New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will host a ‘First Saturday Hike’ on February 1st, 2025, from 10 am to 11:30 am. Visitors can join a Ranger to explore the nature trails and learn about the history and nature of the site where the Cherokee lived. All ages are welcome. There is an admission fee: adults (18-61) $8. 00, seniors (62+) $6. 00, and youth (6-17) $6. 00. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75 (Exit 317) on GA HWY 225 N. near Calhoun, Georgia. Call 706. 624. 1321 or visit GaStateParks.org/newechota for more information.