This trip was pure nostalgia for me and I enjoyed hiking up the falls this time as I'm on a huge…read morehealth journey ! The hike up Amicalola Falls is a 1 to 2-mile round trip depending on your exact route, requiring 1 to 1.5 hours. The trail is famous for its steep incline and roughly 425 to 600 metal and wooden stairs that climb alongside the 729-foot waterfall which was absolutely beautiful! I met some really cool people along the hike and even a new friend & we ended going for lunch and beer after our hike at the overlook. If you've never visited Amicalola falls, start planning now. Your soul will be at such peace and joy afterward !

This amazing state park has it all. Love to visit when I'm in the area. It's $5 to park all day and…read moreif you're feeling energetic, taking the hike from the base of the falls to the top is a great workout and the view from the top is work the sweat. Main scenic trail up starts with a walking path with an incline. You'll have a total of about 650 steps throughout your hike with plenty to landing spots with seats to rest. Every turn is a beautiful scene. Love the sounds of the relaxing water fall with every step! There's also hiking trails you can take and if hiking is not your thing, you can also drive to the top and enjoy the view without breaking a sweat. There are nice pavilions as well if you want to host a party and cabins too if you wanna spend the evening. Beautiful water fall and lovely state park with many trails for you to enjoy the amazing outdoors!

I've stayed here two times. Both times everyone I met was super friendly and helpful!…read more The campground was spotless both visits and the river quietly rolled along its journey nearby. It's a beautiful piece of Heaven and thankful for the awesomely generous owners who share this dream. It was quiet and I slept peacefully with zero noise. It was a really pleasant stay! I've seen a few other extremely negative reviews which are 100% biased and untrue. Turned out those negative reviewers didn't stay but were arrested and charged thus their reviews.

Worst campground I've ever stayed at! 10/10 would NOT recommend! No cell phone service whatsoever,…read moreWi-Fi is spotty at best. There's a playground that's falling apart complete with what looks like toys from a yard sale 30 years ago! Rules are made up that are not on the rule list. What's ok for others campers is not ok for the rest. And it seems like rules only apply tow the first 2 rows of campers considering they're near the entrance and beside the office. The rest of the campers in the campground are definitely living there full time and it's so trashy. And let's not forget about the viral video of the owner assaulting someone!

Overall, the sites at Duckett Mill are really nice…read more I am taking off 2 stars because they have really stopped managing the location and it's turning into a bit of a free for all. When we camped last year we were limited to 2 cars, 2 tents, and we had to tell them how many people we would have at the site, and were limited (also reminded twice that no alcohol was allowed). This year, our neighbors have 3 boats, 4 tents, 3 cars, and 12 people, half of which are drinking heavily. And blasting music that you can probably hear across the entire peninsula. So it's definitely not as enjoyable the way it has been in the past. Still great views, but the rules are a joke.

Beautiful park surrounding by Lake Lanier. Lots of paved and mostly flat ground if you have a pet…read moreor to walk to enjoy cycling. Almost every campsite has a lovely view. There's a public boat ramp, beach area and grills. This park is a lovely one stop shop for all!

Easily accessible water area, lots of shade. Families with kids. Can get very crowded. Should be…read moreable to navigate slippery rocks if you want the water wading experience. Great photo ops on the covered bridge.

Poole's Mill is like a semi-hidden gem of a park. Not only does it have the amazing playground for…read morethe kids with the large dome, play set, and swings, BUT the "hidden" part is the best part of the park itself...the bridge and the water! The bridge and the water with the large rocks is an amazing photo opp not to mention being fun to explore. Such a fun mini-adventure that many people who stop for the playground don't even realize is there. Definitely don't leave this park off of your list it's a great one to visit.

Loved the falls. We are no longer able to climb 600 stairs, so the great people in the welcome…read morecenter told us about the paved walking trail to the falls that you can easily get to by car. It's the West Ridge Falls Access Trail. The trailhead parking area is woefully small, so you may not get a parking spot if you arrive during a busy time. Another advantage of the walking trial is going by an old crashed car from Prohibition on the side of the hill. There's a photo in the visitor's center if you miss it. It's cool to see the beginning of the Appalachian trail behind the visitor's center. There's a nice photo spot with a stone arch. We didn't stay at the lodge but went there after our hike for the famous view. Unfortunately it was foggy that day. Still, it's a cool lodge with a large window in the lobby and seating outside to enjoy the glorious view. There's a kickass map of the Appalachian trail on the lobby wall. The staff in the gift shop were pleasant and helpful.

A very special place to enjoy Mothers' Day, if you make an early reservation. It has spectacular…read moreviews, a gift shop, a cute front desk attendant with fur. Loads of sights to see and delicious buffet style foods. This was our first time we enjoyed this location and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a get away or just a day date. ( please make a reservation to dine, you need to respect the dinning process). The staff here is courteous and friendly. Great smokes and attitudes all the way around. We loved the buffet which had an assortment of delicious items. There's something here for everyone. Come on by the staff welcomed you.

