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Waterfall on the creek at The Cascades Inn in Tiger, Georgia

The Cascades Inn in Tiger, GA: A Waterfall Hideaway Near Clayton

A family-owned waterfall inn just south of Clayton, where the only sound at night is the creek. My night in Suite 4, the stairs most guests miss and where to eat in town.

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The Perfect Saturday in Clayton, GA: A Local's Hour-by-Hour Guide

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Kennesaw Mountain Hike: The Summit Trail, Civil War Cannons and Views (2026 Guide)

Kennesaw Mountain packs a steep mile of rocky trail, Civil War cannons and a view toward Atlanta into one short hike. Here's how to hike the summit trail, park, use the shuttle and plan your visit.

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Stone Mountain Walk-Up Trail: How to Hike to the Top (2026 Guide)

The Stone Mountain Walk-Up Trail is a steep mile up a granite dome with a view of the Atlanta skyline. Here's where to park, what the climb is like, the Skyride and tips for your hike.

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Arabia Mountain: The Mountain Top Trail, Solution Pools and Old Quarry (2026 Guide)

Arabia Mountain is a free granite dome about 30 minutes from Atlanta, covered in solution pools and old quarry marks. Here's how to hike the Mountain Top Trail, where to park, what the pools are and when to go.

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Panola Mountain State Park: Trails, the Guided Summit Hike and Alexander Lake (2026 Guide)

Panola Mountain's granite summit is guided only, but there's a lot more to do. Here's how to see the boardwalk overlook, Alexander Lake and the Parker House, book the ranger hike, and plan your visit.

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Sweetwater Creek State Park: The Complete Guide to the Trails, Mill Ruins and More (2026)

Sweetwater Creek State Park is the closest thing metro Atlanta has to a mountain hike. Here is every trail compared, the story of the New Manchester mill ruins, what parking costs now, rentals, yurts and the tips first-timers need.

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GB's Lake in Smyrna: The Best Place to Fish in Cobb County, Georgia

Looking for lakes to fish in Cobb County, Georgia? GB's Lake in Smyrna is a stocked pay lake with bass, catfish, crappie, trout and more, plus a full service tackle shop. Here's everything you need to know before you go.