Purely by accident did I run across this cannon demonstration. I decided to take the kids for a short hike on Kennesaw Mountain Labor Day weekend. As I got the little one in his backpack carrier, they announced the demonstration. I wish they had fired the cannon more than twice. This was the second. Man was it loud too. I think the boy is a future tanker or artillery man. All he wanted to say after this was “Cannon” and “Boom Crash”.
Having someone with local knowledge is tons of fun. Especially in a city like Savannah. There were so many stories that I could not remember them all. At least I got the location right for this one. I think my guide said something about this place being haunted, but I remember that about all the places we went.
A short hike around Vogel State Park brings you to this waterfall. The best view is from the base of the falls, but it is easily visible from the road driving near the park.
Occasionally driving around, I find something that I have need to stop and take a photo of because it is compelling to me. That was how I ran across these teal painted doors the other day. I actually was attracted to the building because the huge painted billboard on the side and then saw these near the back of the building. I could not pass up the contrasting colors and I really like the old weathered look.
It has been several years since my schedule has allowed me to make it to the Allatoona Yacht Club fireworks display. I made it to the shore of the lake a little later than I wanted and had to settle for a view further from the parking lot. However, I was still able to get a good angle to watch the show and get a few good shots as well.
Established as a guiding light for the budding colony of Georgia in 1732, the lighthouse on Tybee Island is one of the oldest in the United States. It now stands 154 feet tall at the mouth of the Savannah River and still lights the way for mariners.
I took this shot after taking the 178 stairs to the top and back down. Fortunately, we made it before they shut the lighthouse down that day due to an approaching storm.
