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eorgia is known tor having o ne ot the
est state park s~stems in the nat ion,
protecting more than 77,500 acres of natural beau ty. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Colonial Coast, our state has an exceptional variety of scenery. Tall ulah Gorge w1 th its spectacular overlooks; Amicalo la Fa lls. the highest waterfa ll this side of the Rockies; Providence Canyon, Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon; " and the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp are among the stunning natural areas preserved in our state parks. Georgia also has a rich and colorful past told through state historic sues. Ceremonial Indian mounds, forts
f elds, the Cherokee Indian capital, plantaand FD. Roosevelt's Little White House are some of the fascinating
places where the past still comes alive. Use this brochure to discover a new getaway today!

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STATE PARKS
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Map...... .. . .

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List of Facilities

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Reservations

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Accommodations ... .............. 10

Group Gatherings ................. 14

Outdoor Activities .

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State Parks ...

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Historic Sites.

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2001 Events ....... . .

Index of Advertisers............... 63

2001 Guide to Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is published by:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Divi sion of State Parks and Historic Sites 1352 Floyd Tower East, 205 Butler Street, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30334
Information: r8oo-864-7275 or no-389-7275 Offices: 404 -6562no TDD: no-389-7404 www.gastateparks.org
Georg1a State Parks and HIStonc Sites.,. operated by the Department of Natural Resources. Anyone subjected to discrimmation on the basis of age, race, color, nauonal origin or diSability may call or wnte the department's ADA Coordinator. If you need thiS in an alternate format. contact the DNR.
Georg1a State Parks and Histone Sites accept no responsibility for errors of omissonin fact or of matenals furniShed by advertisers and contnbutors. No part of this pubhcabon may be reproduced Without permiSsion of the publisher. Fees, hours of operat1on and availability of facilities are subject to change.
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Amlcalola Falls Park and Lodge

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14 George L. Smith Park

15 George T. Bagby Park and Lodge

16 Georgia Veterans Park

17 Gordonla-Aiatamaha Park

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22 Indian Springs Park

23 James H. " Sloppy" Floyd Park

24 John Tanner Park

25 Kolomokl Mounds Historic Park

26 Laura S. Walker Park

27 LIHie Ocmulgee Park and Lodge

28 Magnolia Springs Park

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Park Pass

1-8oo-864-7275 or 770-389-7275
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Making reservations is easy! With one call , you can make reservations for campsites, cottages, lodges, picnic shelters, group shelters, group camps and golf packages. Reservations for camping at Tallulah Gorge, the group camp at Fort Yargo, the Lodge at Smithgall Woods and the Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island are made by calling the individual parks.
Reservations for peak weekends, such as holidays and autumn leaf season, are highly recommended because accommodations fill up far in advance. A three-night minimum is required for most accommodations on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, many cottages require a oneweek stay unless the reservation is made less than 30 days in advance.
Reservations may be made up to 11 months (to the day) in advance through our reservation center; however, if you wish to use the facility in less than two days, contact the site directly to inquire about availability. For example, if you want to arrive Octobers. 2001 .
you may call as early as Novembers. zooo or as late as October 3,
2001. There is no additional fee for this service. Walk-ins are welcome to use most unreserved facilities, and no-shows forfeit deposit and reservation.
Cottage guests may request a specific unit, while camping and lodge guests may request a type of site or room that meets their needs, such as an RV pull-thru or non-smoking room. Although specific campsites cannot be reserved , parks make every effort to give visitors their preferred site if it is available.
Rates are listed throughout this brochure and are subject to change without notice. Call our reservation center for the latest rate information.

A ParkPass is required for all vehicles in Georgia's state parks, and , proceeds are vital to the maintenance of state parks and historic site.s. ParkPass revenue has helped fund campground renovations, group shelter construction, dock replacements and much more. Upon arrival, visitors pay a $2 daily parking fee ($4 at Tallulah Gorge) or purchase a $zs Annual ParkPass to hang from their rearview mirror. The daily ParkPa,ss is va lid at all state parks visited the same day, and overnight guests pay only one fee for the duration of their stay. To purchase an Annual ParkPass, visit any park office or call 770-389-727s or 1-8oo-864-727s.
A few exceptions are made for ParkPasses. Wednesdays are "free days," and organized school groups are always exempt. Diners in lodge restaurants and attendees of day-long lodge meetings are, also exempt. Golfer
parking is included~ n
greens fees. large vans carrying 13 to 30 pa -
sengers pay $zo per day
or may purchase an Annual ParkPass for $so. Buses or motorcoaches with a capacity of more than 30 riders pay $so per day or may pur-
chase an Annual ParkPass for $zoo. However, these vehicles carrying
overnight guests pay the regular $2 ParkPass fee.
5 come a Friend
joining the non-profit "Friends of Georgia State Parks !J Historic Sites" is an excellent value and helps protect Georgia's natural and historic resources. For a minimum $3s donation- only $10 more than the price of an Annual ParkPass- Friends receive one Annual ParkPass, free admission to all state historic sites, a 10%discount at Friends-operated gift shops, one golf pass and a newsletter. To join, call 770-389-727s or 1-8oo-864-727s, or visit www.friendsofgastateparks.org.

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RESERVATIONS

Discounts

Hours

SENIORS 62 AND OLDER
Annual ParkPass discounts of so%are available for senior citizens who present a copy of their drivers license. Senior disabled veterans enjoy an even larger discount. Seniors also receive 20% off:
Cottage rates (Sunday-Thursday, December 1-March 31). Not valid with any other promotions or discounts. Limited to one cottage per stay.
Campsite rates (year-round). Not valid for group cam ping. Discount applies only when vehicle is registered to a senior. Limited to one campsite per senior.
Individual lodge room rates (year-round).
DISABLED VETERANS
Disabled veterans who are Georgia residents and present a Certificate of Eligibility from their Veterans Benefits Coordinator are entitled to a zs% discount on Annual ParkPasses, lodge rooms,

All Georgia state parks and historic sites are open year-round. Exact hours are listed with each park or historic site description and are subject to change. Most state parks are open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. and offices are typically open 8 a.m.-s p.m. Most state historic sites are open 9 a.m.-s p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 2-s:30 p.m. Sunday, and are closed Monday (except legal holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

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Maps of campgrounds, trails and walking tours are available at park

offices and historic site visitor centers. Directional maps to each site

may be found at

When drtvlng to a follow

Accommod tions

Georgia's state parks have accommodations for all pre fe rences and budgets. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from numerous cam psites, while others may prefer cozy cottages or hotel -sty le lodge rooms . More luxurious getaways can be found at Smithgall Woods in the mountains, the Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island and the Burnham Cottage in south Georgia . Hikers even have their own backcountry inn at Amicalola Falls State Park.
Camping
Whether you are a first-time camper or an experienced backpacker, Georgia's state parks have a campsite for you. Forty-one parks offer more than 2,700 campsites. including tent-only areas, RV pull-thru sites. primitive camping and group camping areas. Most state parks have laundry facilities and sell camping suppli es.

W ALK - IN SITES
These campsites provide a tent pad, picnic table and fire ring, but usua lly no water, electricity or garbage containers. While they are more remote than tent/ trailer/ RV sites. they are within easy walking distance of a comfort station. water spigot and central parking area.
PR IMITIVE BACKPACKING
Backpackers will enjoy the solitude of these undeveloped sites. All camping gear (including water) is packed in and out by the hiker. A fe w parks, such as Tugaloo and Ft. McAllister, have primitive campsites that do not require a long hike.
PI ONEER CAMPSITES AND GROUP CAMPS
See "Group Gatherings," page I4.

TENT/TRAILER/RV CAMPING
These sites offer electrical and water hookups. grills or fire rings . and picnic tables. Some are specially designed just for tents, while others have curved pull -thrus for large RVs. Modern comfort stations with hot showers. flush toilets and electrical outlets are conveniently located. All campgrounds have dump stations. and several offer cable TV hookups.

Cozy cottages with one, two

or three bedrooms are

avai lable at 28 state parks.

In most cases, cottages are

located on lakes or hill-

Cottage at Richard B. Russell State Park

sides, providing spectacular

views. They are fully equipped with stoves, refrigerators, kitchen and

dining utensils, bed linens, blankets and towels. All cottages have heat

and air conditioning. Many cottages have screened porches or decks

and woodburning fireplaces or stoves. Firewood. paper towels and dish

soap are not provided. Since many state parks offer group camps and

lodges, cottages are not available to organized groups such as scouts,

church or civic groups, fraternities or sororities. or other groups.

ACCOMMODATIONS

ges

Our parks have a wide se lection of lodges and inns. Hotel-type accommodations are available at Amicalola Falls, George T. Bagby, Little Ocmulgee. Red Top Mountain and Unicoi state parks. These lodges offer a relaxing natural setting for special getaways, receptions, reunions and group meetings. All have restaurants, catering an d professional meeting services. The lodges range from 30 to IOO roo ms. each with in-room television. telephone and climate control. Handi capped-equipped and non-smoking rooms. sleeping lofts and suites are available.

The Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls State Park is a special retreat JUSt for hikers. The 20-room inn is reached by a five-mile trail through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Dinner and breakfast are included. allowing guests to carry only their personal items along the trail. A bathhouse with hot showers is centrally located.
The breathtaking Lodge at Smllhgall Woods is a collection of finely appOinted cottages situated along Geo.-gia 's premier trout stream and providing exceptional privacy. This retreat is perfect for romantic getaways, and all meals and activities are included .

Hart State Park

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Things to Know

CAMPING

Minimum Stay: A two-night minimum is required for weekends, and a three-night minimum is required for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Independence Day weekends.

Deposits and Cancellations: A non-refundabl e deposit of one night's camping fee is required within seven days of making a reservation.
Deposits not received with in seven days will result in automatic cancellation without notification. Campers must pay the full balance of their reservation upon check-in. No refunds are made when the stay
is shorten ed to less than the required minimum.This also applies to equestrian-area campers and horse stalls. Because special deposit restrictions may apply to reservations of 7 to 14 days,
campers should confi rm cancellation policies when making a reservation.

Fort Mountain State Park

Occupancy: To protect park resources, campsite occupancy is limited to one of the followin g combina ti ons:

One motor home, two additional automobiles, and one tent.

One automobile with pop-up trailer/travel trailer, one additional automobile, and one tent.

One pickup truck with mounted camping rig, two additional automobiles, and one tent.

Two tents and two automobiles.

One boat trailer is also allowed at each site provided that the site is large enough. Campsites have a six-person occupancy limit, and tents must fit on designated tent pads.Tents erected off designated tent padsare subject to removal. Camping between designated sites is prohibited. When camping areas are filled to stated capacity, no other campers will be allowed. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days at any one park. Visitors using a campsite for 14 nights must vacate the park for at least four nights before returning.

Check-In: Check-in is between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. and check-out is before 1 p.m. Campers must reg ister and present a reservation confirmation before setting up. Both the reservation and deposit fee are forfeited if the camper does not check in by 10 p.m. on the scheduled

arrival date. Most park gates are locked at 10 p.m.Tents and other personal property left overnight in an unoccupied campsite are subject to removal and fees will be forfeited. "Saving " sites for late-arriving guests is prohibited.
Ru les: Pets are welcome in campgrounds if kept on a six-foot leash and attended at all times. Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Since organized groups are not eligible to occupy regular tent/trailer/RV sites, group camps and pioneer camping areas are available and offer more privacy.
OTT AGES
Minimum Stay: Most parks require a two-night minimum with advance reservations; however, some may accept walk-ins for one night. Many parks require a five- or seven-night minimum June 1 through Labor Day. Shorter stays are allowed for reservations made less than 30 days in advance. A three-night minimum is required for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends.
Deposits and Cancellations: A deposit of one night's lodging is due within seven days of making a reservation. Deposits not received within seven days will result in automatic cancellation without notification. Deposits may be refunded if a minimum of 72 hours notice is given; however, a $1 0 per unit cancellation fee will be deducted. If a deposit was paid by check, the deposit receipt must be returned to the Reservation Center for a refund. Any unused portion of a reservation may be refunded only if minimum occupancy has been met. Because special deposit restrictions may apply to reservations of 7 to 14 days, guests should confirm cancellation policies when making a reservation.
Occupancy: Visitors occupying a cottage for 14 nights must vacate the park for at least four nights before returning. Cottages may not be used to accommodate more than their stated capacities.
Check-In: Check-in is between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., and check-out is 11 a.m. A reserva tion confirmation must be presented at check-in. Guests must pay the full balance of their reservation upon check-in. No refunds are made when the stay is shortened to less than the required minimum. Both the reservation and deposit are forfeited if the guest does not check in by 10 p.m. on the scheduled arrival date. Most park gates are locked at 10 p.m. A late fee will be charged after 11 a.m. unless a check-out extension is permitted by the Park Office. Dishes should be washed and put away and the cottage left in good condition.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Rules: PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN OR AROUND ANY COTIAGES. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Furnishings and linens may not be carried outside cottages. Occupants will be charged for damaged or missing items. Small groups such as scouts may occupy a single cottage during a park's off-season provided the group is properly chaperoned and capacity is not exceeded.

LODGES
Occupancy: Occupancy is limited to four in double rooms and suites, and six in loft rooms.There is no minimum stay.
Check-In: Check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out is 11 a.m.
Deposits and Cancellations: A deposit of the first night's fee is refundable with no penalty up to 4 p.m. of the date of arrival. Reservations are held for guest arrival unless cancelled before 4 p.m.; therefore, no-shows are charged for one night's lodging plus applicable taxes.

A. H. Stephens State Historic Park

ACCESSIBILITY
Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites are committed to making facilities and programs accessible to everyone. All lodges have accessible rooms, meeting facilities and restaurants. Most parks offer accessible cottages, campsites, fishing piers, nature trails and picnic areas.The Will-A-Way Recreation Area at Fort Vargo State Park is a fully accessible group camp accommodating up to 250 people. Since degrees of accessibility vary among the sites, visitors may find it helpful to call the park or historic site they plan to visit to ensure their needs can be met. Overnight guests should be specific about needs when making reservations.

Intoxicants: Consumption or use of alcoholic beverages or intoxicants is unlawful in any public-use area.
campfires: All campfires must be kept in designated areas such as a fire ring.
weapons: Firearms, bows and arrows, explosives, fireworks, slingshots, fishing spears or any device that discharges projectiles by any means is
prohibited.
Collecting: All wildlife, plant life, driftwood, artifacts, and any other natural or man-made features are protected and may not be disturbed or removed. Please leave wildflowers for other visitors to enjoy. Use of electronic devices for "treasure hunting" is prohibited.
Motor Vehicles: Park roads are public roads. All vehicles are subject to license safety requirements and regulations of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Off-road vehicles are not allowed in state parks.
Noise Levels: Please be considerate of guests who are visiting state parks for a quiet, natural experience. Radios, televisions, musical instruments and all other noise-making devices are not to be used between 10 p.m. and 7 a. m. and must be kept at low volumes during other times.
Visitors: Visitors to cottages, campsites and lodge rooms are welcome; however the number of visitors and registered guests must not exceed the stated capacity at any time.Visitors must leave prior to closing times.
Group Activities: All group gatherings must conclude by 10 p.m.

RULES
Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
Pets: Pets are welcome at state parks and campgrounds if leashed (no longer than six feet) and accompanied by the owner at all times; however. they are not allowed in or around historic sites. cottages, lodges, group camps, swimming areas, or Panola Mountain's trails. Kennels are not available. Owners should clean up after pets.

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G up Gatherings

MEETINGS

The five hotel-style lodges and Georgia Veterans State Park's conference center are well equipped for meetings and receptions for ISO to 6oo people. Guests can enjoy the retreat-like atmosphere, golf, tennis, swimming, hiking and boating during leisure time. Professional conference coordinators can assist in pl anning co nferences and banquets.

More unique group accommoda-

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tions are availab le at The Lodge at

Smithgall Woods near Helen and the Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo

Isl and. Smithgall is a superbly decorated mountain retreat surrounded

by s.6oo acres of undisturbed forest. The Reynolds Mansion is a

plantation home set among the moss-draped oaks

and salt marshes of Sapelo Island. Both locations

have limited access. providing comp lete privacy.

Group reservations are made by calling the individual lodges up to five years in advance.

Group camps ($22s -$szo) are perfect for large gatherings such as club retreats. 'While each is unique, they all provide dormitory sleeping quarters, co mmercial kitchens, dining/ assembly rooms , restrooms with hot showers, activity areas and swimming facili ties (except Unicoi). Linens are not provided .

Minimum occupancy is two nights, and a deposit is required . Cancellations must be made at least six months in advance.

GR OUP LODGES
Cloudland Canyon ($13sl. John Tanner ($ 17s) and General Coffee ($zoo) state parks offer group lodges with dormitory sleeping quarters for 40 or so. restrooms with hot showers, and a kitchen and dining area inside one large facility. Linens are not provided . Minimum occupancy is two nights, and a deposit is required. Cancellations mus t be made at least one month in advance and will be assessed a $10 fee.

PI ONEER CAMPING
Organized groups can pitch tents in their own private camping areas with water spigots and pit toilets. Some have covered picnic shelters and grills. Pioneer campsites will not accommodate RVs or trailers and do not provide showers. A fee of $1 - $s per person or a flat fee of $15-$40 is charged .

GROUP SHELTERS
Fami ly reunions and church picnics are frequently held in enclosed group shelters which seat so to soo and typically offer kitchens, restrooms, barbecue pits. heat and air conditioning, and adjacent parking. Fees range from $40 to $150 per day, and all vehicles must display a ParkPass. Events should end and the shelter vacated by 10 p. m. Cancellations must be made at least 30 days in advance and will be assessed a $10 fee .

PICNIC SHELTERS

All parks except

Sprewell Bluff and

Sapelo Island have

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reserved up to

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Reynolds Mansron at Sapelo Island

if not reserved . These open-air shelters

include several tables assembled under a single roof and sometimes a

barbecue pit or gri lis.

