Build The DreamJoin my wife Heidi and I as we explore 18 EPIC things to see and do in stunning Daytona Beach, Florida!!! This is one of the rare coastal cities where you can drive on the beach. Enjoy!
The places we visit include Daytona Boardwalk Amusements, Main Street Pier, Beach at Daytona Beach, Tomoka State Park, Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, World's Most Famous Beach (Driving on Beach), Millie's Restaurant & Catering, Hardrock Hotel, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, Nightlife, Morning time sunrise, Daytona 500 International Speedway, Our Lady of Lourdes, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Ocean Walk Shoppes, Beach Street, Angel and Phelps Chocolate Factory Tour, & Basilica of St. Paul.
Daytona Beach is a coastal resort city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. Located on the East Coast of the United States, its population was 72,647 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area, and is a principal city of the Fun Coast region of Florida.
Daytona Beach is historically known for its beach, where motorized vehicles are permitted on some hard-packed sand beaches.[6] Motorsports on the beach became popular, and the Daytona Beach and Road Course hosted races for over 50 years, replaced in 1959 by Daytona International Speedway. The city is the headquarters of NASCAR.
Daytona Beach hosts large groups of tourists, and notable events include Speedweeks which attracts 200,000 visitors to the Daytona 500. Other events include the NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona Beach Bike Week, Biketoberfest, and the 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race. The city is also a hub of higher education, home to over 20,000 students across three institutions: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Bethune-Cookman University, and Daytona State College.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Daytona Boardwalk Amusements 2:04 - Main Street Pier 3:00 - Beach at Daytona Beach 3:57 - Tomoka State Park 5:54 - Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse 7:10 - World's Most Famous Beach (Driving on Beach) 9:50 - Millie's Restaurant & Catering 12:12 - Hardrock Hotel 14:25 - Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf 16:29 - Nightlife 18:34 - Morning Time Sunrise on Daytona Beach 20:38 - Daytona 500 International Speedway 22:03 - Our Lady of Lourdes 23:08 - Bubba Gump Shrimp Restaurant 24:01 - Ocean Walk Shoppes 24:54 - Beach Street 25:32 - Angel and Phelps Chocolate Factory Tour 26:30 - Basilica of St. Paul
Top 18 Things to Visit in DAYTONA BEACH, FL! | Full AdventureBuild The Dream2025-05-11 | Join my wife Heidi and I as we explore 18 EPIC things to see and do in stunning Daytona Beach, Florida!!! This is one of the rare coastal cities where you can drive on the beach. Enjoy!
The places we visit include Daytona Boardwalk Amusements, Main Street Pier, Beach at Daytona Beach, Tomoka State Park, Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, World's Most Famous Beach (Driving on Beach), Millie's Restaurant & Catering, Hardrock Hotel, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, Nightlife, Morning time sunrise, Daytona 500 International Speedway, Our Lady of Lourdes, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Ocean Walk Shoppes, Beach Street, Angel and Phelps Chocolate Factory Tour, & Basilica of St. Paul.
Daytona Beach is a coastal resort city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. Located on the East Coast of the United States, its population was 72,647 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area, and is a principal city of the Fun Coast region of Florida.
Daytona Beach is historically known for its beach, where motorized vehicles are permitted on some hard-packed sand beaches.[6] Motorsports on the beach became popular, and the Daytona Beach and Road Course hosted races for over 50 years, replaced in 1959 by Daytona International Speedway. The city is the headquarters of NASCAR.
Daytona Beach hosts large groups of tourists, and notable events include Speedweeks which attracts 200,000 visitors to the Daytona 500. Other events include the NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona Beach Bike Week, Biketoberfest, and the 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race. The city is also a hub of higher education, home to over 20,000 students across three institutions: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Bethune-Cookman University, and Daytona State College.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Daytona Boardwalk Amusements 2:04 - Main Street Pier 3:00 - Beach at Daytona Beach 3:57 - Tomoka State Park 5:54 - Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse 7:10 - World's Most Famous Beach (Driving on Beach) 9:50 - Millie's Restaurant & Catering 12:12 - Hardrock Hotel 14:25 - Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf 16:29 - Nightlife 18:34 - Morning Time Sunrise on Daytona Beach 20:38 - Daytona 500 International Speedway 22:03 - Our Lady of Lourdes 23:08 - Bubba Gump Shrimp Restaurant 24:01 - Ocean Walk Shoppes 24:54 - Beach Street 25:32 - Angel and Phelps Chocolate Factory Tour 26:30 - Basilica of St. PaulPortable Purifier Water Bottle for Outdoor Adventures | OASSAYBuild The Dream2025-09-27 | The OASSAY water purifier water bottle is an excellent choice for campers, hikers, kayakers, travelers, and outdoor adventurers.
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Water Bottle Built for Adventure Capacity: 700ml Flow Rate: 15–20ml/sec (480–720mL/min) Materials: Food-grade BPA-free polypropylene, food-grade silicone, and optional titanium container. Safe Use: Not for saltwater, chemically polluted water, water with visible oil, or hot water above 50°C (122°F).
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The places I visit include Over-The-Rhine, Findlay Market, Eden Park, Cincinnati City Hall, Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, Isaac M. Wise Temple, Smale Riverfront Park, Elsinore Arch, Covenant-First Presbyterian Church, Mount Adams, John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Carew Tower, Fountain Square, Kinley , Cincinnati Museum Center, Skyline Chili, Cincinnati Music Hall, Contemporary Arts Center Museum, The Mushroom House, William Howard Taft Childhood Home, Great American Tower at Queen City Square, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Biking The Roebling Bridge
Cincinnati is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Settled in 1788, the city is located on the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line with Kentucky. The third-most populous city in Ohio with a population of 309,317 at the 2020 census, Cincinnati serves as the economic and cultural hub of the tri-state Cincinnati metropolitan area, Ohio's most populous metropolitan area and the nation's 30th-largest at over 2.3 million residents.
Throughout much of the 19th century, Cincinnati was among the top 10 U.S. cities by population. The city developed as a river town for cargo shipping by steamboats, located at the crossroads of the Northern and Southern United States, with fewer immigrants and less influence from Europe than East Coast cities in the same period. However, it received a significant number of German-speaking immigrants, who founded many of the city's cultural institutions. It later developed an industrialized economy in manufacturing. Many structures in the urban core have remained intact for 200 years; in the late 1800s, Cincinnati was commonly referred to as the "Paris of America" due mainly to ambitious architectural projects such as the Music Hall, Cincinnatian Hotel, and the Roebling Bridge. Greater Cincinnati has the 28th-largest economy in the U.S. and the fifth-largest in the Midwest, home to Fortune 500 companies!
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Over-The-Rhine 2:42 - Findlay Market 3:59 - Eden Park 4:54 - Elsinore Arch 6:03 - Cincinnati City Hall 6:38 - Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains 7:13 - Isaac M. Wise Temple 8:14 - Smale Riverfront Park 9:03 - Scooter Competition 11:27 - Carew Tower 12:40 - Skyline Chili 14:39 - Mount Adams 17:24 - John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge 18:26 - Fountain Square 19:45 - Kinley 21:17 - Cincinnati Museum Center 24:18 - Cincinnati Music Hall 26:18 - Contemporary Arts Center Museum 26:38 - Covenant-First Presbyterian Church 27:55 - The Mushroom House 28:56 - Downsides, according to a Local 31:22 - William Howard Taft Childhood Home 32:26 - Great American Tower at Queen City Square 33:01 - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 34:30 - Biking The Roebling BridgeHiking To Ropers Rock & Climbing Sunset Rock | Camping AdventureBuild The Dream2025-09-10 | In this video, we hike the beautiful trail to Ropers Rock, then rock climb Sunset Rock, then camp.
Lookout Mountain is a mountain ridge at the northwest corner of the U.S. state of Georgia, the northeast corner of Alabama, and along the southeastern Tennessee state line in Chattanooga. Lookout Mountain was the scene of the 18th-century "Last Battle of the Cherokees" in this area during the Nickajack Expedition.
On the northwest side of Lookout Mountain, Sunset Rock is a popular trailhead and tourist stop. It is part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga Military State Park, the largest and oldest Civil War national park.[5][6] Once known as Point Lookout, Sunset Rock provides a view of the Tennessee River, Signal Mountain and Prentice Cooper State Forest.[7][8] The 100-foot cliff and moderate temperatures invite heavy traffic for its many climbing routes, which were completed in 1960. Sunset Rock is mainly sandstone, making for easier routing and climbing. Route development continued through the 1960s and 1970s. In the 1980s, routers pushed the grades ever higher. Climbing here is especially popular in the autumn months due to cooler weather.[9]
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Beautiful Trail to Ropers Rock 3:52 - Sunset Rock 5:00 - Rock Climbing Sunset Rock 8:50 - CampgroundTop 13 Things to Visit in HIGHLANDS, NC! | Americas Unique Mountain TownBuild The Dream2025-08-29 | Apologies, some shots were out of focus in this video. My lens broke at the beginning of the day, long boring story short. In this video, I see and do many great things in one of America's best and most unique mountain towns. Unusually High Elevation for the East – At about 4,100 feet above sea level, it’s one of the highest incorporated towns east of the Mississippi, giving it cooler summers and crisp, alpine like air. Temperate Rainforest – Receives 80+ inches of rain a year, Boutique Mountain Luxury – Unlike many small mountain towns, Highlands has upscale hotels, fine dining, art galleries, and designer shops alongside its rustic beauty, Surrounded by the mystic Nantahala National Forest, Waterfall Capital, and a neat Historic Downtown.
The places I visit include Sunset Rock, Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls, Glen Falls, Botanical Gardens, Nature Center, Downtown Primary Restaurant, Quarry Falls, Jackson Hole Gem, Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern, Whiteside Mountain, Mountain Theatre Company, Highlands Wine Shoppe.
Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, within the Nantahala National Forest, it lies mostly in southeastern Macon County and slightly in southwestern Jackson County, in the Highlands and Cashiers Townships, respectively. The permanent population was 1,014 at the 2020 census.[4]
The official average elevation within town limits is 4,118 ft (1,255 m), making it one of the highest incorporated municipalities east of the Mississippi River, and the highest not developed as a resort community - This rainfall, coupled with abundant sunshine, creates a lush and verdant microclimate that appeals to botanists.
Highlands has a subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cfb), with cool winters and warm summers. Highlands experiences notably cooler weather than the rest of the American South; this cooling is caused by its altitude. Astride the Eastern Continental Divide, at just over 4,100 ft (1,200 m), the town's elevation contributes to its relatively cool summers and abundant rainfall, averaging 87.57 inches (2,224 mm) per year. Average snowfall is 13 inches (33 cm), largely due to the fact that Highlands is further south and east in the Appalachian Mountains. In 2013 Highlands received 106 inches of rainfall. Areas of similar elevation on the northwest side of the Appalachian region, such as Banner Elk, are not as protected from periodic blasts of Arctic air and receive more substantial snowfall. Highlands is one of the very rare locations at this latitude that has an average high of 78 °F or 26 °C in July, far lower than the rest of the American South.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Sunset Rock 2:31 - Bridal Veil Falls 3:23 - Dry Falls 4:55 - Glen Falls 5:23 - Botanical Gardens Nature Center 7:00 - Downtown 10:13 - Primary Restaurant 12:25 - Quarry Falls 12:57 - Jackson Hole Gem Mine 14:10 - Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern, 14:45 - Whiteside Mountain 15:52 - Mountain Theatre Company 16:26 - Highlands Wine ShoppeChattanooga, TN VS Tampa, FL! Which City to Visit?Build The Dream2025-08-24 | In this video, I compare and contrast Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Tampa, Florida! We have visited both and created videos of each, which are available below.
