Explore one of several state, local or private parks, conservation areas, trails and springs adjacent to the Suwannee River, all within 20 miles or so of the Treehouse and Cabin Retreat!
Venture north and west from the Treehouse to find these great spots for paddling, tubing, and hiking.
Cox Hall Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is one of South Jersey’s best kept secrets - and it is only a short walk from Dreams Come True Cottage (414 Fern Road, Villas, NJ, USA), located in Lower Township, NJ.
These beautiful 4000 acres historically have been home to the Cherokee Indians In Georgia. Today it offers over 25 miles of various hiking and 27 miles of biking trails to choose from, along with picnic shelter, fishing spots, swimming, horseback riding... not to mention the expansive views over North Georgia mountains. There is a $5/vehicle fee to enter the park (it was based on the honor system with envelops available at the entrance or in the parking areas).
Mt. Jackson is ranked #39 on the list of the 48 4000 footers and it was our 2nd 4000 footer.
At 4,003 ft. Mt. Tecumseh just barely makes the list and is the smallest of the official 48 4,000 peaks in NH. It's located in Waterville Valley, NH and the Waterville Valley Ski area is located on Mt. Tecumseh.
Emu Mountain also known as Mount Peregian (the indigenous word for emu) is located directly behind the house making it 100% accessible to get to and from.
There are hikes for all abilities in the White Mountains. When we started hiking my little one was just 4 years old and my oldest was 7. They are now several years older and are making their way through the 48 4000 footers and this summer conquered the big one... Mt. Washington. Below are where my family and I got started and where my kids have developed a love for hiking and the outdoors. I hope you enjoy the following recommendations.
From AMC Outdoors Magazine: https://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/the-10-essentials-revisited
Niquette Bay State Park is fun hiking spot on the shore of Lake Champlain in Colchester, Vermont. It's only about a 20 minute drive for our Green Cottage guests in Grand Isle, Vermont.
Local Trails
Jalon Valley
