GeorGia sTaTe parks & HisToriC siTes BEST PHOTO OPS CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK, RISING FAWN Perched on Lookout Mountain, this poetically named park is known to hold the state’s most spectacular scenery, revealed to visitors across 64 miles of footpaths. Backpacker magazine named the West Rim Loop Trail one of the country’s best day hikes thanks to endless views of a 1,000-foot chasm—a playground for birds of prey, who float and dive over the lush foliage below. Tackle 600 metal stairs to admire a pair of waterfalls plunging over sandstone cliffs into emerald pools, and hike deeper into the canyon to experience a serene hemlock forest. No need to pack it all into one day: The park offers 16 cottages, a variety of campsites and—for the glamping crowd—10 canvas yurts. CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK, RISING FAWN/TEE GEORGE EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 73
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