________________________________________ Tampa (/ˈtæmpə/ ⓘ TAM-pə) is a city on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Florida. Tampa's borders include the north shore of Tampa Bay and the east shore of Old Tampa Bay. Tampa is the largest city in the Tampa Bay area and the county seat of Hillsborough County. With an estimated population of 403,364 in 2023, Tampa is the 49th-most populous city in the country and the third-most populous city in Florida after Jacksonville and Miami.
Tampa was founded as a military center in the 19th century, with the establishment of Fort Brooke. The cigar industry was brought to Tampa by Vincente Martinez Ybor, after whom Ybor City is named. Tampa was reincorporated as a city in 1887 following the Civil War. Tampa's economy is driven by tourism, health care, finance, insurance, technology, construction, and the maritime industry.[13] The bay's port is the largest in the state, responsible for over $15 billion in economic impact.[14]
Tampa is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a four-county area composed of roughly 3.1 million residents,[15] making it the second-largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the state and the sixth largest in the Southeastern United States, behind Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Miami.[16] The Greater Tampa Bay area has over 4 million residents, and generally includes the Tampa and Sarasota metro areas.
Chattanooga (/ˌtʃætəˈnuːɡə/ CHAT-ə-NOO-gə) is a city in and the county seat of Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It is located along the Tennessee River, and borders Georgia to the south. With a population of 181,099 in 2020,[9] it is Tennessee's fourth-most populous city and one of the two principal cities of East Tennessee, along with Knoxville. It anchors the Chattanooga metropolitan area, Tennessee's fourth-largest metropolitan statistical area,[10] as well as a larger three-state area that includes Southeast Tennessee, Northwest Georgia, and Northeast Alabama.
Divided by the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is at the transition between the ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the Cumberland Plateau, both of which are part of the larger Appalachian Mountains. Its official nickname is the "Scenic City", alluding to the surrounding mountains, ridges, and valleys. Unofficial nicknames include "River City", "Chatt", "Nooga", "Chattown", and "Gig City", the latter a reference to its claims that it has the fastest internet service in the Western Hemisphere.[12][13]
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Timecodes 0:00 - IntroGive my friend’s YouTube Channel Some Love!!Build The Dream2025-08-22 | ...Kayaking Lake Santeetlah & Camping Huckleberry Knob | NCBuild The Dream2025-08-13 | In this video, we kayak and paddleboard Lake Santeetlah, then hike up to, and camp at Huckleberry Knob, which is one of the best and most underrated primitive campsites in the southeast.
The highest summits in the Unicoi Range rise above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters), although most fall between 4,000 and 5,000 feet along the two crests and between 3,000 and 4,000 feet beyond the crest to the east and west. Huckleberry Knob— the highest mountain in the Unicoi Range at 5,560 feet (1,690 m)— has 3,400 feet (1,000 m) of topographical prominence. Other summits with 1,000+ feet of prominence include Bob Stratton Bald along the southern boundary of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness and Beaverdam Bald in the southern part of the range. The Benton MacKaye Trail, a cross-country hiking trail that traverses the Southern Appalachian Mountains, passes over several summits in the Unicois.
The highest summits in the Unicoi Range rise above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters), although most fall between 4,000 and 5,000 feet along the two crests and between 3,000 and 4,000 feet beyond the crest to the east and west. Huckleberry Knob— the highest mountain in the Unicoi Range at 5,560 feet (1,690 m)— has 3,400 feet (1,000 m) of topographical prominence. Other summits with 1,000+ feet of prominence include Bob Stratton Bald along the southern boundary of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness and Beaverdam Bald in the southern part of the range. The Benton MacKaye Trail, a cross-country hiking trail that traverses the Southern Appalachian Mountains, passes over several summits in the Unicois
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Kayaking Lake Santeetlah 3:00 Huckleberry Knob (hike & camp)New Orleans VS Charleston! Which City to Visit?Build The Dream2025-08-10 | In this video, I compare and contrast two well-preserved, historic cities with stunning architecture, New Orleans, Louisiana and Charleston, South Carolina. We have visited both and created videos of each, which are available below.
New Orleans[a] (commonly known as NOLA or The Big Easy among other nicknames) is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 383,997 at the 2020 census, New Orleans is the most populous city in Louisiana, second-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the Southeastern United States;[9][10] the New Orleans metropolitan area with about 1 million residents is the 59th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation.[11] New Orleans serves as a major port and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region. The city is coextensive with Orleans Parish.[12]
New Orleans is world-renowned for its distinctive music, Creole cuisine, unique dialects, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. The historic heart of the city is the French Quarter, known for its French and Spanish Creole architecture and vibrant nightlife along Bourbon Street. The city has been described as the "most unique" in the United States,[13][14][15][16] owing in large part to its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage.[17] Additionally, New Orleans has increasingly been known as "Hollywood South" due to its prominent role in the film industry and in pop culture.[18][19]
Founded in 1718 by French colonists, New Orleans was once the territorial capital of French Louisiana before becoming part of the United States in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. New Orleans in 1840 was the third most populous city in the United States,[20] and it was the largest city in the American South from the Antebellum era until after World War II.
Charleston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County,[8] and the principal city in the Charleston metropolitan area.[b] The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had a population of 150,227 at the 2020 census.[9] The population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, was estimated to be 849,417 in 2023.[6] It ranks as the third-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the state, and the 71st-most populous in the United States.
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Timecodes 0:00 - IntroSt. Augustine VS Daytona Beach! Which Florida City to Visit?Build The Dream2025-08-03 | In this video, I compare and contrast St. Augustine VS Daytona Beach! Both very different but amazing in their own way! We have visited both and created videos of each, which are available below.
________________________________________ St. Augustine (/ˈɔːɡəstiːn/ AW-gə-steen; Spanish: San Agustín [san aɣusˈtin]) is a city in and the county seat of St. Johns County located 40 miles (64 km) south of downtown Jacksonville. The city is on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in what is now the contiguous United States.
St. Augustine was founded on September 8, 1565, by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Florida's first governor. He named the settlement San Agustín, for his ships bearing settlers, troops, and supplies from Spain had first sighted land in Florida eleven days earlier on August 28, the feast day of St. Augustine.[5] The city served as the capital of Spanish Florida for over 200 years. It was designated as the capital of British East Florida when the colony was established in 1763; Great Britain returned Florida to Spain in 1783.
Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1819, and St. Augustine was designated one of the two alternating capitals of the Florida Territory, the other being Pensacola, upon ratification of the Adams–Onís Treaty in 1821. The Florida National Guard made the city its headquarters that same year. The territorial government moved and made Tallahassee the permanent capital of Florida in 1824.[6]
St. Augustine is part of Florida's First Coast region and the Jacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. It had a population of 14,329 at the 2020 census, up from 12,975 at the 2010 census. Since the late 19th century, St. Augustine's distinctive historical character has made the city a tourist attraction. Castillo de San Marcos, the city's 17th-century Spanish fort—constructed out of the sedimentary rock coquina—continues to attract tourists.
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Timecodes 0:00 - IntroComparing 2 Popular Paddleboards! | Niphean vs. ROCBuild The Dream2025-08-01 | In this video, I’m going to compare two great SUP stand up Paddle boards; ROC and Niphean!
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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.
The U.S. Constitution in 1789 called for the creation of a federal district under exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress. As such, Washington, D.C., is not part of any state, and is not one itself. The Residence Act, adopted on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of the capital district along the Potomac River. The city was founded in 1791, and the 6th Congress held the first session in the unfinished Capitol Building in 1800 after the capital moved from Philadelphia. In 1801, the District of Columbia, formerly part of Maryland and Virginia and including the existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria, was officially recognized as the federal district; initially, the city was a separate settlement within the larger district. In 1846, Congress reduced the size of the district when it returned the land originally ceded by Virginia, including the city of Alexandria. In 1871, it created a single municipality for the district. There have been several unsuccessful efforts to make the district into a state since the 1880s, including a statehood bill that passed the House of Representatives in 2021 but was not adopted by the U.S. Senate.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Tidal Basin 1:06 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial 1:26 - Thomas Jefferson Memorial 2:28 - Washington Monument IV 3:13 - World War II Memorial 4:24 - Lincoln Memorial 5:50 - The White House 6:38 - Ford's Theatre 7:24 - National Building Museum National Archives Museum 8:52 - National Archives Museum 10:44 - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 12:01 - national gallery of art 13:34 - United States Capitol 15:06 - United States Botanic Garden 16:52 - Library of Congress 19:45 - Hotel Washington 21:59 - National Museum of American History 24:11 - National Museum of African American History and Culture 25:06 - Washington National Cathedral 26:00 - Watermelon House 26:33 - 18th Street Nightlife DriveNew Orleans VS St. Augustine! Which City to Visit?Build The Dream2025-07-20 | In this video, I compare and contrast 2 of America's oldest, best preserved, historic cities: New Orleans, Louisiana VS St. Augustine, Florida. We have visited both and created videos of each, which are available below.
________________________________________ St. Augustine (/ˈɔːɡəstiːn/ AW-gə-steen; Spanish: San Agustín [san aɣusˈtin]) is a city in and the county seat of St. Johns County located 40 miles (64 km) south of downtown Jacksonville. The city is on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in what is now the contiguous United States.
St. Augustine was founded on September 8, 1565, by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Florida's first governor. He named the settlement San Agustín, for his ships bearing settlers, troops, and supplies from Spain had first sighted land in Florida eleven days earlier on August 28, the feast day of St. Augustine.[5] The city served as the capital of Spanish Florida for over 200 years. It was designated as the capital of British East Florida when the colony was established in 1763; Great Britain returned Florida to Spain in 1783.
Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1819, and St. Augustine was designated one of the two alternating capitals of the Florida Territory, the other being Pensacola, upon ratification of the Adams–Onís Treaty in 1821. The Florida National Guard made the city its headquarters that same year. The territorial government moved and made Tallahassee the permanent capital of Florida in 1824.[6]
New Orleans[a] (commonly known as NOLA or The Big Easy among other nicknames) is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 383,997 at the 2020 census, New Orleans is the most populous city in Louisiana, second-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the Southeastern United States;[9][10] the New Orleans metropolitan area with about 1 million residents is the 59th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation.[11] New Orleans serves as a major port and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region. The city is coextensive with Orleans Parish.[12]
New Orleans is world-renowned for its distinctive music, Creole cuisine, unique dialects, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. The historic heart of the city is the French Quarter, known for its French and Spanish Creole architecture and vibrant nightlife along Bourbon Street. The city has been described as the "most unique" in the United States,[13][14][15][16] owing in large part to its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage.[17] Additionally, New Orleans has increasingly been known as "Hollywood South" due to its prominent role in the film industry and in pop culture.[18][19]
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Timecodes 0:00 - IntroOuter Banks VS Wilmington! Which North Carolina Destination to Visit?Build The Dream2025-07-13 | In this video, I compare and contrast two coastal regions of North Carolina, the Outer Banks and Wilmington! We have visited both and created videos of each, which are available below.
________________________________________ The Outer Banks (frequently abbreviated OBX) are a 200 mi (320 km) string of barrier islands and spits off the coast of North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, on the east coast of the United States. They line most of the North Carolina coastline, separating Currituck Sound, Albemarle Sound, and Pamlico Sound from the Atlantic Ocean. A major tourist destination, the Outer Banks are known for their wide expanse of open beachfront and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.[1] The seashore and surrounding ecosystem are important biodiversity zones, including beach grasses and shrubland that help maintain the form of the land.
Wilmington is a port city in and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 115,451 at the 2020 census,[7] it is the eighth-most populous city in the state. Wilmington is the principal city of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.[8] Its metropolitan statistical area had an estimated population of 467,337 in 2023.[6]
Wilmington's historic downtown has a 1.75-mile (2.82 km) riverwalk,[9] developed as a tourist attraction in the late 20th century. In 2014, Wilmington's riverfront was ranked as the "Best American Riverfront" by readers of USA Today.[10] The National Trust for Historic Preservation selected Wilmington as one of its 2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations.
