Alot has changed in Georgia since 1926. But the list of the “Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia,” compiled by state librarian Ella May Thornton and published in the Atlanta Georgian magazine on Dec. 26 of that year, rings just as true today as it was then. The list, according to the New Georgia Encyclopedia includes:
AMICALOLA FALLS
In the outdoor world, Amicalola Falls State Park is known for its approach trail to the Southern Terminus of the AT on Springer Mountain. Don’t forget the falls. Just under two hours from Chattanooga, Amicalola is one of Georgia’s signature state parks, offering 25 campsites, 14 cottages and rooms at a lodge and the nearby Hike Inn. In addition to the 729-foot falls, the park features 12 miles of hiking trails and trout streams.
TALLULAH GORGE
Three hours from Chattanooga, Tallulah Gorge is a breathtaking 3-mile long, 1,200-foot deep chasm in Northeast Georgia. Tallulah Gorge State Park features 50 campsites, 20 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails and a swimming beach. Beyond the scenery, paddlers know Tallulah Gorge for epic rapids, including Class V Oceana, that run during releases in November.