Outdoor Activitie

Georgia's state parks offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including miniature golf (seasonal at some parks), tennis, volleyball, horseshoes and children 's playgrounds. Miniature golf fees range
from $z-$J. while many other activities are free.
Bird watching is especially popul ar at Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Smithgall Woods Conservation Center, Skidaway Island State Park and many coasta l sites.
HIKING AND BACKPACKING
Almost every park and historic site has hiking trails, with more challenging backcountry trails at Amicalola Falls, Black Rock Mountain, Cloudland Canyon, F.D. Roosevelt, Fort Mountain, Providence Canyon, Unicoi and Vogel. Primitive camping is allowed along some backcountry trails with prior approval. Shorter nature trails, boardwalks and accessible, paved paths are also ava ilable .
BIKING
Bicycles may be used on paved roads only, with the exception of designated bike trails at several parks. Mountain bikers may test their endurance and skills

at Fort Mountain, Tallulah Gorge, Unicoi. Richard B. Russell . Magnolia Springs and Watson Mill Bridge state parks. More casual bicyclists may enjoy trails at Ft. Yargo, Han , Mistletoe, Sm ithgall Woods, HofwyiBroadfield Plantation and Victoria Bryant.
SWIM MIN G
Nearly all parks feature a swi mming pool or lakeside beach for cooling off during Georgia summers. Lifeguards are provided at all swimming pools (except at lodge parks) , and an admission of $2-$3 is charged. Lodge guests, cottage guests and chil dren
younger than 2 swim free. Many parks offer season passes. Hours and days of operation vary
among the parks; however, most are open 11 a.m.6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Swimming pools are usually opened for the season on Memorial Day weekend and closed after Labor Day weekend. Because swimming pool hours are susceptible to lifeguard availability and often close on weekdays, visitors should call ahead to confirm schedules.
Beaches have no lifeguards and are free to all visitors. Most are open year-round during daylight hours. Bathhouses are cl osed during winter months.

Georgia is an angler's paradise. and our parks offer excellent fish ing and boating opportunities. Most have boat ramps and docks, and some parks on larger lakes feature marinas. Water skiing. sailing and personal watercraft are permitted at parks on Allatoona, Burton. Cl arks Hill , George, Har twell , Russell and Seminole lakes. However, a few parks on smaller lakes have restrictions on pn vate boats and hor sepower limitations, so visitors should call ahead before making pl ans. Fishing in park lakes, rivers and streams is free, but a valid Georgi a resident/ non-resident fishing license is required for guests 16 or ol der. Trout stamps are required when fishing in streams. Visit www.gofishgeorgia.com for license and regulation information .

Scenic picmc areas and grills are located throughout all state parks and most historic sites. Open picnic shelters may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for $15- $51 , otherwise they are available free on a first-come basis. (Panola Mountain Sta e Park charg s for unr s rved shelters.) Enclosed group helters seat 50- 500 peopl e and include tables, chairs, grills, kitchens and restrooms. These must be reserved in advance for $40-$150. Picnicking is not allowed in camping areas by non-campers.

Park visitors can ride their own horses on trails at A. H. Stephens, Hard Labor Creek. Fort Mountain, F.D. Roosevelt and Watson Mill Bndge state parks. Some have stall rental, riding rings and designated camping areas for horse owners. Riders pay a fee of $3-$10 to use equestrian tra ils. To rent horses for short rides or overnight excursions. v1 sit the privately operated stables at F. D. Roosevelt or Fort Mountain state par ks.

More than 30 parks rent motorized fishing boats, pedal boats or
canoes by the hour. Fort Yargo 's Will -A-Way Camp and George T.
Bagby State Park rent pontoon boats, whil e Stephen C. Foster State Park offers guided boat trips through the mystenous Okefenokee Swamp. Several parks also loan fishing tackle to beginners.

Pedal Boats

$2 - $5 per half hour

Fishing Boats and Canoes

$ -$6, 1 hour 8- 26, 4 hours $1 2-$36, 8 hours

GOLF

Seven state parks offer some of the finest public golf in the South. in

fact, Golf Digest magazine recently ranked Meadow Links at George T.

Bagby State Park as the "6th best affordable public course" in the

nation and gave Georgia Vets Memorial course a four-star rating in

their "Places to Play" article. Eighteen-hole courses are available year-

round (closed Christmas Day) at Meadow Links at George T. Bagby,

Georgia Vets Memorial, The Creek at Hard Labor,

The Lakes at Laura Walker

and Little Ocmulgee Wallace

Adams Course. Both High-

land Walk at Victoria Bryant

and Brazell 's Creek at Gordo-

nia-Aiatamaha are undergoing

expansion from nine holes to

18. A new 18-hole course is

under construction at Richard

B. Russell State Park in

Elberton. Call 1-8o0-434-0982 to make tee times, request

Meadow Links at George 1. Bagby

brochures and learn about golf

packages. Course layouts and photographs are available at

www.golfgeorgia.org.

Weekday Unlimited Play Weekday Senior Unlimited Play
(62 and older) Weekday j unior Unlimited Play
(18 and younger) Weekends/ Holidays 18 Holes Golf Car- 18 holes Golf Car- 9 holes Pull Cart Golf Club Rental

$11-$20

Annual GreensPasses Available

ACTIVITIES
HISTORIC SITES
Native American homes, ancient indian mounds, Revolutionary War forts. Civil War battlefields and picturesque plantations are just some of the historic sites that mix entertainment with education. All historic sites have exhibits or videos for their visitors ' enjoyment, and most offer special programs for school groups. Exciting living history demonstra tions and reenactments are held throughout the year. Some
sites have regularly scheduled tours, while others allow visitors to explore at their leisure with the help of tour brochures. A.H. Stephens, Ft. McAllister and Kolomoki Mounds state historic parks are unique because they combine state park amenities with historic site resources . All
historic sites charge $1 - $5 admission with reduced rates for children. Discounts are available for large groups with advance reservations. An annual pass to all15 state historic sites is available for $is/ adult, $10/ child or $30/ family. These may be purchased at the
historic sites.

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STATE PARKS
BLACK ROCK MOUNTAIN

This quiet site combines the recreational fun of a state park with the educational resources of a historic site. Named after the vice presi-
dent of the Confederacy and governor of Georgia , A. H. Stephens State
Historic Park features a Confederate museum with one of the finest col lections of Civil War artifacts in Georgia, including uniforms and documents. Stephens' home, Liberty Hall, is renovated to its 1875 style, fully furnished and open for tours. Beautiful outdoor facilities make this park a treat for both nature lovers and history buffs. The lakeside group camp is a popular location for large overnight gatherings.
FACIUTIES 1,161 Acres 25 Tent, Trailer. RV Sites ($13-$15) 4 Cottages ($55-$8o) 3 Picnic Shelters ($25) Group Shelter (seats So, $8o) Fishing Lakes junior Olympic Pool Group Camp (sleeps 120, $500) Pioneer Campground ($20 and up)
ACTIVITIES Fishing- boat rentals Boating- pedal boat rentals. private boats permitted, electric motors only 3 miles or walking trails , one ADA accessible trail Horseback Riding- 12 miles or trails, no horse rentals
NEARBY ATIRACTIONS Hamburg State Park Robert Toombs House State Historic Site Mistletoe State Park Hard Labor Creek State Park and Golr Course Lake Oconee
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Site Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 2-5 p.m. Closed Monday (except legal holidays), Thanksgiving. Christmas and New Year's Day. Historic Site Admission $i.5o-$3. Located north or 1-20 near Craw[ordvi lle. Take exit i148 and go north on Ga. Hwy. 22 ror 2 miles. Go east on U.S. Hwy. 278 1mile and rollow signs.
A. H. Stephens State Historic Par k , P.O. Box 310, Crawfor dville, GA 30631 706-456-2602

It's easy to see why this is one of Georgia's most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning "tumbling waters," is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls- the tallest east of the Mississippi River. An eight-mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2.1so-mile Appalachian Trail. However, numerous other trails are available for shorter journeys. A beautiful lodge is popular with guests who prefer hotel-type comforts over cottages and camping, while a s-mile hike leads to more remote accommodations at the Len Foote Hike Inn. Be sure to stop by the park office with nature displays, live exhibits and a gift shop.
f ACil iTIES 1.021 Acres 20 Tent. Trailer. RV Sites* 14 Cottages* 57-Room Lodge and Con[erence Center* Restaurant 20-Room Len Foote Hike Inn 4 Picnic Shelters* Group Shelter* (seats 6o) Ropes Course Pioneer Campground*
ACTI VITIES Hiking - 12 miles or trails Picnicking Trout Fishing Interpretive Programs
NE BY ATIRACTIONS Dahlonega Gold Museum Vogel State Park Alpine Village or Helen Bill Elliott Museum Unicoi State Park and Lodge Fort Mountain State Park Ellijay Apple Country Burt's Pumpkin Farm North Georgia Prem1 um Outlet Mall Thunder Road USA
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Locat ed 15 miles northwest or Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east.
Amicalola Falls State Park, 240 Amicalola Falls State Park Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 7o6-265-4703 Call1-8oo-864-7275 or 770-389-7275 [or rates.

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Black Rock Mountain State Park, named for its sheer cliffs of darkcolored biotite gneiss. encompasses some of the most outstanding country in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Located astride the Eastern Continental Divide at an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is the highest state park in Georgia. Numerous scenic overlooks provide spectacular So-mile vistas of the Southern Appalachians. and several hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers. streams. small waterfalls and lush fore~ts . The summit visitor center and picnic tables are popular with travelers in northeast Georgia.
FACIL TIES 1,718 Acres 48 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($17)- cable TV hookups
12 Walk-in Sites ($1o) 4 Backcountry Campsites ($3/ person) 10 Cottages ($7o-$no) Visitor Center 2 Picnic Shelters ($10) 17-Acre Lake Pioneer Campground ($75)
ACTIVITIES Hiking- 10 miles or trails Picnicking Lake Fishing - bass, bream , catfish. trout
NEARBY ATIRACTIONS
Moccasin Creek State Park Lake Burton Fish Hatchery Unicoi State Park and Lodge Chattooga River (ra[ting) Sky Valley (snow skiing and goiO Tallulah Gorge State Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park Blue Ridge Parkway Appalachian Trail Chattahoochee and Nantahala National Forests Clayton, Ga. and Highlands, N.C. (antiques and art) .
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
a Located on Black Rock Mountain Parkway, 3 miles north or Clayton orr
U.S. Hwy. 441. Look [or brown directional signs in Mountain City.
Black Rock Mountain State Park, P.O. Draw er A, Mountain City, GA 30562 706-746-2141

Reservations and Information: 1- 8oo-Sb4 -7275 or 770-389-7275 www.gastateparks.org

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CLOUDLAND CANYON

CROOKED RIVER

STATE PARKS
ELIJAH CLARK

This pretty park offers watersports enthusiasts a quiet oasis on 7o,oooacre Clarks Hill Lake. Located where the old town of Petersburg once thrived during the 1790s. the park is named in memory of Lt. Robert T. Brown, U.S. Navy, who gave his life in World War II. Petersburg was situated where the Broad and Savannah rivers flow into the Clarks Hill Reservoir, now an outstanding state recreational area. When water levels are low, visitors can see some founda tions of the old town and imagine large plantations once flourishing. The park's strategic location on the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi provides excellent boating, skiing and fishing.
FACILITIES
665 Acres 61 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($15-$16) 70,ooo-Acre Lake Swimming Pool and Concessions (seasonal) 2 Picnic Shelters ($25) Group Shelter (seats 8o, $6o) Pioneer Campground ($25)
ACTIVITIES
Fishing Boating - ramp and dock Canoe, Pedal and Fishing Boat Rental Swimming Hiking- 1.9 miles of trails Picnicking
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Elijah Clark State Park Watson Mill Bridge State Park Robert Toombs House State Historic Site Richard B. Russell State Park Pioneer Nancy Hart's Cabin Granite Museum
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located 21 miles southeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 72
Bobby Brown State Park, 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Road, Elberton, GA 30635 706-213-2046

Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and beautiful vis ta s. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek. and elevation differs from Boo to 1,980 feet. The most spectacu lar view into the canyon is found in the picnic area parking lot; however, additional views can be found along the rim trail. Hardy visitors who hike to the bo ttom of the gorge find two waterfalls cascading over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below. Cottages are located near the canyon edge, while the park's walk-in campsites provide exceptional privacy for tents. Outdoor lovers should not miss this park's spectacular scenery.
FACILITIES
2,343 Acres 73 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($15-$17) 30 Walk-in Sites ($9) 12 Backcountry Campsites ($4/ person) 16 Cottages ($75-$110) Swimming Pool 6 Picnic Shelters ($25) Group Shelter (seats 175, $8o) Pioneer Campground ($25) Group Lodge (s leeps 40, $135)
ACI VITIES
Hiking- 4.5-mile West Rim and Waterfalls Trail Backpacking- 6.5-mile trail Picnicking Tennis Swimming
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Chief Vann House State Historic Site New Echota State Historic Site (Cherokee capital) james H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park Chickamauga National Battlefield Lookout Mountain Chattanooga, Tennessee Tennessee Aquarium
Park Hours: 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located on Ga. Route 136, 8 miles east of Trenton and l-s9. and 18 miles west of Lafayette.
Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, GA 30738 706-657-4050

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Located on Georgia's Colonial Coast, this park offers cozy facilities in a beautiful setting. Campsites are surrounded by Spanish moss-draped oaks, while cottages overlook the river. Hikers can explore the nature trail which winds through maritime forest and salt marsh . A boat r amp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise. Visitors may venture to the nearby ruins of the tabby "Mcintosh Sugar Works" mill, built around 1825 and later used as a starch factory during the Civil War. just down the road is the ferry to famous Cumberland Island National Seashore known for wild horses and mansion ruins.
FACILITIES
soo Acres 6o Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($16-$18) 11 Cottages ($8o-$IOs) Olympic-size Pool and Bathhouse s Picnic Shelters ($2s) Group Shelter (seats 8o, $8s) Pioneer Campground ($zs)
ACTIVITIES
Saltwater Fishing Boating and Kayaking- outfitter nearby Hiking - 1.s-mile nature trail Miniature Golf
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Cumberland Island National Seashore jekyll Island Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Fernandina Beach Submarine Mu seum
Park Hours: 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. located 7 miles north of St. Mary's on Ga . Spur 40 or 8 miles east of l-9s exit J.
Crooked River State Park, 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, St. Mary's, GA 31558 912-882-5256

Located on the western shore of 72,ooo-acre Clarks Hill Lake, this park is named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War. A renovated and furnished log cabin museum displays furniture, utensils and tools circa 1780 and is open for weekend tours April through November. Visitors can also view the graves of Clark and his wife, Hannah. Anglers and boaters will especially enjoy the park's location on the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Cottages are located on the lakes' edge, and the spacious campground is nestled into the forest.
FAC IITIES
447 Acres 16s Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($ 13-$17) 20 Cottages ($6o-$9o) s Picnic Shelters ($25) 2 Group Shelters (seat 6o and 17s. $10o-$1zs) Swimming Beach Playgrounds Log Cabin Museum Pioneer Campground ($1sl
ACTMTIES
Boating and Skiing- 4 ramps Fishing Swimming Hiking- J.7S miles of nature trails Picnicking Miniature Golf
NE. RBY ATTRACTIONS
Mistletoe State Park Historic Washington, Ga. Clarks Hill Dam Bobby Brown Stare Park Robert Toombs House State Historic Site
Park Hours: 7 a.m .-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located 7 miles northeast of Lincolnton on U.S. Hwy. 378.
Elijah Clark State Park, 2959 McCormick Highway, lincolnton, GA 30817 706-359-3458

Reservations and Information: 1-8oo-864-7275 or 770-389-7275 www.gastateparks.org

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FD. ROOS~V~LT

FLOR~NC~ MARINA

STATE PARKS
FORT McALLISTER

Fun and educational opportunities are endless for all ages.
Enjoy hundreds of exotic animals from around the world.
See, feed and touch Giraffe, Llama, Buffalo, Elk, Deer, Antelope and many
more exotic animals.
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~afari at Pine MountiiUO, Georgia Pine Mountain Wild Animal Park, Inc. 18003672751 1300 Oak Grove Road, Pine Mountain, GA 31 822 (706) 663-8744 www.animalsafari.com

Located near Callaway Gardens and the town of Warm Springs, this park is deeply rooted in the historical era of four-time President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Seeking a place for treatment after he was stricken with polio in I92I, Roosevelt traveled to nearby Warm Springs and built his Little White House. Several structures within the park, including the stone swimming pool, were built by Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Above Kings Gap is Dowdell's Knob, Roosevelt's favorite picnic spot overlooking a magnificent view of the valley below. Hikers wi ll enjoy the scenic trai ls in Georgia's largest state park, especia lly the 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail which winds through a mix of hardwoods and pi nes.
FA( UTIES
9.047 Acres I40 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($Is) 2I Cottages ($ss-$8s) 2 Lakes Swimming Pool Trading Post 2 Picnic Shelters ($Js) Group Shelter (seats 8s, $9o) 2 Group Camps (sleep 7S and I20, $22s-$48o) Pioneer Campground ($Is-$4o)
AC VITIES
Hiking and Backpacking- 37 miles of trails Fishing and Boating - boat rental Picnicking Horseback Riding- stables
Nf BY ATTRACTIONS
FOR's Lmle White House State Historic Site Wa rm Springs Village Rooseve lt-Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain Wild Animal Pa rk Sprewell Bluff State Park Colum bus, Ga. West Point Lake
Park Ho urs: 7 a.m.-Io p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. SaturdayThursday; 8 a.m.-Io p.m. Friday. Located just off I-I8S near Callaway Gardens. west of Warm Springs on Ga. Route I90, or south of Pine Mountain off U.S. Hwy. 27.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 Georgia Highway 190, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 706-663-4858 (park); 706-628-7463 or -877-696-4613 (stables)

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Situated at the northern end of 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George, this park offers the perfect setting for those who love water sports. It is adjacent to a natural deep-water marina with an accessible deepwater fishing pier, boat slips and boat ramp. The park's Kirbo Interpretive Center teaches visitors about Native Americans, nature and loca l history, and it displays artifacts from the prehistoric Paleo-Indian period through the early 2oth century. Tours of the undisturbed Rood Creek Indian Mounds and Fort McCreary are available.
FACILITIES
I73 Acres 43 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($I7) - cable TV hookups 6 Cottages ($7o-$8s) - cable TV 8 Efficiency Units ($4o-$soJ - cable TV Kirbo Interpretive Center Marina - 66 boat slips for rent Lighted Fishing Pier Swimming Pool and Clubhouse 2 Tennis Courts Picni c Shelter ($2sl Group Shelter ($Iso)
ACTIVITIES
Boating - ramp, dock Fishing- boat rental Miniature Golf
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Providence Canyon State Conservation Park Westville Historic Village Confederate Navy Museum Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge Fort Benning Base and Museum Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-Io p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located I6 miles west of Lumpkin at the end of Ga. Hwy. 39C.
Florence Marina State Park, Route 1, Box 36, Omaha, GA 31821 229-838-6870

