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Vogel State Park, second to Indian Springs as the oldest such park

New Park Era

in Georgia, is nestled at the base of Blood Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about a dozen miles

I would like to welcome you to

south of Blairsville. At an elevation

some fine reading of the premier

of 2,280 feet, ~e park lies in the.

issue of the VOICE OF VOGEL.

middle of the Chattahoochee Na-

.This paper opens up a brand new

tional Forest in one of the richest

chapter in the life of Vogel State Park. The story book of Vogel is getting bigger as the years go by. This is the reason park volunteers and staff are sharing stories .and news tidbits with the park visitor_. This paper is published entirely by people who care about this park and

botanical areas in Georgia:

. Vogel is a park for all seasons ored leaves are the attraction:

and is open year around, although

The park covers 280 acres and

waterfront activities are seasonal. is dominated by 22 acre Lake

. Visitation, which annually ap- Trahlyta, named after an Indian

proaches a whopping 500,000 peo-. princess. It was built in the 1930s by

pie, is concentrated in the summer, the Civilian Conservation Corps

on holidays, and in the f~ when col- (CCC). Much of the land was given

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who want to see it continue to be a

Cherokee Indians reigned here

place of refuge from the daily rat

before the intrusion of white settlers.

.race that exists . beyond its

TRAHLYTA FALLS - Water , According to a legend, Cherokee

boundaries.

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cascades. dramaticaUy down a and Creek Indians e!}gaged in a

There is a little bit of something

steep incline after ~ing over the .. fierce battle above the I ark site, bet~

for every visitor in this issue.

dam which creates Lake Trahlyta ween mountains now .bearing the

Whether you are interested in recrea-

at Vogel State Park. A trailgoes names, Blood and ~laughter,

tional opportunities in the moun-

down to a viewing deck.

because of the fight. It \\ 1s said that

tains, or- want to hear some tradi-

mountain streams ran rt t with In-

tional Appalachian music, you will

dian blood;

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13/ Park -Staffers Tally_ 150 Years find out where the trails and fish are .
and when you will be able to hear

Another legend dea , with a purported cache of gold on .Blood

a fiddle tune. Between these. pages '

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Mountain. As the tale goes,

we hope you come to better under-

In today's more mobile society picnic shelters. When you think of pie that make Vogel as unique as it Cherokees buried their tribal

stand where Vogel has come from and what direction we intend to steer

with e\ectronic.highways, fast paced stressful lifestyles and people

what .is involved in cleaning your own. hou~, consider the fact that

is. The staff is here to assist you and make your stay as enjoyable as

treasures in a cave atop the mountain, before being rounded up in

her in the future.

changing jobs every other year, the these ladies have to do this asmuch possible. If there is anything a Vogel 1838-1839 and resettled . in

This paper is for you and writ- associates at Vogel State Park are an as 20 times a day during . busy associate can do to help you, please Oklahoma.. Search for such a

ten-by you. If you have any sugges- endangered species. The 13 in- periods. The c,erks, in the office, are ask.

treasure has proved to be futile.

-$250,ooo Tab At Park tions on articles you would like to dividuals that work at Vogel year generally the first friendly faces you
see written, or you have a submittal . round have a total of 150 years of encounter when you arrive at the for a future paper, do not hesitate to work experience at this one park. park. Sharon Kidd, Teresa Hughes

For Cabins' Renovation. ,bring it to the attention of a Vogel This equates to an average of 11 .~3 and Susan Cheek are responsible for
Associate. Vogel~ not just the trees, years per associate: In this day and ~aking sure your reservations are

streams, wildlife and beauty. Vogel ageit is very unusual tohave such correct and taking your money upon

are is the park visitor that continues to a dedicated work force.

arrival. You will notice they are very

Visitors are being .treated this a lower level, a kitchen that would

return season after season and year

The associates of Vogel ex- good at the latter. Every one of these year to $250,000 worth of im- accommodate a wheelchair, and an

after year. There is a mystique about tremely proud of the job they are associates performs innumerable provements to nine cottages - 1, 3, accessible bathroom.

Vogel that beckons visitors ~ack. A performing. This crew's experience duties behind the scenes that are 4, 9,-24, 25, 26, 27, and 28. Im- . There were other improvements

mystique that exists in the cool sum- . shows in everything they do. Take . .never seen by the public. This is the provements include new lighting, to cottages and changes in the park,

mer evenings. A mystique that re- .. a look at the maintenance of the glue that keeps this park running double-paned windows, new panel- performed by staffmembers during

sounds with the old time mountain park. Stacy Dyer,. senior park smoothly.

ing; rocked fireplaces, remodeled the winter. (They really don't join

tunes dancing across Lake Ttahlyta. ranger, and his crew are responsible

During your visit to the park, kitchens and bathrooms, and covered the bears of the area in hibernation.)

A mystique that says, "Come again; for insuring the grass is cut, the con~ider who picks up the litter, decks and entrance ~toops. ,

Projects complete4 by the staff

as this is a place that will open your cabins are maintained, the garbage cleans the restrooms, makes your.

Cottage 9 was remodeled to included: (1) Construction of decks

mind and cleanse your spirit."

is picked up, any soil erosion is con-. reservation, paints overthe graffiti, .. ~pecifically accomm~te physical- on cottages 21, 22, 23,-29 and 30,

I hope you enjoy this paper. ' tr~lled,. dangerous trees are cut and leads your nature hike or helps you ly handicapped visitors. Changes in- (2) Razing of the concession struc-

After you are finished reading these . new trees are planted, and in general . with a problem. These are th~-peo- cluded sw!tches that were placed at .ture under the pavilion f~r installa-

pages, recycle them, pass the paper

on to a friend. Maybe they willfind

Vogel and discover what you already

know: that this unique place is a gift

and it's worth sharing.

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making sure the park is a safe and attractive place to visit. Maudine Fortenberry and her housekeeping crew are responsible for cleaning the 36 cottages, four comfort siations in

tion of a programming theater.. (\ vending area was established m space formerly used by lifeguards. (The park doesn't provide lifeguards now.) (3) Improvements to the-lake

-Davi4 Foot, Parle Manager the camping area and restrooms and

trail by widening it, re~oving_ step-

sand making an easy walking tread.

(4) Renovation of campsites in the

lower camping area, instal)ing

timbers to level the sites. (5) Im-

provements to. the group shelter kit-

chen. In .addition staffers repaired

faucet leaks,' plowed snow, kept cot-

tages maintained, and got the park

ready for another busy season.

MODERN-CABIN - Maudine Fortenberry, head housekeeper, wields . Thestaff appreciates comments

broom in renovated cabin .that might be the envy of a visitor to Vogel both about the changes made and

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MIRROR _OF LIFE_ V. eieran -Vogel worker

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Dips Into Indian -Lure White water roars over rocks;
down stream the clear pool '

quietly reflects the sky.



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Calvin Dyer, 23-year veteran at

Vogel State Park and native of

.Blairsville, has heard firsthand about

.Old Timer's Day tlie Cherokee Indians that lived near- by the park. His family, he said,.was

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. among the original settlers of this" area. "I've heat:d my Dad, 87, talk

_ Once again this year, Vogel about the last Indians that lived up . SR 180 going up to 13~stown
State Park will be -hosting Old Bald," he related. "They had a lit-

Timer's Day. Saturday, September tie community there, then they_went

16, will see musicians converging on to Cherokee, .NC. His dad remem-.

