Archives for August, 2011

Camping Activities and Tips in the Georgia Mountains

Posted on Aug 26, 2011 under Uncategorized | Comments are off

Camping Activities and Tips in the Georgia Mountains

If you are looking for a place to have fun and relax with your family, the Georgia mountains is the place to go. You can enjoy a wide range of recreational activities like camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking and hiking.

Here are a few popular parks that you can visit on your trip:

Amicalola Falls State Park

This park is available for camping and also known for its mountaintop lodge. The signature attraction of Amicolola Falls State Park is the 729-foot waterfall, which Read the rest of this entry »

Safety Tips for Hiking in the Georgia Mountains

Posted on Aug 22, 2011 under Uncategorized | Comments are off

There are great recreational hot spots for you to go hiking in while you are on a trip to Georgia. But, when you find the perfect mountain tops, which are high enough to really challenge you in your climb, you are going to want to make sure that you take the requisite safety precautions, in order to avoid danger and harm to yourself, and to those who are taking the climb with you. Although you may be an enthusiast, Read the rest of this entry »

Tips for Rock Climbing in the Georgia Mountains

Posted on Aug 19, 2011 under Uncategorized | Comments are off

Rock climbing in the Georgia mountains is something that everyone should do at least once in their life. It offers pristine beauty, a chance to test your endurance and the smooth feeling of cool mountain air in your lungs. By following some simple tips and advice rock climbing in the Georgia mountains can be a very enjoyable experience.
Make sure to adequately prepare yourself for such a rock climbing trip. An absolute beginner should never attempt to tackle climbing a mountain without professional assistance. Make sure to work yourself up to a level of experience with Read the rest of this entry »

Hiking Trails in the Georgia Mountains

Posted on Aug 18, 2011 under Uncategorized | Comments are off

There are many hiking opportunities in the mountains of northern Georgia. The most well known series of trails is the Appalachian Trail, which begins on Springer Mountain in Georgia and follows the east ridge of the Appalachian Mountains all the way to Maine. There are many other trails as well, some connecting to the AT and some totally separate.

The scenery is often gorgeous, especially in early June when the rhododendrons, mountain laurel, and wild azaleas are blooming. The forests are mostly hardwood of hickory, oak and poplar, shielding thickets of Read the rest of this entry »