🌲 Anna Ruby Falls; Near Helen, GA—Finally Free to Share!🍁@ohmaitravels7829

We filmed this unforgettable hike to Anna Ruby Falls near Helen, GA in November 2022… and then we had to shelve it. 🎥 Why? Because just weeks earlier, a federal law quietly made it illegal to share videos from U.S. Forest lands without a permit. But as of January 4, 2025, the EXPLORE Act changed everything—and now we can finally show you this hidden gem in full color and sound. 🌲📽️ Join us for a gorgeous fall hike through Chattahoochee National Forest, starting at Unicoi State Park and ending at the breathtaking twin waterfalls of Anna Ruby Falls—where Curtis Creek drops 153 feet and York Creek plunges 50 feet into the forest floor below. We’ll share the history of the falls, the story of Anna Ruby Nichols, and the dramatic turn our hike took when a peaceful day turned into a rainy escape! #AnnaRubyFalls #ExploreAct #ChattahoocheeForest #TwinWaterfalls #FallHike #UnicoiStatePark #RVLife #OhMaiTravels #NatureVlog #WaterfallAdventure #GeorgiaHikes ⸻ 🗺️ FEATURED LOCATIONS & LINKS 📍 Anna Ruby Falls – Official Info; https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/chattahoochee-oconee/recreation 📍 Unicoi State Park – Campgrounds & Trails; https://gastateparks.org/Unicoi 📍 Cradle of Forestry in America – Non-profit partner; https://gofindoutdoors.org/sites/cradle-of-forestry/ 📍 EXPLORE Act (Public Law 118-234); https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6492 Pictures used; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anna_Ruby_(19288356759).jpg ⸻ ⏰ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro: Why This Video Was Shelved 00:52 – Starting Our Hike from Unicoi State Park 01:45 – Twin Falls Reveal: Anna Ruby Falls 02:30 – Rainstorm Hits! Taking Shelter at the Welcome Center 03:30 – History of Colonel Nichols & Anna Ruby 04:10 – Fall vs. Summer at the Falls 04:45 – Outro: The Magic We Almost Couldn’t Share ⸻ 👏🏼 WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS VIDEO 🌊 See one of Georgia’s most beautiful twin waterfalls 🍁 Experience the dramatic difference between fall and summer 🌧️ Join us during an unexpected storm 💔 Learn the emotional story behind the falls’ name 📜 Find out how federal law changed what creators can share ⸻ 🎞️ Be sure to watch all our videos; this is a convenient playlist❣️👧🏻🤠; https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPsAWU7sU7rdd-BQ-OUBlof2bjTAl0qwG 🔔 Subscribe for More Unfiltered Adventures: Join us, Mai & Jerry, as we explore America’s hidden gems—often in our RV—sharing national treasures, personal stories, and beautiful backroads. 👉 @ohmaitravels7829