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THINK VERTICALLY SUMMER FUN

Take your vacation to new heights by trying a high- JOURNEY BACK IN TIME
flying adventure. Get a whole new view of the world
by hang-gliding from Lookout Mountain, Georgia, If you’re a history buff, or just looking for a unique vacation
or parasailing over the waters off Tybee Island near experience, the Southeast offers many opportunities to learn
Savannah, Georgia. No experience is necessary, as about the country’s past. At Chickamauga & Chattanooga
instructors will guide you. For a one-of-a-kind view of National Military Park near Chattanooga, Tennessee, you can
the Appalachian Mountain range, try a hot air balloon delve into the history of these Civil War battlefields by taking
ride out of Asheville, North Carolina. You’ll never see a car caravan tour guided by a park ranger or embarking on a
the world the same again. self-guided walking tour. In South Carolina, Ninety Six National
Historic Site offers opportunities to learn about life during the
GO UNDERGROUND Revolutionary War as you tour battlefield sites and take a walk
down the historic interpretive trail.
If ascending to great heights is not your idea of a good
time, venturing underground might be more your speed. FOR MORE VACATION IDEAS IN GEORGIA, VISIT
At parks like Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, WWW.EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG AND SEARCH FOR
Alabama, you can descend beneath the earth’s surface “FAMILY ADVENTURES.”
to tour spectacular cave formations and learn about
geological history firsthand. Most cave tours are operating
at reduced capacities to ensure safe social distancing, so
be sure to book reservations in advance if possible. Some
parks also offer camping and other outdoor activities like
hiking and fishing.

BOOK A CABIN

For a long getaway that doesn’t involve the added risks
of hotels, consider renting a cabin. Many are available
throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains at resorts or through
private rental sites. This option gives your family privacy
and space from others while also allowing you to cook your
own meals and avoid potentially crowded restaurants. In
Blue Ridge, Georgia, not only will you find gorgeous hiking
trails, but also activities like boating, rafting, ziplining and
horseback riding. You can also visit a variety of orchards
and vineyards. In other words, there’s something for
everyone to enjoy.

WANDER TO A WATERFALL

Add some awe-inspiring beauty to your hiking adventures
by visiting parks with waterfalls. The Southeast is home
to some of the most spectacular in the country, such as
Fall Creek Falls in Spencer, Tennessee. Here you can hike
to a number of magnificent falls, including the park’s
namesake, Fall Creek Falls, which is one of the tallest
vertical waterfalls in the eastern United States. In Georgia,
Amicalola Falls State Park boasts the tallest cascading
waterfall in the Southeast. Visitors can take in the natural
beauty of the falls from different vantage points by
embarking on a number of trails, ranging from an accessible
path to a challenging trail for experienced hikers.

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