Wilmington is also the home of Cinespace Wilmington,[a] the largest domestic television and movie production facility outside California.[24] Dream Stage 10, the facility's newest sound stage, is the third-largest in the United States. It houses the largest special-effects water tank in North America.[25] After the studio complex's opening in 1984, Wilmington became a major center of American film and television production. Numerous movies and television shows, in a range of genres, have been produced here, including Iron Man 3, Super Mario Bros., The Conjuring, A Walk to Remember, The Crow, Sleepy Hollow, Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, and The Summer I Turned Pretty.
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Timecodes 0:00 - IntroKayaking & Camping Adventure! | Rock Islands Twin Falls Paddle In Waterfall / ChattanoogaBuild The Dream2025-07-09 | In this video, we kayak 2 amazing areas of Tennessee. First, the Tennessee River from Chattanooga's Coolidge Park to Maclellan Island. Then we head over an hour deeper in the state to Rock Island State Park, where we kayak to Twin Falls upstream towards many sections of the waterfall, including a hidden Gem. Later, we hike to the primary spot of Twin Falls. Late, camp at the state park.
Rock Island State Park is a state park in Warren County and White County, Tennessee, located in the Southeastern United States. The park is named after the community of Rock Island, Tennessee, which in turn received its name from an island on the Caney Fork upstream from the Collins River confluence and Great Falls Dam.[1] Rock Island State Park is centered on a peninsula created by the confluence of these two rivers and extends downstream to the headwaters of Center Hill Lake.
The park consists of 883 acres (3.57 km2) and is managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Twin Falls, a cascade waterfall that spills down from a cavern into the Caney Fork, just beyond the powerhouse. The waterfall was created by the Great Falls Dam, which caused the Collins River to rise. The rising waters began seeping into caverns on Rock Island's south shore and exiting at the falls on the north shore.
The Caney Fork winds its way westward from its source atop the Cumberland Plateau and drops down to the Highland Rim at Scott's Gulf, where it enters White County. Just past Scott's Gulf, the river gains strength, absorbing Cane Creek and the Calfkiller River as it winds along the base of the plateau. At the community of Walling, the river briefly turns southward and absorbs the Rocky River before turning westward again. Two miles beyond its Rocky River confluence, the Caney Fork absorbs the Collins and enters the Great Falls Gorge. Beyond the gorge, the river enters the upper extremes of its Center Hill Lake impoundment and begins winding its way northward toward its mouth along the Cumberland River, near Carthage.
The Collins River rises atop the Cumberland Plateau several miles south of Rock Island State Park at the head of a canyon known as Savage Gulf. The river winds its way northward through a section of the Highland Rim known as "the Barrens," and steadies as it enters the eastern section of McMinnville. The river almost joins the Caney Fork at a point just opposite the Great Falls Dam power plant, but instead bends southward to create the peninsula where the present park is located.
Rock Island, the park's namesake, is an island located in the Caney Fork at 35.79502°N 85.60448°W, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) upstream from the present site of Great Falls Dam. The community of Rock Island is located along Great Falls Lake east of the state park.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Tennessee River in Chattanooga kayak to Maclellan Island 3:17 - Rock Island State Park Kayak 12:14 - Hidden Gem 14:53 - Setting Up Camp at Rock Island Tent Spot 16:01 Hike to Twin Falls Waterfall!Top 17 Things to Visit in GREENVILLE, SC! (Full Adventure)Build The Dream2025-06-29 | In this video, I visit the top things to do in GREENVILLE, South Carolina! For a long time, this Upstate South Carolina City has been one of my overall favorites in the southeast!
Greenville (/ˈɡriːnvɪl/ GREEN-vil; locally /ˈɡriːnvəl/ GREEN-vəl) is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 70,720 at the 2020 census, it is the sixth-most populous city in the state.[8] The Greenville metropolitan area had 928,195 residents in 2020 and is the largest metro area in South Carolina. Greenville is the anchor city of Upstate South Carolina, an economic and cultural region with an estimated population of 1.59 million as of 2023.[7]
Greenville was established in 1797 and incorporated in 1831. It is located approximately halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina, along Interstate 85; its metro area also includes Interstates 185 and 385. Numerous companies have offices within the city; examples include Michelin, Prisma Health, Bon Secours, and Duke Energy.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Reedy Falls 1:32 - Liberty Bridge 2:48 - Old Greenville County Courthouse Building 4:08 - Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays 5:40 - Grace Church 6:35 - Downtown 10:46 - Falls Park on the Reedy (Events) 12:30 - Medusa Tree 13:27 - Hyatt Regency Greenville 15:24 - Windy City Burgers 17:06 - Field House (Karaoke) 18:08 - Nightlife 21:45 - Furman University 22:53 - Paris Mountain State Park 23:24 - One City Plaza 24:04 - Pettigru Historic District 24:45 - Frankie’s of Greenville -Tampa VS Daytona! Which City to Visit?Build The Dream2025-06-22 | In this video, I compare and contrast two Florida cities: Tampa and Daytona. Both are near the coast with massive tourism, and plenty to do! We have been to both and made videos of each, below!
________________________________________ Tampa (/ˈtæmpə/ ⓘ TAM-pə) is a city on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Florida. Tampa's borders include the north shore of Tampa Bay and the east shore of Old Tampa Bay. Tampa is the largest city in the Tampa Bay area and the county seat of Hillsborough County. With an estimated population of 403,364 in 2023, Tampa is the 49th-most populous city in the country and the third-most populous city in Florida after Jacksonville and Miami.
Tampa was founded as a military center in the 19th century, with the establishment of Fort Brooke. The cigar industry was brought to Tampa by Vincente Martinez Ybor, after whom Ybor City is named. Tampa was reincorporated as a city in 1887 following the Civil War. Tampa's economy is driven by tourism, health care, finance, insurance, technology, construction, and the maritime industry.[13] The bay's port is the largest in the state, responsible for over $15 billion in economic impact.[14]
Tampa is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a four-county area composed of roughly 3.1 million residents,[15] making it the second-largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the state and the sixth largest in the Southeastern United States, behind Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Miami.[16] The Greater Tampa Bay area has over 4 million residents, and generally includes the Tampa and Sarasota metro areas.
Daytona Beach is a coastal resort city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. Located on the East Coast of the United States, its population was 72,647 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area, and is a principal city of the Fun Coast region of Florida.
Daytona Beach is historically known for its beach, where motorized vehicles are permitted on some hard-packed sand beaches.[6] Motorsports on the beach became popular, and the Daytona Beach and Road Course hosted races for over 50 years, replaced in 1959 by Daytona International Speedway. The city is the headquarters of NASCAR.
Daytona Beach hosts large groups of tourists, and notable events include Speedweeks which attracts 200,000 visitors to the Daytona 500. Other events include the NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona Beach Bike Week, Biketoberfest, and the 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race. The city is also a hub of higher education, home to over 20,000 students across three institutions: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Bethune-Cookman University, and Daytona State College.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Sunset or Sunrise 1:01 - Waterfront Geography 1:54 - Historic Buildings & Landmarks 3:12 - Vibe 4:08 - Tourism & Recreation 4:23 - Outdoor Attractions 5:27 - Popular Streets 6:07 - CulturePortable Power Station for Camping! BROWEY ReviewBuild The Dream2025-06-09 | There are many reasons I like the BROWEY Power Bank for my camping, hiking, and travel trips. I summarize it in this video!
Efficient Multi-Source Charging One of BROWEY’s standout features is its multi-source charging capability, offering flexibility and speed when recharging. Users can charge the unit via:
Wall outlet Solar panel (compatible with 100W+ panels for eco-friendly energy) Emergency hand-crank With a PD60W adapter or a solar panel over 100W, the BROWEY charges from 0 to 100% in just three hours. The hand-crank system, while designed for emergency use, provides five minutes of light for every minute of cranking at 2 RPM—a critical feature during blackouts or backcountry emergencies. Even more impressive, it allows pass-through charging, meaning you can recharge the power station while simultaneously powering your devices.
Versatile High-Speed Outputs for All Your Devices Designed to handle a variety of electronics and small appliances, this power station includes eight output ports:
1 × 150W AC outlet – perfect for CPAP machines, mini-fridges, laptops, portable projectors, and small pumps. 2 × 60W USB-C ports – fast-charging for modern smartphones, tablets, drones, and more. 2 × 18W USB-A ports – ideal for older devices and universal accessories. 1 × 15W wireless charging pad – for cable-free charging convenience. Whether you’re deep in the forest or simply prepping for emergencies, the BROWEY offers versatile, high-speed output options to cover all your power needs.
Built-In Emergency Lighting with Rugged Design The BROWEY isn’t just a power bank—it’s also a reliable lighting source. It features a high-intensity explosion-proof LED light with three brightness levels and an SOS emergency mode. Built with a durable, explosion-proof casing, it offers dependable illumination in even the harshest environments. In critical situations, the hand-crank functionality serves as an effective backup lighting solution—ensuring you’re never left in the dark.
Compact, Lightweight, and Adventure-Ready Despite its powerful capabilities, the BROWEY power station is impressively compact. Measuring only 7 x 4.69 x 4.56 inches and weighing just 3.7 lbs, it’s easy to carry thanks to its leather loop handle and eight shock-resistant silicone pads for extra durability. Its intuitive user interface includes clearly marked buttons and a digital display, providing real-time battery status and control with ease. It’s the perfect blend of portability and performance, built for life on the move.
Safe, Smart, and Reliable Safety is a priority with the BROWEY. Equipped with a Battery Management System (BMS) and thermal management system, it actively regulates voltage and temperature, preventing damage from overheating or overuse. In the event of a short circuit or overload (up to 300W peak), the station will automatically shut down to protect both the unit and your connected devices. This makes it a trusted companion for off-grid living, emergency response, and everyday reliability.
Final Verdict | Portable Power Station The BROWEY Portable Power Station is more than a battery—it’s a compact, efficient, and dependable energy hub designed for modern adventurers, preppers, and everyday users alike. With fast, flexible charging options, robust safety systems, and a user-friendly design, it’s a top-tier solution for those who demand portable power without compromise.
If you’re seeking peace of mind in a small package, BROWEY delivers the power to keep you going—anywhere, anytime.
#campinggear #wirelesscharger #Camping #Outdoors #outdoorsman #campTop 13 Things to Visit in ALPHARETTA, GA! (Full Adventure)Build The Dream2025-06-08 | In this video, I visit the top things to do in ALPHARETTA, GA! This city, a northern suburb of Atlanta, has a fun nightlife, is very safe, nice downtown, and is considered one of the safest cities in Georgia.
Alpharetta is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia, United States, and part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, Alpharetta's population was 65,818;[4][5] in 2010, the population had been 57,551.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Avalon 2:33 - Downtown 4:17 - Big Creek Greenway 5:19 - Wills Park 6:42 - Truck & Tap 8:06 - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 9:06 - Brooke Street Park 9:48 - Taffer's Tavern 11:14 - Wild Wing Cafe 12:30 - North Point Mall 13:03 - Jekyll Brewing 13:39 - Roaring Social 14:13 - Cafe IntermezzoTop 18 Things to Visit in TAMPA, FL! | Full AdventureBuild The Dream2025-06-01 | Join my wife Heidi and I as we explore 18 EPIC things to see and do in Tampa, Florida!!! This is the largest city on Florida's Gulf Coast and it touches the Tampa Bay.
Tampa (/ˈtæmpə/ ⓘ TAM-pə) is a city on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Florida. Tampa's borders include the north shore of Tampa Bay and the east shore of Old Tampa Bay. Tampa is the largest city in the Tampa Bay area and the county seat of Hillsborough County. With an estimated population of 403,364 in 2023, Tampa is the 49th-most populous city in the country and the third-most populous city in Florida after Jacksonville and Miami.