Vogel to bring their instruments to bered them pretty welU

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life on stage. This annual.event will

When a contingent ofCherokees

celebrate the music that can only come - from the Appalachain

wars takenObkyltahhe federal government

Mountains.

to ive m - ~ma, he sitjd, others

. The dulcimer, banjo, fiddle, mandolin and guitar will be,played, along with the washboard and

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CALVIN,DYER -

Prior to bei_ng employed by the

a state, Dyer worked about year in

Det-rpit for General Motors. H- e _ came back and did carpentry work

a spoons. _This all-day program is fun ter than the ones that went to for several years, then went -on tlie
for all ages. Bring lawn chair _or Oklahoma,,-, Dyer remarked. road for a year working at various

are a quilt and lie back and let the_

He went on to reveal that "a lot. state parks. He did such 'things as

soothing music soak in and wilt those of people in the area related to build camp pads, landscape around

worries away.

Indians. It's.a thing they didn't talk new cabins, and help build new

, . The program costs $5 for adults about. A lot of white men married roads and culverts. "I h1td to go on

and $1 for children under 12. There Indian women. ns a different story, the road for a year to get iny foot in
will tie a food concession. '.fhe pro- - now'. I'm_related to them, too, you the door..Then I got the state to
AT ENTERTMNERS VOGEL - David Buchanan, seated, and.Nelso~ gram will be presented rain or shine. know. It's not looked down on now "transfer me here," he recalled.

H~ Thomas, entertain regularly at-Vogel_ State-Park as "Buck.and . .If the weather is clear, the Moun- as it was at one time." , .

Now, he carries the title .of

Nelson."



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__ tainaire Theater will be used. If rain The Indians had a good life general trades craftsman, repairing

~eatens then Trahlyta Theater will here, he continued. Chestnuts were stoves, refrigerators, air condi-

-pnusuat Combo Plays

-be the dry location. Come out for a plentiful as food for game, _which"in tioners... ''everything that's in.- a

_fun day of mountai!'- culture. - . tum provided food for the Indians. cabin," he said.

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Indian women also grew food.

. "It's very interesting," Dyer

Real _Mountain _Music--

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WELCOME

"Indians could- never have sur- says a~out his job: "Every year, vived if they hadn't" been versed in _many people come back her~ _to the use of plants in treating Voge~, ~d after_ a~hile you_ get to --

Take a Blairsville real estate Afterward, he escorted campers to broker and pair him with a Bald~in - the museum depicting the essential

school teacher and what do you _role of .the Civilian Conservation

have?:

Corps-(CCC) in the'.establism11ent of

TO:VOGEL
Written By: Bobbi Brackin

ailments," _Dyer brought out. . !'11o~mg Just ~bout e~~rybody. It's.

"Without the herbs they .never Just like a.f~y reun,.on. There are

would have madeit. Some lived to - people I'v~ know for 20 years. You

be well over 100. !'

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get to..kno~w a lot of nice people."

:Well, recently at Vogel State VogeL

Park. you would bilve seen, ~nd..

A moving picture depicted the

heard, such a duo, Buck and Nelson, life of 13yron Herbert Reece, a poet-

You are finally ~-and everything is unpaclred.
Take a good hot shower and get relaxed.
Grab a big white towel to wrap your body _in-

who e~tertained campers with rei - farmer who lived in the area of you're at Vogel State Park~ let the fun begin:

foot-stompin', hand-clappin'. moun- -

tain music.

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. Buck is D_avid Buchan_.an, th_e

teacher, while Nelsonjs Nelson H,

_Blood Mountain. It was preceded by -
aJ,3IlyartounreHwerablkerwt hRicehecoentgrianialhteedadatatnhde:
explored Vogel's wildlife.

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We like to give you white linen from the start,
~ut to do this" you 'II have to do .your part..
. Put our big white towels to iheir intended use,

Thomas, broker. The two, whose-

Star gazing at the park pavilion . not mopping spilled ~ool-ade,' tea or juice.

. friendship dates backto school days - introduced campers to these

in Blairsville, have been making

stringed music together for_ years. voyagers in space and their legends.

. Bruce Young of Blairsville

Tinhceluydpinlagygwa vtaarr,iebtayn;oo_f, ifnidstdrluem, menatns-,..-

d emonstrated -his

prowess

in

wood

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carving, and Jim McGaw of Thom-

dolin~ harmonica,..andjaw harp. son, GA, s~owedhis prowess on the

And they toss in a bit of moun- hammer dulcimer and in telling

tain humor along the way. Once, stories.

Don't use.our~ on your car, shoes or floor,

we furnish ~ mop for this later chore.

If there is an accident or you have a need, -

report it to the office, ASAP.



up'aoo When your vm'is

yru are ready to leave,.

check you liml<; and see if you've heard our plea
Be sure you haven't missed things of your own,

You might need them when you get home.

said Nelson, a camper asked him at _ Vogel goes a long way in help-.

a performance if they playe4 Blue ing campers forget about those TVs In our cottages there's no measure for your

Grass music.-He told the camper that mountairt music was their style,' that .

at -home.

The_

park

naturalist

convei:iience, enjoyment, :and pleasure. _Vfe_ appreciate your help in every way,

they di""'t play much Blue Grass.

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To make _this,a memorable stay, arid come

schedules special entertainment for back to Vogel soon._

But they-would accomodate him with. every Saturday night throughout the _-

some. After the performance , the summer, and many Fridays will see

camper commented: "I see why you _ musical groups _playing at the

don't play much Blue Grass.. That Trahlyta Theater. It has become a

was Crab Grass."

. tradition_ to enjoy music there dur-

Well, their mountain music is ing the cool eyenings, whether it is

far from being "Crab~-" They. Blue Grass music, gospel singing,

VOICE OF VOGEL
-Published by Vogel State Park

announcea -they would be making _ oldtime mountain tunes, or 1960s

7485 Vogel State Park Road ..

their first recording in the very near coffeehouse ballads. There is fun for.

future.

all ages, beginning at 8 p.m:, and all .

Blairsville; GA 30512 Operated by the

The two mountain music evenings are free, although there has . Georgia Department of Natural

I_Dl!!rers are lin example of the caliber been-a practice to "pass the gold pan

Resources . .

of programs that are presented on a (hat)'' at times - -to. reward

Park Manager: David Foot

regular basis during the season at entertainers.

Assistant Manager: Linda Henry

: Vogel. In the same _w~k they ap:-

Along with entertaining cam0

Editor: James Fisher

peared, David Foot, park manager,, pers, Vogel simultaneously plays a

Artist: Kenneth Johnson

presented, _a~ intriguh1g _slide part in helping conserve cultural

documentary of the park's history, resources of the Southern going back to early this century. - Appalachians_.,

Printed by Blairsville Printing Co. Blairsville, GA

ROCKS ANl} GEMS - Taylor Can~rell of Pendergrass explains part of his minerals exhibit to Deidre Ledford, 9, of Franklin, NC, and Katie
C u ~ , 6, _of Elberton, GA. Cantrell is former presiden~ of the N.E. Georgia Moun~rs, division of the Telephone Pioneers, who lend assistance at Vogel State Park. Cantrell is a- regular at the park.

