Posted in Hikes on Feb 24th, 2009
Providence Canyon State Parks Canyon Loop Trail is a short loop trail that circles nine of the 16 canyons. The trail provides opportunities to explore the canyons as well as views from above all along the rim.
Nearest Town: Lumpkin, Ga
Trailhead Location: Begins at interpretive center
Trail Length: 2.45 miles
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Trail Marker: White Blaze
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Posted in Camping, Hikes on Jun 4th, 2008
Fort Mountain State Park
Located in the Chattahoochee National Forest at the southwestern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Fort Mountain sits at the top of a 3,712 acre area along Forest Service Road 68 between Chatsworth and Ellijay in northern Georgia. It is known for a couple a interesting [...]
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Posted in Events in the Southeast on Jun 2nd, 2008
Today Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue announced the initiative Get Outdoors Georgia for the purposes of encouraging families especially with kids to visit Georgia’s State Parks to take in the natural beauty and promote health and exercise.
The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan or (SCORP) will be doing a five year study from 2008 - 2013 and [...]
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