Located on the south bank of the Great Ogeechee River, this park is the home of the best preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The sand and mud earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads, but did not fall until captured in I864 by Gen. William T. Sherman during his infamous "March to the Sea. " Nestled among giant live oaks and beautiful salt marsh, this park offers a museum of Civil War artifacts as well as camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking facilities.
FACILITIES
I,724 Acres 6s Tent, Trailer, RV Snes ($Is) Primitive Campsite ($sl Earthwork Fort Civil War Museum Boat Ramps and Dock 2 Picnic Shelters C$25) Group Shelter (seats ISO. $Ioo) Pioneer Campground ($IS and up)
ACTIVITIES
Hiking - 4-3 miles of trails Picnicking Saltwater Fishing Fort Tours (call for reservations) Cano and Kayak Rental
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Wormsloe State Historic Site Skidaway Island State Park- camping Fort Morris State Historic Site Fort Pulaski National Monument Fort jackson Historic Savannah, Ga .
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-Io p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Historic Site Hours: 9 a.m.-s p.m. Historic Site Admission kso-$2 .so. Located IO miles east of l-9s on Ga. Spur I44 (take l-9s ex it '9ol.
Fort McAllister State Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912-727-2339

Reservations and Information: 1-8oo-8b4-7275 or 770-389-7275 www.gastateparks.org

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FORT MOUNTAIN

FORT VARGO

GENERAL COFFEE

STATE PARKS
GEORGE L. SMITH

Fort Mountain derives its name from an ancien t Bss- foot-long rock wall which stands on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious wall is thought to have been built by Indians as fortification against other more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies. Situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest close to the Cohutta Wilderness area, this park offers a variety of outdoor activities. Hikers. mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in northern Georgia. Most wind through hardwood forest and blueberry thicke ts, occasionally crossing streams and provi ding spectacular vistas . During the summer, children will enjoy t he sand beach located on a clear mountain lake.
FACILITIES
3.520 Acres 70 Tent. Trailer, RV Sites ($t6-$ t8)- cable TV hookups 4 Walk-in Sites ($8) 15 Cottages ($75- $115) 17-Acre Lake with Swimming Beach 7 Picnic Shelters ($15) Group Shelter (sea ts Bo, $8s) Pioneer Campground ($25)
ACTIVITIES
Hiking and Backpacking - 14 miles of trails Mountain Biktng - 30 mil es of trails. trail fee Horseback Riding- 37 miles of trails, horse rentals. stables Fishing and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal) Miniature Golf (seasonal)
EARBY ATTRACTIO S
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge New Echota State Historic Stte (Cherokee capital) Chieftains Trail Chief Vann House Sta te Historic Site Cohutta Wilderness Area
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located 8 miles east of Chatsworth via Ga. Hwy. 52 (take l-75 exit 1333 off l-75 toward Ga. Hwy. 411).
Fort Mountain State Park, 181 Fort Mountain Park Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-2621 (park); 706-517-8555 (stables)

This historical park features a log fort built in 1792 by settlers for protecti on against Creek and Cherokee Indians. Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo offers a fun camping, hiking and fishing experience for families. The lakeside swimming beach and boat rental are partt cularly popular during summer. Within the park is Will-A-Way Recreation Area , an accessible facility specifically designed for challenged populations, with a group camp , food service facilities, picnic and fishing areas, a playground, pontoon boat and paved trail.
FA LITIES
1,814 Acres 40 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($13-$17) 7 Walk-in Sites ($8) 3 Cottages ($s5-$7o) 26o-Acre Lake with Beach 2 Boat Ramps Interpretive Center 2 Tennis Courts 5 Picnic Shelters ($25) 2 Group Shel ters (seat 75 and 100. $6s-$Bs) Pioneer Campground ($Jo) Group Cam p (sleeps 250, special populations)
ACr VITIES
Htking and Bicycling- 5 miles of trails Fishing and Boating - canoe, fishmg boat and pedal boat rentals Picnicking Miniature Golf
BY ATTRACTIONS
Hard Labor Creek State Park and Golf Course Watson Mill Bridge State Park Stone Mountain Park Road Atlanta Racetrack Lake Lanier Athens. Ga. and University of Georgia Chateau Elan State Botanical Gardens
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located 1mile south of Winder on Ga. Hwy. 81.
Fort Ya~o State Park, P. O. Box 764, Winder, GA 30680 no-867-3489 (park); no-867-6123 (Will-A-Way)

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One of southern Georgia 's "best kept secrets," this park is known for interpretation of agricultural history at its Heritage Farm. with log cabins. a corn crib. tobacco barn. cane mill. barnyard animals and other exhibits. Seventeen-Mile River winds through a cypress swamp where the park hosts rare and endangered plants. The threatened indigo snake and gopher tortoise make their homes in this sawgrass community. Overnight accommodations include camping, cottages, and the Burnham House. an elegantly decorated 19th century cabin perfect for romantic getaways. The park was donated to the state by a group of Coffee County citizens in 1970 and is named after General john Co ffee, a planter, U.S. Congressman and military leader.
FACILITI ES
1,511 Acres so Tent, Trailer. RV Sites ($t3- $15) Burnham House ($125) 5 Cottages ($5o-$7o) Group Lodge (sleeps 32, $2oo) Heritage Farm 4-Acre Lake Swimming Pool Outdoor Amphitheater 7 Picnic Shelters ($25) Group Shelter (seats 180, $125) Pioneer Campground ($15)
ACTIVITIES
Hiking- 4-mile nature trail and boardwalk History and Nature Progra ms Fishing Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Little Ocmulgee State Park, Lodge and Golf Course Okefenokee Swamp Stephen C. Foster State Park Laura S. Walker State Park and Golf Course Paradise Public Fishing Area Georgia Agrirama Agricultural Museum jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located 6 miles east of Douglas on Ga. Hwy. 32.
General Coffee State Park, 46 john Coffee Road, Nicholls, GA 31554 912-384-7082

With natural beauty. lakeside camping and cozy cottages, this secluded park is the perfect south Georgia retreat. It is best known for the newly refurbished Parrish Mill, a combination grist mill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam built in tB8o and now open for tours. Anglers and canoeists can explore the mill pond dotted with Spanish moss-draped trees and home to blue heron and white ibis. Hikers can stretch their legs on 11 miles of trails while searching for rare gopher tortoises, Georgia 's state reptile. The park is named after one of Georgia's great legislators.
FACILITIES
1,639 Acres 25 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($ts-$t7) 4 Cottages ($65 - $8o) 412-Acre Lake 4 Picnic Shelters ($25) Group Shelter (seats so. $75) Playground
CTIVITIES
Fishing Boating- 10 HP limit on private boats Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental- 10 miles of water trails Walking- 11 miles of trails
~EARBY ATTRACTIONS
Gordonia-Aiatamaha State Park and Golf Course Magnolia Springs State Park
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a. m.-s p.m. Located between Metter and Twin City off Ga. Hwy. 23. Take 1-16 exit 104.
Geo~e L. Smith State Park, 371 Geo~e L. Smith State Park Road, Twin City, GA 30471 -9649 912-763-2759

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GEORGE T. 5AG5Y

EORGIA VETERANS MEMORIAL

GORDONIAALATAMAHA

HAMBURG

Located on the shores of Lake Walter F. George in southwest Georgia, this resort park features a 30-room lodge, confer ence cenrer, restau rant, cottages and award-winning 18-hole go l f course. The park's marina and boat ramp offer easy access to the 48,ooo-acre lake for fishing and boating. The large picnic shel ter and numerous picnic sites are perfect places for families to enjoy their catch. Visitors may also look for wildlife along the three-mile nature trail which winds through hardwoods and pines.
FACILITIES
1 700 Acres 1 30-Room Lodge ($55- $1 25) and Con ference Center 1 Restaurant and Courtesy Dock 1 5 Cottages ($75-$9ol 1 18-Hole Golf Course and Pro Shop 1 Swimming Pool (lodge and cottage guests only) 1 Tennis Courts 1 48.ooo-Acre Lake and Swimming Beach 1 Manna. Gas Dock and Boat Ramp 1 Picni c Shelter ($40) 1 Group Shelter (sea ts 150, $150) 1 Group Lodge (sleeps 16, $95- $1 50)
ACTIVITIES
1 Golf 1 Fishing and Boating - boat rental 1 Canoe and Pontoon Boat Rental 1 Swimming 1 Voll eyball 1 Hiking- 3 m1 les of trails
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
1 Providence Canyon State Conservati on Park 1 Kolomoki Mounds State Histori c Park 1 Florence Marina State Park 1 Westville 185os Historic Village 1 1814 Frontier Village
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a. m.-5 p.m. 1 Located 4 miles north of Fort Gaines off Ga. Hwy. 39
George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge, Route 1, Box 201, Fort Gaines. GA 31751 1 229-768-2571 (park S lodge); 229-768-3714 (golf)

Established as a memorial to U.S. veterans, this park features a museum with uniforms. weapons, medals and other items from the Revolutionary War t hrough the Gulf War. Aircraft, armored vehicles and guns from Worl d War 1through Vietnam are also displayed. Near the park is the Museum of Aviation . An 18-hole golf course with pro shop, a swimming beach on 7.ooo-acre Lake Blackshear and a conference retreat center make this park popular with both vacationers and local citizens. Several cottages and campsites are found right near the cool lake's edge.
FACI LITIES
n 1 I,Jo8 Acres 1 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($15- $18) - cabl e TV hookups
1 10 Cottages ($75- $90) 1 Conference Retreat (seats 400) 1 18-Hole Golf Course 1 Sw1mmmg Pool and Beach 1 1Mile of Nature Trails 1 4 Picnic Shelters ($35) 1 z Group Shelters (seats 120 and 150, $Joo-$150) 1 Pioneer Campground ($15)
ACT IVITIES
1 Gol f 1 Model Airplane Flying 1 Boating and Skiing - private boats permi tted 1 Fishing - bass. crappie, catfish , bream
N RBY ATTRACTIONS
1 Andersonville National Historic Site 1 Providence Canyon State Conservation Park 1 Georgia Rural Telephone Museum 1 jimmy Carter National Histon e Site 1 Warner Robins Air Museum 1 Chehaw Wild Animal Park 1 jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. 1 Located 9 m1les west of l-75 (exit 1101) near Cordele on U.S. Hwy. 260.
Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, 2459-A U.S. Highway 280 West, Cordele, GA JIOI5 1 229-276-2371 (park); 229-276-2377 (golf course); 8o0-459-12]0 (conference center)

This southeast Georgia park is a favorite for picnicking, family reunions and golf. Picnic tables and shelters surround a small lake where visitors can rent pedal boats and fishing boats during warmer months. Docks are available for land-loving anglers, and children will enjoy looking for beaver dams from the observation deck. The park's nine-hole golf course features a pro shop, unlimited weekday play and senior citizen discounts. Gordonia-Alatamaha's unusual name comes from the nearly extinct Gordonia tree - a member of the bay family- and the original spelling of the nearby Altamaha River.
FACILITIES
1 206 Acres 1 26 Tent. Trailer, RV Sites ($13-$17) 1 12-Acre Lake 1 9-Hole Golf Course and Pro Shop 1 Swimming Pool 1 Tenn is Courts 1 4 Picnic Shelters ($45) 1 Group Shelter (seats 65, $6o)
ACTIVITIES
1 Golf- driving range and practice bunker putting green 1 Miniature Golf 1 Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal) 1 Fishing - boat rental ; no private boats permitted
NEARBY ATIRACTIONS
1 George L. Smith State Park 1 Little Ocmulgee State Park, Lodge and Golf Course 1 Vidalia Onion Farms 1 Fort Stewart Military Reservation 1 Historic Savannah, Ga. 1 Center for Wildlife Education in Statesboro, Ga.
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. 1 Located in Reidsville just off U.S. Hwy. 280. Take l-16 exit 1104 .
Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park, P.O. Box 1039. Reidsville, GA 30453 I 912-557-7744 (park); 912-557-7745 (golf course)

With modern-day facilities amidst reminders of days gone by, Hamburg State Park offers a wonderful mix of history and outdoor recreation . Anglers can enjoy great lake fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bream, as well as boat ramps and a fishing pier. Campers find shaded campsites along the edge of quiet Hamburg Lake fed by the Little Ogeechee River. The restored 1921 water-powered grist mill is still operational and beckons visitors to buy a bag of corn meal at the country store. Visitors who are particularly interested in the mill should call ahead to ask when it will be operating. A museum displays old agricultural tools and appliances used in rural Georgia.
FACILITIES
1 741 Acres I 30 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($1J- $15) I 225-Acre Lake I Grist Mill and Museum 1 Country Store 1 2 Picnic Shelters ($25) 1 Group Shelter (seats 6o, $45) 1 Pioneer Campground ($2o- $3o)
ACTI VITIES
1 Fishing 1 Hiking- 1.8-mile trail 1 Boat Rental - pedal boats, canoes, fishing boats. elec tric motors
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
1 A.H. Stephens State Historic Park 1 Lake Oconee 1 Milledgeville I Old Aaron Burr jail 1 Lake Sinclair
Park Hours: 7 a. m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. I Located 20 miles north of Sandersville via Hamburg State Park Road off Ga. Hwy. 102.
Hamburg State Park, 6071 Hamburg State Park Road, Mitchell, GA 3082o 478-552-2393

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HARD LABOR CRLLK HART

HIGH FALLS

INDIAN SPRINGS

While this park may be best known for its golf course, it also offers a wide range of recreational opportunities in a beautiful wooded setting. Trails are available for hikers and horseback riders. and a lakeside beach is open for swimming during warmer months. The park provides one of Georgia's best golf values, along with a pro shop, driving range, rental carts, unlimited weekday play and senior citizen discounts. Hard Labor Creek cuts through the course. creating water hazards on five holes. The creek is thought to have been named by slaves who tilled summer fie lds or by Native Americans who found it difficult to ford.
FACILITIES
5,804 Acres 51 Tent, Trailer. RV Sites ($15-$17) 20 Cottages ($70-$95) -cable TV 18-Hole Golf Course and Pro Shop Swimming Beach and Bathhouse 2 Lakes 30 Horse Stalls. Riding Ring and 12 Equestrian Campsites 4 Picnic Shelters and Barbecue Pit ($25-$45) 2 Group Shelters (seat 8o and 150. $8s) 2 Group Camps (sleeps 75-120, $32o-$soo) Pioneer Campground ($25)
ACTIVITIES
Golf - rental carts, driving range Boat Rental- pedal boats, canoes, fishing boats Fishing Horseback Riding- 22-mile trail (no horse rentals) Hiking- 24.5 miles of trails
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Panola Mountain State Conservation Park Athens, Ga. Historic Madison, Ga. Oconee National Forest Stone Mountain Park Lake Oconee Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Take I-20 exit 1105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road.
Hard Labor Creek State Park, P.O. Box 247, Rutledge, GA 30663 706-557-3001 (park); 706-557-3006 (golf course)

Swimming, boating, water sk iing and fishing at Lake Hartwell are prime reasons to visit Hart State Park in northeast Georgia. Large mouth bass, hybri d bass. striper, black cr appie, bream, rainbow trout and wall-eyed pike can be found in the sparkling waters of this 55,590-acre reservoir. The park's boat ramps and docks offer easy access to all water sports. A swimming beach and numerous picnic tables are also provided. Cottages and most campsites are located on the scenic lake shore.
FAC LITIES
147 Acres 78 Tent, Trai ler. RV Sites ($13-$15) 16 Walk-in Sites ($13) 5 Cottages ($7o-$9ol Swimming Beach 3 Picnic Shelters ($25) Cncket Theater - music programs
ACHVlTIES
Boating- 2 ramps Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental Fishing Hiking and Bicycling- 1.5-mile multi -use trail
NE; RBY ATTRACTIONS
Tugaloo State Park Victoria Bryant State Park and Golf Course Hartwell Golf Club Elberton. Granite Capital of the World Georgia Guidestones Marinas and Boat Rentals Tennis at Hart Cou nty Park Cateechee Golf Club
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. From Hartwell, drive north on U.S. Hwy. 29; turn left on Ridge Road and proceed 2 miles to the park.
Hart State Park, 330 Hart State Park Road , Hartwell, GA 30643 706-376-8756

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In the early 18oos, the site was a prosperous industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, shoe factory and hotel. High Fa ll s became a ghost town in the 188os when a major railr oad bypassed it. Today, park visitor s can enjoy the scenic waterfa ll o n the Towaliga River and hike to the remaining grist mill foundati on. A campground , picnic areas, swimming pool and canoe rental are also available. This pretty park in middle Georgia is conveniently located near l-75 and makes an restful side trip for Florida-bound travelers.
FACILITIES
998 Acres 112 Tent, Trailer. RV Sites ($15) 6so-Acre Lake Swimming Pool 5 Picnic Shelters ($28) Screened Group Shelter (seats 150, $85) Pioneer Campground ($4o)
ACTIVITIES
Hiking- 4 miles of trails Fishing Canoe. Fishing and Pedal Boat Renta l Miniature Golf
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site Indian Springs State Park Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Dauset Trails (nature trails and outdoor activities) Oconee National Forest
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. located 1.8 miles east of l-75 exit ' 198 at High Falls Road .
High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, jackson, GA 30233 478-993-3053

Located off I-75 in middle Georgia, Indian Springs is thought to be the ol dest state park in the United States. The Creek Indians used the springs for centur ies to heal the sick and impart extra vigor to the well. During the 18oos, the area was a bustling resort town. Today, visitors can still sample the spring water while enjoying the park's cottages, camping, swimming, fishing and boating. Many structures within the park, such as the spring house, were built during the Great Depression by members of FDR 's Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). A seasonal museum highlights Creek Indians, the resort era and CCC history.
FACILITIES
528 Acres 88 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($15) 10 Cottages ($6s-$8o) Museum 105 Acre Lake and Beach 3/4-Mile Nature Trail 7 Picnic Shelters ($25) Group Shelter (seats 130, $go) Group Camp (sleeps 130, $3oo-$szo) Pioneer Campground ($zo)
ACTI VITI ES
Boating- ramp, private boats allowed, 10 horsepower limit Pedal and Fishing Boat Rental (seasonal) Swimming Miniature Golf
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site High Falls State Park Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Dauset Trails (nature trails and outdoor activities) Oconee Nationa l Forest Historic Indian Springs Hotel
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. From I -75 southbound, take exit 1205 to Jackson; proceed south on Ga. Hwy. 42 to the park. From l-75 northbound, take exit 1188; proceed north on Ga. Hwy. 42. Approximately 15 miles from exits.
Indian Springs State Park, 678 lake Clark Road, Flovilla, GA 30216 770-504-2277