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SAFETY.
Don't Know.How Environment .Poses
Threat to Visitors To Build Fire? .
This .Will lielp

You've never built a fire in a ..

Every year scores of guests but step on them so one can see what .

fireplace before?- You don't know leave the park -wim a few extra un- is on the other side.

the first &ring about it? Then you will wanted. souvenirs of their s~ys.

Treatment - Keep. calm. Use. a

welcome these instructions:

These little gifts come in the form suction device within 10 minutes of

. (1) Make sure the damper is of mosquito bites, bee stings, sun- . receiving bite. Do not attempt to cut

open. Many cottages have the burn, tick bites and poison ivy. Any the bite marks with a knife or suck

damper removed to help reduce any one of these environmental hazards_ the bite site with the inouth. Cutting smoking indoors. From time to time, can make a vacation miserable. ~ only causes more damage and the

these fireplaces may 11ot draw well There are a _few steps one can take venom can contaminate open sores

due to weather conditions.

to limit the effects. of each one of and cavities in the mouth. Seek

FIRST AID - David Foot, manager of Vogel State Park, applies first aid

to leg of injured park vmtor. Foot has had extensive training in emergency

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(2) Open a window a little bit in the room with the fireplace to improve oxygen flow. This makes the fire burn more efficiently.

these hazards.

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LIGHTNING

It is common on summt!r after-

noons. Can oome up quickly without

medical attention at once!

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POISON IVY

Leaves of three let it be. This

. nasty little plant is verycommon in

Park Staffers Ready

(3) Build the fire as far back as warning. -Lightning is attracted to the forests around the park; The best

. possible inside the fireplace.

humidity and runs doWrihill. (Avoid wayto avoid "The Itch" is to know

For Sundry.Mishaps

(4) Start your fire with small caves). Avoid tall objects such as what the plan~ looks like and stay

kindling wood and add larger wood trees and power poles. Get off open away. The oils from poison ivy can

as it progresses.

water . immediately and evacuate. be active for a hundred years and the.

(5) _Keep the fire small. Larger open fields. Find shelter or get into smoke from burning the plant can be

An ounce of prevention is worth

a pound of cure is an adage keenly

advocated at Vogel State Park when

it comes to safety.

"Each year the park rangers

tend to a wide .variety of injuries in-

curred by park guests," remarked

David Foot, Vogel manager. "Many

of these accidents could have been

avoided had the victim been more

careful."

What is the number one cause

of injury? It's either a fall from a

bicycle or from a skateboard; Such

falls can cause major lacerations and

scrapes.

"Most of -these bicycle ac-

cidents could have been avoided had

the rider not been riding so fast when

he hit a wet spot or some gravel,"

Foot noted.

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State law requires bicycle

fires cause excessive smoking and a grounded vehicle for protection. even more dangerous as it can get in

can be very dangerous.

INSECT STINGS

me eyes an_d lungs . . . .

(6) Fires may be built only in a

A honey bee stinger stays in and.

Treatment -Wash the area with

fireplace in a cottage area. No out~ . continues to puinp venom after the soap and water, but do not- scrub.

side campfire is permitted.

bee leaves. Wasp and hornet stings U.se cold water as warm water will

(7) Please do not forage around are more like a hypodermic needle. open the skin pores and send the oils

a cottage for firewood. Such material The stinger stays with the insect. deeper.

is intended to help restore ground . Avoidance - Don't look like a

HEAT EXHAUSTION

cover and prevent erosion and tree flower or smell like one. 'Avoid

Rapid shallow breathing, weak

damage in heavily used areas. bright colors and fragrances such as pulse, cold clammy ..skin, heavy

Firewood should be brought by the perfume and scented deodorant. perspiration, total body weakness

camper to the park or it may be pur- These creatures have a tendency to and dizziness.

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chased at the Visitor's Center.

be more aggressive on overcast days . Treatment - Move the patientto

(8) Never leave a fire unattend- than on sunny days.

a cool place. Keep the patient at rest.

ed iri a cottage.

Treatment for sting - Use a Remove enough clothing to cool the.

at HELMET A MUST. - Cyclist

commercially available suction patient but don't chill him. Give padevice to remove stinger and venom, tient salted water or a liquid that con~

Provisions Made Vogel State Park adjusts strap on
his helmet, preparatory to using .

or scrape stinger off skin with a tains a high concentration of elec7 credit card. There is a need to ,. trolytes (ie: Powerade). Do not give

his bicycle. Helmets are required

observe the victim t'~r signs of shock fluids to an unconscious person, Get

for cyclists by Georgia state law. For Handicapped

and allergic react10n. Watch for medical help immediately.

swelling, increasing redness, dif-

HEAT CRAMPS

riders under the age of 16 to wear a protective helmet," Foot con- tinued. "We have noticed fewer head injuries to those riders who have used their crash helmets. They are glad they did, as they were able to talk about it later."
State law also requires bicycles to be equipped with lights and reflec- tors, if used at night, Li11da Henry,
assistant park manager, pointed out The law specifies the front light should be visible from a distance of _300 feet, and a reflector, approved by the Department of Public Safety, should be visible an equal distance

. Park personriel are trained in

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscita-

tion) and first aid. In addition, they

are trained for lost person search and

rescue, technical, high angle rescue

(given by me~bers of the Mountain

Search and Rescue Team who work

at the park), law enforcement and

firefighting.



. 'In order to handle various pro-

blems that arise;" Foot said, "the

staff receives training on a regular

basis to keep. up to snuff for emer-

gencies. They hope they never have

to use these skills, but the guest can

rest assured tliat when such a pro-

from the -rear. A rear light may be blem arises; the staff is ready."

us~ in addition to the reflector.

ficulty in breathing, .confusion or

~hroughout Park

desire to sleep. Any of these symptons:indicates a possible need for im-

mediate medical help.

TICK BITES

Recently, Vogel State ilas been.

.It' is common to pick up ticks

making some innovative changes for when Walking through high grass or

the benefit of those bound to dense brush. Ticks are tiny (1/16

wheelchairs and others physically inch), eight-legged insects that attach

handicapped. -

themselves to the skin. Precaution:

The Vogel staff is very proud of Wear long sleeves and pants. Apply

these changes and they welcome the an insect repellent. Brush off

handicapped to come to the park.to . clothing and pets before going in-

see and use these facilities.

side. Check one's self carefully to

In addition to some of the usual include body creases. Remove tick

accomodations for handicapped, at once with fine jaw tweezers, be-

reserved parking _space, adapted ing careful to grasp the ticks' head,

restroom stalls, rampway and special as close to the sltjn as_possible, and

Severe muscle cramps (usually in the legs and abdomen), exhaustion, dizziness or faintness~ Caused from fluid loss. Treatment : Move patient-to cool place. Give conscious patient salted water or a liquid that c:,ontains high concentration of electrolytes (ie: Powerade). Help ease cramps by muscle massage. Apply . warm, moist towels to forehead and over cramped muscles for added relief. Ifcramps persist. or condition . worsens, get medical help.
HEATSTROKE
This is a life-threatening .situation. Dry, hot skin, dilated pupils; loss of consciousness, convulsions or muscular twitching. Treatment- Get

doorway at the Visitor's Center, uni-

Failure to ~omply -with the

. que changes include a rental cabin

regulations is considered a

accessible to the . handicapped, a

misdemeanor.

spacious campsite adjacentto a com-

, Also advised .at the park for

fort station, and a specially con-

bicycles are: h_andle grips for tight

structed fishing spot. The fishing site

control, brakes and gears that work

is under cover at the pavilion, which

as they should; a bell or horn, a seat

has a special fishing rail .that pro-

height that. is right for the rider, and

vides safety and a feeling of comfort.

handlebars angled for. the rider.

