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July 2011 Family Camping Trip

July 25, 2011June 7, 2013 by Jonah McDonald

Jonah McDonald

The Big Picture: Our two families on this camping trip had kids of very different ages (4 and 10), but the same reason for coming on this adventure - they love camping and want to introduce the activity to their kids, but their spouses prefer hotels! So, they joined me…

June 2011 Family Camping Trip

June 27, 2011June 7, 2013 by Jonah McDonald

Jonah McDonald

The big picture: On the weekend of June 4th and 5th, the Tanki's, a wonderful family of 4, traded in the big city lights of Atlanta for the serenity that the North Georgia mountains quietly offer. Clara and Jeff took this peaceful but exciting journey with their adventerous little ones, Tristan…

Woods Wise Discovery with Fayette Montessori

May 17, 2011June 7, 2013 by Jonah McDonald

Jonah McDonald

I'd like to introduce you to Woods Wise Discovery - the new nature education and camping adventure created by me and Sure Foot's newest guide, Tommy Tye. The Woods Wise Discovery program provides an overnight field trip based on the adventure of a backpacking/camping trip and enriched with nature-based education.…

Hiking Toward Health

April 12, 2011June 7, 2013 by Jonah McDonald

Jonah McDonald

The big picture: A mid-April dayhike with three ladies from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta who’ve been getting healthier over the last six months – and the woman who’s been coaching them (dietician Tamara Melton of La Carte Wellness). The Things We Do For Science: These ladies are part of a…

Cumberland Island Backcountry Experience (Feb 2011)

March 2, 2011June 7, 2013 by Jonah McDonald

Jonah McDonald

Our season of Cumberland Island trips is now over and what a season it was! This winter, despite the snow in Atlanta, we had blue skies and mild temperatures every day on on the island. We saw wild horses, dozens of armadillos, turkeys, a couple alligators (from afar, thankfully), and…

Cumberland Island Backcountry Experience (Nov 2010)

December 7, 2010June 7, 2013 by Jonah McDonald

Jonah McDonald

Cumberland Island continues to be one of my favorite places in the whole United States. I feel so happy to get to live in a state that contains some of the best mountains and perhaps the most beautiful seashore. So, though only one family joined us on our November Cumberland…

Garrett Guys Getaway

December 7, 2010June 7, 2013 by Jonah McDonald

Jonah McDonald

After the death of his grandparents, Shane instituted a new tradition - the Garrett Guys Getaway. This would be a way for the younger men of the Garrett family to spend time with their fathers and uncles and to go on an adventure each year. Last year, the men explored…

Fall Kingfisher Backpacking Trip

December 6, 2010June 7, 2013 by Jonah McDonald

Jonah McDonald

This year, we're leading two overnight trips with the students in the High Adventure Club at Kingfisher Academy. Usually, we design Kingfisher camping trips around a campsite that is no more than a half mile from the bus. But since we've been working with Kingfisher for more than a year, we…

Kingfisher October Day Hike

November 29, 2010June 7, 2013 by Jonah McDonald

Jonah McDonald

During the 2010-11 school year, Sure Foot Adventures is again working with students at Kingfisher Academy in Atlanta. Our Explorers Club is going on urban explorations and seeking geocaches. Our Chicken Team is raising chickens on campus. And our High Adventure Club is going on day hikes and backpacking trips.…

2010 Nature Photography Day Hike

November 29, 2010June 7, 2013 by Jonah McDonald

Jonah McDonald

One of my favorite things Sure Foot does is when we partner with an expert in something other than hiking. So when David Foster offered to co-lead a series of Nature Photography Day Hikes with us, we happily agreed. I've seen several of David's shows during the Atlanta Celebrates Photography…

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