Take in a "First Day Hike" this New Year's Day
Enjoy the splendor Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites has to offer this New Year's Day.
On Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, state parks across Georgia and the U.S. have organized an historic event called "First Day Hike." The program organized by "Americas State Parks" represents the first time that all 50 states have collaborated on a nationwide event occurring on the same day, according to Georgia Department of Natural Resources . The first day hikes are listed below, courtesy of the Georgia DNR, and divided by region. NORTHERN GEORGIA New Year’s Day Hike at Amicalola Falls Tuesday, Jan. 1, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge – Dawsonville Start 2013 off with a brisk walk full of winter views to the highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Meet at the West Ridge Falls Access Trailhead, 0.6 of a…