So the handicapped can come to

Foot listed as the five top in-

the Visitor!s Center, rent a special

juries at the park: (1) Scrapes (road

cabin, spend the night camping out

burn), from falling off bicycles and

.1:1nder the stars or enjoy a leisurely

skateboards.(2) Lacerations requir-

day fishing at Vogel State Park in a

ing stitches, usually around the head.

safe and enjoyab_le fashion.

(3) Sprains to wrists or ankles,

Plans are being made for future

generally caused by a mis-step while : hiking. (4) Fish hooks caught in the skin, usually caused by a careless cast of a fishing line, with tlie fisherman hooking himself a "good-size buddy." (5) Broken -lower. arm bones, caused by falls..

SAFE F1SIDNG - A ~dicapped flsherman may angle safely from his wheelchair at a special station, prepared lakeside in ,the pavilion
at Vogel State Park. :



enhancement of the park facilities to

accomodate even more of our park

guests with .handicaps, inaking it

easier for them to enjoy their stay in

the beautiful mountain setting at

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pulling straight out. Be careful not

to squeeze the ticks' body as this

could inject fluid into the victim.

Gently scrub the wound site with

soap and water and alcohol and app-

ly an antiseptic.



Symptoms of Lyme Diseases A ring-shaped rash may occur within

4-24 days of bite. Symptoms include

fever, chills, .headache, stiffness in

joints,. weakne.ss and fatigue. These

. symptoms may mimic_ arthritis.

Treatment - If you suspect you may

have Lyme Disease, contact a physi-

cian. If detected e~rly., Lyme

Disease is usually treatable wi.th

antibiotics.

SNAQ: BITES More people die from lightning each year than snake bites. Avoid snakes by making ~oise when walking: Snakes can't hear, but they fell the vibration. Don't step over logs.

help fast. Cool patient iri any manneras fast as possible. Body heat
must lower rapidly or brain cells begin to die. Wrap cold packs or ice
bags under arm pits, at wrists, ankles and on each .side of patients neck.
HYPOTHERMIA
This is the adverse cooiing of
the human body, which occurs when the temperature begins to drop below 9~ degrees. It generally occurs in the cooler winter months. Hypothermia can occur at temperatures as high as 60 degrees if a person has become wet and the wind is biowing. SY.mptoms include uncontrolled shivering, skin cold to the touch, drowsiness, confusion, impaired motor skills, slow thqught and speech. It is very dangerous. Treatment - Get the person to a wanfi, dry .place. Remove wet clothes and attempt to W!lffll him in a sleeping bag near a heat source. Get medical help immediately.

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Vogel, Born During DepresSion, Built by CCC.

~R_ark ,Manager Relates . . _-Hist_orical -~ac.kgrou_nd

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David Focit, .Vogel State Park notes, there were "no real roads insuperi_niend~nt, likes _to delve into. .to this area. As a matter of fact, tne the history of the area,_really delve. , horse and buggy was .the general

was resume of history affecting the
park. His talk part of the pro-- .

gram of activities planned for park

visitors.





He even envisions how-this J)art of mode of transportation. A round trip

world came into being 250 million . to Gainesville, about 45 miles away;

tlie strength of the material." Initials

years ag9! .

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took about five days." Traveling

of a CCC work~r and the year,

"Before any oftheearth's great - preachers covered their circuits to

1938; were found in the concrete.

continents had separated from each backwoods churches on horseback.

The dam is examined twice a year

other," he says, "the mountains we . Life was not easy and money

by the , Georgia Department of

know as the Appalachians .were was not plentifpl in these mountains.

Natural Resources ..

formed by the massive uplifting ''If you go back into the hollows:

"Vogel State Park does get

f9rces within the earth's crust. As_ now; on some of these mountain

, snow," Footbrings ~ut. "I lookfor-

North America slowly"drifted across. roads," Foot brought out, "you'll

ward to it...In March of 1993 we had

the globe from Africa, water and - still find ho~es in a depressed con-

.the storm of the cen.tury, 24 .inches

wind slowly ate away at the new dition. During the administration of

of ~now here. That \Vas the first time

mountain range. Imagine that at one. President Lyqdon Johnson, volun-

Vogel State Park h_ad been ~losed in

time the mountains you are in right teers were sent into the mountains of

its history. We had a park full of

now were as big as the Swiss Alps!'' Appalac~ia to help people lacking

guests. It started snowing early on

crash , Native-Americans- or Indians medical care and education." .

~ inhabited this area of North

The stock market

of 1929,

.Georgia for 10,000 years, he relates, which _heralded the Great_ Depres0

and many legends abound from 'this . sion, IJlllQe bad matters worse in Ap-

segrnent of time. Names sue~ as . palachia. Coming to the fore in this

Walasi-Yi, Choestoe and: Chat- national catastrophe was Franklil) D.

tahoochee bear witness to their be- Roosevelt, brought into. the office of

ing he~e.

President on.the wave of his "New

Deal."

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Native Americans

"Within 40 days of his in-

here: 10,000 years

. auguration - he _even missed his inaugural ball to go to his office and

a Saturday morning, about 2
o'clock, and by noontime, the park was shut 9own. -We were without . power. We ran out offirewood. We had to put people in the Group Shelter. They hada ball:They had so_mething they could tell -their children and grandchildren;".
<'We: had people who didn't wa_nt to leave, but we had to get them .. out on ~onday for safety reasons.

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get his New Deal program under

. .In the early 1800s;_ federal way,.he starteda program called the

troops e~corted m?st. of the . Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC);". 1 : ('Theifred Vogel family tum- which would achieve benefits for the

~herokees m ~ese_ mountams on ~e _Foot points out. This segment of the ed over a 26 acre tract to the state, people of this country. Pay was $30

mf~ou_s Trail of Tears to a ~set--,, New _Deal figured in the .formation which formed the originial.Vogel- a month, he recalls; $25 of which

_Vogel

m~ement m Okla~oma. Others~~ qut of Vogel State Park.

. . 'State Park, and thousands of acres. was-sent home. While in the Corps

the mountams and later }omed . . . The park property was acquired more were giyen to the federal youths were provided training which .

oth~~. escapees.at Cherokee, NC. ' by the State Qf Georgia during ~6: government to help. develop Chat- .. se~t quite a few off on c;rn:ers. .

Climbing trees, Bumble Bees~-

. Settlers,.-~ge,r f9r land and ,early 1900s as a gift from the Vogel tahoochee National. Forest," Foot

"These men are extremely pro-:.

gold, mov_ m ~oon aft~~ the ~d. Co. The company was a relates, noting the first development ud of w~~t they did,'' Foot brings

Chero~ees were force(!_ ou!,. says lumber and tanning operation in the of. the'park didn't get sta11ed until . out.. "You talk to them today(~ re-

Reading books, Cozy nooks.

. ~oot. By~ee~dof~e:C1v~War_. are~,comingherefrom_Milwaukee,. 1935:

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m 1865, Bl111rsville was ~~rtmg t_o prosper as a small town. .