Tampa was founded as a military center in the 19th century, with the establishment of Fort Brooke. The cigar industry was brought to Tampa by Vincente Martinez Ybor, after whom Ybor City is named. Tampa was reincorporated as a city in 1887 following the Civil War. Tampa's economy is driven by tourism, health care, finance, insurance, technology, construction, and the maritime industry.[13] The bay's port is the largest in the state, responsible for over $15 billion in economic impact.[14]
Tampa is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a four-county area composed of roughly 3.1 million residents,[15] making it the second-largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the state and the sixth largest in the Southeastern United States, behind Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Miami.[16] The Greater Tampa Bay area has over 4 million residents, and generally includes the Tampa and Sarasota metro areas.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Tampa Riverwalk 2:16 - Henry B. Plant Museum 3:20 - Bayshore Boulevard (World's Longest Sidewalk) 4:54 - Davis Island Beach 6:58 - Ybor City 8:25 - Nightlife Ybor City 9:18 - Hotel Tampa Riverwalk 10:24 - Sparkman Wharf 11:46 - Columbia Restaurant (World's Largest Spanish Restaurant) 13:04 - ZooTampa at Lowry Park 15:50 - Sacred Heart Catholic Church 16:34 - Lettuce Lake Park 17:47 - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 18:23 - Adventure Island 19:01 - Franklin Street (Downtown Tampa) 20:03 - Ben T Davis Beach 20:56 - Hyde Park Village 22:11 - Tampa TheatreCharleston VS Savannah! Which City to Visit?Build The Dream2025-05-18 | In this video, I compare and contrast two of my favorite southern cities, Charleston and Savannah. Both are old but well-preserved cities near the coast with massive tourism, and plenty to do! We have been to both and made videos of each, below!
The places we visit include the Riverstreet, Jones Street, Chippewa Square, The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Mirabelle Cafe, Forsyth Park, Savannah Riverwalk, The Gingerbread House, Broughton Street, The Marshall House, Telfair Square, The Pirates' House, Reynolds Square, Franklin Square, Oglethorpe Square, Haunted Locations of Savannah, First African Baptist Church, City Market (Saint Julian Street), Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah, Six Pence Pub, Wormsloe State Historic Site, Mansion on Forsyth Park, and Ellis Square.
Savannah is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, the city of Savannah became the British colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia.[6] A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War,[7] Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. It is Georgia's fifth-most-populous city, with a 2020 U.S. census population of 147,780.
Charleston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County,[8] and the principal city in the Charleston metropolitan area.[b] The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had a population of 150,227 at the 2020 census.[9] The population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, was estimated to be 849,417 in 2023.[6] It ranks as the third-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the state, and the 71st-most populous in the United States.
Charleston was founded by the English in 1670 as Charles Town (also spelled Charles Towne and Charlestowne through the end of the 17th century),[11] in honor of King Charles II. The settlement was first established at Albemarle Point on the west bank of the Ashley River (now Charles Towne Landing), but it was relocated in 1680 to its present site and within ten years grew to become the fifth-largest city in North America. Charleston remained unincorporated throughout the colonial period; its government was handled directly by a colonial legislature and a governor sent by Parliament. Election districts were organized according to Anglican parishes, and some social services were managed by Anglican wardens and vestries. Charleston adopted its present spelling upon its incorporation as a city in 1783. Population growth in the interior of South Carolina influenced the removal of the state government to Columbia in 1788, but Charleston remained among the ten largest cities in the United States through the 1840 census.[12]
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Whether you’re tackling rugged mountain trails or going on a weekend day hike, one essential rule remains the same: stay hydrated. But carrying a bulky, rigid water bottle can weigh you down—literally. That’s why hikers are turning to smarter, space-saving solutions like the Mefold Collapsible Water Bottle. Lightweight, tough, and thoughtfully designed, this bottle is everything you need in your pack—and nothing you don’t.
Tiny Size, Especially When Folded The genius of the Mefold bottle lies in its foldable design, which reduces its size by 60% when empty. That means less bulk in your bag once you’ve had your fill. Whether you’re trying to travel ultralight, or just want to maximize space for snacks and gear, this compact bottle slides easily into pockets, backpacks, or even jacket pouches.
Despite its tiny footprint when collapsed, the bottle offers a spacious 720 ml (24 oz) capacity—the perfect amount for staying hydrated between refills on the trail. You get the hydration your body needs, without the unnecessary weight or volume.
Built for the Wild: Safe Durable The Mefold bottle isn’t just portable—it’s built to endure outdoor adventures. Crafted from TPEE material that’s BPA-free and food-grade, it offers safe drinking with none of the chemical worries that come with cheap plastic bottles. And because it’s reusable and sustainable, you’re reducing single-use waste while enjoying the great outdoors. It’s a win for your health and for the environment.
For hikers, where every item must serve a purpose, this bottle earns its place. It’s not only drop-resistant, but it also withstands temperatures up to 120°C, so whether you’re sipping ice-cold stream water or enjoying a warm brew from your campfire kettle, this bottle is up to the task.
Adventure-Ready Performance Out on the trail, reliability matters. The Mefold water bottle features a leak-proof screw cap that seals tightly, preventing any unwanted spills in your backpack. Whether you’re navigating steep inclines, scrambling over rocks, or setting up camp, you can move confidently knowing your gear—and your hydration—is secure.
Plus, the grippy geometric design isn’t just stylish—it adds slip resistance, even when your hands are wet or gloved. It’s functional, it’s durable, and it just feels good to use.
Lightweight Minimalism Meets Outdoor Style Available in a range of modern, energizing colors, the Mefold bottle complements your personal style while maintaining a clean, minimalist look. It’s perfect for those who love both design and practicality, because your gear should work hard and look good doing it.
Why It’s a Must-Have for Hikers Let’s face it: space and weight are precious when you’re hiking. You want every item in your pack to serve a purpose—and preferably more than one. The Mefold bottle checks all the boxes:
Lightweight and collapsible: Perfect for ultralight packing Large capacity: Keeps you hydrated longer Rugged and durable: Ready for the rough outdoors Heat and drop resistant: Handles whatever the trail throws at you Eco-conscious: Reduces single-use plastic waste
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Amicalola Falls Ammons Falls Angel Falls Anna Ruby Falls Bearden Falls Becky Branch Falls Blue Hole Falls Bridal Veil Falls (Sliding Rock) Caledonia Cascade Cascade Falls on Pine Mountain Cherokee Falls Cochrans Falls Crawford Falls (Dear Leap Falls) Cupid Falls Desoto Falls Dicks Creek Falls Dickson Falls on Lost Wall Dukes Creek Falls Emery Creek Falls Fall Branch Falls Fall Creek Waterfall Helton Creek Falls Hemlock Falls in Cloudland Canyon Hemlock Falls (Rabun County) High Falls (Tift County) High Shoals Falls Hightower Falls Holcomb Creek Falls Horsetrough Falls Hurricane Falls Jack’s River Falls Keown Falls Long Creek Falls Lower Black Falls Lula Falls Martin Creek Falls Minnehaha Falls Montgomery Falls Oceana Falls Panther Creek Falls Panther Falls Raven Cliff Falls Roswell Mill Waterfall Sea Creek Falls Tabor Falls Toccoa Falls Toonigh Creek Falls (Allatoona Falls) Trahlyta Falls Walden Creek
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Pickens Nose is a rocky ridge, not a true summit, in the Nantahala National Forest near Standing Indian Basin in North Carolina, offering stunning views despite its relatively low elevation of 4,880 feet. It's named after Andrew Pickens, a South Carolinian, not a personal characteristic. The trail to the end of the ridge is short (about three-quarters of a mile) and gains only about 200 feet in elevation, making it a relatively easy hike for the views it provides.
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#Bestview #Summit #outdoorclimbing #camping #mountains #Hike #georgia #hiking #buildthedream #northgeorgia #adventure #adventuresintoreality #nature #explore5 Reasons I Like the Heeta Dry Bag for Paddle Boarding & KayakingBuild The Dream2025-03-31 | In this video, I review the Heeta Drybag. One of the highest rated on Amazon! Roll-top dry bags, in general, are completely waterproof and designed to keep your stuff dry while you’re kayaking, paddle boarding, on the boat, or any other water sport in between.
1. Waterproof Performance – Keeps Belongings Dry in Wet Conditions One of the biggest concerns when out on the water is keeping your belongings safe from splashes, waves, and rain. The Heeta Dry Bag uses professional seamless technology, ensuring a high level of waterproof protection. Whether you’re paddling through choppy waters or caught in unexpected rain, your valuables stay dry. While it’s not meant for full submersion, it floats, giving you extra security if it ever falls into the water.
2. Size Versatility – Choose the Perfect Fit for Your Needs Not all adventures require the same amount of gear, which is why I appreciate the variety of sizes available. The Heeta Dry Bag comes in 5L, 10L, 20L, 30L, and 40L, making it perfect for everything from carrying just your phone and keys to packing extra clothes, snacks, and gear for a full day on the water. The roll-top design allows you to adjust the bag’s capacity, so you can customize it based on what you need to bring.
3. Color and Size Variety – Stylish and Easy to Spot Functionality is important, but having a bag that looks good and is easy to spot is a bonus. The Heeta Dry Bag comes in multiple colors, so you can pick one that suits your style while also making it easier to locate among your gear. The transparent design is a game-changer—it allows you to see your items without digging through the bag, which is incredibly convenient when you need to grab something quickly.
4. Portability and Carrying Options – Comfortable for Any Adventure Carrying a dry bag shouldn’t be a hassle, and the Heeta Dry Bag delivers on convenience. Every bag size comes with a side handle for easy carrying, while the 5L and 10L versions include a single shoulder strap for a lightweight option. The 20L, 30L, and 40L bags come with two adjustable shoulder straps, allowing you to wear them like a backpack. The 40L version even includes padded straps, making it comfortable for longer treks. Whether you’re kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, or even cycling, this bag is designed to adapt to your needs.
5. Ease of Use – Simple and Reliable The buckle closure system makes opening and closing the Heeta Dry Bag incredibly easy. Just roll the top a few times and clip the buckle shut—that’s it! It creates a watertight seal that keeps your belongings protected. Plus, it’s made from 0.6 mm wear-resistant PVC material at the bottom and 0.3 mm PVC on the sides, making it durable and adaptable to all weather conditions.
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#adventuregear #drybag #waterproofbag #buildthedream #adventure #outdoors #georgia #paddleboardingTop 24 Things to Visit in SAVANNAH, GA! (Full Adventure)Build The Dream2025-03-26 | In this video, my wife Heidi, our baby daughter, and I visit the Top Places in SAVANNAH, Georgia!! It's primarily famous for being Georgia's oldest city and one of the best-preserved historic cities in America. Along with that, one of the most uniquely beautiful is it's covered with scenic live oak trees with draping Spanish moss, many squares being one of the first planned cities, historic architecture, and near the Savannah River! Enjoy.
The places we visit include the Riverstreet, Jones Street, Chippewa Square, The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Mirabelle Cafe, Forsyth Park, Savannah Riverwalk, The Gingerbread House, Broughton Street, The Marshall House, Telfair Square, The Pirates' House, Reynolds Square, Franklin Square, Oglethorpe Square, Haunted Locations of Savannah, First African Baptist Church, City Market (Saint Julian Street), Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah, Six Pence Pub, Wormsloe State Historic Site, Mansion on Forsyth Park, and Ellis Square.
Savannah is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, the city of Savannah became the British colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia.[6] A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War,[7] Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. It is Georgia's fifth-most-populous city, with a 2020 U.S. census population of 147,780.
