Locals trails are seeing a wave of visitors amid pandemic

The trail system at Elachee Nature Science Center has experienced a 104% increase in visitation over the past two weeks compared to last year. - photo by Scott Rogers

05142020 TRAILS 3.jpg — The trail system at Elachee Nature Science Center has experienced a 104% increase in visitation over the past two weeks compared to last year. - photo by Scott Rogers

The Times

Updated: May 14, 2020, 5:24 PM

Published: May 14, 2020, 1:48 AM

The allure of nature has won over many Georgians who have been itching to stretch their quarantine-confined legs. Despite the fear of COVID-19 exposure, crowds have flocked to trail systems in North Georgia, including those in Chicopee Woods Conservation Area in Hall County and Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County.

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by Scott Rogers

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