For years, marathon runners have endured long distances in their quest for bragging rights and prestigious t-shirts. Now, state park hikers have their own conquest that ends with an exclusive "I did it!" t'shirt. Georgia's new Canyon Climbers Club is reserved for those few who have scaled to the top of Amicalola Falls, explored the depths of Providence Canyon, braved the swinging bridge in Tallulah Gorge and faced the daunting staircase in Cloudland Canyon.
To join the Canyon Climbers Club, hikers should stop by one of the four participating state park offices and purchase a $10 membership card. Membership cards are also available by calling (770) 389-7401 or you may send an email with your name, address and daytime phone number to: Jeannene_Woodruff@dnr.state.ga.us. Jeannene will call you and make the necessary arrangements in getting the card to you as quickly as possible.
A healthy dose of enthusiasm and sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Once they have visited all four parks and had their card punched by rangers, hikers can redeem it for a t-shirt and bragging rights. No time limit applies, so hikers can take as long as they wish to visit all four parks.