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JAMES H. FLOYD

JOHN TANNER

KOLOMOKJ MOUNDS LAURAS. WALKER

Surrounded by rural countryside and the Chattahoochee National Forest. this quiet park in northwest Georgia offers outstanding fishing on two stocked lakes. Visitors can hike along three miles of lake loop trails and relax in swings while watching for the many bluebirds that live in the park. The trailhead to the scenic 6o-mile Pinhoti Trail is only a 1.6-mile hike from the park. Children especially enjoy the playground. feeding fish from the boardwalk and renting pedal boats. A small campgro.und is nestled on a tree-covered hill, and future plans for the park include construction of four rental cottages. This park was named for Rep. james H. "Sloppy" Floyd who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1953 until1974.
FACILITIES
561 Acres 25 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($15) 2 Lakes (51 acres) and Board walk 2 Playgrounds 4 Picnic Shelters ($25) Pioneer Campground ($25)
ACTIVITIES
Hiking- 3 miles of trails Boating - 2 ramps, electric motors only Fishing- 2 docks. boat rental Pedal Boat Rentals (seasonal)
NEARBY ATIRACTIONS
Cloudland Canyon State Park New Echota State Historic Site (Cherokee capital) Chattahoochee National Forest Trails Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park Summerville Fish Hatchery Chieftains Trail Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area Berry College
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: B a.m.-s p.m. Located 3 miles southeast of Summerville on Sloppy Floyd Lake Road via U.S. Hwy. 27.
james H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park, 28oo "Sloppy" Fl oyd Lake Road, Summerville, GA 30747 7o6-B57-o8z6

This west Georgia park is best known for having the largest sand swimming beach of any Georgia state park. It is a recreational haven for water lovers looking for boating and fishing opportunities as well. Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, miniature golf. volleyball and horseshoes. A small lodge located near the beach features six units, each with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area. living area and bedroom . The park is named after a local businessman who operated the property as a private park from 1954 until1971.
FACILITIES
136 Acres 32 Tent. Trailer, RV Sites ($16)- cable TV hookups Group Lodge (sleeps 40, $17s) 6-Unit Motor Lodge ($ss-$7o) Swimming Beach- largest of any Georgia state park 12-Acre and 16-Acre Lakes 4 Picnic Shelters ($2s) 2 Group Shelters (seat so and 7S. $so-$10o) Pioneer Campground ($15-$2s)
ACTIVITIES
Swimming Canoe, Pedal and Fishing Boat Rental (seasonal) Boating private boats permitted, electric motors only Hiking- J/4-mile nature trail and 1-mile lake loop trail Miniature Golf
NEARBY ATIRACTIONS
Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Histor ic Site Six Flags Over Georgia Theme Park Atlanta , Ga.
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m . Park Office Hours: B a.m.-s p.m. Located 6 miles west of Carrollton off Ga. Hwy. 16.
john Tanner State Park , 3;4 Tanner's Beach Road, Carrollton, GA 30117 no-830-2222

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This unusual park is an important archaeological site as well as a scenic recreational area. Seven earthen mounds within the park were built during the 12th and 13th centuries by the Swift Creek and Weeden Island Indians. The mounds include Georgia's oldest great temple mound, two burial mounds and four ceremonial mounds. The park's museum is partially situated inside an excavated mound, providing an unusual setting for viewing artifacts and a film. Outdoor activities include camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and swimming.
FACILITIES
1,293 Acres 43 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($is) Indian Museum so-Acre and Bo-Acre Lakes 2 Swimming Pools 7 Picnic Shelters ($25-$3s) 2 Group Shelters (seat so and 12s. $6o-$Bo) Amphitheater ($35) Group Camp (sleeps '3S. $300-$450) Pioneer Campgrounds ($20 and up)
ACTIVITIES
Fishing- dock, boats for rent Boating- ramp, 10 HP limit Pedal Boat (seasonal) and Canoe Rental Hiking- 5 miles of trails Miniature Golf
NEARBY ATIRACTIONS
Seminole State Park Lake Seminole Lake Walter F. George George T. Bagby State Park. Lodge and Golf Course Cohee lee Creek Covered Bridge Westville Historic Village Providence Canyon State Park Florence Marina State Park
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Museum Hours: 9 a.m.-s p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday. Museum closed Monday (except legal holidays). Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Historic Site Admission $1.5o-$2.50. Located 6 miles north of Blakely off U.S. Hwy. 27.
Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park, Route 1, Box 114, Blak ely, GA 31723 229-724-2150

Located near the northern edge of the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp, this park is home to many fascinating creatures and plants, including alligators. Walking along the lake shore and nature trail, visitors may see carnivorous pitcher plants, the shy gopher tortoise, numerous oak varieties, saw palmettos. yellow bellied flickers , warblers, owls and great blue herons. The park's lake and swimming pool offer opportuni ties for swimming, boating and fishing. This is one of the few state pa rks named after a woman , and its name is richly deserved. Laura Walker was a Georgia writer, teacher, civic leader and naturalist who was a great lover of trees and worked for their preservation.
FACILITIES
626 Acres 44 Tent, Trailer. RV Sites ($13-$16) 18-Hole Golf Course and Pro Shop 120-Acre Lake Swimming Pool 9 Picnic Shelters ($2s) 4Group Shelters (seat 1S-150, $45-$1oo) Group Camp (sleeps 128. $360) Pioneer Campground ($1s-$21)
ACTIVITIES
Golf Fishing- dock. ramp Boating and Waterskiing- ramp Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental Hiking - 1.2-mile na ture trail
NEARBY ATIRACTIONS
Okefenokee Swamp and National Wildlife Refuge Okefenokee Heritage Center Obediah 's Okefenok Okefenokee Swamp Park
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 7 a. m.-s p.m. Located 9 miles southeast of Waycross on Ga. Route 177.
Laura S. Walker State Park, 5653 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, GA 31503 912-287-4900 (park); 912-285-6154 (golf course)

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LITILE OCMULGEE

MAGNO LIA S PRINGS

MISTLETOE

STATE PARKS
MOCCASIN CREEK

Landowners along the Little Ocmulgee River began donating land for this state park in 1935. With the help of residents , the Civilian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service, roads, buildings and a dam were built and opened to the public in 1940. Today, visitors can enjoy the park's 265-acre lake with beach, 30-room lodge and restaurant. The park's championship 18-hole golf course features a clubhouse, golf pro, unlimited weekday play and senior citizen discoun ts. A nature trail winds through the forest and along the lake shore toward a buzzard rookery.
FACILITIES
1,277 Acres 55 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($15) - cable TV hookups 10 Cottages ($65-$90) 30-Room Lodge ($ss- $1 25) and Conference Center Restaurant 265-Acre Lake with Beach Swimming Pool (lodge and cottage guests only) 18-Hole Golf Course and Pro Shop 2 Tennis Courts C. C. C. Lakeside Annex (seats 45. $85) Amphitheater 7 Picnic Shelters ($40) Group Shelter (seats 125, $so-$150) Group Camp (sleeps 24, $100) Pioneer Campground ($15)
ACTIVITIES
Golf Miniature Golf (seasonal) Fishing Boating and Skiing- ramp Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal) Hiking- 2. 6-mile trail and boardwalk
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Georgia Veterans State Park and Golf Course General Coffee State Park and Heritage Farm Gordonia-Aiatamaha State Park and Golf Course jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located 2 miles north of McRae via U.S. Hwys. 319 and 441.
Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge, P.O. Drawer 149. McRae, GA 31055 229-868-7474 (park 6 lodge) 229-868-6651 (golf course)

Magnolia Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear springs flowing 7 million gallons of water per day and the beautiful boardwalk which spans the cool water. During warmer months, visitors may watch for alligators, turtles and other wildlife near the springs. A free, freshwater aquarium features native species, and a 28-acre lake is available for fishing and boating. During the Civil War, the site was called Camp Lawton and served as "the world's largest prison." Today, little remains of the prison stockade; however, the earthen breastworks which guarded it may still be seen.
FACI LITIES
1,071Acres 26 Tent, Trailer. RV Sites ($13-$15) 3 Walk-in Sites ($13) 6 Cottages ($ss-$9o) 3 Playgrounds Swimming Pool Freshwater Aquarium Natural Spring and Boardwalk 8 Picnic Shelters ($25) 3 Group Shelters (seat 45, 75 and 100, $65-$125) Group Camp (sleeps 86, $400) 2 Pioneer Campgrounds ($20)
ACTIVITIES
Hiking and Bicycling -10 miles of trails Fishing- accessible dock Boating- private boats allowed, ramp Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental Sw1mming Picnicking
NEARBY ATIRACTIONS
George L. Smith State Park Historic Augusta, Ga. Historic Savannah, Ga.
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located 5 miles north of Millen on U.S. Hwy. 25.
Magnolia Springs State Park, 1053 Magnolia Springs Drive, Millen, GA 30442 478-982-1660

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Located on 72,ooo-acre Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta , this park is known as one of the finest bass fishing spots in the nation. During the summer, guests can cool down at the beach or on miles of shaded nature trails. Canoes and fishing boats are available for rent, and a wildlife observation area is available. The park has 10 fully equipped cottages on the lake, five of which are log cabins. The campground is situated on a peninsula, offering spectacular views of both sunset and sunrise over the open water. A four-bed camper cabin with electri ci ty and water faces the lake.
fAQUTliES
1,920 Acres 92 Tent, Trailer. RV Sites ($13- $18) 4 Walk-in Sites ($7.50) Camper Cabin (sleeps 4, $30) 10 Cottages ($65- $95) 72,ooo-Acre Lake Swimming Beach 4 Picnic Shelters ($25) Group Shelter (seats 150, $1oo) Pioneer Campground ($25) Surfbike Rental (seasonal)
A~ Hiking - 12-mile backpacking trail and 3-5 miles of nature trails Fish mgaccessible dock Boating - 3 boat ramps Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental Swimming
NEARIBY AlTiRACUO
Robert Toombs House State Historic Site A.H. Stephens State Historic Park Elijah Clark State Park Augusta , Ga. Clarks Hill Dam Washington , Ga.
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located off Ga. Hwy. 150, 8 miles north of 1-20 exit ' '75
Mistletoe State Park, 3723 Mistletoe Road, Appling, GA 30802 706-541-0321

Known as the park "where spring spends the summer," Moccasin Creek is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of lovely 28,ooo-acre Lake Burton. Despite its mountain location, the park is relatively flat, offering easy navigation for large RVs. children's bicycles and wheelchairs. A fully accessible fishing pier sits above a trout-filled creek open only to physically challenged visitors, senior citizens and children. Tour the adjacent trout rearing station, hike on several nearby mountain trails or simply relax in this peaceful setting. The park's central location makes it a perfect jumping off spot for mountain exploration.
FACILITIES
32 Acres 54 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($12-$2o) Boat Dock and Ramp Wheelchair Accessible Fishing Pier Playground Picnic Shelter 1-Mile Non-Game Interpretive Trail with Wildlife Observation Tower 2-Mile Hemlock Falls Hiking Trail
ACTIVITJES
Hiking - Appal achian Trail nearby Lake Fishing - bass, crappie, bream Stream Fishing - restricted to seniors 65 and older and children 11 and younger Canoe Rental (seasonal)
NEARBY Al11RA<crmN.S
Burton Fish Hatchery Alpine Helen, Ga. Unicoi State Park and Lodge LaPrade's Fish Camp Tallulah Gorge State Park Black Rock Mountain State Park Chattahoochee National Forest Burton Wildlife Management Area Chattooga River Scenic 197 Association of shops and restaurants
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.- s p.m. Located 20 miles north of Clarkesville on Ga. Hwy. 197 or 15 miles west of Clayton via Ga. Hwy. 76 and Ga. Hwy. 197.
Moccasin Creek State Park, 3655 Ga. Highway 197, Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-947-3194

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PANOLA MOUNTAIN

PROVIDENCE CANYON

RED TOP MOUNTAIN

STATE PARKS
CARTERSVILLE GEORGIA
A n Ancient Indian City, A Tranquil Lakeshore and A Bloody Battle.fie/Jjust north ofAtlanta.

This unusual park near Atlanta was created to protect a 1oo-acre granite monadnock (mountain) often compared to Stone Mountain and Arabia Mountain. Minimally developed , Panola Mountain shelters rare plants of the Piedmont region . Hikers may explore the park's watershed and granite outcrop on their own, or they may join park staff for guided hikes onto the restricted -access mountain. Children especially enjoy the interpretive center with live exhibits, including bees, bats, snakes and turtles. Du e to its delicate ecologica l features, Panola Mountain was designated a National Natural Landma rk, and pets and bicycles are not allowed on trails.
FACILITIES
759 Acres Interpretive Center - closed Monday 4 Picnic Shelters ($so) Playground
ACTIVITIES
Hiking- 2 miles of self-guided nature trail s and 1-mile fitness trail. Guided J.s-mile hikes to the mountain offered Tuesday- Sunday (ca ll for reservations). Picnicking
NEARBY AITRACTlON
Hard Labor Creek State Park and Golf Course Indian Springs State Park High Falls State Park Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park Atlanta, Ga.
Park Hours: September 15- Apri114, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (or dark); April ISSeptember 14, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. (or dark). Interpretive Center Hours: TuesdayFriday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Saturday- Sunday, Noon-s p.m.; Closed Monday except major holidays. Located 18 miles southeast of Atlanta on Ga. Hwy. 155 via 1-20 exit 168.
Panola Mountain State Conservation Park, 26oo !Hghway 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281
no-389-7801

Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon." The rare Plumleaf Azalea and other wildOowers, as well as the pin k, orange, red and purple hues of the soft canyon soil, make a beauti ful natural painting at this unique park. Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail , and backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail. A newly renovated interpretive center explains how the massive gullies (the deepest being 150 feet) were caused by erosion due to poor farming practices in the 18oos. Camping and cottages are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park.
FAC LITIES
1,109 Acres Interpretive Center 2 Picnic Shelters ($25) Group Shelter (seats 100. $6s) Pioneer Campground ($30) Primitive Camping ($3/ person)
ACT VITIES
Hiking - 3 miles of trails Backpacking - 7-mile backcountry trail Picnicking
NEA BY ATTRACTIONS
Florence Marina State Park - camping Ko lomoki Mounds State Historic Park- camping Bedingfield Inn Westville Historic Vi ll age
Park Hours: September 1s- April14. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. ; April Is- September 14, 7a.m.-9 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. year-round. Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C.
Providence Canyon State Conservation Park, Route 1, Box 158, Lumpkin, GA 31815 229-838-6202.

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This popular park on 12,ooo-acre Lake Allatoona is ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. Visitors can bring their own boats or rent from nearby marinas. Several hiking trai ls wind through the wooded park, providing opportunities to look for wildlife and explore a reconstructed 186os homestead. The park's lodge, restaurant and meeting facilities make this park a great getaway for family reunions and business groups. A paved trail behind the restaurant is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Named for the soil's rich red color caused by high iron-ore content, Red Top Mountain was once an important mining area for iron.
FACILITIIES
1,428 Acres 92 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites 18 Cottages 33-Room Lodge and Conference Center Restaurant Swimming Beach Swimming Pool (lodge and cottage guests only) Tennis Courts 7 Picnic She lters 2 Group Shelters Pioneer Campground
ACTIVITIES
Hiking - 12 miles of wooded trails. 3/4-mile paved accessible trail Boating and Skiing - marina, 2 ramps, 2 docks Fishing - private boats permitted, no horsepower limit Picnicking Swimming Interpretive Programs Miniature Golf
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site Weinman Mineral Museum Chieftains Trail New Echota State Historic Site (Cherokee capita l) Atlanta , Ga.
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Lodge Hours: 24-Hour Service. Located near Cartersville, 1.5 miles east of l-75 via exit ' 285.
Red Top Mountain State Park, 781 Red Top Mountain Road SE, Cartersville, GA 30120 770-975-4226 Call 1-8oo-864-7275 or 770-389-7275 for rates.

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REED !SINGHAM

RICHARD 5. RUSSELL

SAPE.LO ISLAND

SEMINOLE.

ATIONAL ES11JARJ E RESEARCH RESERVE

STATE PARKS

This park surrounds a 375-acre lake that has become a major boating and waterskiing attraction in south Georgia. Fi hing for bass. crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. The Coastal Plains Nature Trail and Gopher Tortoise Nature Trail wind through a cypress swamp, pitcher plant bog, sandhill area and other habitats representative of southern Georgia Watchful visitors may see waterfowl, the threatened gopher tortoise and indigo snake, and other creatures. During summer, a butterny and hummingbird garden is in full bloom. The park is less than six miles from l-75. making it a relaxing side trip for Florida-bound travelers.

f CIUTIE.S
i,6i3 Acres 46 Tent, Trailer. RV Sites ($i7) Swimming Beach 3 Boat Ramps Playground Pioneer Campground ($is) 6 Picnic Shelters ($25) 4 Group Shelters (seat 30-i20, $4o-$7o)

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Hiking- 4 miles of trails Boating Fishing Miniature Golf

dock. boat rental

EARBY ATTRACTIONS
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge Sunbelt Expo (Moultrie in October) Paradise Public Fishing Area (Tifton) Georgia Agrirama (Tifton) jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site

Par k Hours: 7 a.m.-io p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m -s p.m. Located 6 miles west of Adel on Ga. Hwy. 37 via l-75 exit '39. and i4 miles east of U.S. Hwy. 3i9 in Moultrie.

