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National & State Parks
Amicalola Falls
The word Amicalola comes from Cherokee meaning "falling waters." These 729-foot falls are the tallest east of the Mississippi. An eight-mile approach trail leads to Springer Mountain, the Appalachian Trail's southern terminus.
Vogel State Park
One of Georgia's most popular state parks, 11 miles south of Blairsville. 233 acres with hiking, backpacking, fishing, swimming, pedal boat rental, miniature golf, camping, and lakeside cottages.
Brasstown Bald
Georgia's highest mountain with a Visitor Information Center and panoramic views of four states on a clear day. Exhibits, video presentations, hiking trails, and picnic areas at the summit parking lot.
Unicoi State Park
1,050 acres two miles from the Alpine village of Helen. Camping, cottages, lodge, 53-acre lake with beach, tennis courts, picnic shelters, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, and boat rentals.
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