WI. befi

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War F

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even: . ..

."A few struction .of

ye~s before Vogel State

the conPark, .,,

The early se'tt1ers, mostly._ 1r1sh

ore att, stadys ooota,k. it w__a.s . notes ~oot; ''_a sniall log cabin sat

a_nd Scotti~, moved into this area," necess~ry o c~ . ~wn . tr~s m . along Wolf Creek where Lake

feeling some~hat at home in a ter- pr?<1~cmg tanruc acid,-, This acid ~as Trahlyta is now. In that cabin was

centreunionofmenoftheCCGwas

held alVogel)and they say the CCC

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Testimonials to their construe- .

tion prowess are the earthen dam that_

_Riding bikes, Taking hikes, Swimming fun, Ready? RunJ

rain si,mHil.,..,r--to tliat. from which. t.heY came. . avmg a strong rehg1qus faith, the settlers formed a very tights

WusysenodtrhIdet~tiWctaamnraIlt'eenawa~hle.iccrha mvei.Hrtm_uoatwolleYuvse_ertoo1.ka0 .

bom a- ~an who would forever cap- ' . tum~d' Wolf ..Creek into Lake ture the spirit of these mountains and Trahlyta, the log cabins still being
its people. Byron:Herbert_ Reece, a used (No. 35 by th~ I.alee is favorite),

Smelling flowers, _ By the hours,

knit comm~ty, Foot recalls, and

. they were.very self sufficient. .

Before the 1920s and 1930s he



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the Vogel Lan~:~o. o~t of busmess ~ere, so they- d1scon~ued operati~ns, packed up and ~e~med to Milwaukee,''.. Foot contmues:

poet, spent most of his time work~ and the stone~ shelter, atop Blood

ing ~is fields as a mountain farmer; .Mountain and Walasi-Yi, at Neel

yet in his spare time, Reece was_ able Gap. "Recently;there was a need to to. write poetry that so. me consider to penetrate concrete in the dam_ for be of_the same quality asthafofCarl construction work," recalls Foot,

Sandburg."

. ''and the ,contractor was __llDlazed at

Summer days,
Lazy ways.
- Patty Turlington
1988

Herbert -Reece, poet; . born at- site of park,

Descending upon the area, . whose mountains had.been laid bare,by the Vogel operation, young men
oftheCCC lived a: military ty,pe life
in a_camp nearby Vogel (now the site of Goose Creek) and performed diverse construction activities at the par~. . . . .

"The CCC was organized in an attempt to . r(1vitalize _the ravage<} natural r~sources;". explains Foot. ''Poor farming practices~ to the picture.in allowing the top soil of the Midwest to blow away. _Uricontroll-_

of CCC MUSEUM - Linda Henn7' aaistant ~ r of Vogel State Park,. : ed logging and wildfire!, ha?, pretty

_explains a point in the park's Civilian_ ConservatiOll. Corps (CCC) _mu~h depleted_ our forests.

WORK BY CCC:- W~r~en the Civilian Conse"ation Corps (~CC),

M~um toyoungvisitor.Roomisfurnishedas CCC quarters may hal'.e ,, Bu!,th"..P~ purpose of the. Company 4.11, construct pi~c grounds at Vogel Sta~ Park lake in the .

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V()lunteers Helping In Work .At Vogel

In the U.S. Army there has been stand at Vogel'.s annual Old Timer's

an advisory aJl}ong the enlisted per- Day, held each September. .

- sonnel: Never volunteer!

In the wake of state economic

This may have applied to c~tbacks, Foot 'said, "your public

Stateside service, but when the chips lands cannot continue to be maintain-

were down in overseas .combat .ed without help from ,the average

areas, it was a different story. . citizen. Everyone ,is able to help in

In private life these Gls aren't some way. Whether it might be

apt to be . snagged for mundane cleaning trash out of a stream or

volun~eer. duty. But when it comes clearing downed trees following a

to something they consider as really storm on a back country trail, there

worthwhile, they're in there is-something for everyone to do.

pitching. .

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"Just a few hours a month can

So it is with volunteer duties at make a great difference."

Vogel State Park. This gem of nature

A formalized volunteers pro-

nestled among the Blue Ridge Moun_- gram is set up by the Georgia

tains in Northeast Georgia brings in Department of Natural Resources,

~ steady stream of volunteers:

operator of state parks and historic

Can you imagine 85 volunteers sites. "The beauty of this state and

turning out for a work day this year? the diversity . of its cultural and

Well, it happened.

natural. resources have; over the

Even ifa group puts in just three year, attracted visitors -in untold

or four" hours on a project, it -can .millions to the state's parks and

make a definite. dent in needed work historic sites to learn, to stretch, to HOST - Roy Games, recent Cam-

for whkh there are no budgeted relax, to explore; to appreciate...and 1pgrouod Host, was assisted by his

funds. State money never seems to to find themselves by losing

go far enough.



.themselves in a world of grandeur

"Have you ever wonden;d who and wonder,'' according to a depart-

wife in his duties. Golf cart was used in patrol work. They were sue~ ceeded by Grady and Bobby

may have constructed that beautiful ment spokesperson.

Brackin, who are repeaters.

arched bridge in the camping area?"

"Through this Vo!unteer Pro-

asks David Foot, Vogel manager. gram, we expect to be able to extend

"Or who might maintain the Vogel trail-system? Or how did all those little trees get into. the ground?
All these projects have been accomplished with the help of

Park Offi~ial these benefits to many more
Georgians and their guests, and to enrich their visits with more and bet-
Cites Ltibors ter services and facilities. " The. Vogel manager has the .

O f Volunteers volunteer time,'~ he explained. responsibility .for developing the .
',Why would anyone want to spend local program and for interviewing

his time doing labor for something and selecting applicants. Among

that won't directly help him? That is what some people think, but, f!)rtunately for Vogel and for many other public use areas, the volunteer spirit is strong -and performing wonderful work.''
. Foot. cited work done by the Telephone Pioneers, an organization of telephone professionals; both working and retired, who adopted Vogel .and 23 other Georgia state parks, Members from the Gainesville Chapter, !te ~lated, built a bridge, constructed a bicycle trail and raised money for special projects by_ operating the food concession

.functions _into which they may be assigned are orientation and information, light maintenance, park programming and collection of fees and
. sales. In the program, for a mere $4 a year, the :volunteer inay get excess accident and liability insurance, pay~ ing up to $25,000 for medical atten- . tion resulting from a volunteerrelated mishap. After 12 hours of . servi~, the volunteer qualifies for an all-state parks pass..
Applications will. be mailed upon request, simply by phoning 745-2628. Or, pick one up at the park's Visitor's Center. Personnel . will ~swer,any question.

"As manager of.a busy state park, I sometimes take the park guest for granted and fail. to stop and recogniu why I love this outstanding job." David Foot, Vogel State Park Manager; made this observation as he cited outstanding work done in the first-time use of puk guests to accomplish. major maintenance projects.
- "The~e volunteers, many longtime guests, -pounded, cut; .planted, painted,_ cooked, served and 'strained on five major projects,'' he related. "The 85 volunteers that shared this adventure p~t in more than 600 hours of work. If this was

a labor force being paid $5 per hour;

the park would have had a single dai-

ly payroll of $3,()90. Because of

budget limits this would have been

impossible.''. . . .

