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Women’s Adventures North Georgia and Beyond

Kennesaw, GA, US

110 members · Public group

Organized by Paula Peterson Coffey and 2 others

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What we’re about

Women’s activity and adventure group. We will be hosting hiking, camping, kayaking, weekend cabin trips, beach trips, day events, holiday activities and more! Events will be scheduled from South Georgia to Kentucky and beyond. We strive for 1-2 events a month. If you have a good idea for an event please let us know.
We ask for donations to offset the site fees and programs.

Upcoming events (4+)

Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 7:00 PM ESTAsian Lantern Festival, Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga Zoo, Chattanooga, TN
Asian Lantern Festival is a yearly event at the Chattanooga Zoo. See website at Chattzoo.org for pictures, details and ticket purchase. I will post a meeting spot a few days before the event. Purchase the 7pm ticket on December 14.
1 attendee
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 4:00 PM ESTNews Years Eve at Dollywood
Gatlinburg, TN, Atlanta, GA
$260.00
We are staying in a rented two bedroom apartment. It has 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, small dinning area, fireplace and den with tv. We are only a couple of miles from Dollywood and can catch the trolley at the bottom of the hill from apartment. The $250 is for th accommodations only. You will be on your own to purchase a one dayWe are staying in a rented two bedroom apartment. It has 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, small dinning area, fireplace and den with tv. We are only a couple of miles from Dollywood and can catch the trolley at the bottom of the hill from apartment. The $250 is for th accommodations only. You will be on your own to purchase a one day or two day pass to Dollywood.

Dollywood is primarily known as a theme park, but during the Christmas season, Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas lights up like no one else. Housing over 6 million Christmas lights, the park is a sight to see. Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas has our stamp of approval, and since we’re the ultimate Christmas light fans, that’s saying something.

Dollywood goes above and beyond with its Christmas light displays. Almost all of the buildings are lit up, and we don’t just mean the outline of the roof. Entire buildings are lit up from top to bottom with beautiful colored and white lights. Some buildings have the roof outline, windows, and corners lit up; even though it isn’t the entire building that is lit, the way in which it is done is still beautiful and will have you staring.

If entire buildings being lit up isn’t enough, Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas has stepped it up a notch and lit up entire trees, and we do mean ENTIRE. At Dollywood, some of the trees will be completely lit up with every branch being wrapped in lights. The tedious lighting is something to see, and will definitely give you Christmas lighting goals.

Lights are just one aspect of the Christmas season at Dollywood. Lit and decorated Christmas trees are placed all throughout the park along with other decorations like elves, snowmen, and reindeer! Just about everything in Dollywood is lit up including the bridges, some flower beds, and even the waterwheels! The natural bushes that are there year-round are also lit up. There isn’t anywhere in the park where you won’t have Christmas lights to look at.

The Christmas lights on Main Street made us feel like we were in a Christmas movie. With all of the shops and eateries being lit up from top to bottom, you can’t help but feel the Christmas spirit even if you would consider yourself to be a scrooge. Walking under a bridge that has all of the rafters lit up will have you feeling like you’re in a magic tunnel. Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas brings out the kid in everyone with its incredible Christmas display.

The lights are truly something to see. They’ll have you awestruck as you turn every corner only to see something else lit up! The light season starts on November 4th and runs through January 6th.
3 attendees
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 6:00 PM ESTLookout Wild Film Festival, Chattanooga
Memorial Auditorium , Chattanooga, TN
Annual Lookout Wild Film Festival is a weekend long showing of films from the U.S. and all over the world. The films are about outdoor activities, environment concerns and relate topics. Pre-sales are the least expensive way to get titickets. I will post when available.
1 attendee
Mon, Feb 3, 2025, 11:00 AM ESTLen Foote Hike Inn Winter Overnight at 50% off! One or Two Nights
Needs location
Let's enjoy winter visit to Georgia's only back country inn! The Hike Inn is offering a 50% off rate the regular rates during our visit! You can choose to stay one or two nights.

