Day Trippin’: Sunflowers & Selfies

The sunflowers are blooming at Smithgall Woods State Park in White County. (Smithgall Woods State Park/Facebook)

If you’re itching for a day trip to the Northeast Georgia mountains, you might check out Smithgall Woods State Park. The park’s popular Sunflowers & Selfies event is back this weekend and next.

This much-anticipated annual event features hayrides, games, native plant sales, and photo ops in the park’s blooming sunflower field.

Learn about the park from its knowledgeable guides as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall at your own pace.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, August 12-13, and August 19-20.

The cost is $5 plus $5 parking. Smithgall Woods State Park is located at 61 Tsalaki Trail in Helen, Georgia.