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Natural beauty, ancient traditions in New Zealand
Posted by Pamela A. Keene | Nov 2, 2024 | Features | 0
Northern Italy reveals her colors
Posted by Pamela A. Keene | Aug 2, 2024 | Features | 0
The ‘truth’ about Morocco: An adventure to remembe...
Posted by Pamela A. Keene | Apr 5, 2024 | Features | 0
Continuing the journey through Southern Italy
Posted by Pamela A. Keene | Jan 30, 2024 | Features | 0
Seeing Sicily and Italy like never before
Posted by Pamela A. Keene | Jan 2, 2024 | Features | 0
Our Chattahoochee River offers unlimited sights and sounds
by Bill Vanderford | Apr 28, 2026 | Vanderford's Travels
Since the first trickle of a stream that biologists consider the extreme headwaters of the …
Read MoreDiscovering Japan’s nature and culture
by Pamela A. Keene | Mar 29, 2026 | Features
As a little girl, I loved playing with the black silk and embroidered oriental skirts that my …
Read MoreThe ‘nature coast’ in northern Florida
by Bill Vanderford | Jun 28, 2025 | Vanderford's Travels
Slightly south of Tallahassee, Fla., one enters a natural world where little has changed for a century. This forgotten part …
Read MoreRogers Bridge Park is a beautiful sanctuary for dogs and humans
by Bill Vanderford | Nov 3, 2024 | Vanderford's Travels
For more than 40 years, I have traveled under the remnants of the old Rogers Bridge in Duluth in tubes, floats and fishing boats. Since it was …
Read MoreNatural beauty, ancient traditions in New Zealand
by Pamela A. Keene | Nov 2, 2024 | Features
Although their country’s flags are similar, don’t make the mistake of confusing Australia and New Zealand – for so many reasons. Yes, the …
Read MoreRecalling my homeward bound odyssey
by Vinnie Mendes | Sep 2, 2024 | On the Water
My last duty station in the Navy was two years shore duty in the south of Spain. When my enlistment was up, I had the option of …
Read MoreMagnolia Springs State Park is a pleasant surprise
by Bill Vanderford | Aug 3, 2024 | Vanderford's Travels
Magnolia Springs State Park near Millen, Ga. is the perfect location for a wildlife photographer, bird watcher, history buff or someone simply …
Read MoreNorthern Italy reveals her colors
by Pamela A. Keene | Aug 2, 2024 | Features
Viewing Leonardo’s “The Last Summer” and a trip on the UNESCO Bernini Train through a snowstorm to a ski lodge were …
Read MoreCumberland Island … simply an unforgettable experience
by Bill Vanderford | Jun 8, 2024 | Vanderford's Travels
Diversity of uncanny natural beauty combined with multi-generational histories is only a small part of any visit to Cumberland Island. This enchanted …
Read MoreThe ‘truth’ about Morocco: An adventure to remember
by Pamela A. Keene | Apr 5, 2024 | Features
Landing at the airport in Casablanca made me more than curious: Where was Rick and his famous café, and what part of the airport was used to film the famous movie? Would we …
Read MoreSt. Marys is beauty and history at the end of the road
by Bill Vanderford | Feb 26, 2024 | Vanderford's Travels
Exploration has always been in my blood, so even when traveling down a dead-end road, I find it …
Read MoreOld and new are forever entwined in Antigua
by Bill Vanderford | Jan 31, 2024 | Vanderford's Travels
Approaching Antigua from the air is breathtaking! The marked contrasts of greenery in the higher hills fall sharply …
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september
19sep7:00 amSwim Across America - LLOP - 2026
Event Details
Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim 2026, Gainesville Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Whether you are a veteran
Event Details
Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim 2026, Gainesville
Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
Whether you are a veteran swimmer or you’re looking to do your first open water swim, we welcome you to help us “Make Waves to Fight Cancer.”
.5-mile/1-mile/3-mile open water swim for teams or individuals. Event is a fundraiser for local cancer research and patient programs including Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Donations encouraged for children’s cancer medical facilities.
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Mandatory Swimmer Check-in
8:10 AM – 8:40 AM: Opening Program
8:45 AM: Rolling start for the open water swims.
You can sign up to participate, join a local team, or donate through Swim Across America.
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Cost: See event link or website for details
For more info: Event Link
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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am
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september
19sep7:00 amSwim Across America - LLOP - 2026
Event Details
Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim 2026, Gainesville Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Whether you are a veteran
Event Details
Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim 2026, Gainesville
Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
Whether you are a veteran swimmer or you’re looking to do your first open water swim, we welcome you to help us “Make Waves to Fight Cancer.”
.5-mile/1-mile/3-mile open water swim for teams or individuals. Event is a fundraiser for local cancer research and patient programs including Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Donations encouraged for children’s cancer medical facilities.
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Mandatory Swimmer Check-in
8:10 AM – 8:40 AM: Opening Program
8:45 AM: Rolling start for the open water swims.
You can sign up to participate, join a local team, or donate through Swim Across America.
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Cost: See event link or website for details
For more info: Event Link
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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am
19sep8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
19sep8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
20sep12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
22sep7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
26sep8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
26sep8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
27sep12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
29sep7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
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