Foot, who has set a noteworthy

record in his park service, said: he,

considers the "Vogel fa.niily" as an

"extended family that reaches far

beyond the park borders. We should

all be proud of this family that cares

so much about each other and the

natural, cultural, historical and

recreational resources that make up

Vogel State Park."

WALASI-YI SITE

Neel Gap, east of Blood Moun-

VOLUNTEER WORKDAY - Nine volunteers and five park staff tain, where Walasi-Yi, supplier of

members on a Saturday morning sp!nt three hot, humid hours clearing hiking gear, is situated, was known

.off a portion ofthe park's picnic area that had been neglected for years. by Indians and early settlers as

Among workers was Sam Murr; 14, ofJacksonville, FL (center in photo), "Frogtown." Walasi-Yi, in

first-claM Boy Scout, who received community service hours toward his Cherokee, means "Land of the Frog

goal of Eagle Scout. Others are Robert Munson of Blairsville (left) and Gods." Do hikers up there. rub a

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Host's Job _Quite Vari~d

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Among the more responsible mobile home; parked adjacent to a duties performed by volunteers at comfort station, across the street

Vogel-State Park ~e those of the from the park's camping site for the

Campground Host.

handicapped.

_

.The host is responsible for en-

Games, who retired because of

suring that the campers arriving at his health, previously was a truck

the park are set p properly on the~r mechanic at Chattan~ga. His exrespective campsites. He ensures the. perience with trucks came in handy

campgr!)_und rules are followed,. at "the park. A camper brought in a looks out for safety problems, and fifth-wheel trailer, a brand newout-

works with the park staff in ensur- fit, he said, but he didn't know how
ing the security of the park is main- to back it into his assigned space.
tained. Perhaps the most important Games backed it in for him. "Most

duty-of this position is to do as the of the time," he said, "I just stand

title implies, act as "host." The host by and help a driver back in his

answers que~tions, dispenses infor- trailer."

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mation, and gives directions and ad-

_The Garnes' experience in cam-

vice to guests who might be either ping goes back several decades.

novices or longtime campers. ItJs a Games said they were camping in

varied job, one that involves meeting 1953 on the river that made Carter's.

fascinating people, allows one to live Lake, a large lake built by the U.S..

in splendor for months on end, and Corps of_ Engineers. near Ellijay.

the host gives something back to a . "We camped with our kids,'' Mrs.

_park that has given him many Games related, "starting when our

memories.

youriger daughter was about three

Campground Hosts report any years old..

disturbance to the park staff. They are encouraged to keep written

Campground host

reports of corplaints about park facilities, and report situations that

at. park first ~ime

c9uld endanger the health or safety of visitors.
Recent Host at Vog~l was Roy Games, accompanied by his wife, Kathryn, long-time campers from Graysville, GA,.which is snug on the .Tennessee. border. This was their
first time at Vogel, but they previously had been_ in a Host capacity at DeSoto Falls Recreation

They graduated from a 1ean-to
shelter, to an old-army tent, to a new pop-cup trailer, then ~ a large mobile home. "We camped when there were no campgrounds available,'' she recalled. "But, we knew of
places where we were allowed to camp. We'd put up a tent."
A daughter still camps, with her

Area for two years.

'husband and two children, she said..

a What's involved in being a The second daughter was a camper
Campground Host? "Ride this golf "but job keeps her confined, now.

cart and keep an eye on the cam-

.A four-year-old grandchild

pgrounds," he replied. "Most of the spei,t a 'Yeek with them at Vogel.

time there1s no problem. Campers "She started camping with us when

ask a lot of questions so 90 percent she was two weeks old,'' Qames

of the work is talk. But we help a said. "She loves it up here." Mrs.

few people along the way.''

Games added, "She thinks there's

Mrs. Games said both of them nothing like canipirig. In fact, I think

like peopie. 'Naturally, if you _like that, some_times, she forgets we have

people," she commented, "you like a bouse. She thinks this trailer is our

to talk. It's about the only way to get_ home.''

acquaited with people.''

. The .Oames planned to stay out

Seven finches in a cage were with their trailer until the last of Oc-

~eeping -_them .coinpany .at their tober..

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of NATURE WALK - Scott Lacey Dahlonega conducts a field trip describ-
ing park wildflowers and other plap.ts to a trailing ~up_ of park visitors. The trip is an-annual event at Vogel State.Park.

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Take Tune Out To Listen To Nature

. Take a minute out of your busy. summer schedules and

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activities to_listen. Silence those radios, televisions, and air cpnditioners to listen to' the sourid of a pileated woodpecker

rattling on an old tree, the conversations of a gregarious bab-

bling brook or just the movement of a summer breeze thru

a sturdy Hemlpck; and you might be pleasantly surprised to

find an enjoyment in ''things'' ~t do not r~uire c~edit, cash

or _electricity. . -- _



Giv,e Wolf Creek Some TLC

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Wolf Creek may not make a shor:ed up some en,xled banks with

stream great impression at first glance, but . loose rock, hoping the rock will stay

this

is the main source of put... ,

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Do not. drink water
from a wild source;

water for Lake Trahlyta at Vogel

Park staff asks that visitors not

State Park'and,for theNottely River.. throw rocks along the.stream banks

.it can make one ill.'

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:When r~ughly a half million people come through the park a year, things are not easy for Wolf Creek. In fact, it is put undet'. great stress and the park seeks visitors' supIX?rt

or in the water. Speaking of L;lke Tr~)13. it
was drained last year in order to clean out excess silt_. '"Over the year;'' said David Foot, park

. ''You -can tell if the water is clean by:what kinds of insects you find, bioindicators, Farber reveal- ed. "If you find certain insects, that means the water is clean because

in protecting it. .

manager' 'you may hav~ noticed the

On a typical day during the sum~ . ducks seemingly walking on the .

mer, one might see . dozens of . water, Actually, they were walking

children. playing in the creek, par-_ . _on buildup of silt that had filled the

PREDATOR? PREY?

ticularly iri the last 150 yards before lake, especially around the island

Do you know what a predator

the creek enters the lake: These near the entry of Wolf ~reek."

is? How about prey? A predator is

junior engineers like to build dams

At the same time, needed an animal that catches, kills and eats

across the stream, which is fun but maintenance was performed on the other-animals. A prey- is the animal

which also causes damage. Backed- dam, some work. was done at the that is caught, killed and eaten: Ifs

up water causes erosion to the extent :beach, arid improvements were not exactly an easy situation for

of several cubic yards at each dam. made to boost lake fishing. These in- either one._ For example,. mo.st big

Trees, undercutby the water, bare- eluded fish enhancers and inajor cats stalk at least 10 animals before

. ly hang onto the bank. Rangers have restocki_ng.

-actually catching one.

HIGHEST MOUNTAIN Brasstown Bald, situated just a
few miles east ~f Vogel State Park, .is the highest mountain in Georgia
at 4,784 feet. The Cherokees called the. ll}ouritai~ "Itesyi," meaning "place of fresh green." Early sett1er mistranslated the name and came up w.ith "place of brass.'.; _Some
difference.

WELCQME BODY.~ These ducks '

(right photo), took up a post close

to the entrance of Vogel State

Park, as if to act as ~ welcoming

committee and to note to drivers

the sign that is.just ~ d them.

