Decatur Lantern Parade

The week my mom and sister were visiting we were lucky enough that it happened to fall around the same time as the Decatur Lantern Parade.

A community event prefaced by a month of workshops throughout Decatur for residents to make their own lanterns and participate in the lantern parade.

The results were a night of whimsy and fun in downtown Decatur.

Oakland Cemetery

I've been before but it is still one of the best places to visit in the city, and an excellent place to bring guests from out of town.  When my mom and sister came to visit they knew they wanted to stop by Oakland Cemetery for a visit.

Sweetwater Creek State Park

Just to the west of Atlanta lies Sweetwater Creek State Park.  A natural, historical, and cultural conservation area that boasts a long and storied history; the ruins of which can still be seen in the state park.

After being told my dog Max and I had to be out of the apartment for 8 hours while they fixed my tub I decided it was the perfect time to go on a little exploratory hiking adventure through the Georgia wilderness.  So we packed a lunch and hit the road to Sweetwater Creek State Park.