Volunteer Opportunities on the Beautiful CHATTOOGA RIVER RANGER DISTRICT Upper Holcomb Creek Falls, Holcomb Creek Trail This easternmost part of the Chattahoochee National Forest borders on the Carolinas and covers an area from the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River westward to the Blue Ridge Valley. Easy accessibility via I-85/985, U.S. 23/441, and U.S. 129 makes it a major destination not only for local recreationists, but also for those from metro Atlanta and beyond. The heavily used Forest Service roads and trails that provide access to its diverse recreational opportunities need regular maintenance to be ecologically sustainable. Popular destinations on the CRRD include the river for boating and fishing, 28 miles of the historic Bartram Trail for hiking and camping, several well-known waterfall and wilderness trails in the mountainous areas, and horse and bike trails in the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area. With increased usage and persistent manpower and budget cuts, the Forest Service is relying more than ever on volunteer help to maintain trails. Volunteers on the Chattooga River Ranger District have wonderful opportunities to observe exceptionally diverse plant and bird life, as well as highly rated waterfalls. So, bring your binoculars and camera and join our volunteer force. If you like wildlife and learning more about the Forest, you’ll be glad you did. Please contact Audrey Moylan (famoylan@windstream.net) to sign up or for more information. Visit www.cotrails.org for upcoming events on the Chattooga River district.