The Park In Georgia That Transforms Into An Ice Palace In The Winter
By Lisa Sammons|Updated on January 13, 2024(Originally published February 08, 2023)
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
When you think of magical places to visit throughout the country in the winter, the Peach State likely doesn’t come to mind. Sure, the North Georgia mountains get snow on a regular basis, but it’s still not the several feet that you might see in New England or the Midwest. In much of Georgia, it’s not unusual to even be able to wear shorts at Christmastime! Many people are surprised to learn that it does snow in Georgia, at least in some parts of the state. We have plenty of winter parks in Georgia worth a visit that are magnificent and oh-so-scenic, and you’ll often find them covered in snow! If you’re hunting down things to do in winter in Georgia, we think Vogel State Park in Blairsville is an amazing escape. Check it out:
Vogel State Park spans 233 acres. It's tucked away right at the base of Blood Mountain. There's quite a bit of forested land here, as it's right in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
The park is immensely popular to visit in the fall. All of the mountains here look stunning when surrounded by beautiful foliage. However, we've got to say, we think this park is even prettier when it snows, and is one of the best places to visit in Georgia in winter.
The little city of Blairsville averages around 5 to 6 inches of snow each year. If you're looking to see Vogel State Park all covered in white, make sure to keep an eye on the weather forecast.
There are miles of trail here, and there's plenty of space to explore, no matter what season it is. The fact that it's winter in Georgia doesn't mean you have to stay cooped up inside!
To learn more about the trails at Vogel State Park, check out Alltrails. It's a great resource for those who love hiking in Georgia, and a free trial of Alltrails+ has even more benefits, like downloadable trail maps and turn-by-turn directions.
Most people think of spring, summer, and fall as the time to get outdoors. But Georgia in winter is a beautiful sight, and we can tell you for sure that it's worth the effort to bundle up and head outside, even when the temperatures are low. You'll be treated to some amazing sights!