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| Tallulah Gorge State Park (Photo by Todd DeFeo) |
SMYRNA, Ga. – Leaf peepers, get ready.
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites launched “Leaf Watch 2011” on Oct. 1. The initiative tracks the fall’s colors in Georgia.
“Fall is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy Mother Nature’s handiwork,” Georgia State Park Director Becky Kelley said in a news release. “We have short nature trails that are great for kids, and longer trails that are perfect for backpackers. We even have roadside overlooks, so come on out and enjoy our great state parks this autumn.”
Trees in the North Georgia Mountains typically peak in late October, but experts say leaves have already started turning in some parts of the state.
In addition, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites officials set up a web cam at Black Rock Mountain State Park near Clayton, Ga., allowing leaf peepers to remotely watch the progress of fall colors.
For more information and fall color updates, visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org.