Island Ford Geology Walk and Hewlett Lodge Tour

Join the National Park Service and Roadside Geology of Georgia co-author Dr. Bill Witherspoon for a terrific presentation on ‘Geology Hikes Around Atlanta ’ , followed by an easy walk beginning at the Island Ford Visitor Center .   Following the talk, walkers will first examine the variety of local building stone used in the historic and beautiful Hewlett Lodge , t hen they will trace the river’s edge to a prominent rock shelter with spectacularly contorted rock layers .  After the walk participates are invited to take a brief history tour of the historic Hewlett Lodge .