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Pine Mountain

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The Pine Mountain region of Georgia is made up of a series of peaks and valleys far removed from the north Georgia mountains. It’s an area of great ecological diversity, rich history, and lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

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Located in the middle of our state, Pine Mountain is one of Georgia’s best kept secrets, and there are plenty of reasons to visit:

The breathtaking views of Pine Mountain’s highest point and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s favorite picnicking spot: Dowdell’s Knob; The majestic walls of Sprewell Bluff State Park, where the Flint river cuts through the pine mountain belt; The fantastic azalea blooms and other attractions at Callaway Gardens; The miles of lush vegetation and abundant wildlife along the Pine Mountain Trail; And the fascinating history at Warm Springs, home of FDR’s Little White House.

We'll explore all this and more on Georgia Outdoors: Pine Mountain.

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Callaway Gardens
Callaway Gardens is a Pine Mountain, Georgia, resort that blends the tradition of nature-inspired luxury and superior service with a new era of indulgence and dramatic rejuvenation. The comfort and elegance of this magical Georgia retreat is surpassed only by the mesmerizing beauty of its expansive natural surroundings.

Roosevelt State Park
The Located near the town of Warm Springs, this park is deeply rooted in the historical era of four-time President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Several structures within the park, including the stone swimming pool and some cottages, were built by Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.

Roosevelt Stables
Home to over 28 miles of marked horse trails. Offering guided tours on the Stables' horses and trail maps for those who bring their own mounts. We offer one hour rides to overnight horse trails for the adventurous and the interested riders.

Roosevelt Warm Springs
Founded by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1927, Roosevelt Warm Springs continues a tradition of compassion and quality care that spans 80 years. Entering its ninth decade as a comprehensive rehabilitation center dedicated to service, technological advancement, program diversity, research opportunities, continuing education and future development on behalf of persons with disabilities.

Rooselvelt's Little White House
Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, prior to being inaugurated as president in 1933. He first came to Warm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a cure for the infantile paralysis (polio) that had struck him in 1921. Swimming in the warm, buoyant spring waters brought him no miracle cure, but it did bring improvement. During FDR’s presidency and the Great Depression, he developed many New Deal Programs (such as the Rural Electrification Administration) based upon his experiences in this small town.

American Chestnut Foundation
This chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation has been founded to bring about the restoration of the American Chestnut tree as a prominent part of Georgia forests by assisting the national foundation in its propagation efforts; by promoting public awareness through education and by supporting the scientific research efforts directed at restoring American Chestnuts.

Sprewell Bluff State Park
This little-known gem on the Flint River is the perfect location for a daytime getaway. Visitors can cool off in the gently flowing river, skip rocks across the water, picnic on the river’s edge or toss horseshoes in a grassy field. A three-mile trail winds along the bank and up rocky bluffs, offering excellent views from high above the river.

Pine Mountain Trail
The Pine Mountain Trail, a 23 mile footpath that crosses and follows the beautiful Pine Mountain ridge, offers clear crisp views of distant ridges in winter, with occasional snowfall, to the lush greens of summer ferns and foliage of lowland flora. Wildflowers are abundant and spring brings flowering dogwood, native azalea, mountain laurel and rhododendron. Fall brings bright and beautiful colors, changing from day to day. With the connector trails that form seven loops there are over 40 miles of hiking trails for your enjoyment.

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Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 7:00am
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Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 1:00pm
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 2:30pm
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Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 4:00am
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Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 4:00am

Georgia's State Parks

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Recently, Camping Life Magazine ranked Georgia's State Parks as the best in the US and in contrast, the United States National Trust recently named Georgia as having the most parks in peril. Join Host Michael Skinner as he explores, rock climbs, horseback rides and hikes some of Georgia's most beautiful public land including Tallulah Gorge State Park, Black Rock State Park and Ft. Mountain State Park.

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Recently, Camping Life Magazine ranked Georgia's State Parks as the best in the US and in contrast, the United States National Trust recently named Georgia as having the most parks in peril. Join Host Michael Skinner as he explores, rock climbs, horseback rides and hikes some of Georgia's most beautiful public land including Tallulah Gorge State Park, Black Rock State Park and Ft. Mountain State Park.



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Monday, January 1, 2001 - 2:30pm

Georgia's National Forests

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Georgia is home to two fabulous National Forests – the Chattahoochee and the Oconee. These forests are a veritable playground chock full of gorgeous scenery and fabulous wildlife.

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Georgia is home to two fabulous National Forests – the Chattahoochee and the Oconee. These forests are a veritable playground chock full of gorgeous scenery and fabulous wildlife.

We'll explore the Chattahoochee National Forest by horseback, with a little thanks to Muletop Mountain Outfitters near Blue Ridge, GA. Along the way we'll visit with a couple of people whose job it is to protect and manage the Chattahoochee National Forest.


We'll also take a whirlwind tour of the Oconee National Forest. We'll visit many of the most popular recreation areas of the forest in just one day – this time with a little help from Liz Caldwell, a wildlife biologist with the US Forest Service. In spite of our hurry, we'll also take a quiet moment to locate and spy on the nest of a pair of endangered Red Cockaded Woodpecker. You'll have to watch the program to find out if we're able to spot one of these rare and beautiful birds!


