. 18' tall]. You will need to climb over a large downed tree and navigate your way as best you can to the falls. The pools of water around the falls appear to be fairly deep, at least 7' or better. But Stekoa Creek is known to not have the cleanest water, so a swim would probably not be wise. You can either follow your path back out or attempt to reach larger Big Shoals Falls further upstream. I've included the map I used from Mark's website, but I warn you, it is not easy to follow. The trek to Big Shoals requires a steep uphill, then downhill climb with ABSOLUTELY NO PATH to guide you! The map also navigates you around a parcel of land marked private property, although there is nothing on it. Jamarcus decided to forego the hike to Big Shoals Falls [approx. 30' tall] and waited near Mill Shoals as I made my attempt. It was difficult, but I trusted the map and my ears to guide me to the falls. I emerged back where Jamarcus was waiting, scarred from fighting through forest growth and heavily sweating but satisfied at my conquest! ~ FINAL THOUGHTS READ THIS REVIEW thoroughly and try to visit Mark's website before attempting to hike to these falls, and please don't go alone! It's a great adventure for the daring, but don't be stupid! This trail is best hiked with a companion if for no other reason but for help in case of an injury. I would also recommend telling a family member or friend your hiking plans just in case. I seriously doubt this trail gets many visitors (we saw no one), so a bad injury could leave you stranded for days without help. ENJOY! LENGTH: 3.2 miles round trip DIFFICULTY: 3 out of 10 to Mill Shoals / 6 out of 10 to Big Shoals ELEVATION GAIN: 795+ feet WATERFALL ATTRACTIVENESS: 6 / 8 2020 / 78