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LEISURE

Gibbs Gardens
Gibbs Gardens, located in Ball Ground,
Georgia, is a green oasis, 220 acres of
spectacular, landscaped gardens adjacent
to spring-fed streams, ponds and lakes,
surrounded by rolling hills and mature
woodlands. In spring, experience 20 million
daffodils in bloom. The 40-acre Japanese
Garden offers beauty in every season. Other
highlights include roses, rhododendrons,
hydrangeas, and thousands of daylilies in
summer. Fall color abounds with more than
2,000 Japanese maples.
• 1987 Gibbs Dr., Ball Ground, GA 30107 Manor House at Gibbs Gardens
(770) 983-1881
www.gibbsgardens.com
Tiger Drive-In Pig Pen Family Mud Park
Tiger Drive-In is bridging the gap between The fun begins where the pavement ends,
the classic past and a bright future. There at this 70-acre mud racing facility. Bring the
used to be more than 5,500 drive-in theaters entire family to see the side-by-side fast track
worldwide. Now Tiger Drive-In is one of only races and join in with the “Run What Cha’
349 left, providing a place to make memories Brung” division. There’s a class for just about
that you simply can’t find anymore. everyone so come see what all the talk
Experience the movies from your car like the is about.
“old days” but with the benefits of modern • 865 Pig Pen Rd., Ball Ground, GA 30107
(404) 430-8771
amenities such as high quality digital www.pigpenfamilymudpark.com
projection, all-grass terraces, FM broadcasts, Pig Pen Family Mud Park
outdoor speakers, Pandora pre-show music,
Wi-Fi, and the delicious TDI Grill. Cherokee Valley Ranch
The drive-in accepts credit cards, is pet Cherokee Valley Ranch is a family fun des-
friendly, has a playground for the kids and tination. They offer zip lines, snow tubing and
so much more! Camping is allowed on the tobogganing, hay rides, picnic areas, and
grounds. Contact the drive-in for special events much more! Open seasonally from April 1-
including birthday parties, proposals and more. October 31, Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• 2756 Old U.S. Hwy. 441 S., Tiger, GA 30576 • 909 Upper Salem Church Rd., Jasper, GA 30143
(404) 680-5066 (706) 692-9277
tigerdrivein.com www.cherokeevalleyranch.com

Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia

Mountain Conservation Trust of recreational use. Its community-based
Georgia (MCT) is a Jasper-based non-profit projects include a long-standing partnership
land trust founded in 1991. Its mission is with Pickens County to establish the Burnt
the permanent conservation of the natural Mountain Preserve, nearly 1,110 acres of
resources and scenic beauty of the North public lands with a complex of hiking trails; In 2008, MCT became the first nationally
Georgia Mountains and foothills. To date, and collaborating with the Jasper Rotary accredited land trust in Georgia, and in
MCT has facilitated the permanent protection Club and Pickens County to create Roper
of nearly 4,600 acres in this region. Park in Jasper. 2014 was among the first in the nation to be
MCT works with private landowners, MCT is a membership-based organization awarded renewed accreditation. Accreditation
partner organizations, and local that also offers educational opportunities assures the public that MCT adheres to the
communities to preserve important designed to increase community awareness highest ethical and professional standards
conservation resources for future generations, of the importance of conserving the and is worthy of its trust.
including protecting lands that will enhance region’s natural resources. Programs include • P.O. Box 53, Jasper, GA 30143
water quality, preserve wildlife habitat guest lectures, guided hikes and paddles, (706) 253-4077
and increase lands available for public workshops, and others. info@mctga.org or www.mctga.org

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