New Years Part II

Carters Lake was about 15 minutes from our cabin. After crossing a rather large and intimidating dam we came to a large field that was surrounded by the lake with picnic shelters, horse shoes, and a play ground . At other entrance points to the state park there are a number of hiking trails. Our intent was to make it to one of the trails that went along the lake's edge, but we never quite found it. Maybe next time!

We did find a two mile trail with an entrance just off the road that brought us into the park. This picture was taken along that trail. Unfortunately a piece of it ran along a power line trail and so you get a little of that in the background.

Group shot minus a few who stayed behind at the cabin.

New Years Part I

We traveled about an hour north of the city to Talking Rock, GA where we spent three days in a cabin with a group of friends that we made through kickball. We arrived on New Years eve day and stayed until the Saturday after. The house sat on 16 acres, was three stories, and had a hot tub and pool table. The inside was gorgeous with walls of all natural wood. Not a single one had been painted. It was a great environment in which to relax. We spent three days eating, playing games, relaxing by the fire, and hiking. It was a wonderful way to spend some time outside of the city and celebrate the new year. We have already decided to go back again in the spring for another long weekend.

The house also sat on a creek. A short hiking trail traveled along the creek and provided a good path for all of those whose dogs traveled along for the weekend.

More pictures to come!