DO IT: Hiking

Just past the entrance to Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge off GA Hwy 52, the Approach Trail begins at the iconic stone archway. The trailhead includes a photo-worthy marker signifying the 8.5 miles to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. As the park’s most popular and scenic route, the blue-blazed Approach […]

The sandy shores of the Satilla River have been inviting Georgia residents since the area was settled in the early 19th century. Emanating in Ben Hill County near Fitzgerald, the freshwater river touches nine Georgia counties before reaching the tidal marshes separating Glynn and Camden counties along the coast. Coursing through South Georgia for more […]

Mount Yonah Trail is one of the most popular hikes in White County and has some of the best views in the North Georgia Mountains. Though a difficult hike with a continuous, unrelenting climb to the summit of Mount Yonah, the daytime vistas and sunsets from the summit are truly spectacular. Besides the sights, the […]

Vogel State Park Trails Vogel State Park is 11 miles south of Blairsville, Georgia on US 129. The park is one of the oldest and most scenic state parks in Georgia. Guests can hike 17 miles of trails, as well as camping, picnicking, mini-golf, biking, kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding, and other activities. All of the […]

Vogel State Park Trails Vogel State Park is 11 miles south of Blairsville, Georgia on US 129. The park is one of the oldest and most scenic state parks in Georgia. Guests can hike 17 miles of trails, as well as camping, picnicking, mini-golf, biking, kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding, and other activities. All of the […]

You do not to be an experience paddler to experience Georgia’s Little River Water Trail on Clarks Hill Lake. The water trail is family friendly, open year-round, and suitable for all ages. In addition to a water trail, the area is a wildlife sanctuary. Canoers and kayakers may see bald eagles’ nests, river otters, native […]

Victoria Bryant State Park Victoria Bryant State Park has been referred to as one of Georgia’s best kept secrets. Tucked in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park is 475-acres with a stream winding through it. From a short nature trail to a longer trek through hardwoods and over creeks, hikers of all […]

Victoria Bryant State Park Victoria Bryant State Park has been referred to as one of Georgia’s best kept secrets. Tucked in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park is 475-acres with a stream winding through it. From a short nature trail to a longer trek through hardwoods and over creeks, hikers of all […]

With abundant parking and easy access just off Georgia State Highways 17 and 75, 5 miles north of Helen, GA, this Appalachian Trail entry will test your mettle, but the rewards are worth the sweat. The spectacular summit views from Rocky Mountain never disappoint, especially in the fall and spring months. This stretch of the […]

Fit for hiking and biking, this 7-mile mixed use trails hugs the banks of the Marbury Creek Reservoir and provides great views of Fort Yargo State Park. While it is suitable for older kids to hike, biking for those younger than teenagers may prove difficult. Although the trail is relatively flat, the distance can be […]

View the natural and man-made features of Skidaway Island as Big Ferry Trail brings allows visitors to see freshwater and saltwater sloughs, mounds of shells left by native people, and an the remains of a prohibition-era liquor still.

This trail can be walked in a two-mile loop, but since it’s quite flat at this coastal state park, we suggest including the earthworks loop to make it nearly three miles. Plan around two hours to walk this trail. Bicycles and leashed pets are welcome, with bikers giving way to pedestrian traffic as is customary […]

Among the island’s most popular pathways, this series of trails totaling 4.3 miles will optimize time and allow hikers to see the maximum number of sights in the southern portion of the preserve. While there are limited NPS and residential vehicles on the island, it is best for walkers to avoid the dust and traffic […]

Across the northern part of the state, dozens of waterfalls cascade down the stone rockfaces of Georgia’s mountainous landscape. Some waterfalls are easily accessible and can be seen just a short distance from paved parking lots. Others lie off the beaten path and require a little extra effort. High Shoals Falls and Blue Hole Falls […]