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Mark Oleg Ozboyd is a 23-year-old author, Georgia native, photographer, and founder of the Georgia Waterfall Database. His brand new, full-color book “Waterfalls of Georgia” is the first ever definitive guide to its subject, featuring over 700 spectacular Georgia waterfalls with unrivaled geographical coverage from the North Georgia Mountains to the Atlanta metropolitan area and even the Coastal Plain. Mark will discuss his book, offer photography tips, and recommend his favorite waterfalls for all skill levels around Dahlonega and North Georgia at large. The book will be available for purchase and signature.MAKE RESERVATION AT REGISTRATION LINK PROVIDED. Wine and food will be available for purchase from the Doghobble Wine Farm wine list and menu.
THE AUTHOR
Born and raised in Georgia, author and photographer Mark Oleg Ozboyd has been crisscrossing our state in search of magnificent waterfalls ever since he was a little kid. At 12, Mark started writing trail reports on www.HikingTheAppalachians.com, now a repository of over 300 hiking trails across the Southeast. At 17, Mark compiled the first-ever online Georgia Waterfall Database documenting every known waterfall in Georgia. As a freelance journalist, Mark wrote about waterfalls in The Dahlonega Nugget, Rabun County Travel Guide, and North Georgia Living. As a professional photographer, Mark enjoys taking pictures of everything from waterfalls and night skies to historic sites and events. His picture of the Milky Way above David's Falls was the cover image for the Winter 2023-24 edition of North Georgia Living. Mark is dedicated to sharing his passion for waterfalls with others and helping people discover the magical beauty, physical and mental health benefits of waterfalls. Read more about Mark at: https://www.gawaterfalls.com/about.html
THE BOOK
Discover the grandeur of waterfalls in the Peach State through the gorgeous artistic photographs, concise hiking and driving directions, historical lessons, and humorous anecdotes of Waterfalls of Georgia. This essential guide is meant for every age and skill level - seasoned hikers, recreationists, families with kids, retirees, artists, and natural history enthusiasts alike.
Featuring waterfalls from the lofty Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlanta metropolitan area and even the rolling Coastal Plain, the geographical coverage of Waterfalls of Georgia is unrivaled. Readers will appreciate the detailed step-by-step directions, hike details such as distances and difficulty ratings, and waterfall specifics including beauty rating, height, and watershed size. For more information, visit: https://www.gawaterfalls.com/the-book.html
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10 Roy Grindle Road, Dahlonega, GA, United States, Georgia 30533
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