Related Links

Georgia's National Forests
Learn about all the many activities available.


www.gofishgeorgia.com
You can buy your Georgia hunting or fishing license by phone, by mail or online.


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Saturday, May 25, 2002 - 3:30pm

Lookout Mountain from Top to Bottom

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100 miles long and 25 hundred feet high, Lookout Mountain spans three states as it stretches from Gadsden, Alabama to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Upon it's length one will find waterfalls, canyons, scenic vistas, unique towns, state and national parks and preserves and many more natural wonders.

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100 miles long and 25 hundred feet high, Lookout Mountain spans three states as it stretches from Gadsden, Alabama to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Upon it's length one will find waterfalls, canyons, scenic vistas, unique towns, state and national parks and preserves and many more natural wonders.

We'll start in Chattanooga at the northern tip of Lookout Mountain. Underground, Ruby Falls plummets into a crystal clear pool. Above Ruby Falls lies Point Park and the Lookout Mountain Battlefield, part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Just south from Point Park, and just inside the Georgia state line, is Rock City Gardens famous for its barn-top signs declaring, "See Rock City".


South of the Chattanooga area is Cloudland Canyon State Park, one of Georgia's most scenic parks, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas. Nearby is the Lookout Mountain Flight Park offering hang-gliding lessons and flights. And just south of there is the Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area, one of the most diversely utilized WMA in Georgia offering caving, rock-climbing, horseback-riding, camping, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, not to mention hunting and fishing. Also, within its boundaries is the Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail, an 800-foot boardwalk meandering through a patch of uncommon wildflowers.

Lookout Mountain continues another 60 miles into Alabama. Here lies Little River Canyon National Preserve and the Desoto State Park. Lookout Mountain finally comes to an end at the Noccalula Falls in Gadsden, Alabama.


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Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 3:30pm

Exploring the Chattahoochee National Forest

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First, with a little thanks to Muletop Mountain Outfitters near Blue Ridge, GA we'll view the beautiful scenery of the Chattahoochee National Forest from horseback. Along the way we'll visit with a couple of people whose job it is to protect and manage the Chattahoochee National Forest.

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First, with a little thanks to Muletop Mountain Outfitters near Blue Ridge, GA we'll view the beautiful scenery of the Chattahoochee National Forest from horseback. Along the way we'll visit with a couple of people whose job it is to protect and manage the Chattahoochee National Forest.


And while we're in the North Georgia mountains, we'll explore the eastern United States' longest foot trail – the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. One of the longest maintained foot trails in the world, the Appalachian Trail has its southern terminus in Georgia at Springer Mountain. We'll learn how to be responsible hikers and we'll learn about hiking with kids and hiking with dogs! We'll also meet the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club Ridgerunner to find out how he spends his days on the trail.


Related Links

Georgia's National Forests
Learn about all the many activities available


www.gofishgeorgia.com
You can buy your Georgia hunting or fishing license by phone, by mail or online.


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Monday, November 3, 2003 - 2:30pm

How to Never Spend a Weekend at Home

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Mild winters and long springs and falls invite Georgians to do everything from rafting and hiking to hunting and fishing. This show recommends four outdoor activities for every month of the year.


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Any weekend throughout the year offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities in Georgia. Mild winters and long springs and falls invite Georgians to do everything from rafting and hiking to hunting and fishing.

Join us for A Georgia Outdoors Guide to Never Spending a Weekend at Home. We'll explore outdoor activities month by month for Georgians and our visitors. For example, in January, you can visit Sky Valley in North Georgia and learn to snow ski and the next weekend cycle with the Coastal Bicycle Touring Club on the warm coast! March offers both the chance to hunt a turkey, and to raft the Chattooga River. But don't forget fishing and camping. Once the weather heats up, we'll tell you where to go diving one weekend and caving another. And if you've never gone birding, we'll show you what you've been missing and how many places there are to bird in Georgia.

September offers lots of hunting opportunities and Georgia is rich in public fishing areas where you can "wet a hook" all year long. The cooler weather of November offers clear night skies for star gazing and in December you can skip the malls and participate in the Partners in Flight Christmas Bird Counts. So, be careful, if you watch this program, you'll have no excuse to stay at home!


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Monday, February 20, 2006 - 2:30pm
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Saturday, January 5, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, January 8, 7:30 PM
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Family Camping

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Camping in Georgia is a fun and exciting way to explore nature and strengthen family bonds. We follow one family as they learn the basics of camping and then put their skills into action.


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Georgia Outdoors explores the timeless bond that family camping has to offer. We follow the Fairbanks family as they enjoy a mountaintop tour by horseback, test their reels in a kids' fishing competition, discover the mystery of an ancient rock wall, and experience a breathtaking view of Georgia from one of the state's tallest mountains.





Web Resources

Georgia State Parks
Great places for beginning and experienced campers


Indian Springs State Park and Fort Mountain State Park
Family Stay


Fort Mountain Stables and Roosevelt Stables
Horseback riding is available at two of Georgia's State Parks.



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Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 3:30pm
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Saturday, October 20
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