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of shapes, colors and sizes across the
landscape. Stroll the 33-acre botanical
gardens paths immersed in a diverse
ecosystem of wildflowers, trees and shrubs,
including native azaleas. Be sure to stop
by The Daffodil Project, an international
endeavor honoring children lost in the
Holocaust. hamiltongardens.org

The Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center
Join the celebration of this groundbreaking
conservationist and environmentalist
at the Tallulah Gorge State Park
educational center named in her honor.
In recognition of her early pioneering
work saving thousands of wilderness
acres in the state (and elsewhere), visitors
can learn about park history, geography
and wildlife, as well as the cultural and
social significance of the area. Enjoy a
trip through the gorge via an awardwinning film, and view the exhibits on
the history of Tallulah Falls, a Victorian
resort town. georgiaencyclopedia.org/
articles/geography-environment/janehurt-yarn-1924-1995

MUCH MORE TO SEE IN GEORGIA...
)) Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls. Visit the " Grand Canyon of
the East " at this 2,689-acre park perfectly made for hiking, overlooks,
fishing, paddling and camping; plus, a suspension bridge with waterfall
views.
)) O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium, Young Harris. Enjoy a detailed and
immersive night sky via next gen planetarium digital projection inside the
40-foot dome.
)) Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center, Mountain City. Walk amongst 20
historic log buildings outfitted with artifacts from the pioneering period
of Appalachian history at this outdoor museum.
)) Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground. Stroll one of the nation's largest estate
gardens in 16 uniquely designed sections to see 24 ponds, 19 waterfalls,
32 footbridges and an English manor house.
)) Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, Demorest. Find inspiration at this
destination that hosts exhibitions featuring a variety of media and themes
including landscape paintings, printmaking and sculptures.
)) Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth. Combine hiking with a mystery
from history with a visit to the 855-foot-long wall thought to have been
built by First Nation Cherokee on top of the mountain.
)) Historic Banning Mills, Whitesburg. Discover the history of this hidden
gorge; once home to 10 mills making textiles, pulp, paper, meal and
wood products-and one of the first sites in the state to have electricity.
)) Expedition Bigfoot, Blue Ridge. Pique your curiosity listening to recordings of howls and interviews with witnesses, and viewing life-size and
interactive exhibits at this investigator museum.
)) Bell Mountain Park & Historical Site, Towns County. Spot eagles,
launch a paraglider or simply turn in any direction for mountain and lake

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