Savannah attracts millions of visitors each year to its cobblestone streets, parks, and notable historic buildings. These include the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA), the Georgia Historical Society (the oldest continually operating historical society in the South), the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences (one of the South's first public museums), the First African Baptist Church (one of the oldest African-American Baptist congregations in the United States), Temple Mickve Israel (the third-oldest synagogue in the U.S.), and the Central of Georgia Railway roundhouse complex (the oldest standing antebellum rail facility in the U.S. and now a museum and visitor center).
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Riverstreet 2:07 - Jones Street 3:44 - Chippewa Square 4:58 - The Gingerbread House 6:12 - The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist 7:32 - Mirabelle Cafe 8:21 - Forsyth Park 9:18 - Savannah Riverwalk 10 :19 - Broughton Street 11:37 - The Marshall House 13:27 - Telfair Square 14:40 - The Pirates' House 16:50 - Reynolds Square 17:16 - Oglethorpe Square 18:38 - Haunted Locations of Savannah 19:52 - Franklin Square 20:07 - First African Baptist Church 20:51 - City Market (Saint Julian Street) 21:59 - Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace 22:41 - The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah 23:23 - Six Pence Pub 24:59 - Wormsloe State Historic Site 26:13 - Mansion on Forsyth Park 26:50 - Ellis Square5 Reasons I LOVE these Salomon Hiking Shoes!Build The Dream2025-03-17 | For 5 reasons, I believe the Salomon Men’s X Ultra 4 Gore-Tex is a great choice if you have the money. They're slightly pricey, but are well worth it! Especially if you hike often, and want your durable shoes to last!
When it comes to hiking gear, the right footwear can make or break your outdoor adventures. For me, the Salomon Men’s X Ultra 4 Gore-Tex stands out as one of the most durable hiking shoes on the market. Designed to take on the harshest trails with ease, these shoes blend innovation and performance to deliver a superior experience. Here are the five reasons I absolutely love these hiking shoes:
1. Durability and Build Quality Durability is the foundation of any great hiking shoe, and the X Ultra 4 GTX nails it. Constructed with premium materials and meticulous attention to detail, these shoes are built to withstand rough terrains, sharp rocks, and harsh conditions. From their reinforced upper to the rugged outsole, they’re designed to endure heavy use while maintaining performance over time.
Whether I’m trekking across jagged trails or scrambling through rocky landscapes, these shoes hold up remarkably well, showing little wear even after extensive use. The durable hiking shoes speak for itself—invest once, and these shoes will stay with you for countless adventures.
2. All-Terrain Grip A dependable grip is essential when exploring diverse terrains, and the X Ultra 4 GTX doesn’t disappoint. These shoes feature All-Terrain Contagrip outsoles, which provide exceptional traction on both wet and dry surfaces.
One of my favorite moments with these shoes was during a steep descent on a rain-soaked trail. While others struggled to keep their footing, the Contagrip outsoles kept me steady and confident, even on slippery inclines. Whether it’s mud, loose gravel, or hard-packed dirt, these soles grab the ground firmly, ensuring I stay in control.
3. Stability and Mobility with the Advanced Chassis A key reason these shoes excel on technical hikes is Salomon’s Advanced Chassis™ technology. Strategically placed to support the outer sides of your feet, this system stabilizes sensitive articulations without limiting mobility.
For me, this means being able to move naturally while feeling secure on challenging trails. I can confidently navigate uneven ground, knowing that the shoes enhance my balance and reduce the risk of injuries—especially during fast descents or sidehill traverses.
4. Active Support for a Custom Fit Comfort matters, particularly on long hikes, and the X Ultra 4 GTX delivers with its Active Support system. This innovative design uses mobile wings to hug the foot, adapting to its shape and volume.
The result? A secure yet flexible fit that eliminates pressure points and keeps your foot stable even on uneven terrain. This feature is a game-changer for reducing blisters and fatigue, ensuring my feet feel great whether I’m hiking 5 miles or 15.
5. Lightweight and Agile Design Hiking shoes can sometimes feel bulky, but the X Ultra 4 GTX strikes a perfect balance between durability and agility. Despite their robust construction, these shoes are surprisingly lightweight, allowing me to move quickly and nimbly across the trails.
The lightweight design has made a noticeable difference on hikes requiring speed and precision. I no longer feel weighed down, and my legs stay fresher for longer—perfect for challenging hikes or multi-day adventures.
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#travelinspiration #travel #traveltips #buildthedream #traveling #hiking #hikingshoes #besthikingshoes #hikingbootsHiking Adventure to Hiawassee, Georgia!Build The Dream2025-03-12 | In this video, we have a hiking and camping adventure to one of Georgia's most beautiful cities: Hiawassee! First, we go to Brasstown Bald, which is the highest peak in Georgia. Then, we go to Crane Creek Vineyards and Bell Mountain. After camping the next day, we go to Cupid Falls.
Hiawassee is the county seat of Towns County, Georgia, United States.[5] The population was 981 at the 2020 census.[3] Its name is derived from the Cherokee—or perhaps Creek—word Ayuhwasi, which means meadow,[6] (A variant spelling, "Hiwassee," is used for the local river and some other Appalachian place names.) Hiawassee is also known in the novel "Restart" by Gordon Korman.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Brasstown Bald 3:15 - Crane Creek Vineyards 4:13 - Bell Mountain 6:38 - Camping 8:12 - Cupid FallsTop 5 Nature GETAWAYS Near Tallahassee, Florida!Build The Dream2025-03-03 | In this video, I talk about the 5 best nature or outdoorsy things to do in and around Tallahassee Florida. Some of it is hiking, some swimming, others also have bike trails and some for relaxation. At least one of these will interest you!
The top nature getaways in Tallahassee Florida are St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Edward Ball Wakulla Springs, Leon Sinks Geological Area, Lichgate on High Road, and Tallahassee Museum.
Tallahassee (/ˌtæləˈhæsi/ TAL-ə-HASS-ee) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of and the only incorporated municipality in Leon County. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824. In 2022, the estimated population was 201,731,[5] making it the eighth-most populous city in the state of Florida.[6] It is the principal city of the Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 390,992 as of 2022. Tallahassee is the largest city in the Florida Big Bend and Florida Panhandle regions.
With a student population exceeding 70,000, Tallahassee is a college town, home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College (a large state college that serves mainly as a feeder school to FSU and FAMU).[7]
As the capital, Tallahassee is the site of the Florida State Capitol, Supreme Court of Florida, Florida Governor's Mansion, and nearly 30 state agency headquarters. The city is also known for its large number of law firms, lobbying organizations, trade associations and professional associations, including The Florida Bar and the Florida Chamber of Commerce.[8] It is a recognized regional center for scientific research, and home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. In 2015, Tallahassee was awarded the All-America City Award by the National Civic League for the second time.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:17 - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge 1:26 - Edward Ball Wakulla Springs 2:29 - Leon Sinks Geological Area 3:24 - Lichgate on High Road 4:06 - Tallahassee MuseumTop 11 Things to Visit in AUBURN, ALABAMA! (Full Adventure)Build The Dream2025-02-26 | In this video, I visit the top best places in Auburn, Alabama! Located in eastern center Alabama, it's one of the top college towns in the nation due to the sense of community, historic college, traditions, and Auburn spirit.
The places I visit include Auburn university (Samford hall), Memorial Chapel, Toomers Corner, Downtown Auburn, Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Auburn, Rolling the Toomers Oaks, The Hound, Chewacle state park, Donald E. Davis Arboretum, Nightlife, Opelika downtown, Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
Auburn (AL) is a city in Lee County, Alabama, United States. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama. The population was 76,143 at the 2020 census.[3] It is a principal city of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Area. The Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA with a 2020 population of 193,773, along with the Columbus, GA-AL MSA and Tuskegee, Alabama, comprises the greater Columbus-Auburn-Opelika, GA-AL CSA, a region home to 563,967 residents as of 2020.[5]
Auburn is a historic college town and is the home of Auburn University. It is Alabama's fastest-growing metropolitan area and the 19th-fastest-growing metro area in the United States as measured since 1990.[6] U.S. News ranked Auburn among its top ten list of best places to live in the United States for the year 2009.[7] The city's unofficial nickname is "The Loveliest Village on the Plains", taken from a line in the poem The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith: "Sweet Auburn! Loveliest village of the plain.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Auburn university (Samford hall) 2:39 - Memorial Chapel 4:12 - Toomers Corner 5:23 - Downtown Auburn 8:24 - Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Auburn 9:04 - Rolling the Toomers Oaks 13:06 - The Hound 14:46 - Chewacle state park 15:31 - Donald E. Davis Arboretum 17:20 - Nightlife 19:46 - Opelika downtown 22:22 - Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine ArtTop 5 TALLEST Waterfalls in Georgia!Build The Dream2025-02-24 | In this video, I go through the 5 tallest waterfalls in the state of Georgia starting from shortest to tallest.
Toccoa Falls is a striking 186-foot waterfall located on the campus of Toccoa Falls College in northeastern Georgia. Along with it being the 5th tallest in Georgia, what makes this waterfall unique is the fact that it is one of the tallest free-falling waterfalls in the eastern United States.
The waterfall plunges dramatically from a cliff into a serene pool below, offering a stunning and peaceful sight that’s easily accessible to visitors. Located on the college’s picturesque campus, Toccoa Falls is not only a natural wonder but also a beloved landmark for students and visitors alike. With its lush surroundings and easy access, it’s a perfect spot for anyone seeking a beautiful, tranquil escape while exploring the beauty of Georgia’s foothills to one of the tallest waterfalls in Georgia.
Coming in at number 4, DeSoto Falls is one of tallest waterfalls in Georgia. A spectacular sight with a total drop of 480 feet, split into several stunning cascades that flow through the lush landscape of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The falls are a highlight of the area, with the upper and lower sections creating a breathtaking display of nature’s power and beauty.
The well-maintained hiking trail leading to the falls takes visitors through a dense, vibrant forest, offering a serene and enjoyable experience as it meanders past smaller cascades and offers ample opportunities for wildlife spotting.
DeSoto Falls is named after the legendary Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, who is believed to have passed through the region during his 16th-century expedition. The falls, with their misty spray and peaceful surroundings, offer both history and natural beauty, making them a must-see destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
If you want to watch our video of the hike to Desoto Falls, see it here. It’s at the 2:30 mark.
Cochrans Falls, Georgia’s second tallest waterfall, stands at a majestic 600 feet, cascading through the serene wilderness of the Appalachian foothills. A moderate hike along the Cohran Creek Trail will lead you through scenic forests and babbling streams, culminating in the stunning view of the falls. Not many people hike this trail, so for those seeking an adventure in nature, Cochrans Falls is the perfect spot to escape the crowds and immerse yourself in Georgia’s untamed beauty!
Tied for 2nd of the tallest waterfalls in Georgia is Caledonia Cascade. At 600 feet like Cochrans Falls, it tumbles gracefully down the side of the majestic Tallulah Gorge, creating a mesmerizing sight as it plunges into the gorge’s depths.
While you can catch a glimpse of the falls from the Tallulah Gorge floor trail, the best views are from the opposite side of the gorge rim. There, a stunning vantage point reveals the full grandeur of the cascade, set against the rugged cliffs and lush forest. Hiking to this incredible gorge offers a truly unforgettable experience, where the power and beauty of Caledonia Cascade come to life in one of Georgia’s most iconic natural settings.
Amicalola Falls, the tallest waterfall in Georgia, plunges an impressive 729 feet through the lush North Georgia mountains. A true natural wonder, this stunning cascade is the centerpiece of Amicalola Falls State Park, offering breathtaking views and a variety of hiking trails to experience its beauty up close. The most popular route is the challenging Amicalola Falls Trail, which climbs over 600 stairs to a spectacular viewpoint at the top, providing panoramic vistas of the surrounding forest. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a nature lover seeking a peaceful retreat, Amicalola Falls promises an unforgettable adventure!
