trout await, as well as 14 miles of hiking trails-including access to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. The luxury resort lodge offers 57 rooms and suites with views and comfort amenities. A well-appointed blend of rustic and modern along with decks and fireplaces are available in 14 cabins on the property. For campers, 24 wooded sites and facilities are ready for an RV or a tent. All visitors are welcome at the onsite restaurant (open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner) notable for traditional American and Southern classic cuisine (and the sunset views!). Historical Notes: The nearby Dahlonega Gold Rush of the early-mid 1800s altered the land's occupants via arbitrary distributions in a series of lotteries. This disenfranchisement of Cherokee people (and the resultant Trail of Tears) left the area around Amicalola Falls uninhabited for 100 years-with the exception of one Native woman who refused to leave. 829 acres Established 1940 gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls New River Gorge National Park The beginning of endless discovery. Pack up the car and explore the expansive National Coal Heritage Area this summer. On this journey of a lifetime, you'll discover the awe-inspiring beauty and rich history nestled in the heart of these Appalachian Mountains. Explore more at WVtourism.com/NCHA MAY/JUNE 2022 29http://www.gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls http://www.WVtourism.com/NCHA