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Known as the park “where spring spends the summer,” Moccasin Creek is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of lovely 2,800-acre Lake Burton. Despite its mountain location, the park is relatively flat, offering easy navigation for large RVs, children’s bicycles and wheelchairs. A fully accessible fishing pier sits above a trout-filled creek open only to physically challenged visitors, senior citizens and children. Tour the adjacent trout rearing station, hike on several nearby mountain trails or simply relax in this peaceful setting. The park’s central location makes it a perfect jumping off spot for mountain exploration.  Click here to visit the website

Bill Vanderford owns Georgia’s oldest registered fishing guide service and offers a wide variety of whole or half day trips on Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River. In 1993 Bill was inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a “Legendary Guide”.  Bill offers educational guide services for all types of fish and wildlife tours, and fly fishing for trout, spotted bass, striped bass, and panfish. This site also sells copies of Bill’s hit books, Secrets of Fishing Lake Lanier and The New Guide to Bank Fishing on Lake Lanier, and numerous combinations of his world-renowned Swirleybird Spinners™.

Welcome to Fishing Lanier with Bill Vanderford, specializing in professionally guided, educational fishing trips and wildlife tours on the Upper and Lower Chattahoochee River and Lake Lanier, including fly fishing.  Bill Vanderford also sells educational fishing books, Swirleybird jewelry, and Greeting cards for all occasions with Bill’s award-winning photography and words by internationally-famous travel writer, Chris McBeath.  Click here to visit the website

Lake Burton and Rabun County was named for Jeremiah Burton, a popular area citizen who would occasionally serve as bailiff in the local superior court and served in other civic positions.

Lake Burton At 2,775 acres, Lake Burton is the largest of Georgia Power’s North Georgia lakes.

Lake Burton was one of the first lakes in the United States created specifically for power generation. With the completion of the dam at the east end of the lake in 1913, more than 2700 acres of lake were created. In the rugged north Georgia mountains of Rabun and Burton Counties, Lake Burton has coves galore. Each is more breathtaking than the last, with peaks jutting high above the water. The Tallulah River was dammed and the town of Burton flooded when the lake was completed. Today the lake serves as a reservoir, controlling the flow of water to Seed Lake below it.  Click here to visit the website

Nestled in the north Georgia mountains just two miles from the Alpine village of Helen, Unicoi is one of Georgia’s most beloved state parks. Throughout the year, the park offers outstanding programs which focus on natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking and biking on scenic mountain trails, especially those leading to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. Craft lovers should not miss the lodge gift shop specializing in hand-made quilts and local pottery. Numerous picnic tables are located throughout the park.  Click here to visit the website

It’s easy to see why this is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning “tumbling waters,” is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls ~~ the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. An 8.5-mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the famed 2,135-mile Appalachian Trail. However, numerous other trails are available for shorter journeys.

A beautiful lodge at the top of the mountain is popular with guests who prefer traditional hotel comforts, while the cottages and campgrounds are more rustic. The park’s Maple Restaurant is known for its spectacular views and Sunday brunch buffet. For hikers who enjoy more adventure, a 5-mile trail leads to the backcountry Len Foote Hike Inn. Be sure to stop by the visitor center to see an Appalachian Trail display, nature exhibits, live animals and a gift shop.  Click here to visit the website