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#Waterfalls #Nature #georgia #tallestwaterfall #forest #naturelovers #hiking #northgeorgia #nationalforest #ecosystem #waterfall #flora #plants #biodiversity #naturebeauty #naturephotographyTop 18 Things to Visit in MACON, GA! (Full Adventure)Build The Dream2025-02-13 | In this video, I visit the top best places in Macon, Georgia! Located in the absolute heart of Georgia, it's one of the most architecturally beautiful and underrated cities in the state. Furthermore, it has the most historic antebellum homes in GA!
The places I visit include Many Historic Buildings, St Joseph Catholic Church, Canon ball house, Allman brothers band museum at the big house, Mercer university, Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon City Auditorium, Downtown, Ingleside Village Pizza, Society garden, Burke Mansion bed and breakfast, Fort Hawkins, HayHouse, Ocmulgee Mounds, Amerson river park, Temple Beth Israel, The Grand Opera House, and Reboot Retrocade Bar,.
Macon (/ˈmeɪkən/ MAY-kən), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county in Georgia, United States. Situated near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is 85 miles (137 km) southeast of Atlanta and near the state's geographic center—hence its nickname "The Heart of Georgia".
Macon's population was 157,346 in the 2020 census.[5] It is the principal city of the Macon metropolitan statistical area, which had 234,802 people in 2020.[2] It also is the largest city in the Macon–Warner Robins combined statistical area (CSA), which had about 420,693 residents in 2017, and adjoins the Atlanta metropolitan area to the northwest.
Voters approved the consolidation of the City of Macon and Bibb County governments in a 2012 referendum. Macon became the state's fourth-largest city (after Augusta) when the merger became official on January 1, 2014.[6]
Macon is served by three interstate highways: I-16 (connecting to Savannah and coastal Georgia), I-75 (connecting to Atlanta to the north and Valdosta to the south), and I-475 (a city bypass highway). The area has two, small, general-aviation airports, Middle Georgia Regional Airport and Herbert Smart Downtown Airport. Residents traveling to and from the area mainly use the large commercial airport in Atlanta, roughly 80 miles to the northwest.
The city has several institutions of higher education and numerous museums and tourism sites.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Random Historic Buildings 2:04 - St Joseph Catholic Church 3:22 - Canon ball house 4:39 - Allman brothers band museum at the big house 7:02 - Mercer university 8:13 - Rose Hill Cemetery 9:50 - Macon City Auditorium 10:30 - Downtown 14:14 - Ingleside Village Pizza 16:06 - Society garden 16:55 - Burke Mansion bed and breakfast 18:13 - Fort Hawkins 19:27 - HayHouse 20:20 - Ocmulgee Mounds 21:13 - Amerson river park 21:50 - Temple Beth Israel 22:28 - The Grand Opera House 23:02 - Reboot Retrocade BarTop 4 Hiking Trails Near ATLANTA, GA!Build The Dream2025-02-03 | In this video, I talk about the 4 best hiking trails near Atlanta, Georgia. I try to keep the proximity of these trails as close to Atlanta's perimeter as possible.
First up, Stone Mountain, is not only one of the best hikes near Atlanta, but also one of Georgia’s 7 natural wonders and most visited attractions in the state. It’s a large granite monolith, a massive, single, solid rock formation that rises dramatically from the surrounding landscape at 825 feet tall with a large treeless summit. Stone Mountain is a geological wonder and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the state.
The mountain’s granite core is the result of millions of years of geological forces. About 300 million years ago, molten magma intruded into the Earth’s crust, forming a vast body of granite deep underground. This makes hiking it a very unique experience compared to most hiking trails. Additionally, it also has great summit view.
Another one of the best hikes near Atlanta is definitely East Palisades which leads to a large bamboo forest on the Chattahoochee River. Depending on which routes you take, the East Palisades Trail stretches approximately 3.3 miles through pretty diverse terrain, hills, and areas hugging the scenic river.
As you continue along the trail, the landscape shifts dramatically, culminating in one of Atlanta’s most magical natural features: a sprawling bamboo forest. This enchanting grove, with its towering bamboo stalks swaying gently in the breeze, really does feel worlds away from the bustling city just a short drive away.
And if you thought the previous 2 hiking trails were incredibly unique, which they were, then you’ll also probably like this one. Hiking Arabia Mountain, just outside Atlanta, feels like stepping onto another planet. The mountain’s smooth granite surface, rare plants like the endangered Georgia aster, and unique landscape evoke a Martian or lunar vibe, especially when fog rolls in.
Arabia Mountain is a monadnock, rising sharply from the surrounding flatlands due to its hard granite rock. The barren, rocky terrain, dotted with lichen and wildflowers, gives it a surreal, otherworldly feel. With its distinctive geology and foggy atmosphere, it’s a quiet, alien-like escape from the city. And definitely one of the best hikes near Atlanta!
Lastly, the Red Trail at Sweetwater Creek State Park is one of the best hikes near Atlanta since it leads to historic ruins. Along whitewater rapids to the ruins of the New Manchester Mill burned by the Union in the Civil War. Not only do the ruins look cool, but they haven’t been revitalized since then, you’ll get to see how it was ever since.
Once you reach the mill, you’ll see that pictures don’t give it justice. This is the largest Civil War-era ruins of a mill I’ve seen so far in Georgia. It had a total of 5 stories, and in places, it appears you could still see some of the burn marks. The suburbs of Atlanta have a few historic trails and this one is one of my favorites. I recommend it for those looking for a great trail near Atlanta, history buffs, and people who love a vast creek with visible wildlife. Overall, another one of the best hikes near Atlanta!
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro Stone Mountain East Palisades to Bamboo Forest Arabia Mountain Red Trail at Sweetwater Creek State ParkBest PRESERVED Small Town in the South! | Adventure to Madison GABuild The Dream2025-01-29 | In this video, I explore Madison, Georgia, a town sparred by Sherman during the Civil War. One legend, because it was too pretty to burn. As a result, it has many beautiful pre-civil war antebellum homes, and historic buildings, end known as one of the most beautiful small towns in the south.
Madison is a city in Morgan County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta-Athens-Clarke-Sandy Springs combined statistical area. The population was 4,447 at the 2020 census,[3] up from 3,979 in 2010. The city is the county seat of Morgan County and the site of the Morgan County Courthouse.
The Madison Historic District is one of the largest in the state.[6] Many of the nearly 100 antebellum homes have been carefully restored. Bonar Hall is one of the first of the grand-style Federal homes built in Madison during the town's cotton-boom heyday from 1840 to 1860.
Budget Travel magazine voted Madison as one of the world's 16 most picturesque villages.[7]
Madison is featured on Georgia's Antebellum Trail, and is designated as one of the state's Historic Heartland cities.
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#Bestsmalltown #Travel #Smalltown #explore #Outdoors #smalltowns #buildthedream #travelling #adventure #city #citytour #hiddengems #travelvlogs #travelingonabudget #travelvlog #travellife #travelblogger #traveling #whattodoingeorgia #georgiatravel #traveller #georgia #travelingingeorgia #traveltips #travelinspiration #hiddengemHiking The BLUE RIDGE Mountains | Holcomb Creek Falls & Ammons Falls TrailBuild The Dream2025-01-22 | In this video, I hike the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains to 2 waterfalls on Holcomb Creek Falls & Ammons Falls trail. I hike in one of Georgia's most beautiful counties, Rabun County. This area and region of the Chattahoochee National Forest is stunning since Rabun County is the rainiest county in Georgia. Beautiful nature.
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#blueridgemountains #waterfalls #Hike #trails #waterfall #AppalachianMountains #hiking #scenictrail #Georgia #waterfallhike #buildthedream #waterfalltrail #adventure #travel #nature #RabuncountyTop 12 Things to Visit in COLUMBUS, GA! (Full Adventure)Build The Dream2025-01-15 | In this video, I visit the top places in Columbus, Georgia! Located in the middle western section of the state near the Alabama border, it's one of the largest GA cities south of Atlanta.
The places I visit include the Columbus Chattahoochee RiverWalk, Kadie the Cow, Flat Rock Park, The National Infantry Museum (America's Best Free Museum), Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, Downtown Columbus, Historic First Presbyterian Church, Hotel Indigo Columbus, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Agave Bar and Grill, Whitewater Express, Springer Opera House
Columbus is a consolidated city-county located on the west-central border of the U.S. state of Georgia. Columbus lies on the Chattahoochee River directly across from Phenix City, Alabama. It is the county seat of Muscogee County, with which it officially merged in 1970; the original merger excluded Bibb City, which joined in 2000 after dissolving its own city charter.[5]
Columbus is the second most populous city in Georgia (after Atlanta), and fields the state's fourth-largest metropolitan area. At the 2020 U.S. census, Columbus had a population of 206,922,[6] with 328,883 in the Columbus metropolitan statistical area.[3] The metro area joins the nearby Alabama cities of Auburn and Opelika to form the Columbus–Auburn–Opelika combined statistical area, which had a population of 563,967 in 2020.[7]
Columbus lies 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Atlanta. Fort Moore, formerly Fort Benning, the United States Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence and a major employer, is located south of the city in southern Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties. Columbus is home to museums and tourism sites, including the National Infantry Museum, dedicated to the U.S. Army's Infantry Branch. It has the longest urban whitewater rafting course in the world constructed on the Chattahoochee River.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Chattahoochee RiverWalk 2:24 - Kadie the Cow 3:32 - Flat Rock Park 5:26 - The National Infantry Museum (America's Best Free Museum) 8:07 - Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center 9:05 - Downtown Columbus 13:17 - Historic First Presbyterian Church 14:06 - Hotel Indigo Columbus 15:04 - Coca-Cola Space Science Center 16:52 - Agave Bar and Grill 18:31 - Whitewater Express 20:01 - Springer Opera HouseMy Top 12 Favorite Waterfalls in GEORGIA!Build The Dream2025-01-06 | In this video, I go through my 12 favorite waterfalls in Georgia. I've been to almost every single one in the state and narrowed it down to the best and most beautiful waterfalls, in my opinion.
Anna Ruby Falls, located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Helen, Georgia, is one of the state’s most beautiful and iconic waterfalls. This stunning natural attraction features two cascading falls formed by Curtis Creek and York Creek, which merge at the base. Curtis Creek drops 153 feet, while York Creek descends 50 feet, creating a breathtaking twin waterfall.
Minnehaha Falls, located in Rabun County, Georgia, is a charming and easily accessible waterfall known for its cascading tiers and serene beauty. The falls descend gracefully over a series of rock ledges, creating a picturesque, curtain-like effect that captivates visitors.
Toccoa Falls, one of the best and most beautiful waterfalls in Georgia. located on the campus of Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa, Georgia, is a breathtaking natural landmark and one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in the region. At 186 feet, it is among the tallest waterfalls in the eastern United States, with water plunging dramatically from a sheer cliff into a tranquil pool below.
DeSoto Falls is one of the best waterfalls in Georgia. located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blairsville, is a picturesque waterfall known for its series of cascades. The falls feature three main drops—the lower, middle, and upper cascades—each with unique beauty. The area is named after the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, who is believed to have passed through the region in the 1500s during his expedition. Legend has it that a piece of his armor was found near the falls, leading to its name.
High Falls, located in High Falls State Park, is a stunning natural attraction and the largest waterfall south of Atlanta, Georgia. This powerful cascade tumbles over rugged rocks, creating a dramatic and picturesque scene. But not only is it one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Georgia, it’s also a fun hike in the area leading to the ruins of an abandoned ghost town in the state.
Holcomb Creek Falls, one of the best and most beautiful waterfalls in Georgia, tucked away in Rabun County, Georgia, is a hidden gem and one of the state’s most underrated waterfalls. This enchanting cascade features a stunning 120-foot drop along smooth, slanted rock, surrounded by lush forest.