WOLF.CREEK-Wending Its ~ay through.Vogel State Park, Wolf Creek

Oeft photo) eventually_~ds up feeding Lake Trahlyta. it leaves the lake

in a rush

a

scenic

waterfall,

before . '

continuing .

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its

way.

oN"Puolrteedausitcekcysai,em"ldtehsteh. pesiogrsinigtsihoetenmoofsvwteoarystahtyoe.
pedestrian on the -second sign. Those ducks carry clout..

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:RECREATION

Vogel State Park Has Something for Everyone

A mixtur~ of activities and _ area.

for families and large groups up to

facilities .available at Vogel State

COTTAGES - There are 36 70. Reservations may be made as

Park offer something for everyone. cottages, equipped with cooking early as 11 months beforehand, for

. CAMPING - The park supplies facilities and utensils, towels and. a fee .

110 tent and trailer campsites, most linens, available for rental. All have

FISHING - Lake Trahlyta is

with water and electrical hookups. electric heat and air coqditi.oning, as open for fishing year around. Trout,

There are four comfort/bathing sta7 tions in the campground, as well as

well as fireplaces. . permitted.

Pets are not bass and bream are plentiful. Per sons 16 and older must have a valid

.a sanitary disposal station for Rys ..

PICNICKING - Designated resident/nonresident fishing license.

Bring your own firewood, or it may picnic areas are situated at the en- Several trout streams are situated in

be purchased at the Visitor's Statio1,1. trance to the .park and elsewhere. the area, which require a Georgia

Pets must be kept on a leash at all Tables are available on a first-come, trout stamp for the fisherman.

times. During the busy season, there first-serve basis. Shelters are reser-

BOATING- Privately owned

is a volunteer campgroundhost, who vable and are available at other times boats are _not permitted on Lake

stays in his own RV at the camp- . on a first-come, first-serve basis. Trahlyta. Pedal boats may be rented

ground entrance. He helps campers

GROUP SHELTER "" This is . daily throughout the summer, and on

in getting situated on their sites, , an enclosed, heated building with a w~kends during October. Safety

answers questions and patrols the full kitchen and restrooms, available flotati~n gear is required.

SWIMMING - There is a - A naturalist is on staff during the

beach area on the lake; but. bathers summer months to provide educa-

are ,;esponsible for their own safety. tional programs for people of all

HIKING - Hikers may use the ages.

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Byron Herbert Reece Nature Trail,

ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS

seven-tenths of a mile; the Bear Hair - Wildflower Program (April),

Trail, 3.9 miles, 8'ld the. Coosa Mountain Music Day or Old Timer's

Backcountry Trail, 13.7'qriles. Trail Day (September). and nearby.

maps are av~lable at the Visitor's seasonal festivals. Check at park of-

Center. Permits are required for fice for additional information.

overnight hikes.

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SUNDAY SERviCES - Non-

MINIATURE GOLF - Adja- denominational religious.services are

cent to the Visitor's Center is an conducted each Sunday morning

. 18-hole miniature golf course. during the summer at the park

Equipment may be rented at the . pavilion.



center. Two children's playgrounds . Daily visitors are charged a $2

are situated in the park.

parking fee per car. Campers pay the

NATURALIST PROGRAMS :Cee once for their stays.

CAMPING - Sundry types of camping shelters may be found-in the campground area 0eft photo).

.NICE CATCH - Jack Davies, 11, 1of Miami (right photo) proudly. 1displays rainbow trout: he caught in Lake Trahlyta on a cane pole and bobber rig, using comas bait.
It was. an exciting catch, he said.

PARK BEACH - Younpters enjoy themselves in the beach area of refreshing Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park. Many recreation sessions are held in the Group Shelte,;in the background.

Visitors Find . Fishing Aplenty

In Vogel Vicinity

There are many opportunities

for fishing at or near Vogel State

Park. Within the park is Lake . ANYONE FOR .GOLF? This

Trahlyta, home to largemouth bass, bream, catfish and stocked rainbow trout. Several trout streams are
closeby, including Waters Creek, a trophy-only stream.

miniature golf course, adjacent to
th v t c t v 1 s tPimaereks,,ISdairnoawrthseaecnllouetbrosafatarteteoingnteiounse.t.aAtet

A trout stamp is not required for .

fishing in the park lake, but a stamp

PEDAL BOATS - Providing entertainment for young and old- a juvenile
bas to be accompanied ~Y an adult - is the fleet of pedal boats which ply Lake Trahlyta. All are required to wear flotation gear.. It's fun and
it provides some exercise, to boot.

may be required in other areas out-

4 .Camper side the park. Anyone fis_hing .in ..

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Wolf Creek (not stocked) must _

A1d Resc e possess a trout stamp.

Other regulations: (l)' Any fisherman, 16 or older, is requir;ed

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license with him. (2) Possession

limit per day for trout is eight, (3)

No private boats-are allowed on the

THREE CANTEENS? It would seem this visitor to Vogel State Park carries a mighty heavy thirst~

park lake. (4) Fishing is from the

Four Vogel campers weren't but it turned out be was the water

shore only.

bashful when it came to voluteer- . bearer for a group of hikers_.

A good fishe_r1:_11an leaves ing in an emergency.

nothing behind. Good luck! Ifthere

Last spring, park headquarters

is a question, contact the Visitor was alerted that an overdue hiker . campers Glenn Alderman and W. T.

Center.

supposedly was in Vogel State Park. Rollins of Mulberry, FL and Ed and

A coworker had become alarmed ' Maria Smoak of Tampa. All went

when the hiker failed to show up for out on a prescribed hasty search and

PICNIC TABLES - Tables and shelters for picnickers are scattered through Vogel State Park. These tables are situated handily by the entrance drive, nearby to Wolf Creek'.

CHESTNUTS PLENTIFUL

It has been saic( a squirrel could
have cljmbed an American Chestnut

,tree at the site of Vogel State Park,

and stayed aloft in similar trees un-

til he got up into Virginia, the trees

were that thick. However, in the ear-

ly part of the century a blight

destroyed tpese trees.



.work on a Monday after she had left confmement,

.Sunday for her jaunt, -

.About two hours into. the

Her car was found in the Vogel search, Alderman called in with

parking lot and search procedures good news. The hiker had contacted

':Vere put into gear. The DNR him at his post on a trail crossing,

(Department of Natural Resources) and she was being transported to the

Mountain Search ~d Rescue Team park headquarters.

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:and Unign County's Emergency

The tiiker had spent the night in

Management Agency responded. the woods, was tired, but otherwise

, Joining the effort as volunteers were she was unharmed.

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Maudine Fortenbe~ry: .head housekeeper, has been at Vogel 'State .

.Park for 15 years.

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prowess, Maudine has been known

to give out with some old. home --

remedies for various ailments to

campers.

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Here are a few of 'them.

"I guess my .best one is for.

poison ivy.or poison oak;" she said.

_TREATMENT PL

_Get some wild touch-me-not w~, - Vogel State Park's modem wa_ste t_reatment plant-is secluded at t~e rear of the she directecj.; which grows along .. _

dam that con'8fns Lake Trahlyta. Closeby is SR 180, going 1:JP to Suches. Dating back to the origi~ of the' creek banks (outside the park, as it's :
park in the 19305, through efforts of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), thtf~stem-has un~ergone improve- illegal to pick a plant in the park)._ .

ment cuhiti,lating in a major overhaul in 1993. ' : . _ , - .

