Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.

But East Fork State Park Beach defies those low expectations with its expansive sandy shoreline and clear blue waters that ...

That’s Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia for you – nature’s way of humble-bragging. Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this 3,485-acre slice of paradise might just be ...

I knew Sonora was going to be scorching hot both days last weekend, so I planned to leave town as early as possible to get up ...