Georgia Leaf Peeping

This week in my e-mail I received the following article from Roswell Patch. In case you aren't familiar, the Patch network offers daily online news, reviews and informattion. Most cities have a Patch staff and you can easily find local information for your particular city, suburb and surrounding communities. It's free and is presented in a very professional and easy to read format -- it's great local information. Visit patch.com for local information in your area. Georgia's Leaf Watch 2012 Tells Where to Find the Best Color Fall has begun, so it's time to head out and watch the leaves turn colors. Georgia State Parks will give you a hand with Leaf Watch 2012, which begins Oct. 1. But before you pull out your camera and your hiking boots check out Leaf Watch 2012 for advice on where and when to find the best color in Georgia state parks, whether you plan to hike, bike or drive on country roads. Northern Georgia typically peaks in late October, though color can be seen as early as September and as late as mid-November. Leaf Watch 2012 provides updates from park rangers, safety tips for hiking and event calendars. Last-minute availability for cabins, yurts, campsites and lodge rooms in state parks also will be posted. Whether hiking, biking or simply driving country roads, travelers can check Leaf Watch 2012 for advice on where and when to find the best color in Georgia’s state parks. They can read updates from park rangers, get safety tips for hiking, and browse event calendars. Last-minute availability for cabins, yurts, campsites and lodge rooms in the state parks will also be posted. “Fall is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy Mother Nature’s handiwork,” said State Park Director Becky Kelley. “We have short nature trails that are good for kids, and longer trails that are perfect for experienced hikers. We even have roadside overlooks that make it easy to enjoy the view during a road trip.” State officials recently announced Georgia’s top ten state parks for leaf watching, which included: •Amicalola Falls, •Black Rock Mountain, •Cloudland Canyon, •Fort Mountain, •Moccasin Creek, •James H. Sloppy Floyd, •Smithgall Woods, •Tallulah Gorge, •Unicoi •Vogel. Georgia’s newest state park, Chattahoochee Bend, features thick hardwoods reflecting off the winding river. Beautiful maples and oaks can be found on the Pine Mountain Trail at F.D. Roosevelt State Park. Article from Roswell Patch. Sara Hibbard is a Georgia Realtor specializing in assisting buyers relocating to the state of Georgia and Sellers who owe more on their home than it is worth and they don't know what to do. Sara is available to answer your many questions at 404-660-2481 and via e-mail at sara.hibbard@metrobrokers.com. Check out her websites at www.SaraHibbard.com, www.Georgia-ShortSaleInfo.com. Sara Hibbard is Glad Georgia Real Estate Is On Your Mind!