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Hiking and Birding in the SE- A trip through the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, through the Blue Ridge Mountains into Georgia, then down to the coast at St Simons Island, offers an incredible opportunity for world class hiking and birding for experts and novices alike. These locations feature unique destinations in pristine settings unspoiled by urban development. From The Swag atop a 5,000 foot-high mountain with frontage on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to an almost totally undeveloped island off the Georgia Coast, each destination offers unparalleled beauty and adventure, and exceptional accommodations

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This Trip's Trip Master:
Barrie & Bobby Aycock

Barrie Aycock, and her husband, Bobby, are pleased to host you on this wonderful, relaxing itinerary. These are some of their favorite spots and they recommend them to you. Come visit them in Georgia and North Carolina and rediscover relaxation.

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Glen-Ella Springs

 
The Great Smoky Mountains of NC

The Great Smokies are the largest virgin forest in Eastern America, which hides itself in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park -- half in Tennessee, and half in North Carolina.

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    The Southern Appalachians, Northeast Georgia

    Visitors to the Northeast Georgia Mountains can enjoy nature's beauty year round. In winter, clear crisp days afford great visibility over long distances. In high elevations it's not unusual to see panoramas that stretch for many miles. State Parks and National Forests are plentiful, including the beginning of the Appalachian Trail.

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      Statesboro - Central Georgia

      Join us in Statesboro where a genuine hometown atmosphere and crisp southern smiles await you on your tour. The surrounding area provides a diverse array of intercoastal wildlife. During your stay here you can take in the sites and come back to a wonderful dinner and relaxing stay. If you have time, there is plenty of antique shopping to do. So come and experience Statesboro, Georgia.

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          Little St. Simons Island

          Your Own Private Island Awaits You…® Just off the Georgia coast, Little St. Simons Island offers the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in an extraordinary world of moss-draped live oaks, untouched forests, and pristine beaches. Nature rules the roost here, where 10,000 perfectly preserved acres are shared with no more than 30 overnight guests. Boating, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, bicycling, hiking, fishing, wildlife observation, Loggerhead Sea Turtle monitoring and protection, and interpretive programs invite you to discover the wonders of this pristine barrier island. Over nine miles of trails traverse the Island’s maritime forests and seven miles of deserted beaches await for shelling, swimming or just strolling along the shoreline.

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