Reed Bingham State Park, Box 394 B-1, Route 2, Adel , GA 31620 229-896-3551

Located on a 26,5oo-acre lake. Richard B. Russell State Park offers orne of the state's finest fishing and boating. The park's campground and fully equipped cottages are located on or near the water's edge for a relaxmg getaway. A nature trail follows the shoreline to one of the oldest steel pin bridges in the area, loops through the adjoining wood and returns to the beach. Connecting trails link most park facilities. Several Indian site were excavated near the park in 1980 before the lake was filled, indicating that Paleo-Indians lived in the area more than 1o,ooo years ago. This area is now called Rucker's Bottom and lies deep within the waters of Lake Richard B. Russell. All park facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibility, including the swimming beach.
FAC ~ITIES
2,24i Acres 28 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($ i4-$i7)- cable TV hookups iO Cottages ($66-$86) Lake and Swimming Beach Rowing Area 3 P1cmc Shelters ($25) Group Shelter (seats 175. $ioo-$i75l
ACT VITIES
Disc Golf Fishing and Boating - ramps Waterskiing and Rowing Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental Beach Volleyball Swimming Hiking and Bicycling 6 miles of trails
NEA BY ATT CTIONS
Bobby Brown State Park Watson Mill Bridge State Park Victoria Bryant State Park and Golf Course Hart State Park Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake Georgia Guidestones Granite Museum
Park Hours: 7 a m.-io p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located 8 miles northeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 77 on Ruckersville Road .
Richard B. Rus ell State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Road, Elberton, GA 30635 706-213-2045

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Visitors to Sapelo Island can see virtually every facet of a barrier island's natural community, from the forested uplands, to the vast salt marsh. and the complex beach and dunes systems. The mainland Visitor Center brings to life both the natura l and cultural history of Sapelo, while guided island tours highlight the African-American community of Hog Hammock, University of Georgia Marine Institute, Reynolds Mansion and newly restored lighthouse. Built in 1820, the lighthouse was in service until1905 when it was deactivated. Following its 1998 restoration. it once again became a working aid in navigation.
FACILITIES A D PROGRAMS
6.110 Acres Visitor Center Guided Tours Marsh and Beach Wa lks Reynold's Mansion (group accommodations) Pioneer Campground
NEARBY ATTRACTIO S
Hofwyi-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site Fort King George State Historic Site Historic Darien. Ga. St. Simons Island Fort Frederica National Monument jekyll Island Historic District
Guided Tours: Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-i2:3o p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-i p.m. Lighthouse tour offered o;1ly on Saturday and Reynold's Mansion tour offered only on Wednesday. From june through Labor Day, an additional tour is offered Friday 8:30 a.m.-i2:30 p.m. Extended tour offered the last Tuesday of the month, March-October, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations required. ($6-$io). Visitor Center closed on Monday. Reynolds Mansion Lodging: Group accommodations for conferences and retreats for up to 28 people. Pioneer Campground: Groups up to 25 people may camp near the beach on Sapelo's Cabretta Island. Comfort station with hot showers available. The Sapelo ferry and visitor center are located in Meridian, 8 miles northeast of Darien, off Ga. Hwy. 99
Sapelo Island Visi tors Center, Rout e 1, Box 1500, Darien, GA 31305 912-437-3224 (indi vidual tour reservations); 912-485-2300 (group tours); 912-485-2299 (Reynold's Mansion and group camping)

This southwest Georgia park is on beautiful Lake Seminole, a 37.500acre reservoir known for excellent sport fishing and boating. The lake is shallow. but natural lime sink ponds have left areas of cool, clear water with a variety of fish. The threatened gopher tortoise, Georgia's state reptile, makes its home along a 2.2-mile nature trail designed to interpret the wiregrass community habitat. The park is located near one of Georgia's largest wildlife management areas, providing great duck and deer hunting. Cottages and many ampsites are situated on the water 's edge, providing excellent lake ;iews.
FACILITI ES
604 Acres so Tent. Trailer. RV Sites ($i3-$i7) i4 Cottages ($65- $8o) Lake and Swimming Beach Gift Shop 5 Picnic Shelters ($25) Group Shelter (seats 75. $70) Pioneer Campground ($2o)
ACTIVITI ES
Boating and Water Skiing - 4 ramps Fishing- 4 docks Swimming Hiking- 2.2mile Gopher Tortoise Nature Trail Bicycle Rental Pedal Boat and Canoe Rental Miniature Golf
NEARBY ATTRACTIO S
Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-io p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located i6 miles south of Donalsonville via Ga. Hwy. 39. or 23 miles west of Bainbridge on Ga. Hwy. 253-
Seminole State Park, 7870 State Park Drive, Donalsonville, GA 31745 229-861-3137

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SKJDAWAY ISLAND

S MJTHGALL WOODSDUKES CREEK

SPREWELL 5LUFF

STATE PARKS
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Located near historic Savannah, this barrier island has both salt and fresh water due to estuaries and marshes that flow through the area. The park borders Skidaway Narrows, a part of the intercoastal waterway, and provides scenic campi ng and picn icking areas. Two nature trails w ind th rough marshes, live oaks, cabbage-palmettos and longleaf pines, allowing visitors to watch for deer, raccoon, shore birds and rare migrating birds such as the Painted Bunting. Observation towers provide another chance for visitors to search for wildlife on this beautiful island. Most facilities are ADA accessible.
FACILITIES
588 Acres 88 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($t6-$t8) Museum and Interpretive Center- giant ground sloth exhibit Swimmmg Pool Playground 5 Picnic Shelters ($35) Group Shelter (seats 150, $150) 3 Pioneer Campgrounds ($15)
ACTIVITIES
Hiking- t-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) and 3-mile Big Ferry Trail Birding- Colonial Coast Birding Trail Swimming
NEARBY AlTRACTIONS
Wormsloe State Historic Site Fort McAllister State Histone Park Fort Morris State Historic Site Skidaway Marine Institute Historic Savannah. Ga. Tybee Island Beaches
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Located 6 miles southeast of Savannah on Diamond Causeway. Take l-16 to Savannah, exit atl-516 (exit 1164A), which runs into DeRenne Avenue. Turn right on Waters Avenue and go straight ahead to Diamond Causeway.
kidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411- 1102 912 -598-2300

North Georgta's premter trout stream, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular mountain property and is a favorite for catch-and-release fishmg. Four miles of trails and t8 miles of roads allow hiker and bicyclists to explore hardwoods, streams and wildlife. Trout fishing, shuttle servtce and guided tours are offered only on certain days of the week, so vtsitors should call for a current schedule and to make reservations. The Lodge at Smithgall Woods is an elegant mountain retreat perfect for romanttc getaways or corporate retreats. Several buildings provide 14 bedrooms wtth private baths. Rates include accommodations, meals and leisure-interpretive activities. Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area was acqutred by the state in 1994 as a gift-purchase from Charles A Smtthgall, jr. a noted conservationi t and businessman.
FAC ITIES 5-555 Acres The Lodge at Smtthgall Woods ($179 and up) Visitor Center Nature Trails Wildlife Viewing Stands and Food Plots 4 Ptcnic Shelters Ptoneer Campground ($5/ person)
ACT VITIES Trout Ftshmg call 706-878-3087 for reservation (required) Hiking and Btcycltng n mtles of trail Nature Photography Wildlife Observation
NEJ. BY AlTRACTIONS
Untcot State Park and Lodge Anna Ruby Falls Alpine Village of Helen Dahlonega Gold Mu eum Brasstown Bald (highest point in Georgia) Vogel State Park Moccasin Creek State Park Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area Richard B Russell Scenic Hwy.
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m Daily. Trout fishing on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only All vtsitors must register at the visitor center. located on Gn. Hwy 75-Aiternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Rtchard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348).
Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3087

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This little-known gem on the Flint River is the perfect location for a daytime getaway. Visitors can cool off in the gently flowing river, skip rocks across the water, picnic on t he river's edge or toss horseshoes in a grassy fie ld. A three-mile trail winds along the bank and up rocky bluffs, offering excellent views from high above the river. A boat ramp is available for canoeists, kayakers, rafters and anglers. Canoes may be rented from nearby outfitters, and camping is available 25 mi les west at F. D. Roosevel t State Park in Pine Mountain.
FACILITIES
qoo Acres Boat Ramp Picnic Area with Grills Playground
ACTIVITIES
Fishing- bass and catfish Hiking- 3-mile trail Picnicking Rock Skipping Horseshoes Volleyball
NEARBY AlTRACTIONS
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - camping Little White House State Historic Site Indian Springs State Park - camping Lake Tobesofkee High Falls State Park- camping
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-Sunset Daily. Located 10 miles west of Thomaston. From Ga. Hwy. 74. turn on Old Alabama Road and go south 6 miles to the park.
Spr ewell Bluff State Park, 740 Sprewell Bluff Road, Thomaston, GA 30286 706-646-6026

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For more information, call or write: Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 827 Thomaston, GA 30286

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STE.PHE.N C. FOSTE.R

and discover the treasures if
cDoug}agvdle
& arro11to:n

Named after songwriter Stephen Foster, this remote park is a primary entrance to the famed Okefenokee Swamp and is one of the most intriguing areas in Georgia. Moss-laced cypress trees reflect off the black swamp waters. providing breathtaking scenery. Visitors can look for alligators, turtles, raccoon, black bear, deer, 223 species of birds and numerous other creatures while on the park's elevated boardwalk trail or on a guided boat trip. More adventurous visitors may wish to rent motorized boats or canoes for furthe r exploration of the swamp, including a trip to historic Billy's Island. The park office sells drinks, snacks, ice, books and t-shirts. Because the park is located within a National Wildlife Refuge, gates are locked at closing ti me and an entrance fee is charged.
FACILITIES 8o Acres 66 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($1J-$i8)- cable TV hookups 9 Cottages ($61-$81) Interpretive Center and Museum 1.5-Mile Trembling Earth Nature Trail 25 Miles of Day-Use Waterways 3 Picnic Shelters ($25) Pioneer Campground
ACfMTIES Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental Guided Boat Tours ($6-$8. call for ti mes) Fishing Boating- ramp, 10 horsepower limit
NEARBY ATIRACfiONS Okefenokee Swamp Park Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Suwannee Canal Recreation Area Laura S. Walker State Park
Park Hours (gates locked at closing): Fall/Winter, 7 a.m.-'7 p.m.; Spring/ Summer, 6:30 a.m.-8:30p.m.; Park Office Hours: Fall/Winter, 8 a. m.-s p.m.; Spring/Summer, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Located 18 miles northeast of Fargo via Ga. Hwy. m.
Stephen C. Foster State Park, Route 1, Box 131, Fargo, GA31631 912-637-5274

Home to Sweetwater Creek tate Park, Douglasville is lo ca ted just :vest o f dow n tow n Atlanta alo ng Interstate 20 near Six Flags th eme park. With 1600 sleeping rooms, over 90 res taurants, and Arbor Place Mall (G eorgia's largest
shopping co mplex west o f A tl anta) , Douglasville offers big city conveniences and hometown charm. Douglasville is always a good choice for a day trip or an overnight stay while visiting Me tro A tlanta.

Ju st a few miles further west lies Carrollton, where J o hn T anner State Park boasts the larges t sand beach in the Georgia Park system. With more than

400 rooms and a variety of top-no tch restaurants, golf co urses and sho p s, th e Carrollton area is the perfect place fo r small to medium sized meetings, conferences and reunions.
To learn more about the treasures of the West contact the:

Douglasville CVB
1.800.661.0013
www.dougla villecvb.org

Carrollton Area CVB
1.800.292.0871
visitcarrollron. com

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SWE.E.TWATE.R CRE.E.K TALLULAH GORGE.

Sweetwater Creek is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from bustling downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the wide creek to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill , the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide excellent views of the shoals below. The 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular with anglers and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and canoeing. Fishing supplies and snacks are available in the park's bait shop, while maps may be fo und in the Visitor Center.
FACILITIES 2,035 Acres 215-Acre Lake Bait Shop 2 Fishing Docks Playgrounds 11 Picnic Shelters ($]5) Group Shelter (seats ISO) and BBQ Pit ($8s-$125)
ACfiVITIES Hiking- 9 miles of trails Lake and Stream Fishing- electric motors only, $2 boat ramp fee Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental Picnicking Interpretive Programs
NEARBY ATIRACflONS Atlanta Six Flags Over Georgia Theme Park john Tanner State Parkcamping Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site Lithia Pure Water Springs
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Trails close at dark; other areas close at dark if not in use. Take 1-20 west from Atlanta, exit 144 at Thornton Road, turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to park.
Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, P.O. Box 816, Lithia Springs, GA 30122 n o-732-5871

One of the most spectacular gorges in the eastern U.S.. the chasm is two miles long and nearly 1,ooo feet deep. The park's breathtaking views and the town's rich history make this area a favorite stopping point along U. S. Hwy. 441- the main route between Atlanta and the Great Smoky Mountains. The park's interpretive center features an awardwinning film that takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge. Tallulah Gorge State Park takes an aggressive position toward visitor safety and protection of natural resources. Due to the rugged terrain and fragile plant and animal life, visitors must obtain a free permit (limit 100 per day) from the visitor center before hiking into the gorge. This state park was created through a partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Georgia Power Company.
FACILITIES so Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($12-$14) Primitive Camping {$]/person) Gorge Overlooks 63-Acre Lake with Beach 2 Picnic Shelters ($6o) Tenni s Courts
cr 1TIES
Whitewater Paddling - first 2April weekends and first 3 November weekends Hiking and Mountain Biking - more than 20 miles of trails Bicycling 1.7-mile paved "Rails to Trails" path Swimming Fishing Picnicking
EA BY ATIRACflONS Alpine Village of Helen Black Rock Mountain State Park Chattooga River (whitewater rafting) Moccasin Creek State Park Traveler's Rest State Historic Site Unicoi State Park and Lodge Chattahoochee National Forest Dahlonega Gold Museum
Park Hours: 8 a.m.-Dark. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. $4 parking. Located on U.S. Hwy. 441 within the city limits ofTallulah Falls, Ga.
Tallulah Gorge State Park, P.O. Box 248, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 Park Office: 706-754-7970; Camping Reservations: 706-754-7979

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TUGALOO

ountain Beauty with a
Touch of Bavaria

UNICOI

VICTORIA 5RYANT

Situated on a wooded peninsula, Tugaloo's cottages and most campsites offer spectacular views of 55.590 -acre Lake Hartwell in every direction. Some cottages even have private boat docks for overnigh t guests. Tent campers can choose between the developed campground or primitive campsites located a short walk from the parking area. Fishing is excellent year-round, and large-mouth bass are plentiful. During summer, the lake is a popular destination for swimming, water skii ng, sailing and boating. Both the Crow Tree and Muscadine nature trails wind through oak, walnut, mulberry and cherry trees. The name "Tugaloo" comes from an Indian name for t he river which once flowed freely prior to the construction of Hartwell Dam.
FAClUTIES
393 Acres ii2 Tent, Trailer, RV .Sites ($i4-$i6) - cable TV hookups s Primitive Campsites ($6) 20 Cottages ($6o-$8o) Swimming Beach and Bathhouse Tennis Courts 7 Picnic Shel ters ($25) Group Shelter ($so) Pioneer Campground ($is)
ACTIVITIES
Fishing Boating - 2 ramps Hiking - 4 miles of trai ls Canoe Rental (seasonal) Volleyball Horseshoes Miniature Gol f
NEARBY ATTRACTlONS
Victoria Bryant State Park and Golf Course Traveler's Rest State Historic Site Tallulah Gorge State Park Ty Cobb Museum Toccoa Falls Hartwell Dam Alpine Helen, Ga. Commerce Factory Outlets
Park Hours: 7 a.m.- io p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-s p.m. Take l-85 exit '173 north on Georgia i7: follow park signs to Gerrard Road, turn right. Go 1.5 miles to Ga. Hwy. 328 and turn left. Proceed 33 miles to park: entrance on righ t.
Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road, Lavonia, GA 30553 706-356-4362

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For more information contact: Alpine Helen/White County
Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 730 Helen. GA 30545 800-8588027 Fax 706-878-4032 www.helenga.org e-mail: info@helenga.org

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Nestled in the north Georgia mountains just two miles from the Alpine village of Helen, Unicoi is one of Georgia's most beloved state parks. Throughout the year, the park offers outstanding programs which focus on natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources. Groups can make advanced reservations for specialized programs. Outdoor enthusiasts wi ll enjoy hiking and biking on scenic mountain trails, especially those leading to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. Craft lovers should not miss the gift shop specializing in hand-made quilts and local pottery. Numerous picnic tables are located throughout the park.
FACILITIES
i,023 Acres 84 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites* 32 Wa lk-in Sites* 30 Cottages* IOORoom Lodge and Conference Center* Restaurant s3-Acre Lake and Beach Beach House* (seats 7Sl 4 Tennis Courts 6 Picnic Shelters* Group Camp (sleeps 40)* Squirrel 's Nest Camping*
ACTMTIES
Hiking- i2 miles of trails Mountain Biking - S-mile trail Fishing accessible docks Swimming Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Anna Ruby Falls Alpine Village of Helen Dahlonega Gold Museum Smithgall Woods Conservation Center Brasstown Bald (highest poin t in Georgia) Babyland General Hospital Moccasin Creek State Park Vogel State Park Appalachian Trail
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-iOp.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30p.m. Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 3s6
Unicoi State Park, P.O. Box 997, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3982 (park office); 706-878-3983 (programs)
* Calli-8oo-864-727s or 770-389-727s for rates.

Nestled in the ro lling hills of Georgia's upper piedmont, this is one of northern Georgia's best kept secrets. A beautiful stream flows through the park, providing the perfect setting for an after-picnic stroll. Hikers can follow either the short nature trail or the longer perimeter trail that winds through hardwoods and crosses creeks. Animal lovers should keep an eye out for wildlife while passing food plots along the perimeter trail. The park's golf course is scheduled to close Spring 2001 and reopen Winter 2001 with an expansion from nine holes to 18 holes.
FACILr IES
sao Acres 2S Tent, Trail er, RV Sites ($is) Golf Course and Pro Shop Swimming Pool 3 Pl aygrounds 6 Picnic Shel ters ($30) Pioneer Campground ($2sl
ACTIVITIES
Hiking and Bicycling - 3 miles of tra ils, additional trails under construction Fishing- ponds open to campers and disabled visitors only Swimming Golf - under renovation until Wi nter 200i
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Hart State Park Trave ler 's Rest State Historic Site Tugaloo State Park Lake Hartwell Athens, Ga. Ty Cobb Museum
Park Hours: 7 a.m.- Dark. Park Office Hours: Monday- Friday, 8 a.m.-Noon and i-5 p.m. Located 2 miles north of Franklin Springs on Ga. Hwy. 327. Take IBs exit 1i6o and foll ow signs.
Victoria Bryant State Park , 110 5 Bryant Park Road, Royston, GA 30662 706-245-6270 (park); 706-245-6770 (golf course)

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DAHLONEGA Experience the Gold Rush GOLD MUSEUM

ETOWAH INDIAN MOUNDS

HISTORIC SITES
fORT KING GEORGE.

Dahlonega, GA
Site ofthe first major U.S. gold rush
Less than one hour north of Atlanta you'll find Dahlonega... a quaint, historic town brimming with old time charm .
Pan for gold Enjoy a fes tival Shop, dine Stay the night,
or spend a week Enjoy cultural &
artistic events Indulge in abundant
outdoor adventures
Experience Dahlonega amidst the natural beauty an d tranq uility of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
w w w . d a h l o ne ga .org
706-864-3711 800-231-5543
Dahlonega-Lumpkin Coun ty Chamber of Commerce

Twenty years before the 1849 gold rush to California, thousands of gold seekers flocked into the Cherokee Nation in North Georgia, beginning the nation 's first major gold rush. The towns of Auraria and Dahlonega grew and prospered with this mining activity. Between 1838 and 1861, more than $6 million in gold was coined by the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega. The Dahlonega Gold Museum, located in the old Lumpkin County Courthouse, offers visitors a look at the mining history of Geor gia. Gold coins minted in Dahlonega and nuggets- one weighing more than 5 ounces- are on display. A 23-minute film describes the mining techniques and lifestyles of the prospectors through interviews with members of the long-time mining families. In the town of Dahlonega. visitors can shop for gold nuggets and pan for gold.
NEARBY AlTRACflONS
Vogel State Park Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge Unicoi State Park and Lodge Gold Panning The Smith House (family-style food) Babyland General Hospital Alpine Village of Helen
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-s p.m. Closed Tha nksgiving. Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission $J.5o-$3 Group rates available with advance notice. Located on the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5miles west of Ga. Hwy. 400.
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site, '' Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-2257
More museums and exhibits are found at A. H. Stephens (page 2o), Fort McAllister (page 25) and Kolomoki Mounds (page 33) State Historic Parks.

