www.gamountainmadness.com http://www.gamountainmadness.com Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:51:19 +0000 en hourly 1 Planning Your Next Hike In The Georgia Mountains http://www.gamountainmadness.com/2012/03/23/planning-your-next-hike-in-the-georgia-mountains/ http://www.gamountainmadness.com/2012/03/23/planning-your-next-hike-in-the-georgia-mountains/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.gamountainmadness.com/?p=16 You might think you have seen everything nature has to offer with all those fancy nature shows on television. I used to think that was the case, too, having gotten all my channels with sites like http://www.direct.tv/direct-tv/Georgia/ but I was wrong, and if you want to see what nature really has to offer then you are going to want to take a trip to the Georgia mountains.

If you live in Georgia and you are close enough to drive, then consider making a day of it. If you aren’t quite so local, I can assure you that the journey is more than worth it, but you need to be prepared for a physical challenge like no other. The scenery may look gorgeous and it might really seem like it’s a pleasure cruise, but the mountains are no pushover. Make sure you bring plenty of water for the trip and make sure you are wearing some long sleeve shirts and pants. You may not want to do this, especially during the hotter seasons but the only thing worse than sweating a little is catching Lyme disease from a subtle tick. And be sure to do some research on the trails you are looking to hike, if you bring the kids. Some might prove a little too challenging.

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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 is still the tallest cascading waterfall in the eastern part of the Mississippi River.

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Black Rock Mountain State Park is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is considered the highest state park in Georgia. The campground here has 44 spots for RVs, 10 cottages, 4 primitive backcountry sites and 12 walk-in campsites in addition to trailer and tent campsites with full hook-ups.

Fort Mountain State Park

Many believe that this park was built by Native Americans and its name came from an ancient 855-foot wall that stands at the mountain peak. Its campground has 70 campsites for RVs, tents and trailers with and full hook-ups and even cable TV for those who miss the comforts of home. Fort Mountain has 15 cottages, six platform campsites and four walk-in campsites. There is also a lake wherein you can swim. You can also go hiking, biking, horseback riding, play golf, fishing and canoeing.

Enjoy the outdoors in the great State of Georgia and have a wonderful time in the Georgia mountains!More info here: Portsmouth Campground, Cuyuna State Park, MN

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So, you want to make sure that you are wearing the right safety gear, harnesses, hiking (climbing) boots, and the right headgear, and protective gear. Taking these precautions is the best way to lessen the amount of harm and injury that will occur, in the event you slip, or experience a hard hit mountain side. You also want to make sure that you have a harness which can really handle your weight. This is probably the most important equipment, just in case you experience a slip, the harness will be able to stop the fall in time.

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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 mountain climbing equipment and etiquette that you will fair well during such a climb in the mountains. An inexperienced climb can quickly turn disastrous when someone makes a simple mistake.
Go with a local guide on your rock climb. This will help since a local guide may have insights into the local topography and landscape that can make your climb safer and quicker. They may be able to show you landmarks and features that you would have otherwise overlooked.
By following these simple tips for rock climbing in the Georgia mountains it’s possible to have the climbing experience of a lifetime. Make sure to enjoy the view!

]]> http://www.gamountainmadness.com/2011/08/19/tips-for-rock-climbing-in-the-georgia-mountains/feed/ 0 Hiking Trails in the Georgia Mountains http://www.gamountainmadness.com/2011/08/18/hiking-trails-in-the-georgia-mountains/ http://www.gamountainmadness.com/2011/08/18/hiking-trails-in-the-georgia-mountains/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.gamountainmadness.com/?p=7 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 blueberry and huckleberry, and small glades of bloodroot and trillium.

The quiet, observant hiker can often spot specimens of the mountain wildlife. Deer are frequent, as well as rabbits, possums, chipmunks, raccoons, and wild turkeys. Black bears can occasionally be seen, as well as foxes. Sometimes bobcats can be heard at night. Beavers and otters are found along the rivers, as well as many water fowl and birds of prey, including eagles.

The hiker who is interested in history as well as nature will also be pleased. The Civil War battles of Chickamauga and Kennesaw Mountain both took place in the mountains of northern Georgia, and the National Park Service maintains hiking trails at both battle sites. You can follow in the footsteps of Bragg and Rosecrans, Longstreet and Thomas, and Johnston and Sherman, all the while immersing yourself in the beautiful nature and clean air of the mountains.

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