Welcome to June's issue!
June is National Great Outdoors Month. Join us as we hit the trail to learn about history, get in some exercise (and relaxation) and have some fun in our Outdoors Issue.
Many Georgia cities—including Savannah, Dahlonega and Macon—have fantastic walking tours that let you take in the sights alongside a knowledgeable guide or pick up a brochure and discover local history at your own pace. Read more in “Walkable Georgia,” beginning on page 28.
If cooling off is on your to-do list this summer, be sure to check out “Go with the flow” on page 16 for tubing adventures on some of Georgia’s waterways. A few of my favorite rivers to float are mentioned this month.
We also learn about wind phones, which are found in gardens, neighborhoods and parks around the world. Originally created in Japan in 2010, these phones are not connected to telephone lines but have been built so visitors can “talk” to lost loved ones via messages that are carried by the wind.
Turn to “A spiritual connection” on page 24 to learn about a few of the wind phones installed around Georgia.
Several other stories that take us outdoors this month include one on page 8 that highlights Go Skateboarding Day and another on page 20, in which we meet Dakota “Stilts” Albritton, a talented baseball player from Ellaville who helps bring excitement to Savannah Bananas games.
How are you celebrating National Great Outdoors Month? Please send us a note or email us at magazine@georgiaemc.com.
Enjoy!
Jennifer J. Hewett
Editor
