You will be far, far from the rat race at this hike-in-only lodge, 5 miles from the nearest road and technically outside Amicalola Falls State Park. You'll need to carry in everything, haul out your own trash and reserve in advance. Rooms are comfortable and cozy – a welcome break from the trails – and two hot meals are served each day.
All guests hiking in must check in at the Amicalola Falls State Park Visitor's Center by 2pm.
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Wolf lures a hip and trendy 30-something crowd to its gorgeous, 30-acre winery that frames epic sunsets over Springer Mountain from its tasting-room…
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A wonderfully unpretentious vineyard where Cheetos, overalls and bluegrass tunes – or fine cheese and great views – pair just fine with the wine.
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This beautiful winery has a killer deck where you can sip libations and nibble cheese. It bills itself as the most awarded American winery not in…
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Located at the base of the evocatively named Blood Mountain, this is one of Georgia's oldest parks, and constitutes a quilt of wooded mountains…
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