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Home to several thousand Native Americans between 1000 A.D. to
1550 A.D. , this 54-acre site contains six earthen mounds. a plaza,
village area, borrow pits and defensive ditch. This is the most intact Mississippian Culture site in the Southeastern United States.
While only nine percent of this site has been excavated, examina tion at Mound C and surrounding artifacts revealed much about the people who lived here more than 500 years ago. The Etowah Indian Mounds symbolize a society rich in ritual. Towering over the community, the 63-foot flat-topped earthen knoll was used as a platform for the home of the priest-chief. In another mound, nobility were buried in elaborate costumes accompanied by items they would need in their after-lives. Today, visitors may tour the museum where exhibits interpret daily life in the once self-sufficient community.
Many artifacts show how the natives of this political and religious center decorated themselves with shell beads, tattoos. paint, complicated hairdos, feathers and copper ear ornaments. Well-preserved stone effi gies and objects made of wood, sea shells and stone are also displayed.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Red Top Mountain Sta te Park and Lodge - camping Chieftains Trail Lake Allatoona Weinman Mineral Museum New Echota Cherokee Capital Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. ; Sunday 2-5:30 p.m. Closed Monday (except legal holidays). Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Closed Tuesday when open Monday. Admission $2- $3 Group rates available with advance notice. Bus parking available. For a more enjoyable visit, plan to spend 1-2 hours . Located 5 miles southwest of 1-75 exit 1288. Follow brown directional signs.
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site. 813 Indian Mounds Road SE, Cartersville, GA 30120 770-387-3747

From 1721untii i?J6, Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America . A cypress blockhouse, barracks and palisaded earthen fort were constructed in 1721 by scoutmen led by Colonel j ohn "Tuscarora jack" Barnwell. For the next seven years, His Majesty's Independen t Company garrisoned the fort. They endured incredible hardships from disease, threats of Spanish and Indian attacks, and theharsh, unfamiliar coastal environment. After the fort was abandoned, General james Oglethorpe brought Scottish Highlanders to the site in 1736. The settlement, called Darien, eventuallY became a foremost export center of lumber until1925.
Using old records and drawings, this 18th century frontier fortification
on the Altamaha River has been reconstructed for public tours. A
museum and film cover the Guale Indians, the Santo Domingo de TaJaje mission. Fort King George, the Scots of Darien and 19th centurY sawmilling when Darien became a maj or seapor t. In addition to the fort replica. remains of three sawmills and tabby ruins are still visible .
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Hofwyi-Broadfleld Plantation State Historic Site Fort Morris State Historic Site I Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge Lewis Island Natural Area jekyll Island Historic Distnct 1 Fort Frederica Magnolia Bluff Factory Shops Beaches
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-s p.m.; Sunday z-s:JO p.m. Closed Monday (except legal holidays). Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Closed Tuesday whenopen Monday. Admission $2-$3- Group rates available wi t:h advance notice.Picn1c area and bus parking available. Located in Darien , 3miles east ofl95exi t , 49.
Fort King George state HiStoric Site, P.O. Box 711, Darien, GA JIJO) I 912-437-4770

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FORT MORRIS

H OFWYL-lSROADFIELD PLANTATION

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JEFFERSON DAVIS MEMORIAL

When the Continental Congress convened in 1776, the delegates recognized the importance of a fort to protect their growing seaport from the British. Soon aftet wards, a low bluff on the Medway River at Sunbury was fortified and garrisoned by 200 patriots. When the British demanded the fort's surrender on November 25, 1778, the defiant Col. john Mcintosh replied, "Come and take it! " The British refused and withdrew back to Florida. Forty-five days later, they returned with a superior force, and on january 9, 1779, Fort Morris fell after a short but heavy bombardment. Under the name of Fort Defiance, this bulwark was once again used against the British dunng the War of 1812. Today, visitors can stand with in the earthwork remain s and view scenic Saint Catherines Sound. A museum and film describe the colonial port of Sunbury and the site 's history.
FACILITIES
70 Acres Visitor Center 7 Picnic Sites t-M ile Nature Trail
ACTIVITIES
Educational Programs Historical Research Picmcking Birdwatching - Colonial Coast Birding Trail
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Fort McAllister State Historic Park - camptng Skidaway Island State Park - camping Fort King George State Historic Site Hofwyi-Broad field Plantation State Historic Site Wormsloe State Historic Site Midway Museum Fort Stewart Museum Savannah, Ga. Seabrook Village African-Amencan history Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 9:30 a.m.-s:30 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday (except legal holidays), Thanksgiving, Chnstmas and New Year's Day. Admission $1.5o-$2.50. Group rates available With advance notice. Picnic area and bus parking available. Located 7 mtles east of 1-95 exit '76 via Island Parkway and Fort Morns Road.
Fort Morris State Historic Site, 2559 Fort Morris Road, Midway, GA 31320 912-884-5999

The cu lture of a forgotten empire comes alive at this historic rice plan tation along the Altamaha River. Visitors walk beneath live oaks to the antebellum home furnished with fine antiques, where they can look from th e porch past magnolias and camellias to the marsh where rice once nourished. The museum features fine silver. a model of a working rice plantation. and slide show about the life of planters and slaves.
Around 1807. William Brailsford of Charleston began carving a rice plantation from the virgin cypress swamps along the Altamaha River. His son-in-law, james M. Troup, acquired additional land along the river. By the time Troup passed away, he owned 7,300 acres of land, 357 slaves and several homes.
Until the outbreak of the Civil War, the plantation produced rice steadily. War, hurricanes and the lack of abundant labor led to the fall of the nee empire in 1915. Brailsford's descendants converted the plantation into a dairy which closed in 1942. In 1973, the pl antation, original antiques and books dating to the 1700s were willed to the state of Georgia by Ophelia Troup Dent.
NEA BY ATTRACTIONS
Fort King George State Historic Site Crooked River State Park- camping jekyll Island Historic District St. Simons Isl and Fort Frederica Beaches
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-s p.m.; Sunday 2-s:30 p.m. Last main house tour at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 4:45p.m. Sunday. Gate locked 45 minutes after last main house tour. Closed Monday (except legal holidays), Thanksgiving, Chnstmas Day and New Year's Day. Closed Tuesday when open Monday. Admi ion $1.so-$J.so. Group rates available with advance notice. Picnic area and bus parking available. Located between Brunswick and Danen on U.S. Hwy. 17, 1mile east of l-95 exit 42.
Hofwyi - Broad field Planta tion State Historic Site, 5556 U.S. Highway 17 North , Brunswick, GA 31525 912-264-7333

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Nestled in the red clay hills of Georgia, this cotton plantation was owned by a single family for more tha n 140 years. It survived Gen. Sherman's "March to the Sea," typhoid fever. Emancipation, Recon struction. the cotton bo ll weevil , the advent of steam power and a transition from farming to forestry.
In 1847, john Fitz jarrell built a simple heart pine house typical of most plantations and made many of the furnishings visitors see today. In 186o. the 6oo-acre plantation was farmed by 39 slaves. After the Civil War, john increased his land to nearly t,ooo acres farmed by form er slaves. As john aged, most workers left and the slave houses deteriorated and disappeared.
After John's death, his son, Dick jarrell, gave up teach ing to return to the fa r m, an d in 1895. he built a small house for his family that grew to 12 chi ldren. Dick diversified the farm , adding a sawmill, cotton gin, gristmill, shingle mill , planer. sugar cane press. syrup evaporator, workshop, barn and outbuildings. In 1974, his descendants donated these buildings to establish jarrell Plantation State Historic Site.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Indian Springs State Park - camping High Falls State Park - camping Historic Macon, Ga. Whistlestop Cafe. juliette Old Clinton Historic District Antebellum Trail Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Lake juliette Hitchiti Experimental Forest Griswoldvill e Battlefi el d
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 2-5:30 p.m. Closed Monday (except legal holi days), Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Closed Tuesday when open Monday. Admission $2-$3-50. Group rates avail able with advance notice. Picnic area and bus parking available. Located southeast of juliette, 18 miles east of l-75 Forsyth exit 185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit 1 171.
jarrell Plantation State Historic Site. 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette, GA 31046-2515 478-986-5172

When Confederate Presi dent j efferson Davis and a few remaining staff members crossed the Savannah River into Georgia on May 3, 1865, they were headed for the Western theater of war where Davis planned to unite rebel forces and continue fighting for the "lost cause." On May 9. 1865. they camped in this pine forest, not knowing that pursuit was so close behind . At dawn, they were surrounded by two independent groups of Union cavalry who were unaware of each other's presence. Gunfire ensued until the federal forces realized they had been shooting at one another. Two Union cavalrymen died during the skirmish. Davis was taken prisoner and held in Virginia for two years until released . Today, a monument marks the spot where he was arrested. Visitors can tour the 13-acre historic site that includes a museum. short trail, picnic tables and a group shelter.
FACI ITIES
Civil War Museum t/ 4-Mile Nature Trail 14 Picnic Sites Group Shelter (seats 100. $so)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
General Coffee State Park - camping Reed Bingham State Park - cam ping Little Ocmulgee State Park, Lodge and Golf Course- camping Georgia Ve terans Memorial State Park - camping Georgia Agrirama Blue and Gray Museum
Hours: Tuesday-Satu rday 9 a. m.-s p.m. ; Sunday 2-5:30 p.m. Closed Monday (except legal holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission $1.so-$2.50. Group rates available with advance notice. From I -75 exit '78 go east14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to Irwinville. Turn left on jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile.
jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site, 338 jeff Davis Park Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-831 -2335

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LAPHAM-PATTE:R.SON HOUSE:

Warm Springs
and Meriwether County

The Lapham-Patterson House is a monument to the imagination, creative engineering and craftsmanship of t he Victorian Era . Fishscale shingles, oriental-style porch decorations, long-lea f pine inlaid floors, and a remarkable double-flue chimney with a walk-through stairway and cantilevered balcony exemplify the quality and skill of its Victorian creators. Due to its outstanding architectural significance, the LaphamPatterson House was named a National Historic Land mark in 1975.
Built between 1884-85 as a winter cottage for prosperous shoe merchant
C. W. Lapham of Chicago, the residence was well-equipped with its own
gas lighting system, hot and cold running water, indoo r plumbing and modern closets. Like many other successful Northern ers, Lapham came to the bustling resort town ofThomasville for its mild, pleasing climate and the supposed therapeutic value of the pine-scented air. The Laphams sold the winter house in 1894, and it was re-sold in 1905 to james G. Patterson. The Pattersons remained in possession until1970.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Seminole State Park - camping The Bi g Oak Pebble Hill Plantation Thomas County Historical Society Museum Hardy Bryan House Rose Garden
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 2-5:30 p. m. Closed Monday (except legal holidays). Thanksgiving, Chri stmas Day and New Year's Day. Closed Tuesday when open Monday. Guided tours only. 45-minute tours start on the hour. Last tour at 4 p.m. Adm ission $2-$4. Group rates available with advance notice. Picnic area and bus parking avail able. Located at 626 N. Dawson Street in Thomasville. Ga.
Lapharn-Patterson House State Historic Site, 626 N. Dawson Street, Thomasville, GA 31792 229-225-4004

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for the First Time.
Meriwether County blends the past with the present by maintaining its heritage and providing for its future. Warm Springs has over 60 shops and nine restaurants, all situated within one square mile of a historic village.
Enjoy sites such as a covered bridge, an 1800s church and our Heritage Highway. Festivals such as Railroad Days, the Cotton Pickin ' Fair and the Candlelight Tour draw visitors from across the nation . Visitors and
businesses alike are welcomed by the Meriwether County Industrial Development Authority. For more information , please call
1-706-655-2558.
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1-800-337-1927
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LITTLE: WHITE: HOUSE:

-HISTORIC SITES
NEWECHOTA CHE:R.OKE:E: CAPITAL

Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 whi le governor of New York, prior to being inaugurated as president in 193J. He first came to Warm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a cure for the infantile paralysis (polio) which had struck him in 1921. Swimming in the warm, buoyant spring waters brought him no miracle cure, but it did bring improvement. During FOR's presidency and the Great Depression, he developed many New Deal Programs (such as the Rural Electrifi cation Administration) based upon his experiences in this small town.
On Apri112, 1945. FDR suffered a massive stroke while his portrait was being painted and died a short while later. Today, the "Unfinished Portra it" is a foca l point of the Little White House tour. The house and furnishings have been carefully preserved very much as Roosevelt left them in 1945. The adjacent museum displays memorabilia collected in honor of the statesman and presents a brief film containing historic footage of Roosevelt and his contemporaries. Visitors also can see the guest house, servants' quarters and garage w here Roosevelt's 1938 Ford convertib le is displayed. The Little White House is the national headquarters of the "Rosie the Riveter" Association of America.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Restored Therapeutic Pools and Springs Complex Roosevelt-Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation Warm Springs Village F.D. Roosevel t State Park- camping U.S.D.I. Fish Hatchery and Aquarium Sprewell Bluff State Park Callaway Gardens and Day Butterfly Center
Hours: 9 a.m.-4=45 p.m. daily. Last full tour at 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission $2-$5. Group rates availabl e for 15 or more with advance notice. Picnic area and bus parking available. Primary buildings are wheelchair accessible. Secondary buildings have entry steps. All walkways are hard surfaced. Located 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt. -U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt.

In 1825, the Cherokee national legislature established a capital called New Echota . A thriving town, this governmental seat became headquarters for the small, independent Indian nation that once covered present-day northern Georgia, western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee and northeastern Alabama .
A remarkab le development in the Cherokees ' progress came in 1821 when a written form of their language was adopted. In 1828, New Echota 's resourceful natives began printing a newspaper, The Cherokee Phoenix, in both Cherokee and English. Although these Native Americans patterned their government and lifestyle after the white man, they were uprooted from their land in 1838 and removed westward during the infamous Trail of Tears.
Today, visitors can see several original and reconstructed buildings, as well as a film in the site's museum. Guests can tour the Supreme Courthouse, the Council House, the restored 1828 home of missionary Samuel A. Worcester, Vann 's Tavern, a Cherokee homestead, and the print shop where the Cherokee 's bilingual newspaper was produced.
NEARBY ATIRACJIONS
Chi eftains Trail Chief Vann House State Historic Site Fort Mountain State Park - camping
Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 2- 5:30 p.m. Closed Monday (except legal holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Closed Tuesday when open Monday. Admission $2- $3- Group rates available with advance notice. Bus parking available. Located in Calhoun one mile east of l-75 exit '31 7 on Ga. Hwy. 225.
New Echota State Historic Site, 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE, Calhoun, GA 30701 706-624-1321

Little White House State Histor ic Site, 401 Little White House Road, Warm Springs, GA 31830 706-6ss-587o

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PICKETT)S MILL BATTLEFIELD

ROBERT TOOMBS HOUSE

TRAVELER)S REST

HISTORIC SITES
WORMSLOE

Pickett's Mill is one of the best preserved Civil War ba ttlefields in the nation. Visitors can travel roads used by Federal and Confederate troops. see earthworks constructed by these men. and walk through the same ravine where hundreds died.
On May 27, 1864. the Federal Army, having been stopped in its advance on Atlanta two days earlier by the Battle of New Hope Church. attempted to outflank the Confederate position. Some 14,ooo Federal troops were selected for the task. and General Howard was given command. After a five-hour march, Howard's force reached the vicinity of Pickett's Mill and prepared to attack. Waiting were 1o,ooo Confederate troops under the command of General Cleburne. The Federal assault began at 5 p.m. and continued into the night. Daybreak found the Confederates still in possession of the field . The Federals had lost 1,6oo men compared to the Confederate loss of 500. The Confederate victory resulted in a one-week delay of the Federal advance on Atlanta.
FACIUTIES 765 Acres Visitor Center- film, artifacts and exhibitS Earthworks Hiking- 4 miles of trails Picnic Tables Group Shelter (seats 175, $wo)
NEARBY AITRACTIO S Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site Red Top Mountain State Park and Lodge Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-s p.m.; Sunday Noon-s p.m. Closed Monday (except legal holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission $1.25-$2.50. Group rates available with advance not1ce. Located 6 miles northeast of Dallas off Ga. Hwy. 381 on Tabor Church Road, accessed by Dallas-Acworth Road or Due West Road.
Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site, 4432 Mt. Tabor Church Road, Dallas. GA 30157 no-443-785o

A legend 1n his own time, Robert Toombs was a successful planter and lawyer who led a turbulent career as state legislator, U.S. Congressman and Senator. "Defend yourselves; the enemy is at your door... !" thundered Toombs from the Senate floor on january 24, 1860. The following year. Georgia seceded from the Union and Toombs personified the South by evolving from conservative Unionist to fi re-breathing secessionist. After serving just five months as Confederate Secretary of State, he resigned to serve as brigadier general in the Army of Northern Virginia.
In 1870. as the Reconstruction Era drew to a close in Georgia, Toombs felt that Georgia should live under a constitution of her own making. His last service to Georgia citizens was helping create the Constitution of 1877. which was not amended until 1945.
Visitors are welcome to tour the house and grounds. view exhibits and displays, and enjoy a dramatic film portraying an elderly Toombs relating his story to a young reporter.
EA BYA CIIONS Historic Washmgton. Ga. Washington-Wilkes Museum Callaway Plantation A. H. Stephens State Historic Park - camping Mistletoe State Park - campmg
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-s p.m.; Sunday 2-5 p.m. Closed Monday (except legal holidays). Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admis ion 1.5o-$3. Group rates available with advance notice. Picnic area and bus parking at rear entrance. Located at 216 East Robert Toombs Avenue m Washmgton, Ga.
Robert Toombs House State Historic Site, P.O. Box 6os. Washington, GA 30673 706-678-2226

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Traveler's Rest was the plantation home of Devereaux Jarrett, the "richest man in the Tugaloo Valley." Jarrett bought the site in 1833 and made it the center of his thriving plantation. To accommodate the growing number of travelers to northeast Georgia, he added on to the structure. When English traveler George W. Featherstonhaugh visited Traveler's Rest in 1837. he was pleasantly surprised. "I got an excellent breakfast of coffee, ham, chicken. good bread and butter, honey and plenty of good new milk for a quarter of a dollar," he wrote. "What a charming country this would be to travel in if one was sure of meeti ng with such nice clean quarters once a day.
In 1966, Travel er's Rest was recognized as a National Historic Landmark because of its fine architecture, including a 90-foot-long porch and hand-numbered rafters. Today, visitors receive a guided tour of the plantation home. Most furnishings are original antiques, including some made by local craftsman Caleb Shaw.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Toccoa Falls Tallulah Gorge State Park- camping Tugaloo State Park- camping
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 2-5:30 p.m. Closed Monday (except legal holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission kso-$2.50. Group rates avai lable with advance notice. Located six miles east of Toccoa via U.S. Hwy. 123-
Traveler 's Rest State Historic Site. 8162 Riverdale Road. Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-2256.

