
We've got Georgia on our minds (Featuring Kaity Howard)
11/13/23 • 68 min
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Prepare for an adventure as we, Joshua and Craig, uncover the hidden gems and unique charm of towns throughout the United States in this episode of Treasures of Our Town. Joined by our special guest, Geocaching Katie from Georgia, we discover the wonders of North Georgia, the beauty of Atlanta's Stone Mountain, and the captivating Atlanta skyline at sunset. From the picturesque Appalachian Mountains to the stunning trails of the East Side Beltline, Katie introduces us to the delight of boiled peanuts, the allure of Waffle Houses, and the thrill of visiting Babyland General Hospital.
Join us on this exploration, and be prepared to be entertained by our light-hearted banter about everything from smashing pennies to watching a cabbagepatch doll birthing. Katie's adventurous tales of hiking the Appalachian Trail and her exploits in geocaching will leave you inspired and awestruck. So buckle up and immerse yourself in this thrilling journey as we uncover the treasures of our town. It's an adventure you won't want to miss!
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Kaity Youtube ChannelCraig Instagram ChannelSmashing Pennies - code - Treasuresofourtown for 10% off all orders
Appalachian TrailPacific Crest TrailGeorgia Mountain CoasterTallulah Gorge State Park (sliding rock!)Kaity’s Video Stone Mountain at sunsetEast Side Beltline in Atlanta Piedmont ParkColumbus, GA River WalkWaffle HouseCloudland CanyonBabyLand General Hospital
Prepare for an adventure as we, Joshua and Craig, uncover the hidden gems and unique charm of towns throughout the United States in this episode of Treasures of Our Town. Joined by our special guest, Geocaching Katie from Georgia, we discover the wonders of North Georgia, the beauty of Atlanta's Stone Mountain, and the captivating Atlanta skyline at sunset. From the picturesque Appalachian Mountains to the stunning trails of the East Side Beltline, Katie introduces us to the delight of boiled peanuts, the allure of Waffle Houses, and the thrill of visiting Babyland General Hospital.
Join us on this exploration, and be prepared to be entertained by our light-hearted banter about everything from smashing pennies to watching a cabbagepatch doll birthing. Katie's adventurous tales of hiking the Appalachian Trail and her exploits in geocaching will leave you inspired and awestruck. So buckle up and immerse yourself in this thrilling journey as we uncover the treasures of our town. It's an adventure you won't want to miss!
Social Media Links
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Youtube Links from the show
Kaity Youtube ChannelCraig Instagram ChannelSmashing Pennies - code - Treasuresofourtown for 10% off all orders
Appalachian TrailPacific Crest TrailGeorgia Mountain CoasterTallulah Gorge State Park (sliding rock!)Kaity’s Video Stone Mountain at sunsetEast Side Beltline in Atlanta Piedmont ParkColumbus, GA River WalkWaffle HouseCloudland CanyonBabyLand General Hospital
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Treasures of our Town - We've got Georgia on our minds (Featuring Kaity Howard)
Transcript
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JoshuaDo you love the outdoors ? Do you love to travel ? Do you love finding hidden treasures in towns all over the USA ?
CraigHi , I'm Joshua an
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