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Chattahoochee River National Recreation AreaThe Shoals at Sope Creek - Photo by Tom Wilson
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
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In any season, the Chattahoochee banks are resplendent in color.

Trout lilies, serviceberry, and redbuds bloom in early spring followed by azaleas, trillium and coreopsis.

Late summer, cardinal flowers and the showy scarlet sumacs turn brilliant shades of red with the yellows of goldenrod, the deep purple of ironwood and the multitude of foliage of fall’s changing leaves.

A Rainbow Trout before release - Photo by Russell Virgilio  

Did You Know?
All Trout have a protective membrane or "slime coat" that covers their scales and is their first line of defense against infection and disease. Damage to this coating can severely hurt the fish. Wetting your hands or limiting contact with the fish increases the likelihood that the fish will survive.

Last Updated: June 18, 2007 at 07:50 EST