600 Steps...'Bout Died

As a family, we like to explore the outdoors.  We decided to take a day to hike Amicalola Falls in the north Georgia mountains.

The hike is gorgeous the entire way.  We followed the stream that runs down from the falls.

Aaron and Hannah especially like climbing on the rocks.

Just ignore what this sign says.

When they saw fallen trees they wanted to climb out on them.  Aaron and Hannah were a bit timid, but were more brave with P.K.

To get to the bottom of the falls we had to climb 175 steps.

It took me a while to catch my breath once we got to the top.  P.K. waited for us to climb to the top to get a picture.  He kept telling me to get the kids for a picture, but I couldn't talk to do it.  Ha!

Once we enjoyed the view at the base of the falls, we had 425 more steps to make it to the top.  P.K., Aaron and Hannah went first.  Rachel and I stood and thought about it for a while, but we finally made it.

The view from the top was gorgeous.  I thought the walk back down would easier, but my legs were like jello.  We decided to try the restaurant at the lodge after our hike.  We were seated by the window that takes up the full wall.  It was also a beautiful view of the mountains.  The food?  Let's just say it wasn't nearly as good as the view.