Hemlock Falls, one of the best and most beautiful waterfalls in Georgia, located in Cloudland Canyon State Park in northwest Georgia, is a beautiful 90-foot free falling waterfall nestled in a massive gorge. The falls cascade through a rocky creek, surrounded by dense hemlock trees, creating a peaceful, serene atmosphere.
Amicalola Falls, is one of the tallest waterfalls in the southeastern U.S. with a dramatic 729-foot drop. The falls cascade over several rocky ledges, creating a stunning and powerful sight.
Horsetrough Falls, one of the best and most beautiful waterfalls in Georgia, located in a remote section of the Chattahoochee National Forest near Helen, Georgia, is an often overlooked but stunning waterfall.
High Shoals Falls, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Georgia. At 80 feet, the waterfall with multiple cascades and a long rolling drop.
Raven Cliff Falls, one of the best and most beautiful waterfalls in Georgia, located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Helen, Georgia, is a unique and striking waterfall known for its dramatic cliffside drop.
Another one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Georgia is Panther Creek Falls, located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, is a stunning waterfall with a series of cascades dropping about 60 feet into a serene swimmable pool.
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The places I visit include the King Ludwig Biergarten, Hofbrauhaus Restaurant, (Architecture of Bavarian Alpine German Helen), Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill, Habersham Winery, Nacoochee Indian Mound, Georgia Mountain Coaster, Uhuburg (Eagle Owl Castle), Downtown Main Street & Shops, Anna Ruby Falls, The Troll Tavern, (Christmas), Unicoi Hill Park, The Glassblowing Shop, Bavarian Mountain Miniature Golf, Hoochee’s River Basket, Helen Waterpark, Tubing, Yonah Coffee.
Helen is a city in White County, Georgia, United States, located along the Chattahoochee River. The population was 531 at the 2020 census. The city has now been made over, as a tourist attraction, to look like an old-world Bavarian village. This idea was suggested by John Kollock, an Atlanta artist.
Helen was laid out by John E. Mitchell of St. Louis during the years 1912 and 1913. When a name for the small settlement was being sought, a lumber official suggested the name of his daughter and there was little opposition.[4] Called the "Star of the North," Helen was incorporated on August 18, 1913.[5] Helen was built along the former route of the Unicoi Turnpike, a 1,000-year-old Native American trail connecting Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.[6]
Formerly a logging town in decline, Helen resurrected itself by becoming a replica of a Bavarian alpine town, in the Appalachians instead of the Alps. This design is mandated through zoning first adopted in 1969, so that the classic southern German style is present on every building, even on the small number of national franchisees present. In 1975, Documerica photographer Al Stephenson documented the life, recreation, and economy of the Helen area before and during the reconstruction of the settlement.
Tourism is a key economic activity in Helen, catering mostly to weekend visitors from the Atlanta area and also motorcyclists who enjoy riding the roads in Helen and its surrounding areas. Helen can be crowded in late October, when autumn leaves typically peak. It also hosts its own Oktoberfest during September, October and November. Events and festivals are held throughout the year, including the "Southern Worthersee", which is a stateside Volkswagen and Audi event that pays tribute to the Worthersee Tour in Austria. An annual hot-air balloon race is also held here on the first weekend in June.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - King Ludwig Biergarten 2:00 - Hofbrauhaus Restaurant 3:06 - Architecture of Bavarian Alpine German Helen 3:56 - Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill 4:52 - Habersham Winery 5:32 - Nacoochee Indian Mound 6:03 - Georgia Mountain Coaster 6:40 - Uhuburg (Eagle Owl Castle) 8:43 - History of Helen 9:41 - Downtown Main Street & Shops 13:10 - Anna Ruby Falls & Hiking Trails 14:05 - The Troll Tavern 14:51 - Christmas Time in Helen, GA 15: 38 - Unicoi Hill Park 16:19 - The Glassblowing Shop 17:01 - Alpine Festival of Arts & Crafts 17:22 - Bavarian Mountain Miniature Golf 18:58 - Hoochee’s River Basket 20:29 - Helen Waterpark 20:45 - Tubing 21:07 - Yonah Coffee4 Reasons I Use LEVEL8 Lightweight Luggage 2 Piece Sets | Travel GearBuild The Dream2024-12-09 | There are 4 reasons I love my LEVEL8 Luggage Sets 2 Piece for flying or longer trips. I summarize it in this video!
________________________________________________________________________ Considering we’re all about travel and adventure, you might wonder what I use for my flying trips. While I don’t fly as often as I like, there are 4 reasons I recommend the LEVEL8 2-piece lightweight luggage set.
When it comes to travel, the right luggage can make all the difference in ensuring your journey is smooth, secure, and convenient. It’s designed to cater to the needs of both seasoned globetrotters and occasional flyers like myself.
This comprehensive set includes a 20-inch carry-on for your short trips and a 28-inch checked luggage for your longer adventures. Packed with innovative features and thoughtful design, this luggage set ensures that your travel experience is as effortless as possible.
1. Lightweight Yet Durable Hardshell Construction The first reason I love this set lightweight luggage set is its durable shell while remaining, very lightweight. Crafted from 3-layer polycarbonate, this luggage is both lightweight and tough. The material provides high strength and sturdy resilience, offering a perfect balance of flexibility and durability. Its hardshell exterior absorbs impacts from typical travel wear-and-tear, ensuring that your belongings remain safe and secure during your journey. Whether navigating crowded airports or loading into overhead compartments, this suitcase stands up to the rigors of travel without adding unnecessary bulk.
2. TSA-Approved Lock and Smooth Zipper for Security and Convenience Especially for me since I often travel with expensive camera gear, this next feature is very important, its TSA-Approved lock. For peace of mind during international travel, this suitcase comes equipped a lock that ensures that your belongings are secure while still allowing TSA agents to inspect your luggage without causing damage. Not to forget, this lightweight luggage set also boasts smooth zippers, making it easy to access your items quickly and efficiently. Whether you’re packing for a weekend getaway or an extended holiday, the convenience of smooth zippers makes packing and unpacking a breeze.
3. Effortless Maneuverability for Stress-Free Travel Next, the effortless maneuverability, or very smooth gliding wheels really does make travel trips, a lot less annoying. Navigating busy terminals and crowded streets is a breeze with the suitcase’s 8 silent universal spinner wheels. These wheels offer 360-degree rotation, allowing for effortless maneuverability in any direction.
Paired with an aluminum telescoping ergonomic handle, which has 4 adjustable levels, you can easily control and move your luggage with minimal effort. Additionally, the suitcase is equipped with top and side grab handles, giving you multiple options for lifting and carrying. The bumper feet on the side provide extra protection against potential damage when the suitcase is resting upright.
4. Spacious and Organized Interior Inside the suitcase, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed interior with a split case layout that features two roomy, fully lined compartments. The spacious packing area gives you plenty of room to organize your clothes and other essentials. A zipper mesh pocket adds an extra layer of organization, helping to keep smaller items like toiletries or accessories neatly tucked away. Whether you’re packing for a short trip or a long vacation, this lightweight luggage set offers ample space to organize your items efficiently.
#Travelgear #Flying #Suitcase #Luggage #Suitcases #Travel #SuitcasesetBest REALLY Small Town in Georgia! | Full AdventureBuild The Dream2024-12-04 | A few years ago, I made a video of every city square in the state of Georgia. After visiting every city and town of all sizes, the small town that stuck with me was Talking Rock in North Georgia near the Appalachian mountains. So I decided to go back for a full adventure.
To my surprise, an enjoyable trip I'll never forget. Definitely one of the BEST small towns in Georgia! Many neat shops, including 1 of 2 brewery's on a train in America, a train restaurant, mountain biking, etc.
Talking Rock is a town in Pickens County, Georgia, United States. The population as of the 2020 census was 91.
Talking Rock had its start in the early 1880s when the railroad was extended to that point.[4] The community takes its name from nearby Talking Rock Creek. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Talking Rock as a town in 1883.[5]
At the 2000 census,[2] there were 49 people, 19 households and 14 families residing in the town. The population density was 255.5 inhabitants per square mile (98.6/km2). There were 23 housing units at an average density of 119.9 per square mile (46.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. By the 2020 census, there were 91 people residing in the town.
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The places we visit include Historic Capitol, Modern Florida Capital, Tallahassee Automobile Museum, Railroad Square Art District, Tallahassee Museum, Gaines Street downtown, Madison Street, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Marks Lighthouse, Edward Ball Wakulla Springs, Leon Sinks Geological Area, Black Dog Cafe, Florida State University (FSU), Masa Restaurant, Lichgate on High Road, Mission San Luis, Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas.
Tallahassee (/ˌtæləˈhæsi/ TAL-ə-HASS-ee) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of and the only incorporated municipality in Leon County. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824. In 2022, the estimated population was 201,731,[5] making it the eighth-most populous city in the state of Florida.[6] It is the principal city of the Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 390,992 as of 2022. Tallahassee is the largest city in the Florida Big Bend and Florida Panhandle regions.
With a student population exceeding 70,000, Tallahassee is a college town, home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College (a large state college that serves mainly as a feeder school to FSU and FAMU).[7]
As the capital, Tallahassee is the site of the Florida State Capitol, Supreme Court of Florida, Florida Governor's Mansion, and nearly 30 state agency headquarters. The city is also known for its large number of law firms, lobbying organizations, trade associations and professional associations, including The Florida Bar and the Florida Chamber of Commerce.[8] It is a recognized regional center for scientific research, and home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. In 2015, Tallahassee was awarded the All-America City Award by the National Civic League for the second time.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Historic Capitol 2:17 - Modern Florida Capital 3:23 - Tallahassee Automobile Museum 4:35 - Railroad Square Art District 5:40 - Tallahassee Museum 6:56 - Gaines Street downtown 7:39 - Madison Street 9:19 - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge 10:35 - St. Marks Lighthouse 11:50 - Edward Ball Wakulla Springs 13:12 - Leon Sinks Geological Area 14:41 - Black Dog Cafe 15:28 - Florida State University (FSU) 16:57 - Masa Restaurant 17:43 - Lichgate on High Road 18:56 - Mission San Luis 19:48 - Co-Cathedral of St. ThomasTop 19 Things to Visit in CHATTANOOGA, TN! | Full AdventureBuild The Dream2024-10-30 | In this video, I visit the top places in Chattanooga, Tennessee! This big city has a small-town feel, surrounded by nature like the mountains with hiking and the Tennessee River Gorge. It's truly the perfect destination for those who love both the outdoors and city life.
The places I visit in Chattanooga include the Walnut Street Bridge, the Dome building, Bluff View Art District, Rembrandt's Coffee House, Coolidge Park, Sup, Tennessee Aquarium, Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, Rock City Gardens, Chalk Alley, Community Pie, Chattanooga downtown, Nightlife station street, Cravens house hike to sunset rock, Point park - Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Chattanooga market, Tennessee valley railroad museum, Chattanooga choo choo, Pinball museum
Chattanooga (/ˌtʃætəˈnuːɡə/ CHAT-ə-NOO-gə) is a city in and the county seat of Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It is located along the Tennessee River, and borders Georgia to the south. With a population of 181,099 in 2020,[9] it is Tennessee's fourth-most populous city and one of the two principal cities of East Tennessee, along with Knoxville. It anchors the Chattanooga metropolitan area, Tennessee's fourth-largest metropolitan statistical area,[10] as well as a larger three-state area that includes Southeast Tennessee, Northwest Georgia, and Northeast Alabama.
