The Atlanta Traveler

Yesterday I wrote about great green getaways in Georgia, thanks to Georgia State Parks. Today, I want to announce that…

Georgia State Parks is giving away a free two-night stay at a GSP lodge.

See the descriptions of the lodges below. One winner will receive a certificate good for two nights, spent at any one Georgia Parks lodge. The winner will pick a lodge from the five listed below. The certificate can be used through March 2009.

 Here’s what you need to do to enter:

Simply, comment on any of the posts in The Atlanta Traveler between February 10th  and March 10. 

Every comment will be counted as an entry into the contest. You can comment as much as you like, but spam, comments that have nothing to do with the post, won’t be comment. Spammers will be disqualified.

Links to posts on this blog, which shows up as trackbacks will also be counted as entries.

On March 12, I will select a random winner, based on the entries. That’s it.   Here are some descriptions of the lodges.

Amicalola Falls State Park
Only one and a half hours north of Atlanta, The Lodge at Amicalola Falls is a stunning 57-room hideaway, complete with a window-lined restaurant. Within walking distance from the lodge is the 729-foot falls that the Cherokee Indians named Amicalola, meaning, “tumbling waters.” The Lodge at Amicalola State Park is surrounded by natural beauty and creates an atmosphere perfect for any retreat or getaway. Whether you want to visit or explore towering forests, there is plenty to discover at Amicalola Falls. For Reservations or more information call

George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge

This lodge is surrounded by forests. Play golf on the championship golf course and later, enjoy romantic, scenic dining. Located on the shores of 48,000-acre lake Walter F. George feels like a resort. Choose a room at the lodge or a cottage in the woods. For reservations or more information call 877-591-5575 or 229-768-2571.

Little Ocmulgee State Park
You can spend your days enjoying golf, tennis, hiking, swimming, boating or fishing at Ocmulgee’s state park acre lake. The lodge, overlooking the golf course is surrounded by 1,277 acres of southern piedmont forest. At the Lodge at Little Ocmulgee in south central Georgia, you can choose to camp, choose a cottage, or stay at the 60-room lodge. For reservations or more information call 877-591-5572 or 229-868-7474.

Red Top Mountain State Park

Just north of Atlanta are the sandy beaches of Lake Allatoona and the pine-scented nature trails of Red Top Mountain. There is also a full-service marina with boat rentals. At the Lodge at Red Top Mountain, you can choose one of the campsites, a secluded cottage with lakeshore views and docks or a peaceful lodge room.  For more information or reservations call 800-573-9658 or 770-975-0055.

Unicoi State Park Lodge. Located between thousands of acres of the Chattahoochee Forest and the alpine village of Helen is Unicoi, this retreat has a white sand beach. Guests can enjoy the park’s 12 miles of nature and hiking trails, lake and trout stream fishing, four lighted tennis courts, softball and volleyball area, picnic facilities, a world class mountain bike trail and a year-round schedule of activities.  You can choose a guest cottage with a wood-burning fireplace or one of the contemporary guest rooms, many with lofts and views of the park.  For more information or reservations call 800-573-9659 or 706-878-2201.

Photos are courtesy of GSP.