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posted on April 25th, 2013
 This morning on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta we met Popeye from Noah’s Ark. Noah’s Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center is one of the many free activities featured in Field Trips w/Sue’s book 100+ Free Things to do in Atlanta. In less than a month, my children, like many in Georgia, will be out of school for the summer. It’s time to begin planning those lazy summer days by the pool and mixing in a few activities to get the kids away from the TV and video games. All you need to know to have a fun, and affordable summer is in the Field Trips with Sue book 100+ Free Things to do in Atlanta (hint: order online here). This morning on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta, I talked about a few of my favorite entries in the book and how you can have fun with the kids this summer for free.
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posted on February 21st, 2013
 Fort King George in Darien, Ga. has been completely rebuilt. The three story block house was the main stronghold for the Battle of Christmas Break.
What: Fort King George Historic Site
Where: 302 McIntosh Rd SE, Darien, GA 31305 | 912-437-5479
When: Tuesday- Saturday 9 – 5 pm, Sunday 2 – 5:30 pm
Closed Monday except federal holidays
Cost: $3.75-$6.50
Over the Christmas break we visited with my in-laws in St. Simon’s Island, Ga. It was too cold to go swimming, but a perfect time of year to visit the many historic sites around the area. My kids had so much fun at Fort Frederica in St. Simon’s, we decided to head north to the pre-Revolutionary War Fort King George in nearby Darien. If we’d had more time, we would have gone south to the Castillo de San Marco to complete the tri-fecta of military strongholds in the area, especially since they all have an intertwined story. Here’s why my nephew called our visit to Fort King George “The best day of my life!”
Continue reading The Battle of School Break at Fort King George
posted on September 20th, 2012
 The PGA Tour Championship starts today and goes through the weekend at East Lake Golf Club. Up to four children 18 and under are admitted free to the Tour Championship with each adult. This morning on the Field Trips with Sue segment on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta we talked about free things to do in Atlanta with kids like the PGA Tour Championship, Free Day at Georgia State Parks and Smithsonian Museum Day, plus Fall festivals like Oakland Cemetery’s Sunday in the Park and the Atlanta History Center’s Fall Folklife Festival.
Continue reading Free Things to do in Atlanta and Fall Festivals on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta
posted on September 13th, 2012
What: Haunted Hay Rides Where: Red Top Mountain State Park When: Oct. 12 – 12, 19-20 and 26-27, 2012 at 7 pm, 7:40 pm, 8:20 pm and 9 pm Cost: $8 per rider Children under 2 are free $5 parking fee
Take a “spooktacular” hayride and then listen closely as storytellers bring ghosts and [...]
posted on August 15th, 2012
 Photo from Georgia State Parks What: Nightime Activities celebrating the Blue Moon
Where: Georgia State Parks (see each listing for specific park)
When: Throughout August
Cost: $5 parking fee at State Parks (program fees vary, see each listing)
Georgia’s State Parks are celebrating the enchantment of the “Moon and Stars” with themed nighttime events the entire month of August. The rare moon occurrence (two full moons in one month) is referred to as a “blue moon” and happens only every two and a half years. The first full moon has past (August 2), but the second full moon is on August 31.
Below are just a few examples of evening programs planned this month and include hikes, kayak and canoe tours, plus an astronomy tower open house. A full calendar is available at on the Georgia State Parks website.
For a list of planetariums and telescopes where you can get a good view of the full moon, see our post on Where to See Stars in Atlanta.
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posted on June 21st, 2012
 Jason Lang with REI showcases the First Time Camper equipment in the CBS Better Mornings Studio What: Family Camping with First Time Camper Program
Where: Georgia State Parks
When: Anytime
Cost: $45 for two nights and equipment
Family Camping is a great way to unplug and enjoy spending time outdoors. However, for the first time camper, it can be intimidating. First there’s the gear which can get expensive if purchased all at once. Then who wants to stubble with tent set-up as the kids watch. Here’s how to look like an old pro.
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posted on June 20th, 2012
 What: Canyon Climbers
Where: Georgia State Parks
When: Complete the program on your own timeframe
Cost: There is a $10 one-time fee for Canyon Climbers
$5 parking fees at Georgia State Parks
Photos: Visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook for photos of the various canyons in the Canyon Climbers Club. Search the photos by state park.
Continue reading Canyon Climbers Club at Georgia State Parks – We Did It!
posted on April 19th, 2012
Jason Lang with REI showcases the First Time Camper equipment in the CBS Better Mornings Studio
This morning on the CBS Better Mornings Atlanta Field Trips with Sue segment, we talked about adventure travel close to home.
Our first segment focused on the fantastic new First Time Camper Program at Georgia State Parks. [...]
posted on April 10th, 2012
 You get a little muddy caving:) What: Cave Tours in Georgia with the Georgia Girl Guides
Where: Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, Ga.
When: Currently Weekends, but they may add Weekday Trips
Cost: $20 for one hour, $30 for two hours, $50 for four hours
Photos: For additional photos of Cave Tours in Georgia with the Georgia Girl Guides, visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
Consider yourself an adventurer? Looking for something to do that’s a little out of the ordinary? Then look no further than the Georgia Girl Guides (G3) Wild Cave Tour of Sitton’s Cave in Cloudland Canyon State Park near Chattanooga.
Continue reading Cave Tours at Cloudland Canyon with Georgia Girl Guides
posted on March 1st, 2012
 Amicalola Falls State Park has various ranger led programs like this creek walk. What: Amicalola Falls State Park
Where: 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville , GA 30534
When: Anytime
Cost: $5 for parking. Camp sites are $25, Lodge and cabins rates vary on day and season
Photos: For additional photos visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook. While you are there “like” us and leave a comment.
I love going camping with my boys. There is something about being out in nature that just seems to calm me. This past fall, in-between sporting events and practices, we took a quick trip to Amicalola Falls State Park. Continue reading Escape to Amicalola Falls State Park
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