Divided by the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is at the transition between the ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the Cumberland Plateau, both of which are part of the larger Appalachian Mountains. Its official nickname is the "Scenic City", alluding to the surrounding mountains, ridges, and valleys. Unofficial nicknames include "River City", "Chatt", "Nooga", "Chattown", and "Gig City", the latter a reference to its claims that it has the fastest internet service in the Western Hemisphere.[12][13]
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Walnut Street Bridge 1:52 - Dome building 2:38 - Bluff View Art District 4:24 - Rembrandt's Coffee House 5:11 - Coolidge Park 5:40 - Sup the Tennessee River Gorge 7:11 - Tennessee Aquarium 9:29 - Sculpture Fields at Montague Park 10:23 - Rock City Gardens 11:59 - Point Park - Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, 13:30 - Cravens house hike to Sunset Rock 14:22 - Chalk Alley 14:55 - Community Pie 16:30 - Chattanooga Downtown 17:20 - Nightlife Station Street 18:23 - Chattanooga Market 20:09 - Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 21:02 - Chattanooga Choo Choo 21:41 - Pinball museumA Weekend Adventure to Northern Alabama | (Walls of Jericho, Little River Canyon)Build The Dream2024-10-16 | In this video, we travel to northern Alabama for a hiking and camping trip. We hike 2 of the most popular and best hiking trails in the state, Walls of Jericho, and Little River Canyon.
We also camp at Jackson County Park between each hike. But on the way up, we stop in Summerville, GA for a festival, and Scottsboro Alabama. On day 2 before the 2nd hike, we see the scenic Weathington Park overlook. After the last hike, we stopped by the Alabama town of Fort Payne and saw the Band Alabama Fan Museum. On our way back, We stop by the historic Lindale Mill in Lindale Georgia.
It's not just the destination, but the journey to, and from it.
The Walls of Jericho is a 750-acre (300 ha) natural area that is within the 8,943-acre (3,619 ha) Bear Hollow Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Tennessee, which is contiguous to the Skyline WMA in Alabama. It was designated in 2016 and is owned by State of Tennessee. Both of the public lands on the Tennessee and Alabama side total 21,453 acres (8,682 ha). The initiative to acquire this land was a lengthy project completed by The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee and Alabama. The natural area is approximately twelve miles south of Winchester in southern Franklin County.
Little River Canyon National Preserve is a United States National Preserve located on top of Lookout Mountain near Fort Payne, Alabama, and DeSoto State Park. Created by an Act of Congress in 1992, the 15,288-acre (6,187 ha) preserve protects what is sometimes said to be the nation's longest mountaintop river, the Little River. The canyon was historically called "May's Gulf", "gulf" being a common term throughout the Cumberland Plateau for this sort of feature.[3] Prior to being assigned to the National Park Service, the canyon area formed the southmost unit of Alabama's DeSoto State Park.[4]
The southern boundary of the natural area follows the Alabama–Tennessee state line where the actual "Walls of Jericho" is located.
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Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Heading There 1:54 - Walls of Jericho 6:00 - Jackson County Campground 6:50 - Weathington Park overlook 8:08 - Little River Canyon 11:23 - Fort Payne 12:08 - Alabama Fan Club & Museum 12:57 - Fun Journey Back5 Great AUTUMN Fall Hikes in Georgia!Build The Dream2024-09-25 | In this video, I talk about 5 great hiking trails in Georgia during Autumn for beautiful fall foliage colors.
Autumn, also known as fall in North American English,[1] is one of the four temperate seasons on Earth. Outside the tropics, autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, in September (Northern Hemisphere) or March (Southern Hemisphere). Autumn is the season when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and the temperature cools considerably. Day length decreases and night length increases as the season progresses until the Winter Solstice in December (Northern Hemisphere) and June (Southern Hemisphere). One of its main features in temperate climates is the striking change in colour for the leaves of deciduous trees as they prepare to shed.
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#Autumn #Fall #Hiking #Adventure #Outdoors #Nature #autumnleaves #fallfoliage #fallaesthetic #autumnvibes #autumncolors #naturetrails #georgiahikes #georgiamountains #georgiaadventures #georgialife #Georgia #fall #northgeorgiaOuter Banks, Coquina Beach. Underrated lowly populated beach near the middle of North Carolinas ObxBuild The Dream2024-09-25 | ...Top 18 Things to Visit in OUTER BANKS, NC! | OBX Travel GuideBuild The Dream2024-09-18 | In this video, I visit the top 18 things to see and do in Outer Banks, North Carolina. This long strip of Barrier Islands on the East Coast in the Atlantic Ocean.
The places I visit include Corolla Beach, Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Currituck Banks Boardwalk and Maritime Forest Trail, Corolla Adventure Park, Town of Duck & Boardwalk, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Jockey's Ridge State Park, Rundown Cafe Restaurant, Jet Ski at Kitty Hawk Watersports, Coquina Beach, Bodie Island Lighthouse, SUP at Oregon Inlet Kayak Launch, Camp Site, Front Porch Cafe Manteo, Manteo City Square, Bodie Island Marsh Blind, Kinnakeet Beach, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Miller's Waterfront Restaurant, Jennette's Pier.
The Outer Banks (frequently abbreviated OBX) are a 200 mi (320 km) string of barrier islands and spits off the coast of North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, on the east coast of the United States. They line most of the North Carolina coastline, separating Currituck Sound, Albemarle Sound, and Pamlico Sound from the Atlantic Ocean. A major tourist destination, the Outer Banks are known for their wide expanse of open beachfront and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.[1] The seashore and surrounding ecosystem are important biodiversity zones, including beach grasses and shrubland that help maintain the form of the land.
The Outer Banks were sites of early European settlement in the United States and remain important economic and cultural sites. Most notably the English Roanoke Colony vanished from Roanoke Island in 1587 and was the first location where an English person, Virginia Dare, was born in the Americas.[2] The hundreds of shipwrecks along the Outer Banks have given the surrounding seas the nickname Graveyard of the Atlantic. The Outer Banks were also home to the Wright brothers' first flight in a controlled, powered, heavier-than-air vehicle on December 17, 1903, at Kill Devil Hills.[3] During the 20th century the region became increasingly important for coastal tourism.
The Outer Banks are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and coastal erosion; the effects of climate change compounds existing coastal erosion caused by poor coastal management and construction practices.[4] In some locations on the banks, sea levels rose 5 inches from 2011 to 2015.[4] Some sections have significantly eroded already, with portions of Hatteras Island at 25% of its original width as of 2014.[5] Tropical storms like Hurricane Irene in 2011 have already destroyed significant infrastructure and property.
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When it comes to hiking, the weather is an unpredictable companion, and nothing can put a damper on your adventure faster than being caught in the rain without the right gear. This is why this article I’m going to recommend the Little Donkey Andy Lightweight Rain Jacket for a few reasons.
This lightweight rain jacket shines as an exceptional choice for those who refuse to let a little rain stand in their way. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this jacket offers a perfect blend of functionality and comfort, making it an ideal option for any outdoor excursion. There are 5 reasons this rain jacket stands out.
Fully Waterproof Design The obvious and first reason I love it is, it’s fully waterproof. The jacket boasts a fully seam-sealed design, ensuring that no water can seep through. This technology is complemented by a waterproof zipper closure and a hard shell with DWR Tech, which repels water effectively. Whether you’re hiking through a gentle drizzle or a torrential downpour, you can trust this jacket to keep you dry.
Breathable Rain jackets can sometimes be stifling, but this one defies the norm with its breathable mid-layer, offering an impressive breathability rating. I’ve tried other rain jackets and I despised them for this reason in particular. Other ones I tried were not breathable at all, and as a result, very uncomfortable, to the point I decided to just not where one, and get rained on.
Anyways, because of its impressive breathability for a rain jacket, you’ll stay dry, and comfortable. The ventilation definitely comes in handy during a vigorous hike. The jacket’s inner mesh lining wicks away moisture while maintaining a lightweight, comfortable fit.
Lightweight The next reason I like it is its relatively lightweight compared to other rain jackets. Which is another very important attribute when hiking.
Windproof Features Wind is often an overlooked challenge during rainy weather or whenever you’re atop a mountain, but this rain jacket is designed with windproof capabilities, as well. It has a wear-resistant hard shell that offers excellent wind resistance, along with adjustable cuffs, a windproof hood, and a drawstring hem. These thoughtful details work together to shield you from harsh winds. So no matter the elements wind or rain, it’s a good choice for the outdoors, in my opinion.
Convenient Storage Hiking often means carrying essentials like maps, snacks, and your phone, and the lightweight rain jacket has you covered with multiple convenient pockets. Equipped with two zippered chest pockets and two zippered side pockets, you’ll have plenty of secure storage options for your gear. The jacket’s design integrates these pockets seamlessly, allowing easy access while maintaining a sleek silhouette.
#Hikinggear #Jacket #Rainjacket #waterproof #Outdoors #outdoorsman #camp #waterproofjacket #HikeintherainCamping the Outer Banks at Oregon Inlet campground. #travel #camping #travelforcheap #outerbanksBuild The Dream2024-09-07 | ...Top 19 Things to Visit in ATHENS, GA! | Full AdventureBuild The Dream2024-09-04 | In this video, I visit the top places in Athens, Georgia. It's primarily famous for its music scene, phenomenal downtown party nightlife, UGA Bulldogs, and University of Georgia College. There's actually a lot more to this vibrant college town.
The places I visit include the Music Scene with many of its venues, Georgia Theatre, Downtown Nightlife and many bars, Double Barrel Cannon, Historic District, State Botanical Garden of Georgia, University of Georgia, Georgia Museum of Art, Hendershots, Taylor-Grady House, TRR Cobb House, Great Wall of Happy Hollow, Bear Hollow Zoo, Downtown Restaurants & Shops, Creature Comforts, Skate Park Of Athens, Sandy Creek Nature Center, Tree That Owns Itself, Morton theatre.
Athens is a consolidated city-county in the U.S. state of Georgia. Downtown Athens lies about 70 miles (110 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta.[6] The University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university and an R1 research institution, is in Athens and contributed to its initial growth. In 1991, after a vote the preceding year, the original City of Athens abandoned its charter to form a unified government with Clarke County, referred to jointly as Athens–Clarke County where it is the county seat.[7]
As of 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau's population of the consolidated city-county (all of Clarke County except Winterville and a portion of Bogart) was 127,315.[3] Athens is the sixth-most populous city in Georgia, and the principal city of the Athens metropolitan area,[8] which had a 2020 population of 215,415, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.[4] Metropolitan Athens is a component of the larger Atlanta–Athens–Clarke County–Sandy Springs Combined Statistical Area.[9]
The city is dominated by a pervasive college town culture and music scene centered in downtown Athens, next to the University of Georgia's North Campus.[10] Major music acts associated with Athens include numerous alternative rock bands such as R.E.M., the B-52's, Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, of Montreal, Neutral Milk Hotel, and Harvey Milk. The city is also known as a recording site for such groups as the Atlanta-based Indigo Girls. The 2020 book Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia, Launched Alternative Music and Changed American Culture describes Athens as the model of the indie culture of the 1980s.
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Grassy Mountain is a summit in Murray County, Georgia.[3] At its highest point, the mountain has an elevation of 3,694 feet (1,126 m).[1] It is the second tallest peak in Murray County, if using a 100 feet (30 m) prominence rule, behind nearby Bald Mountain.[4] Grassy Mountain is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Lake Conasauga.[5][6] There is a fire lookout tower at the top of the mountain that offers views of Fort Mountain, the Cohutta Wilderness and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.
The Cohutta Wilderness is the largest wilderness in Georgia. With more than 60,000 visitors each year, it is also the largest, most heavily used wilderness in the Southern Appalachians.[1] In May, 2006, the Forest Service announced new limits on the use of the Wilderness, explaining:
The Cohutta Wilderness was designated in 1975, expanded in 1986, and currently consists of 36,977 acres (149.64 km2). Approximately 35,268 acres (142.72 km2) are located in Georgia in the Chattahoochee National Forest and approximately 1,709 acres (6.92 km2) are located in Tennessee in the Cherokee National Forest. The Wilderness is managed by the United States Forest Service in Tennessee and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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