A breathtaking avenue lined with live oaks !eads to the tabby ruins of Wormsloe, the colonial estate constructed by Noble jones, one of Georgia's first settlers. jones was an English physician and carpenter who carved out an even wider career in the colonial wilderness. He came to Savannah with james Oglethorpe in 1733 and commanded a company of Marines charged with Georgia's coastal defense. jones served as constable. Indian agent. surveyor (laying out New Ebenezer and Augusta) and member of the Royal Council. He was also one of few original settlers to survive hunger, plague. Indians, Spaniards and a new environment.
The tabby ruins on the Isle of Hope remind us of the dreams and lives of British colonists who settled Georgia. Today, visitors can view artifacts excavated at Wormsl oe and a film about the founding of the 13th colony. A nature trail leads to the living history area where. during special programs, costumed staff show skills and crafts necessary to early settlers.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Historic Savannah, Ga. Skidaway Island State Park - camping Tybee Island Beaches Fort Pulaski Bonaventure Cemetery Fort McAllister State Histone Park- camping Fort Morris State Historic Site Fort jackson
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 2-5:30 p.m. Closed Monday (except legal holidays). Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission kso-$2.50. Group rates available with advance notice. Picnic area and bus parking available. Located 10 miles southeast of Savannah's histone district on Skidaway Road.
Wormsloe State Historic Site. 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA 31406 912-353-3023

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2001 Events

eo~gia 's 6) state parks and historic
sites otter numerous programs For a
variety of interests. This calendar covers March through December because few sites host events during january and February. Event dates and times could change, so please call ahead to confirm plans.
Dozens of smaller events not listed in this brochure, such as campfire programs and guided tours, are held throughout the year at most state parks and historic sites. Contact the sites directly for a list of these events.

Astronom~ Programs
Join professional astronomers and naturalists for lessons on telescope use and navigating the night skies. $2 parking ($4 at Tallulah Gorge).
TALLUlAH GORGE STATE PARK, Tallulah Falls, 706-754-7970. March 17: Women in Astronomy. April 28: Help with Your Telescope. F. D. ROOSEVELT STATE PARK, Pine Mountain. 706-663-4858. March 24, Apnl 28, june 23, September 15 and November 16. KOLOMOK! MOUNDS HISTORIC PARK, Blakely, 229-724-2150. April1 4 and October 13.
PROVIDENCE CANYON STATE PARK, Lumpkin, 229-838-6202. May 19, july 21 and October 20.
UNICOI STATE PARK. Helen, 706-878-398J. November 10.

Guided Canoe Trips

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join park staff in exploring scenic waterways on these gutded trtps. Reservations are required and canoes are provided ($15 fee). Many state parks also rent canoes so visitors may explore on their own.

F.D ROOSEVELT STATE PARK, Pine Mountain, 706-663-4858. j une 23. For beginners.

GENfRAL COFFEE STATE PARK. Nicholls. 912-384-1581 March 17, 24, 31 and April7. Four miles on the easy-flowing Satilla Ri ver.

GEORGE L. SMITH STATE PARK. Twin City, 478-763-2759. May 12. Ten miles on easy, cypress-dotted water trails.

HAMBURG STATE PARK, Mitchell, 478 -552-2393March 31 and April 7. 21 and 28. Four-and-a-half miles on the Ogeechee River.

Fishing Tournaments
Since prizes, fees, rules, age requirement and registration deadlines vary, please call ahead to confirm plans. Most parks charge $2 parking.
Children's Fishing Rodeos A. H. STEPHENS STATE HISTORIC PARK. Crawfordville, 706-456-2602. june 2, 8 a.m.-Noon.
CLOUDIAND CANYON STATE PARK. Trenton. 706-657-4050. june 16. 9 a.m.-Noon.
JAMES H. FLOYD STATE PARK, Summerville, 706-857-0826. june 2. 9 a.m.-Noon. JOHN TANNER STATE PARK, Carrollton, 770-830-2222. April21. 9-11 a.m. MAG OUA SPRINGS STATE PARK, Millen, 478-982-166o. june 2. 9 a.m.-Noon. MOC SIN CREEK STATE PARK, Clarkesville, 706-947-3194 August 11 . 9 a.m.-Noon.

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PANOLA MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 May 19, 9-11:30 a.m.
REED BINGHAM STATE PARK, Adel , 229-896-3551 july 21 and May 19, 9 a.m.-Noon.
SEMINOLE STATE PARK, Donalsonville, 229-861 -3137 August 18. to a.m. VOGEL STATE PARK, Blairsville, 706_745-2628. june 9, 8 a.m.-Noon. Junior-Senior Tournaments MOCCASIN CREEK STATE PARK. Clarkesville, 706-947-3'94 june 2, 9 a.m.-Noon. VICTORIA BRYANT STATE PARK. Royston, 706-245-6270. May 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Senior Fishing Rodeos A. H. STEPHENS STATE HISTORIC PARK, Crawfordville, 706-456-2602. june 16, 8 a.m.-Noon.
JAMES H. FLOYD STATE PARK. Summerville, 7o6-857-o826. june 9, 9 a.m.-Noon.
Parent-Child Rodeo MISTLETOE STATE PARK, Appling, 7o6-54t-OJ21 Apri17, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Other Tournaments FLORENCE MARINA STATE PARK. Omaha, 229-838-4706. March 17, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. GEORGE L. SMITH STATE PARK. Twm Ctty, 478 -763-2759. November 17, 7 a.m.-2 p.m
Family Fishing Seminar UNICOI STATE PARK, Helen. 706-878-398J. March 17, 9 a.m.-Noon . All ages are invited to learn about ny tying. nyrod casting and trout behavior.
Tallulah Gorge Water Releases
Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls, 706-754-7970 WHITEWATER BOATING WEEKENDS <soo-700 cubic feet per second) Water thunders through the gorge as kayakers challenge their skills and spectators watch from the rim. Htkmg mto the gorge is not allowed on these dates. April 7, 8, 14, 15; November 3, 4. 10. 11. 17 and 18.
AESTHETIC WATER RELEASES (zoo cubic feet per second) This water fl ow is less than whitewater releases but much more than the regular flow through the gorge. Li mited hiking permits and 10 a.m. guided tours. Call for reservations. April 21, 22, 28, 29; May 5, 6, 12, 13. 19, 20: September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, JO; October 3, 5. 10. 12, 17, 19, 27 and 28.
GUIDED HIKES Strenuous hikes to the gorge noor are offered at 9 a.m. on june 8, 22; July 13. 27: August 10 and 24. Call for reservations.
wilderness Survival
AMICALOLA FALLS STATE PARK. Dawsonville, 706-265-4703 This seven-course series h24 hours) held throughout the year is designed to prepare hikers, hunters, fishermen and anyone who spends time outdoors for an outdoor emergency. Toptcs mclude shelter construction, fire building, map and compass use, first atd, ra ppel ling, edible and medicinal plants and more. Call for a course schedule and fees.

EVENTS
Wildflower Hikes
Since programs. distances and registration requirements vary, please call ahead to confirm plans. All parks charge $z parking. AM ICALOIA FALLS STATE PARK. Dawsonville. May 5-6. 706-265-4703. CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK. Trenton. April14, to a.m. 706-657-4050. MOCCASIN CREEK STATE PARK, Clarkesville. April 21, 1:30 p.m. 706-947-3194. PANOLA MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, Stockbridge. April14 and 21. and September 15. 9 a.m. Register one month in advance. 770-)89-7801 PROVIDENCE CANYON STATE PARK, Lumpkin. March 24 and October 13, ,_5 p.m. 229-838-6202. UNICOI STATE PARK, Helen. April 27-28. 706-878-398J. VOGEL STATE PARK, Blairsville. April 28, 1-3 p.m. 706-745-2628.
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CIVIL WAR CANDLELIT TOUR
March 3. 7-8:30 p.m., Fort McAllister Historic Park, Richmond Hill View re-created scenes of Confederate occupati on of this t86t fort. Reservations required . $150-$2.50. 912-727-2339.
THE t8TH-CENTURY WOMAN
March 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway Learn about women's lives during the 18th century and watch demons tra tions of spinning, weaving, basket making and more. kso-$2.50. 912-88 4-5999.
BACKPACKJNG CLINIC AND APPALACHLAN TRAIL CELEBRATION
March I0- 11, Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville Trip leaders and retailers discuss backpacking skills and demonstrate equipment, while Appalachian Trail thru-hikers talk about the famous path 's history and their experiences. $2 parking. 706-265-4703.
FAMILY FISHING SEMINAR
March 17, Unicoi State Park, Helen All ages are invited to learn about fly tytng, flyrod casting and trout behavior. $2 parking. 706-878-398J.
NIGHT HIKE ON PANOLA MOUNTAIN
March 17, 6-8 p.m., Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Hike around this granite mountain while watching for owl s, deer, bobcat and other creatures. $2 parking. no-389-7801.
SCOTTISH HERITAGE DAYS
March 23-24, 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Fort King George Historic Site, Darien Pay tribute to the brave Scottish Highlanders who settled Darien and fought the Spanish during the Battle of Bloody Marsh. $4-$5. 912-437-4770.
SHEEP-TO-SHAWL DAY
March 24, IO:JO a.m.-3:30p.m., jarrell Plantation Historic Site, juliette Watch sheep get the ir annual spring "haircut," then see the wool carded, spun and woven into a shawl. $2-$3-50. 478-986-5172.

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SPRING HOME TOUR AND PLAY
Apri17, 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Robert Toombs House Historic Site, Washington During Washington's Tour of Homes. this stately Civil War-era mansion will host a play memorializing the Toombs family and Mary Lou Toombs' wedding. $i.5o-$2.50. 706-678-2226.
CRAFT FESTIVAL AND LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT
Apri17, 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen This festival includes arts and crafts booths. Southern cooking vendors, Civil War re-enactors, artillery demonstrations, hayrides and more. $2 parking. 478-982-1660.
THE ARMIES OF SUNBURY
April 7. 11 a.m.-4 p .m., Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway Soldier talks, camp life scenes and musket and cannon demonstrations highlight the French and Indian War. American Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War. $1.50-$2.50. 912-884-5999
BACKPACKING TRIP AND SEMINAR
April 7-8, Watson Mill Bridge State Park, Comer See the latest in backpacking equipment, then join park staff on a IO-mile overnight trip. Campers supply their own equipment and food. Register by April 4 $10 plus $2 parking. 706-783-5349
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE WEEKEND
April 7-8, Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton Caving, rappelling. orienteering. animal programs, door prizes, and sporting and wildlife exhibits are offered at this northwest Georgia park. No experience needed. $2 parking plus $5 caving fee. 706-657-4050.
FDR COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY
Apri112, 2 p.m., Uttle White House Historic Site, Warm Springs Participate in a memorial tribute to Franklin D. Roosevelt on the anniversary of his death in 1945, then tour his furnished home. Free. On April14, a Harry S. Truman impersonator will eulogize FDR. $2-$5. 706-6s5-587o.
NATURAL HERITAGE DAY
April14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., General Coffee State Park, Nicholls Hike through gopher tortoise and indigo snake habitats, Jearn to identify rare bog plants and watch a reptile show. $2 parking. 912-384-1581
DOGWOOD DAYS AT RED TOP MOUNTAIN
April14-15, 10 a.m. -4 p.m., Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville Watch wood working, open hearth cooking, spinning and folk toy demonstrations around an 186os log cabin near Lake Allatoona. $2 parking. 770-975-4226.
PHOTOGRAPHY, WILDFLOWERS AND MORE
April 21, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville Photographers joe and Monica Cook will share stories on hiking the Appalachian Trail and give an impressive presentation on canoei ng the entire Chattahoochee River. $2 parking. 706-265-4703-
PILLAGE AND PLUNDER: GEORGIA'S PIRATES
Apri121 , 10 a.m.-4 p .m., Fort King George Historic Site, Darien Learn about the myths and legends of pirates, their skills as seamen, their influence on commerce and the sub-culture they formed along the Southern coast. $2-$). 912-437-4770.

GIANT GROUND SLOTH DISCOVERY
April 22, 2 p.m., Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah Learn about the 1822 discovery of the first North American giant ground sloth and see its towering replica. $2 parking. 912-598-2301.
CLASSIC AND ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
April 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., George L. Smith State Park, Twin City Spectacular cars and pickups will be displayed in this scenic middle Georgia park while vendors sell food and souvenirs. $2 parking. 478-763-2759.
BLUEGRASS FESTlVAL
April 27_28, Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton A Friday night jam session is followed by Saturday concerts. $2 parking. 706-657-4050.
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY
Apri1 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort McAllister Historic Park, Richmond Hill Costumed re-enactors will fire muskets and cannons, give presentations and talk about the fate of this fort which marked the end of Gen. Sherman 's "March to the Sea." $1.so-$2.50. 912-727-2339.
GUIDED BACKPACKING TRIP ON PINE MOUNTAIN
Apri1 28-29, F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain Beginners are invited to spend the night on the 6.7-mile Wolf Den Loop. Campers supply their own equipment and food. Register by April 20. $15 plus $2 parking. 706-663-4858.
ARTIFACT IDENTIFICATION DAY
May 5, 1-4 p.m., ChiefVann House Historic Site, Chatsworth Bring in your American Indian artifacts to be identified by an archaeologist. Free. 706-695-2598
THEARREST OF A.H. STEPHENS
May 5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., A.H. Stephens Historic Park, Crawfordville Watch a recreation of the famous arrest of the Confederate Vice President at his home. Liberty Hall. $1.so-$z.so. 706-456-2602.
MOUNTAIN BIKER CAMPOUT
May 5-6. Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls Mountain bikers 10 years and older can join park staff on a five-mile trek to a primitive lakeside camping area. Participants provide their own bike, camping gear and food. Register by May 2. $5 plus $4 parking. 706-754-7970.
LONG-AGO LIVING SKILLS
May 6, 2-4 p.m ., Watson Mill Bridge State Park, Comer An anthropologist will demonstrate ancient living skills such as weaponry, fire by friction and pri mitive tools. $2 parking. 706-783-5349.
SPRI NG TREASURES OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS
May 12, 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls A guided hike and demonstrations highlight spring wildflowers, trees, aquatic creatures and uses of items harvested from the forest. $4 parking. 706-754-7970.
MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATION
May 12, Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah An 8 a.m. walk through nesting areas will be followed by a 2 p.m. presentation on bird photography. Visi tors are likely to see the rare and colorful Painted Bunting. $2 parking. 912-598-2301.

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CCC REUNION AT VOGEl
May 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Vogel State Park, Blairsville Alumni of the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps will gather for this annual reunion and talk about the New Deal and the Great Depression. Bring a covered dish to share. Free. 706-745-2628.
ART IN THE PARK
May 12, 10 a.m.-Noon, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin A professional art instructor will offer tips on capturing the beauty of wildflowers and nature. Participants are encouraged to bring art supplies. Register by May 11. $2 parking. 229-838-6202.
BIRDING AT UNICOI STATE PARK
May 19-20, 8 a.m., Unicoi State Park, Helen Learn to identify birds by sight and sound, then take a guided hike to look for the Neotropical birds passing through the park. Register by May 18. $2 parking. 706-878-3983-
MEMORIAl DAY BLAST AT UNICOI
May 25-27, Unicoi State Park, Helen Families are invited to join sack races. field day activities, concerts, a campfire and hoedown. $2 parking. 706-878-3983-
MEMORIAl DAY CElEBRATION AT RED TOP
May 25-28, Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville Enjoy night hikes, storytelling and concerts near Lake Allatoona. $2 parking. 770-975-4226.
WAR OF JENKINS' EAR
May 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wormsloe Historic Site, Savannah Musket firings and military drills commemorate the Colonial struggle between the English and Spanish. $!.5o-$2.50. 912-353-3023-
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
May 26-28, Florence Marina State Park, Omaha Tours of Fort McCreary and the Rood Creek Mounds, nature programs and games are held near Lake Walter F. George. $2 parking. 229-838-4706.
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All ABOUT AlliGATORS
June 2, 10 a.m.-4 p .m., Florence Marina State Park, Omaha A boat ride and demonstration highlight these giant reptiles and other critters along the lower Chattahoochee River. $2 parking. 229-838-4706.
BAITLE OF PICKETT'S Mill COMMEMORATION
June 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site, Dallas Th is annual program highlights a brief but bloody battle with arti llery demonstrations, military drills and a refugee encampment. $1.50-$2.5o. 770-443-7850.
ClVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT
June 2-3, Victoria Bryant State Park, Royston Camplife scenes are depicted through drills, musket firings, hatchet throwing and other activities. Free. 706-245-6270.
TO TEMPT A TROUT
June 9, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville Learn about trout behavior and habitat, fishing tackle. DNR management methods and regulations through seminars, a fishing rodeo and film. $2 parking. 706-265-4703.

