VIDEO: New Barker Overlook Coming to Sawnee Mountain Preserve
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the Barker Overlook project, a future destination at Sawnee Mountain Preserve that will provide visitors with breathtaking views and a unique connection to the history of Sawnee Mountain.
In this On the Move episode, Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz discusses what visitors can expect at the future site, funding and the history of the site.
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Visitors can expect a plaza, pavilions and an overlook to view the north Georgia mountains. Interpretive panels will be available at the site, which will share the story of the Barker “Spaceship House” that used to sit on the property, as well as signage highlighting the Appalachian Mountain range, Sawnee Mountain’s unique geography and the importance of land preservation.