'Girl Guides' Offer Outdoor Activities At Cloudland Canyon

Saturday, September 24, 2011
Amy Ward and Christine Rose
Amy Ward and Christine Rose

Christine "Pebbles" Rose and Amy "Tiny" Ward have been "re-hired" at Cloudland Canyon under a contract as guides for cave tours, backpacking trips, guided day hikes, and bike rentals.

Christine said, "We have been working on our business since we both left our positions at the park and are extremely excited about these new additions to the programs at Cloudland.

"We will offer cave tours on Saturday's and Sunday's in October under the name of Georgia Girl Guides. Two-hour tours will cost $30 and four-hour tours will cost $50."

A description of this cave trip is below:

Join Georgia Girl Guides as they take you on a guided tour of a pristine wild cave. This dark, cool and wet environment is an incredible ecosystem that everyone with a sense of adventure desires to see. Get ready for mud, seeing crystal formations, and learning about this special place unique to the Cumberland Plateau of Georgia. All equipment will be provided for this adventure, but participants must wear long sleeves, pants, and closed toe shoes. Tours are open to healthy individuals between the ages of 6 and 96, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Spaces are limited and reservations are suggested."

For more information, visit www.GeorgiaGirlGuides.com


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