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GET YOUR STEPS IN
WITH A HIKE
Explore the trails at Fort Mountain State Park,
where a short footpath leads to the Cool Springs
Overlook with a view of the Cohutta Wilderness
area. Paths vary from less than a mile to more
than eight miles in length. The Big Acorn Trail
begins at Carters Lake Visitor Center and is close
to Tumbling Waters Nature Trail. Get your steps in
at Amicalola Falls, the tallest cascading waterfall
in the southeast, marked by a steep slope that
rewards hikers with a view after climbing 604 stair
steps. trails.com/georgia/ellijay
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PLAN A
SASQUATCH WATCH
Expedition: Bigfoot is a 4,000-
square-foot complex with the
country's largest permanent
display of genuine Bigfoot
artifacts, life-sized exhibits,
photos, sketches and up-to-date
sighting maps. Visit the research
library and find Sasquatch
souvenirs at the family attraction.
1934 Ga. 515, Cherry Log
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PICK LOCAL PRODUCE
AND PRODUCTS
Drive down Apple Alley on May 4-5
when Gilmer County celebrates the
favorite local blooms during the
Georgia Apple Blossom Festival. The
juried show features 60 local artists and
craftsmen during this free family and
pet-friendly celebration. Local apple
houses serve some of the state's best-
tasting apple products at the festival.
georgiaappleblossomfestival.com
June 10
Find tickets at thegrandmacon.com
478.301.5470