As a resident of Dawson county, I was excited to learn that my grandson's U10 All Star baseball…read moreteam played a weekend championship series at Rock Creek Park. I was so impressed to see the condition of the fields. Grass behind the home plate and in the infield was perfectly precision cut. Bathrooms were impeccably cleaned throughout the day and we arrived at 7:30 am until 6:30 in evening. The concession stands were well equipped with hot dogs, pork plates and an offering of candies as snacks at reasonable-prices, so proud of these facilities. I'd even go as far as saying best facilities I've ever seen in the baseball circuit.

This very tiny gym gets 5 stars from me because it costs $25 for your ENTIRE FAMILY to join for SIX…read moreMONTHS. No contract and no monthly payments. It is super small- 2 treadmills, an elliptical, a few weight machines, a mat, and a yoga ball. I've never had to wait to use anything. Sometimes I have seen a couple of other people in there. The hours are good too. They have a TV. This cost does not include the classes that are sometimes offered. I have taken yoga classes with two different instructors and those have both been really great. My sister attends boot camp and it is also an amazing workout. The classes are usually cheaper if you pay for the whole month in advance. I think they run on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. So, they don't offer classes like LA Fitness or anything with a rotation of constant classes based on varying interests. I think they also offer other classes though. They have a great trail, and at the front of the park- like, it's hard to know it is even attached- their is a pavilion and a place to put in a kayak. Me and the mister have painted in the little pavilion. You don't have to pay to use the front part/boat launch, or the outside trail- just the weight room and classes. Also has a play area.

We had so much fun taking out the Can-Am here! The trail is huge and it is so fun to go with a…read moregroup of friends! Please come prepared with gear and get ready to bounce as you hit all of the trails! This place is family friendly And is good for big groups

DO NOT RENT A MACHINE FROM THESE PEOPLE:…read more On 2/23/24 my son and I rented an off road vehicle from Iron Mountain. This was our 3rd time visiting the park and renting a machine as we had a great experience the first 2 outings. In addition to the $800 rental fee they put a 5k deposit hold on your card when you rent the machines. This occasion, the machines were brand new (which I did not request). It had rained the night before and the trails were poorly marked with deep water ruts yet we still managed to avoid any collisions or damage. Fast forward a week later and I received an invoice from a Jim Smith from Iron Mountain Resort (who does not work for the company) for $1,018.91 for New Decals and some light painting. After receiving no answers to questions posed in 3 emails I called only to find that there is not Jim Smith with the company but was assured by nice lady that she would look into it and get back to me. Still no response a week later and called back whereby I spoke with a gentlemen who was unwilling to make any concessions and threatened "if you ruin my business I will ruin yours." Here's a thought...If you run an off-road rental business at an off-road park you might want to consider letting people know the $ risks of renting new machines vs used ones. Charging people over 1k for what would seemingly be normal wear and tear and putting a fake name on the email suggests you know exactly what you are doing and it's sketchy as hell.

This review is more for adults who are taking students to this camp. I took my youth group this…read moreweekend. I was a little hesitant because we are so small that we usually all stay together and don't have to have two adults. As a structured camp they needed to split us into boy and girl groups, which was fine... it just cost a bit more. I was also hesitant because my husband had some other obligations on Saturday during the day, but the people at the camp told me that would be fine. If I had reviewed this on the first night, I would not have given it 5 stars. People who attend this camp seem to do so regularly and have done so for many years. This was my first time and I was kind of confused about what was going on. They have college age- or college age looking- students who are implementing a lot of the program and enforcing the rules- but they just looked like students who were attending so it was difficult to figure out who was in charge. After the youth leader meeting I was feeling a little more acclimated, but still went to a session that I didn't really even need to go to. After going back to my cabin and talking to another leader I found out that I had a lot more freedom than I was expecting. The kids had a lot of freedom, which was great for them in this contained environment. By Saturday I was just setting up check in times with the kids because they had structured activities and I had six hours of time to spend walking around the camp, reading, or spending time with other people there. That was really unexpected for a youth trip. It was refreshing for me as well which was really nice. I was very surprised that they had a lot of healthy food options during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fresh fruit and veggies were present at every meal, and the cooked veggies were good- not covered in butter or cheese. The kids liked the food too. The speaking/music was great. Very good balance of encouraging the kids spiritual growth and not over spiritual-izing the sessions in an emotional way. I really enjoyed and appreciated that. The kids loved it. There was a theme for the weekend and it wasn't superficial or lame. They did a really great job with the camp. I will definitely be taking my kids back.

My daughter has attended the special needs part of Glisson, Camp Sparrowwood for over 15 years.I…read morehave never had any problem with trusting the counselors and staff with my daughter who has Downs Syndrome. She starts planning her next trip to Sparrowwood as we are leaving after her week there. We have gotten to know many of the counselors through the years. They all are grounded in the word and love our kids. Many of them have gone on to finish college and work in missions, teach special ed. ect. My 92 year old mother in law actually went to Camp Glisson when she was 10 years old.

Best Christian summer camp! I went as a child and fell in love then. Now, I send my kids and they…read morelove it, too. It's great to disconnect for a week a praise our Lord in the beauty of nature. It's a blessing to experience Gods love with so many wonderful people!