Harbins Park

Harbins Park is located near Dacula, Georgia in 1,290 acres with mountain biking and trail running. Its refereed as Gwinnett's Largest Park. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, mountain biking & trail running. Dogs are also allowed to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Harbins Park opened March 21, 2009 with 3 mountain bike trails.  The trails are commonly referred to as MB1-MB3. The forth trail MB4 opened in June 2009.  In March 2011 the fifth trail, MB5 opened.  All five sections were built by Steele & Associates Inc. with consultation help by SORBA GATR.  The trails are on average 18″-3′ wide, but will shrink down to 18″ or so as the new foliage comes in.There are some fantastic scenic views.

 

• MB1 is good for beginners with 1.1 miles.  
• MB2 is about 2 miles, adds a little challenge in there with some dips and small whoops along with some tight turns .  
• MB3 is 3.7 miles, with long loop that runs downhill on one side, and up the other. 
• MB4 is the more advanced area with three different downhill lines to choose from, along with 3 1/2 miles of XC trail. It has features for many levels of skill. 
• MB5 is a double lariat of 7 miles.

Harbin Park Features :

• Soft Surface trail for equestrian - 7 miles
• Paved multi-purpose trail - 3.8 miles
• Mountain Bike Trail - 7 Miles
• Hiking -  4.5 miles
• Creek
• Kids Play Area
• Equestrian trailer parking, 
• Playground, pavilion, grills, and
• Restrooms

Note : While going for a trail be careful , we saw few snakes in the Harbins park.

Address: 2995 Luke Edwards Rd, Dacula, GA 30019
Phone:(770) 822-5414
Park Hours: Sunrise until sunset

Miami South Beach

South Beach has been called the American Riviera and an Art Deco Playground. Yet there's more than fine white sand and colorful buildings to South Beach's fantasy-land of exuberant Deco architecture. South Beach offers an eclectic mix of world-class boutiques, galleries and stores. It's also a culinary hot spot for everything from gourmet to casual beach side cuisine. At night, South Beach comes alive with crowds ready to go out and have a world-class evening out.

Miami Beach is the Miami of postcards; the skyline of Ocean Drive has been featured on television what must be millions of times, and yes, the people are as beautiful and as they look on the tube. Miami Beach may be a world class partying hotspot, and that's not to be overlooked, but the daytime destinations on the island are as notable, and perhaps, more memorable, than the nightlife. Travel Channel ranked South Beach as one of Top 10 Best Beaches in the World.

The clear blue water and the white sand beaches are a must-see for any Miami visitor; even for locals, the beautiful beach just doesn't get old. If you're taking a break from the sun, check out one of the many museums, shops or historic buildings in the area. Take a stroll down Lincoln Road for the best people watching in Miami or cozy up to a fancy bar with cocktails.

Miami Beach is an architect buff's paradise. The Art Deco buildings are an iconic part of the city and its "sun and fun" history. Soak it all in; there's certainly enough to keep you busy here. Miami, is one of the top hotspot for romance, great beaches, nightlife, shopping and recreation/fitness.

Recreation:
- More then 800 parks
- Biscayne National Park
- Everglades National Park.
- Crandon Beach County Park
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
- Best Beaches in the U.S.
- Tennis and golf
- Water sports (para-sailing, windsurfing, wave-running, jet-skiing)

Aurora SVS Temple

Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple of Greater Chicago : 

The Balaji temple (SVS Temple) in Aurora, IL is a Non-Profit Hindu Religious Organization built in 1986 .

Mission : Continuing and promoting the highest values of Hindu culture, philosophy, religion, spirituality and tradition in our adopted Homeland With benevolence, compassion and tolerance.

Padmasri M.Muthiah Sthapathy, a noted expert on temple construction in India collaborated with Sri Subhash Nadkarni, a reputed architect of Chicago and a devotee of Balaji, and together they designed the temple. This design is an excellent blend of ancient Shilpa shastra and modern architectural technology. This design also served as a model for other temples that were built later in the United States. A unique feature of the temple is provision for circumambulation (pradakshina) inside the temple not only around the presiding deity, but around all the major shrines inside the temple.

The main shrine in the center of the Temple is of the Moola Virat ( presiding Deity), Sri Venkateswara Swami, also known as Balaji, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The spectacular form of the Lord embodies all the attributes of the Divine spirit that inspire Hindu devotion and dedication. 

Deities at the Sri Venkateswara Swami temple include 

Sri Venkateswara Swami (BALAJI)

Sri Maha Lakshmi (Sri Devi)

Sri Bhoodevi (Andal)

Sri KanyakaParameswari

Sri Garuda

Sri Siddhi Vinayaka

Sri Lakshmi Varaha Swami

Sri Ayyappa Swami

Sri Anjaneya Swami (Hanuman)

Sri Satyanarayana Swami

Sri Siva (Mallikarjuna Swami)

Sri Parvathi (Bhramarambika)

Sri Valli - Subrahmanya (Murugan) - Devasena

Navagrahas

Address 

Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago

1145 W. Sullivan Rd, Aurora, IL - 60506

Phone: (630)-844-2252

Temple Hours: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM (Monday - Sunday)

The temple offers a range of services such as Ganapati Homam, Ayushya Homam, Mrithyunjaya Homam & Pooja, Shashtiabdapoorthi,Car Pooja, Grahapravesam Pooja and other pooja's.

Chennai Temples

Temples in Chennai

Chennai (also known as Madras) is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is the biggest industrial and commercial center in South India, and a major cultural, economic and educational centre.

Chennai has many number of ancient temples, Here I am adding the Chennai region  temples which I have visited. This list includes Shiva Temples, Vishnu Temples, Sai Baba Temples, Chennai Navagraha Temples.