Visit Amicolola State Park in the Fall
Attractions Planned for Popular North Georgia Waterfall
History of AmicalolaState Park
Amicalola State Park received its name from the Cherokee name for "tumbling waters". Its 729-foot cascading waterfall is the tallest falls east of the Mississippi River.The park is rich in history, beginning with the Cherokee Indians who controlled the area until 1838 when they were forced to move out. Because of the Treaty of New Echota, the United States government convinced the tribe they would lose their land, anyway, paying them five million dollars in compensation to leave, forcing the Cherokees west on a "Trail of Tears", to what today is modern Oklahoma.
Georgia resident William Williamson was the first person to write about the area while searching for land for the Sixth Georgia Land Lottery. In 1958, an 8.5-mile trail was carved out between the foot of Amicalola Falls to Springer Mountain, making it possible for Appalachian hikers to access the trail from a major highway. Today the 829-acre park has four trails and four full-time staff park rangers. Besides the 56-room lodge and conference center, Amicalola Falls Park includes camping sites for tents, trailers and RVs. Also included are 4 picnic shelters, a group shelter, 14 cottages (including dog-friendly units), a restaurant, a visitor's center, a ropes area, and gift shops.
The 12 miles of hiking trails draws area hikers to the park. Hikers belonging to Georgia's Canyon Climbers club can boast of their feat of scaling atop Amicalola Falls by donning an "I Did It!" T-shirt.
Amicalola Falls is especially popular in the fall months as Georgia residents and tourists can admire the beautiful autumn foliage. However, southerners flock here not just for the amazing fall colors. After the leaves start to fall, a variety of events continues. A few of this fall's attraction include....
Alaska String Band on November 15
Your entire family can enjoy gospel, bluegrass, blues and swing on November 15 as the Alaska String Band will perform at 1 PM. The Alaska String Band features a family of five playing on seven instruments. The Zahasky family lives, homeschools and work together in Juneau, Alaska. When they aren't at home in Juneau, they're traveling, sharing their bluegrass and gospel music. Their band and homeschooling lifestyle allows them to spend time together with their kids as they minister with their music.
Appalachian Thanksgiving November 27
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a smorgasbord of traditional foods at the Appalachian lodge. Besides enjoying a delicious buffet, relive history through cultural demonstrations. Make your reservations early by calling 706-344-1505. Parking is $3.
Christmas Open House December 6
Kick off the holiday season visiting Santa at the Christmas Open House, schedule for December 6. Also featured will be choir concerts, as well as a Gingerbread House creations and a winter hayride.
When planned events aren't taking place, there's always a good reason to visit the park. Besides trout fishing, hiking, picnicking, and camping, Amicalola Falls offers photographers and artists an excellent opportunity to capture the beauty of Mother Nature.
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Post a CommentThis sounds like a great place to visit. Thanks.
Good job done
Also, I wonder if your rating thing isn't working on here. It should have changed since I voted. I have at least one that has never moved from 3 at all, and I'm sure some rated it higher it than that.
Sounds just beautiful! I'd like to go there sometime, and I'm sure my husband would, too. My son-in-law's dad is full-blood Cherokee and had ancestors who walked the Trail-of-Tears.