Local Experiences
Art
Paint and Hike - Tammy is an artist, a hiker, and a teacher who offers guided paint and hike events the focus on expressing the experience of nature in art. Sessions can be arranged at different locations and include an outdoor painting lesson followed by a hike and painting on the trail. Details can be adjusted to meet the needs of the group. All experience levels welcome!
Adventure Inspiration
Hiking Thru Life - Outdoor lifestyle focused content and podcasts from Andy and Sarah Kermode inspiring people from all walks of life to live a more meaningful and connected life.
Health and Wellness
Maria Serbus - Now that you are here in the woods, are you struggling to stop the mind chatter and be present in the moment? Relax, gain clarity and calm your mind with some mindful moment and stress less resources from embodiment coach Maria Serbus! Maria's mission is to empower women to craft their most vibrant life, free from the cycle of over-thinking and over-doing and allow them to seamlessly balance ambition with mindful appreciation of life’s precious moments.
Hunting
Parks / Hiking
Carley State Park - In the spring, delicate bluebells and other wildflowers carpet the valley with a profusion of color. Hike along the trail that follows the Whitewater River and take in the grand old white pines. Listen for the sweet song of orioles, song sparrows, house wrens, and indigo buntings. Enjoy the picnic area, play on the swings or practice softball. Try your hand at horseshoes or sit back and see a red-tailed hawk ride thermals in the sky. The north branch of the Whitewater River is a designated trout stream and provides habitat for brown trout.
Elba Fire Tower - Built in 1933, the Elba fire tower was used regularly in the early years to detect fires. Today, it is used for recreation and education. Typically, open daylight hours April through October, it is located two miles from the park in the town of Elba. It is a hike to get to the base of the tower—there are approximately 500 uneven steps—which might be a challenge for some!
Whitewater State Park - Picturesque limestone bluffs and deep ravines make Whitewater a very popular southeastern state park. The 2,700 acre park is an angler's paradise with brown, brook, and rainbow trout swimming in the spring-fed Whitewater River and Trout Run Creek. Visitors enjoy a sandy swimming beach, a year-round visitor center and a variety of easy-to-challenging hiking trails. Come in the winter to enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. All through the year, discover the natural and human history of the area at one of the many interpretive programs, visitor center exhibits or self-guided trails.
Trout Fishing
Whitewater Guiding - Book a trout fly fishing trip with local guide Mike Toft. He will share his love of fishing, three decades of experience and euronymphing expertise for an unforgettable time!