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"Some peopie call it waterweed,"

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A. Fi. s_.h U._a.tc.- h. _e_ry at_. V. o. gel?_....Wh . ..e. re. .?..

OLm'IME REMEDIES - Maudine she noted. (This is also a jewel weed Fortenberry' as an adjunct to her . . ~:!h!t,!~~~-~)co:~~~~:,i!~t~! .. housek~ping duties,.is prone to


Over the years, the- staff at has increased its cottages from 26 to ..

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how-this

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the weed, seed and all, but cut off the dirty roots, and-put it all into the

band out old home. remedies to park visitors. For one, dealing

Vogel State Par_k has been' asked 36, while ~ampsites have grown comesabout?Initially,~tewateris aicohol.Covertheweedswell.Tlien .-withpoisonivy(photobelow),sbe.

about the fish that are being raised: from a meager number in the site aerated with large compressors, _ust rub on that mixtl,ll'e. you can. -gathers wild forget-me-not weed

below the lake dam.

now occupied by the ballfield to 111 : which puts oxygen into the wa~r 1start using it instantly.,, (Eventual- from a creek bank (photo above)

~sing fish? Oh, they're talk- : prepared campsites . with four that promotes growth .of bacte~a. ly; the mixture will tum a dark, dark for mixture with alcob~I.

ing about the wastewater ~reatnient modem comfort/bathing stations. . - These help ~reak down the sohds. . green.) -/



plant with its settling tanks that might

.Also, during this time, concern Ne!(t~ the sohds fall to the bottom of - . Maudim: brought out the ~

be mistaken for fish tanks.

rose dramatically regarding pr~tec- th~ tank -and the water abo~e _remedy was recommended by a

"nte original system "'.as install- tion of our nation's water supplies, beco~es clear. 'Yater . ~en 1s physician. (Also, a national
e4 when the park was first builtby and while the park had been getting. chlort_nat~d t?. ktl~ unfrten~ly magazine said a s,urvey showed this

the Civili~ Conservation Corps _busier over the years, it had not kept bactena. Then 1t _1s swtable to go m- . ' remedy to be the .most popular in _

_(CCC) dunng the 1930s,. In the pace with increased demand on its to WolfCn:ek,.

. _ dealing with poison ivy.) "This is an

1960s, a mode~ facility was con- wastewater facility. Now, Vogel . Don Wmn 1s the staff member oldtime doctor's remedy:" she said.

struc~. Then, __m 1993, $302,000 surpasses requirements placed on a m charge of the ~eatm.~t pJ'.'llt, and "I used to have shots for poison ivy ..

went mt? a maJor overhaul.

facility of this nature. Water going he spen~s hours m trammg mord~r every spring.,,

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During the past 30 years, Vog~l
Moun tain 'Team' . Sc.ores 6fior_-;6
.In_ Emerg_encie~_.

into the stream below the dam is con- t~ be updated on treatme_nt tech-

The weed_ isn't hard to find in,. ing the potato before .eating...,it,

v .. . . sidered safe en'o.u'gh' t.o drink.

mques.

.Ame_r-J.COrp Team _'.p8 Y-_S . JSIt ,

. this area,- she said. "If grows in a., "Good!. Very good!" she com-_

damp place or along a creek,bank. mented.

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ItbloomsaboutAugustbut}tdoesn't

"Ifyou'!ieoutonthebeachall

have to be in bloom. It can be used day and get sunburned,'' she said, _.

anytime. A victim ~an rub the weed "use vinegar. If you know you're

The Department of Natural

During the month of May,

Resources (DNR) Mountain Search Vogel was privileged to have had the

and Rescue Team (MSRT) is made . opportunity to host a U!}it of

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juice on directly if he doesn't have

maintenance on the Coosa Back- the alcohol.''.

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country Trail.' Those who, ..have

For upset stomach, Maudme

walked the trail recently will have . recommends eating a raw potato,

going out on the beach, rub vinegar on yourself and it \,Vill help in tann- 'ing, and keep you from burning. My
momma used to tell me, ~Put on

up of volunteers from state parks arid the Wildlife Resources Division per~ ~sonnel throughout North Georgia. The purpose of the team is t~ pro'vide trained personnel to participate in technical high angle rescue and to

Americorps. The .National Civil~ari noticed numerous water bars and Community Corps (NCCC) under wa~r diversions installed; railings the_ Americorp program was tfte on several bridges, closi_ng down o( group that worked at Vogel.. .The !\(:Veral multiple lanes of trails, and NCCC was begun by President diverting of several spring sources.
William Clinton as a .community_ _ Work was completed on about four

either Irish or a bak~r, ~ut not_ a sw~t potato. She also advised peel-

some vinegar', even when I was
starting as early as March on,a tan."

. perforni search and rescue for lost workprogram. Young people bet~--. miles of the trail..

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persons. ,The team's goal is to save ween the ages of 18 and 24 are eligi- . . This trail that travels through

.- lives and limit suffering. The team ble to work and perform communi- the Chattahoochee National Forest is

areas, provides personnel and expertise to. ty service in the environment; in ur- maintained by the .park under a

local community emergem,:y OW!~ ' ban

education and health care. cooperative agreement with the

agement agencies as well as handl-

The work performed by this. United States Forest Service. The_ -

ing rescues that arise on DNR group_ of eight young people was park has been trying to get portions

properties.

-of the most heavily traveled sections

Stacy Dyer, senior ranger and

maintained for several years.. -We -

David Foot, park manager are members representing Vogel. Thi~ .. past year tlie team has been very busy. with ~ ieast six separate lost

were very fortunate to have had the assistance of this hard' working and talented _group of young people.
- David Foot, Vogel ltf._anager-

_ person searches during the past eight months. Members receive-training in

we.Want Your

Aging', Photos' ' . search techniques andlost person in- VISITOR CENTER - Activity of
cident management. This training _ Vogel State Park is centered at the .

paid off "with six successful finds. Visltor:.Center. During a year's Tiie training methods learned mak'e time apptoximately 400,000

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PARK DAM-Atranquil scene is

presented ~this.photo at the dani

end of La1re Trablyta. A trail leads
completely around the lake, c ~
ing the dam, for adistance of one

mile. A side trip could be made to

Trahlyta Falls.

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searching . more efficient; sav,irig visitors are b~dled from this site. - history of Vogel State Park; the staff

WIDCH END'S UP? John and

Connie Hammock of Gadsden,

AL, P1't up their tent for astay at

.Vogel State Park. Rules stipulate

that tent will be placed in gravel-

ed areain order to help preserve

park environment. T~le is pro-

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is aski.Ji:g for photos of park activities

Team, members provide public

over the years. We are especially

educatj.on on what to do to avoid get-

_ . looking for scenes of ~e park d_r-

ting lost and how to handle one's self

. ing the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and

if one. does get lost. There is a brochure published by the MSRT

_ 1950s. This history is fast being . forgotten and the photos that have

that gives information for all ages on
how to deal with being lost. Ask
David Foot, park manager; for afxee

copy of this informative flyer. It

could very well save a life.

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documented thi~ history are disap~g.
Contact Linda Henry, assistant ~~ager, at the .park office if you
can help us find some old photo
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