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Friday, 15 February 2008 |
The North Georgia Mountains is the home of one of the oldest petroglyphs, stone markings, in the state. Track Rock Gap has stone carvings that may be up to 8000 years old.
Archaeologist that have examined these rocks suggest that early man in this region of the state left the markings upon these stones. Doctor Stephenson first reported these markings in 1834, but they were known to locals even earlier. Some portions of the stones have been removed over the years, but there remains large stones that still have these markings. Over the years other more recent markings can be seen as well.
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Monday, 11 February 2008 |
From the time you enter Brasstown Bald park you notice the steep climb to the parking area at the top of the mountain. It is a a winding road uphill the entire way. Brasstown Bald is Georgia's highest mountain. When you park at the top you still have a climb ahead of you!
Rising 4,784 feet, you get the feeling of being on top of the world. From the summit, you get a spectacular view of the north Georgia mountains. Here you can see four states, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina on a clear day. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and a jacket because the wind is always blowing at this location of the state.
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Monday, 04 February 2008 |
 Desoto Falls Scenic Area was named after the famous Spanish explorer. In 1880 a Spanish breastplate was found at the base of the upper falls leading some to believe DeSoto traveled through this area. Years later, a sword was also found in the vicinity reinforcing this story.
Located in Lumpkin county, Georgia, this 650 acre park is part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The park has excellent camping spaces and a day use area that includes restroom facilities. There are actually two waterfalls located at the park, the beautiful "upper falls" and a smaller "lower falls".
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Sunday, 13 January 2008 |
Fort Mountain park is located a short drive northwest of Ellijay, Georgia going towards Chatsworth. It is a beautiful state park offering a wide range of services to the public. From the parking lot of the trail that goes to the tower, there is a mystery involving a large rock wall. For years historians and the public have wondered about the identity of the builders of the wall.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 14 January 2008 )
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