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There’s a good reason that Emory's most popular student group is Outdoor Emory. In fact there are several good reasons, and they have names like Lake Lanier, the Appalachian Trail, Stone Mountain and the Ocoee River. Atlanta may be part concrete jungle, but it's easy enough to get back to nature, both in and around the city and a little farther out.
Emory’s own Lullwater Park—right on campus—is home to the University’s president and is also a beautiful recreational area enjoyed by our students, faculty and staff. Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, is a 189-acre expanse of rolling hills, with a lake, activity fields, a dog park and wooded areas. Elsewhere around town there are city trails on which to bike and run, including the Freedom Parkway trail. Drive outside the city a bit and you’ll find perfect spots for hiking and white-water rafting. Drive further and hit the beaches of South Carolina and Florida. Roadtrip!
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Max Evans
11 Emory
Cumming, Georgia
Major: Environmental Studies
Extracurricular Activities: Cycling and Triathlon team, Rock Climbing Wall staff, Emory Christian Fellowship
“Leaving the Emory and Atlanta bubbles for weekend trips has given me great stories and experiences. It allows you to see the natural land around school. Furthermore, it allows you to explore and create experiences based upon this topography, which is a crucial part of establishing a sense of place.
“I like to go on smaller overnight trips with just my friends, but for day trips it’s fun to go with Outdoor Emory. This allows more people to get involved and experience the things that I enjoy. My favorite places to hike in North Georgia are Cloudland Canyon, Tallulah Gorge and Blood Mountain. For rock climbing and rappelling, Foster Falls, Tennessee, is the place to go within day-trip distance of Emory.
“The climbing wall in the Woodruff P. E. Center is a great establishment at Emory. We have a committed and supportive community of climbers through the wall. It’s a great way to engage new climbers and get them excited about climbing outdoors.”