Appalachian Trail day hiker enjoys vibrant spring foliage,
mountain laurel and fire azaleas. (Mountain Laurel peak
blooms in May – photo credit Jack Anthony)
Largemouth bass weighing from twelve to fifteen pounds can be caught at Smith
Lake in Unicoi State Park. Anglers can also catch catfish, bluegill, and crappie.
offer picnic destinations for families or inspiration
for the adventurous. Headwaters of the Chattahoochee River pour through the Alpine Village of Helen,
Smithgall Woods State Park and high altitude streams
where Unicoi Outfitters (2015 Orvis Dealer of the Year’
Award Finalist) are ready to offer days of trophy trout
fishing year round. Flat and white water canoeing,
kayaking and rafting are available on Smith Lake at
Unicoi State Park and on the Rivers as it makes its
way south to Lake Lanier.
White County is a part of the first gold rush in the
United States (1828); gold and gem panning is a part of
the history and mystery of these ancient mountains.
Enjoy scenic, canopy-top zip lines and challenge courses at one of
four Outdoor Adventure Parks including Georgia’s newest adventure
Lodge at Unicoi State Park.
For an aerial view, try zip-lining over rivers, through
forests and down mountainsides; challenge your
skills with ropes courses and bungee swings. Try rock
climbing and rappelling off of Yonah Mountain, a
landmark that is rimmed by sheer cliffs.
White County also offers a quieter side of Mother
Natures’ playground. Scenic golf courses with manicured fairways are waiting for visitors. Golf Pros at
Innsbruck and Mossy Creek stand ready to assist.
Seven wineries comprise the Unicoi Wine Trail and
open their tasting room doors to the world. From one
of Georgia’s oldest wineries, Habersham Vineyards
and Winery to CeNita Vineyards & Winery, which
opened in 2015, White County’s wineries offer something for everyone. Sit back and relax with some of
Georgia’ finest wines.
The Georgia State Senate has designated White
County as Georgia’s official Outdoor Adventure
Destination. Make it your outdoor adventure
destination soon. For information, call the White
County Chamber of Commerce 706-865-5356 or visit
whitecountychamber.org. White County... Where
Mother Nature Comes to Play...a Lifetime's Adventure
Every Day.
112 Summer 2016 Adventure Outdoors
Rediscover the great outdoors on a mountain bike and elevate your sense of
adventure. There here over 60 trails in the Northeast Georgia Mountains to fit
all skill levels and can last from 2 hours to all day, so pack a picnic, grab your
camera, and enjoy waterfalls along the way. Woody’s Mountain Bikes operates under USDA Forest Service Permit and features bicycle trips, new and
used bike sales, tune-ups, repairs and rentals. (photo credits Bill Vanderford)