The Good Walk

This other-era resort offers a getaway like few others, along with 10 miles of trails.

Being less than an hour’s drive away, Sky Meadows State Park became a favorite destination when Laurie and I were employed by George Mason University’s Outdoor Education Center.

The three options to explore north Georgia’s 1,200-foot-deep Tallulah Gorge offer every walker a chance to experience the drama of the falls.

With surprises ranging from a collection of bonsai trees to delicious lunch fare, the Asheville destination is pure pleasure.