Located in north and central Georgia are the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Georgia's national forests are said to be a hiker's paradise. Winding trails lead visitors through scenic mountains and rolling hills, by wild rushing rivers and cascading waterfalls. The famous 2,135-mile Appalachian Trail begins here and hardy hikers don't see the end until they reach Maine! Drive along the Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway, which tours the Armuchee Ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. Don't forget to stop at Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest peak at 4,784 feet. Unlike the tall peaks of the Chattahoochee, the Oconee National Forest is relatively flat with small hills.

These two forests offer more than 500 developed campsites, more than 200 picnicking sites, 10 wildernesses, the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, 6 swimming beaches, thousands of acres of lakes and streams, and more than 500 miles of trails.

• Hike along the famous Appalachian Trail through wild rushing river, cascading waterfalls and rolling hills.
• Take a ride along the Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway where you get views of the Appalachian Mountains and the Amuchee Ridges.