I absolutely love beautiful views, especially of places I've never seen before. One day on a lazy Sunday over at mom's house, I decided I wanted to go do something. It was a magnificent day out, and it felt like I was wasting it by sitting in the house. My mom mentioned a close by hiking trail my sister and her went to not long ago called Eagle's Rest. I lived in Jasper, Georgia for a total of four years before I became aware this place was here.

It is more an overlook and less a hiking trail, but the outstanding scenery is what makes it so neat. There are three different wooden perches you can walk up, and it allows you to get a better look down the mountain. The best part about Eagle's Rest is that it's only 15 minutes away!

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Eagle's Rest on Mount Oglethorpe

I enjoyed leaning on the railing and gazing out into the beautiful landscape God created for us. When the sun shines on my face, its warmth comforts my soul and reminds me how blessed I am. This sensation relives me of all the stress in my daily life, and nature truly brings me peace.

I was so tickled this gem was so close to me, and I see myself coming back with my notebook to write on a breath taking summer sunset. I found a home in the mountains, and I haven't stopped falling in love with Georgia since I moved back here two and a half years ago. There is something about these woods that help relieve me of my anxieties.

Fall is a wonderful time of year in North Georgia. At my former job at the local pub, I remember seeing people from all over visit this place just to see the changing colors of the leaves. Pictures really don't do it justice, but the experience is worth it.

I spent the day with my amazing mother, and I took this photo without her knowledge. She is my greatest friend and knows me better than anyone else. Every bit of time spent with her is a blessing, and I would be lost without her presence. I was so happy when she agreed to go with me that day.

This tree stood out to me because it looked like the claw of a large predatory bird, dug into the ground, after it missed its prey. The shapes found in nature often times look mythical and mysterious, similar how kids would make shapes and images with clouds. Some might even say that there's even magic within the forests.

What makes this place absolutely adorable is that someone took the time to hand make tiny houses and stage them as if gnomes live in these woods. I thought this was such a cute thing to do, and kids would definitely enjoy this.

I even tested out the little door to see if it was functional, and it worked like a champ. My inner child was lit up, and I felt my youthful mind take over for just a second as I looked closely at all the intricate thought put behind the creation of each home.

I am a sucker for small figurines, and I have always been infatuated with mystical creatures. This place felt magical to me. You can tell someone put some real effort and love into making all these little homes. Look at the smokestack on that one; it's fantastic.

The creativity and design of it all just blew me away. I loved this one because of the moss growing over the roof's shingles, and the balcony on the side for the little gnome-owner to hang out. Whoever is doing this is brilliant.

Beautiful places are everywhere, some are in your neighborhood and would of never even known it. You have to open your eyes and see what a beautiful place we live in.

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A day spent in nature with my beautiful creator, while thanking our Creator for his beautiful creations is the definition of peace to me. Everyone deals with stress in their own own way, and I learned the beauty of nature can silence my mind unlike anything else.

I am a natural born over-thinker, and when then things get hard, so does remembering to decompress. This led me to have a mental breakdown, and I found myself in the woods with a shattered soul. But I came out of the woods with a fresh mind, concluding that my mental health matters, that I needed to be well and OK. Now, when my life feels out of control, I turn to God's colorful earth to guide me. The land to cleanses my soul, and I give my worries to Him.

The universe doesn't need us, but we need the universe. So be kind to her.