The Atlanta Journal Constitution just published a great article on staying safe in Georgia State Parks. No matter what state or national park you’re visiting this piece has some good tips.
“Lost somewhere near Springer Mountain on a day hike gone awry, a family with two children raced against darkness and an approaching thunderstorm. They had no food, no rain gear and no flashlight. But like many who get into trouble in Georgia’s state parks, they used their cellphone to call rangers for help.”