To make reservations for group programs and group camps, call the site directly. Exhibits feature women who contributed to the gorge s legacy, including Helen Dortch Longstreet, May Ann Lipscomb, The Dove Vandiver and Aunt Fanny Smith. Watch sheep get their annual spring haircut then see the wool carded, spun and woven into a shawl. April 7-8, Watson Mill Bridge State Park, Comer. See the latest in backpacking equipment, then join park staff on a 10-mile overnight trip.
Campers supply their own equipment and food.
Register by April 4. See Safety-Wise guidelines for backpacking. You must reserve a campsite in advance to spend the night. Amicalola Falls Stae Park, Dawsonville. Learn about northern Georgia s growing bear population and watch demonstrations of equipment used in studying and managing these wonderful creatures.