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PIONEER DAY AT INDIAN SPRINGS
June 9 10 a.m. -6 p .m. , Indian Springs State Park, Flovilla Crafts, blacksmithing and jewelry making are demonstrated in Georgia's oldest state park. Register by May 30. $2 parking. 770-504-2277-
ROSIE THE RIVETER
june 9, Noon-3 p.m. , Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs Actress Caro l Cain presents characterizations of the "Rosies" who manned the assembly lines during World War II. $2-$5. 706-655-587o.
NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL
j une 16-17, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs This celebration of early Americans features music, dancing, crafts, storytellers and an educational village. $5 plus $2 parking. 770-732-5876.
WOODSY WOMEN'S WEEKEND
j une 22-24, Unicoi State Park, Helen Workshops for women cover canoeing, orienteering, fishing, archery and marksmanship. Group camping available. $45 plus $2 parking. 706-878-3983-
BIRDS OF PREY
june 23, 2 p.m . Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Learn about hawks and owls. Register by May 23- $2 parking. 770-389-7801.
BACK TO THE 'sos DANCE
june JO, 7- 10 p.m., F. D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain Enjoy 1950s dancing. trivia, music, a costume contest, limbo and Coke floats. $2 parking. 706-663-4858.
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville. July 4, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Watermelon eating and seed spitting contest, greased pole climb, horseshoes, hikes and homemade ice cream. $2 parking. 706-265-470J. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha. July 6-8. Tours of Rood Creek Mounds and Fort McCreary, games and nature programs. $2 parking. 229-838-4706. Fort King George Historic Site, Darien. July 4, 10 a.m.-4 p .m. Cannons Across the Marsh program includes artillery drills and free watermelon. $2-$3912-437-4770. Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway. July 4, 11 a.m.-3 p .m. Colonial games and cannon firings. $!.50-$2.50. 912-884-5999. jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette. July 4. 10:30 a.m .-3:30p.m. Sack races, tug-of-war, woodstove cooking, blacksmithing, weaving, watermelon and more. $2-$3.50. 478-986-5172. Laura Walker State Park, Waycross. July 4 Games and concerts. $2 parking. 912-287-4900. Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville. june 30-july 1. Hikes. storytelling and bluegrass. $2 parking. 770-975-4226. Unicoi State Park, Helen. July 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sack races, relays and a watermelon seed spitting contest. $2 parking. 706-878-3983-
COUNTRY FAIR AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
July 7, 9 a.m .-4 p.m. , George L. Smith State Park, Twin City Craft booths, old fashioned games, food vendors and live entertainment.
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TOBACCO SUNDAY
July 15, 3-5 p.m., General Coffee State Park, Nicholls Tour the park's Heritage Farm and learn about tobacco growing and its historical significance to Coffee County. $2 parking. 912-384-1581.
BEES AND BEEKEEPING
July 21, Noon, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Learn from a beekeeping expert and observe the park's own bee hi ve. Register by june 21. $2 parking. 770-389-7801.
FAMILY FARM DAY
July 21, 10:30 a.m. -3:30p.m., jarreD Plantation Historic Site, Juliette Tour a real plantation and barnyard to watch clothes washing, blacksmithing, woodstove cooking, gardening and other farm chores. $2-$3-50. 478-986-5172.
VANN HOUSE DAYS
July 28-29, ChiefVann House Historic Site, Chatsworth Watch demonstrations of quilting, blacksmithing, basket weavi ng, ca ndle making, spinning and weaving at the 1804 mansion of Cherokee Chief james Vann. $2-$3. 706-695-2598.
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MOUNTAJN LMNG DAY
August 4, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Unicoi State Park, Helen Lea rn about mountain skills such as cider making, candle dipping and spi nning. $2 parking. 706-878-3983-
CONFEDERATEENCAMPMENT
August 4-5. Hart State Park, Hartwell Watch weaponry, drilling and marching demonstrations. then learn about uniforms. tents and equipment from the Civil War. $2 parking. 706-376-8756.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAYS
August 11-12, Crooked River State Park, St. Mary's Wa tch Native American crafts, cooking, dance, costumes and hunting skills. $2 parking. 912-882-5256 .
I REMEMBER FOR
August 18, 12:30-2:30 p .m., Uttle White House Historic Site, Warm Springs Contemporaries share their memories of this great president. $2-$5. 706-655-5870.
REPTILES ALIVE
August 25, Noon-4 p.m., Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Herpetology experts display their snakes. lizard s and turtles. $2 parking. 770-389 780L
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TOOLS AND SKILLS THAT BUilT THE COLONY
September 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wormsloe Historic Site, Savannah Watch crafts necessary to Colonists' survival. incl ud ing ca ndle making, blacksmithing. weaving. spinning and carpentry. $i.5o-$2.50. 912-353-3023.

GOSPEL CONCERT ON LAKE HARTWELL
September 1, 6-9:30 p.m. , Hart State Park, Hartwell Bring a lawn chai r to enJOYgospel groups in the Cricket Thea ter. Free. 706-376-8756.
LABOR DAY AT LAKE ALLATOONA
September 1-3. Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville Enjoy night hikes. storytelling and concerts. $2 parking. 770-975-4226.
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
September 1-3, Florence Marina State Park, Omaha Tour Rood Creek Mounds and Fort McCreary, then enjoy nature programs and games. $2 parking. 229-838-4706.
OUTDOOR SKILLS AND RECREATION
September 1-3. Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville Learn about spelunking, wildlife photography, camping, trout fishing, canoeing, hiking. mountain biking, astronomy. archeology and more. $2 parking. 706-265-4703-
LABOR DAY COUNTRY CONCERT
September 3, Laura Walker State Park, Waycross Bring chairs to enjoy th1s country music concert near the Okefenokee Swamp. $2 parking. 91 2-287-4900.
LABOR DAY FOLKLIFE CELEBRATION
September 3. 10:30 a.m.-3:30p.m., jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette Lea rn about old-time labor such as spinning yarn , woodstove and kettle cooking, barnyard animal care. blacksmith ing and more. $2-$).50. 478 -986-5172 -
SNAKE DAY AT SKIDAWAY
September 8, Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah Live lizards. snakes and turtles teach about herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians. $2 parking. 912-598-2301.
MOUNTAIN MUSlC FESTIVAL
September 8, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Vogel State Park, Blairsville Bluegrass. country and gospel concerts will be accompanied by crafts and mountain exhibits. $3-$5 plus $2 parking. 706-745-2628.
BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
September 14-16, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls Photographer Kenny Simmons will teach about camera skills and composition. Reg1ster by September 13. $95 plus $4 parking. 706-754-7970.
HAMBURG ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
September 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hamburg State Park, Mitchell This arts and crafts show includes gristmill tours. country and gospel concerts. cloggers and food vendors. $2 parking. 478-552-2393-
NEW MANCHESTER FESTIVAL
September 15-16, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs The history of this extinct mill town is depicted through Civil Wa r soldier presentations, civilian life skills, artifacts and hikes to the factory ruins. $2 pa rking. 770-732-5876.
PRIMITIVE SKILLS DAY
September 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Florence Marina State Park, Omaha Watch black powder demonstrations, flint knapping and tomahawk throwing, then tour Rood Creek Indian Mounds and Fort McCreary. $2 parking. 229 -838-4706.

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BASIC BACKPACKING AT UNICOI
September 22-23, Unicoi State Park, Helen Learn backpacking skills on th is guided trip. Participants supply their own gear and food. Register by September 8. $2o plus $2 parking. 706-878-3983-
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COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
October 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Moccasin Creek State Park. Clarkesville Enjoy concerts in the Lovell Pavillion beside Lake Burton. $2 parking. 706-947-31 94-
NATIVE AMERICAN APPRECIATION DAY
October 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville Learn about weaponry, basketry, fire making, hide tanning, edible and medicinal plants. pottery making and more. $2 parking. 706-265-4703.
PIONEER WEEKEND
October 6-7, 10 a .m.-4 p.m., Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville Tour an 186os log cabin and watch spinning. open-hearth cooking, hide tanning, black powder weapon demonstrations. cabin construction, dulcimer music and fol k toy making. $2 parking. 770-975-4226.
1950s "REM EMBER WHEN" DANCE
October 12, 7-10 p.m., A.H. Stephens Historic Park, Crawfordville
Dress in poodl e sk1rts and lea ther jackets to enjoy this DJ dance. $2 parking.
706-456-2602.
APPALACHIAN HARVEST: FIELD TO TABLE
October 13, 10 a .m.-4 p.m., Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls Learn about plowmg with draft horses, preparing a field and planting crops. then watch honey harvesting, old-time food preservation. coal cooking, bu tter churning and cider pressing. $4 parking. 706-754-7970.
GEOLOGY DAY
October 13, 10 a .m.- p.m., Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Enjoy geology presentations and guided hikes to this granite mountain. $2 parking. 770-3897801.
KOLOMOKI FESTIVAL
October 13, 10 a.m.-4 p .m., Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park, Blakely This Native American celebration includes wild edible plant demonstrations. flintknapping. hide tannmg, pioneer skills. artifact identification. arts and crafts. music and children's activities. Free. 229-724-2150.
BACKPACKING AT AMICALOLA FALLS
October 13-4. Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville Take a guided trip during the peak of autumn co lor. Participants provide their own gear and food . Register by October 7- $20 plus $2 parking. 706-265-4703-
BACKPACKING TRIP AND SEMINAR
October 13-14, Watson Mill Bridge State Park, Comer See the latest in backpacking equ1pment, then join park staff on a 10-mile overnight trip. Campers suppl y their own equi pment and food . Register by October 10. $10 plus $2 parkmg. 706-783-5349

THE FORT BY CANDLELIGHT
October 20, 7-10 p.m., Fort King George Historic Site, Darien Take a candlelit tour of this coastal fort and enjoy living history demonstrations. $2-$3- 912-437-4770.
"COME AND TAKE IT!"
October 20, 11 a .m.-4 p.m., Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway This American Revolution encampment and demonstrations commemora te Col. john Mcintosh's defiant reply to the British demand for surrender. $1.5o-$2.50. 912-884-5999
FAMI LY FALL FEST
October 20, 5-10 p.m., Mistletoe State Park, Appling Enjoy music, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, apple bobbing. hayrides. storytelling, marshmallow roasting, night hikes and a campsite decorating contest. $3 plus $2 parking. 706 -541-0)21.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT UNICOI
October 20-21, Unicoi State Park, Helen Learn the basics of photography. Register by October 6. $15 plus $2 parking. 706-878 3983-
POE: MASTER OF MACABRE
October 27, 7:30p.m., Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site, Thomasville Actors perform Edgar Allan Poe's best known poems in a candlelit VIctorian parlor. Register by October 26. $2.50-$5. 229 -225-4004.
HALLOWEEN HOEDOWN
October 27, 6:30-9 p.m., Vogel State Park, Blairsville Celebrate autumn 's arrival with line. square and round dancing, hayrides and campfire stories. $2 parking. 706-745 2628.
CANDLE LANTERN FORT TOUR
October 27, 7 p .m., Fort McAllister Historic Park, Richmond Hill Relive the sights and sounds of the Civil War and the fort's history. Register by October 26. $1.50-$2.50. 91 2-727-2339
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SYRUP MAKIN' AND STORY TELLIN'
November 3. 10:30 a.m. -3:30p.m., jarreD Plantation Historic Site, Juliette Folklife demonstrations celebrate the traditional syrup cookoff which was an important autumn event on middle Georgia farms. $2-$).50. 478-986-5172.
FALA DAY
November J , J2:J0-3:JO p .m., Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs Celebrate FOR's famous Scottie dog with the Scottie Club of Greater Atlanta and the Order of Tartan Dancers. $2-$5. 706 -655 5870.
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
November 3, 2 p .m., Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Photographer Cameron Barham will lead this seminar and hike. Register by October J. $2 parking. 7703897801.
BACKPACKING AT AMICALOLA FALLS
November 3-4, Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville Take a guided trip during the peak of autumn color. Participants provide their own gear and food. Register by October 7- $20 plus $2 parking. 706-265-4703.

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VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
November 10, 9 a.m.-3 p .m.. Indian Springs State Park, Flovilla Live music. a guest speaker. Honor Guard demonstrat1ons and a STAR team honor our country's heros. $2 parkmg. 770-504-2277-
DRUMS ALONG THE ALTAMAHA
November IO- II , 10 a .m.-5 p.m., Fort King George Historic Site, Darien A battle re-enactment and Colonial demonstration will highlight the historical significance of this 1720s coastal fort . $3-$4. 912-437-4770.
ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION DAY
November 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Magnolia Springs State Park, MiUen ASignal Core Band concert, Army Parachute Team jump, Drug Demand Reduction Program display. Color Guard and military displays high light our armed forces . $2 parking. 478-982-1660.
PIONEER SKillS DAY
November 17, 10 a .m.-5 p.m. , General Coffee State Park, Nicholls Heritage Farm comes alive with cane grindmg. quil ling, blacksmithing, Native American demonstrations. a Civil War encam pment, arts and crafts, dancing and more. $2 parking. 91 2-384-1581.
A WARM SPRINGS THANKSGIVING
November 17, II a .m. -3 p .m.. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs FOR and Eleanor impersonators, a parade. old cars and period costumes help celebrate the one holiday the Roosevelts usually celebrated in Georgia. $2-$5. 706-655-5870.
CEM5ER
CHRISTMAS LIGHT DRIVING TOUR
Month of December, High Falls State Park, jackson Drive-through light displays, hayrides and campfire stories. Free. 478-993-3053.
CHRISTMAS IN DAHLONEGA
December 2, 10 a.m.-5 p .m.. Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, Dahlonega Old-fashioned music and decorations bnng Christmas to this museum telling the story of America 's gold rush. Free. 706-864-2257.
VICTORIAN SPLENDOR
December 2, 2-5 p .m. , Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site, Thomasville Old-fashioned entertainment and refreshments are offered in this festively decorated Victorian home. Free. 229-225-4004.
HOLIDAY REFLECTIONS
December 2. 5:30-9 p .m., Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville Enjoy Lake Allatoona's boat parade and a homestead celebration in the park's 186os log cabi n. Free. 770-975-4226.
CANDLELIT CHEROKEE HOME TOUR
December 7-8, 6-9 p .m., Chief Vann House Historic Site, Chatsworth Experience an 1805 Christmas in one of America's best preserved Cherokee Indian homes. $2-$3. 706-695-2598.

CANDLELIT PLANTATION TOUR
December 7-8, 7-9 p .m., Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site, Brunswick Luminaries lead the way to th1s 185os plantation complete with holiday music, refreshments. Santa. Southern Belles and Confederate soldiers. $2-$5. 912-264-7333
CHRISTMAS LIGHT DRIVING TOUR
December 7-26, 6-10 p.m., Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park, Blakely The lakes ide campground wi ll be decorated with holiday scenes and lights. Free. 229-724-2150.
WINTER MUSTER
December 8, II a.m.-4 p.m., Fort McAllister Historic Park, Richmond Hill Learn about the last days of this Confederate fort before its capture
during Gen. Sherman's "March to the Sea : Reservations for a 6 p.m. candlelit
tour must be made by December 7 $!.50-$2.50. 912-727-2339.
CH STMAS CRAFTS FROM NATURE
Dece mber 8 , 1-5 p.m.. Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin Make tree ornaments from pine cones, magnolia seed pods, seashells and other natural objects. $2 parking. 229-838-6202 .
A FLORENCE CHRISTMAS
December 8, 7-9 p.m. , Florence Marina State Park, Omaha A lighted boat parade is followed by refreshments and a visit from Santa. $2 parking. 229- 838 -4706 .
VICTORIAN YULTIDE
December 8, 7-9 p.m.. Tallulah Gorge State Park. Tallulah Falls Photos with Santa, holiday treats, Victorian crafts, storytelling and caroling are offered in the festively decorated interpretive center. $4 parking. 706-754-7970.
CANDLELIT PLANTATION TOURS
December 8 -9. 6-8 p.m., jarrell Plantation Historic Site, juliette Natu ral decorations, cand les. a bonfire, walking tours and stories highlight th is historic plantation. $2-$3.50. 478-986-5172.
CHRISTMAS ON THE POND
December 8 and 15, 6-9 p.m., General Coffee State Park, Nicholls Holi day lights, Santa visits, hayrides. music and storytelling usher in the season. $2 parking. 912-384-1581.
COLONIAL CHRISTMAS AT WORMSLOE
December 9. 2-5 p .m.. Wormsloe Historic Site, Savannah Celebrate the season as Colonists did with a yule log, caroling and games. $! 5o-$2.50. 91 2-353-3023-
CHRISTMAS STORIES WITH FOR
December 15, Noon-3 p.m., Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs Listen to FOR. Eleanor and Truman impersonators read traditional holiday classics. $2-$5. 706-655-5870.
CHRISTMAS ON THE BOARDWALK
December 18, 6-8 p.m.. james H. Floyd State Park, Summerville Park guests and local choirs are invited to sing from the lake's lighted boardwalk. Free. 706-857-0826.
Check with the individual parks and historic sites for additional events scheduled throughout the year.

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Albany CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 www.albanyga.com
Alpharetta CVB .... .. ....... .. ... . .... .. .. .. . ....... 5 www.alpharettacv b.com
Alpine Helen/White County CVB . . . ..... ... ......... .. 44 www .helenga .org
Atlanta History Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 www .atlantahistorycenter.com
Brunswick & The Golden Isles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 www.bg1vb.com
Calhoun/Gordon County CVB .. . . .... . ... . . . . .... . ... . .18 www.gordoncham ber.org
Carrollton CVB ... ................. ... ... ... .. .. . .. . 42 www.visI tcarroll ton.com
Cartersville/Bartow County CVB . ... ........ ........ . .. 37 www . n o t a t l a m a . o rg
Chehaw Wild Anima l Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 www.parksatchehaw.org
Dahlonega/Lumpkin County ........ ..... . ..... .. .. ...48 www.dahlonega.org
Dalton CVB . ... ... .. .... .... . .... ..... .. . .. . . . .. . .. 47 www .d altoncvb.com
Dawsonville CVB . . .......... ..... . .. . . . . . . . . ........21 www .dawson .org
Douglasville CVB .... . .... . . .... . ... ... ..... ....... ..42 www .douglasviiiecvb.o rg
Forever Resorts .... .... .. .... . ..... ....... . ......... 19 www .foreverresorts.co m/ gspg
Gainesville/Hall County CVB .... . ........... . ......... .18 www.gainesviiiehallcvb.org
Georgia Power ..... . . .... ...... . ........... .. .. .... 4 www .georg1apower.co m
LaGrange /Troup County CVB .. . ....... ..... ...........18 www . lagrangechambe r.com
Lake Tobesofkee .... .... . .. . . .... .... . .. ... .. ....... 19 Not Available
Meriwether County Industrial Development Authority .. . . . ....52 ww w.menwethercou nty.com
Nantahala Outdoor Center ...... .... ....... . ... ....... 19 www .noc.com
Pine Mountain Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 www .p1nemountamo rg
Pine Mountain Wild Animal Park . . . ....... ... .... . . . . .24 www.animalsafan.com
Sky Valle y ........ . . . .... .. . .... . .............. .. . .19 www.skyvalley.com
lbomaston-Up n Chamber of Commerce . . ..... . ........41 www.thom onupson.org (under construction)

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Walk on the wild side at Chehaw Wild Animal Park, one of only two accredited zoos in Georgia. From the African plains to the Georgia woodlands, Chehaw features wild animals in their natural habitats.
And Albany is the eat's meow if you're looking for world class quail hunting and fishing. We're also the natural choice when it comes to tamer activities too, with a full array of cultural entertainment including the performing arts and an outstanding art museum. History buffs are delighted with Thronateeska Heritage Center, the Municipal Auditorium and the Albany Civil Rights Museum. For information about the natural wonders of Albany and the plantation co untry around us, or for help planning your trip, call 800-475-8700 or visit our website at www.AlbanyGa.com.
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