North Georgia has its own state of mind. It’s a beautiful escape, especially in the spring, as rivers are full and flowing and wildflowers are sending first blooms from the once-frigid winter soils. Birds are everywhere!
Winter is one of the best times to hike on trails for hours without seeing many people, or sometimes anyone at all.
This Christmas season, get ready for the shimmering lights, fabulous foods, holiday shopping, Breakfast with Santa, and natural relaxation at Unicoi State Park.
Nature will spill her autumnal secrets sometime in late October and early November. This is when the brilliance of fall leaf colors is most vibrant and provides the best weather for camping, glamping, and being outdoors.
It’s been a hot summer! Up here in the shaded forests of Unicoi State Park & Lodge we finally found our cool spot. Waterfalls, swimming in Lake Unicoi and fly fishing with experts at the park – it’s the closest thing to cooling off we’ve found all summer.
Summer is an ideal season to discover the area’s many hiking trails, waterfalls, rivers, and lakes to keep things cool. As I booked my trip for late June, and having been here numerous times, our family is switching things up by getting a little more involved in guided activities.
Just two miles from the alpine town of Helen in the ancient North Georgia mountains, you will find the ultimate mountain retreat for hosting special events up to 500 people! Unicoi State Park & Lodge is centered around Lake Unicoi within the Chattahoochee National Forest and all its many hiking trails, waterfalls, and views of valleys from the higher elevations.
We pulled into the drop-off to register for our online reserved camping site. Bear Parking Only signs made us smile. Just two miles northeast of Helen, Unicoi State Park & Lodge is centered around beautiful Lake Unicoi here in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Did you know that the Bavarian-themed downtown of Helen, Georgia is a moderately easy hike from Unicoi State Park & Lodge? The trail that connects the lodge and town is going to be your next best friend during Oktoberfest in Alpine Helen, as will the shuttle driver at the lodge – ready to deliver you and the family to the festivities and provide a ride back. Unicoi State Park & Lodge has you covered!
A short drive or walk from Helen, Unicoi State Park & Lodge embraces the wilderness of Georgia’s famed mountains. Cool mountain streams harbor bream and mountain trout, and provide waterfalls that inspire us, and lakes that cool us down.
Having been to Unicoi State Park & Lodge several times growing up, it wasn’t until I returned as an adult that I realized the historical context of the park. It began as a Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the 1930s.
Experiencing adventure after adventure works up an appetite. But that wasn’t a problem during my recent stay at Unicoi State Park & Lodge. It is more than an adventure lodge that gets your heart pumping and your adrenaline flowing.
If you find yourself needing a little break from the day-to-day, we invite you to take a virtual 2-minute walk through Unicoi State Park as we travel downstream of Smith Creek to the Kissing Bridge.
If you’re looking for a Christmas you won’t forget, complete with a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a traditional Christmas feast, and a New Year’s Eve Bash to remember, you’ll find it all at Unicoi State Park & Lodge…..
When you’re in the North Georgia Mountains, the holidays are always circled on the calendar. Every year the mountains come alive with activity as the Christmas season brings joy to the world. If you want to take advantage of all the mountains have to offer this year, make Unicoi State Park & Lodge your family’s holiday destination.
When summer ends in the North Georgia mountains it means fall is coming and bringing with it plenty of color and even more fun for the family. We suggest you book your fall stay at Unicoi State Park & Lodge now, because with the festivities on tap in September and October in the towns near the park, The Lodge will fill up quickly. You won’t want to miss what’s in store this fall.
Your next family escape doesn’t have to be the same vacation you’ve taken for years. The Adventure Lodge at Unicoi State Park in the beautiful North Georgia mountains has everything your family needs to break free from the mundane and step into a world where adventure awaits around every corner.
Both adults and children alike are looking for ways to disconnect from worries and anxiety and enjoy small moments of joy, laughter and even learning. Enjoy these coloring pages from Coral Hospitality.
If you find yourself needing a little break from the day-to-day, we invite you to take a virtual 2-minute walk through Unicoi State Park as we travel downstream of Smith Creek to the Kissing Bridge.
The world is looking a little different these days and we are all trying to adapt to a new way of life. Working from home and video conferencing has become a new trend in businesses today.
Spring Break is an exciting time of year. The weather is turning warmer, days are longer, and the sun seems to shine just a little brighter. You have made it through the first part of the year and the kids are itching to get out of school for a week of freedom.
With a lineage that traces its roots back to the time of settlement in the 1830s, Unicoi State Park & Lodge has certainly accumulated a lot of history. Check out our list of the Top 10 Facts about the park and keep them in mind as you gear up for your next trip to our North Georgia mountain retreat.
Just because the weather is cooler this time of year doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of activities at Unicoi State Park & Lodge. Bypass the crowds that usually fill our North Georgia State Park in the summer and take advantage of the tranquil winter months.
Every year, many of us make resolutions. Some of us want to get in shape, others want to use our phones less, and others want to read more books. The things we say we want to do each year are practically limitless, but how many of us accomplish our resolutions?
Just 90-minutes from Atlanta and around the corner from one of the state’s most popular tourist stops, Unicoi State Park & Lodge is a premier wedding destination for North Georgia nuptials.
What would New Year’s Eve be without a party? The fun to be had in the North Georgia mountains is endless with our variety of holiday events. Learn all about them in this month’s blog.
As the weather begins to shift and the leaves begin to change, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. Now, we’re not saying you need to swap out your pumpkin spice latte for eggnog just yet, but we are suggesting that you should start planning your holiday stay at Unicoi State Park & Lodge before time (and space) runs out.
As the weather cools off, things start to heat up in Alpine Helen, GA and the surrounding areas. Fall will be here before you know it, which means you can count on numerous activities in North Georgia.
Tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains just north of Alpine Helen, Unicoi State Park & Lodge is in a prime location to keep guests near the area’s top destinations and attractions while still providing the North Georgia Mountain seclusion many visitors desire.
Unicoi State Park & Lodge Combines the Beach and Mountains for the Ultimate Summer Vacation. This year you can shelve the second-guessing, because at Unicoi State Park & Lodge, family vacation planning starts with a better question: Why choose the mountains or the beach when you can have both?
Parents and kids alike need to unplug from modern technology and reconnect through wholesome family fun. And you don’t have to be a Clark Griswold to make it happen.
Families of all sizes, from places near and far, find adventure and quality time together at Unicoi State Park and Lodge. Moments away from Alpine Helen and the Chattahoochee River, this mountain retreat hosts….
When was the last time something took your breath away? Can you remember? Perched high atop a platform at the edge of Unicoi Lake, adventurous travelers look out over the clear mountain water….
Spring Break will be here before we know it. Each year campers and outdoor enthusiasts of all levels and ages gather at Unicoi State Park & Lodge to spend time together and welcome the arrival of Spring.
Winter can seem long, constricting and lacking inspiration. Shaking up the routine with a weekend away or starting the year with quality time together is rejuvenating.