The Inn is accessible only by foot over a moderate 5-mile hiking trail which originates at the top of the Amicalola Falls. Taking an average of 3 hours, the beautiful trail has many spots to take a break and in winter, we will enjoy several scenic vistas along the way.

At the time of this posting, the Inn has rooms available.
To make your reservation, visit:
Len Foote Hike Inn

Choose February 3, 2025 check in and February 5, 2025 check out (for two nights). The rate will automatically be applied, no discount code needed.

Regular weeknight rates for 2025 start at $210 per room for double occupancy and $155 per room for single occupancy, but for this trip, you get 50% off these rates! Half off rate are $77.50 single and $105 double per night.

If you would like a roommate to share the cost of a double occupancy room, and save even more, you can post that request below. You can also go ahead and book a single room and add a roommate at a later time and work out the additional cost/reimbursement with that roommate.

Signing up here does not reserve a room for you. You must reserve your room. You will pay the Hike Inn directly and are bound by their cancellation policy. Please RSVP here after you make your reservation with the Hike Inn online.

If you enjoy the hiking in the great outdoors, but prefer a bed over camping, then this overnight visit to the fabulous Len Foote Hike Inn is for you! The Inn is accessible only by foot over a moderate 5-mile hiking trail.

What to expect:
Located near Dawsonville and Dahlonega, the Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls State Park is a back country inn with 2-person private rooms with comfy bunk beds, a bathhouse with hot showers, sinks, hair dryers, and odor free compost toilets. Bed linens, pillows, towels, and wash cloths are provided.
There are no trash cans at the Inn, you need to plan to pack back out whatever trash you may have. There are no outlets in the bunk rooms. Cell phone use is strongly discouraged at the Inn.
Enjoy delicious meals served family style in their dining room. A typical menu is meat and vegetables, salad, bread, and a homemade dessert. Vegetarian meals are available on request, let them know when you make your reservation. Breakfast is always hearty and typically includes scrambled eggs, grits, and bacon or sausage. If you would like to purchase a sack lunch for the hike out on Sunday, they are available for an additional cost. A typical lunch includes your choice of sandwich, fruit or trail mix, and one of the Hike Inn's famous giant "Amicalicious" cookies.

There is cell phone service along most of the trail, as well as around some areas of the Inn.
Pets are not allowed at the Hike Inn.

What to Wear:
Wear sturdy, comfortable boots or shoes and bring more than one change of socks. Layered, lightweight clothing will allow you to adjust to temperature changes without having to carry too many clothes in your pack. Bring your rain gear or a poncho. Don't forget your trekking poles! We will be hiking in the winter, please do not wear cotton for your own comfort and safety.

What to Bring:
You only need to bring personal items, including clothing, toiletries (body wash and shampoo pumps provided in each shower). You will need snacks or a lunch for the trail for both days. Bring plenty of water for the trail! You will be able to refill your water bottles before hiking back out on Sunday. You need to plan to pack back out whatever trash you may have. I always carry a large ziploc for my trash.
Remember a flashlight, camp shoes (like crocs), sun screen and a small first aid kit. Many guests also bring a camera to capture the scenic beauty.

Upon Arrival:
You must stop at the Amicalola Falls State Park Visitors Center to check in before proceeding to the parking area for Hike Inn guests. Upon check in you will receive a trail map and a parking permit for the Hike Inn parking area.
If you want to hike with the group, plan to meet at 11:00 am in the Hike Inn parking area. If you don't hike with the group, you must check-in at the Visitors Center by 2:00 pm.
There is a State Park entrance fee for Amicalola Falls State Park. You can also check with your local library for a State Park Pass.

This is a "rain/snow or shine" event. The Inn's policy is not to issue refunds or credits for late cancellations except for unusually extreme weather such as hurricanes or ice storms. If rain or snow is expected, we will still hike to the Inn.

Len Foote Hike Inn is a family friendly facility, so there may be children and men there during our visit that are not a part of our group.
Visit the Len Foote Hike Inn website:
http://hike-inn.com/
5 attendees

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Sun, Dec 1, 2024, 1:00 PM ESTWine drinking/ Christmas shopping
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3 attendees

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