When hikers are injured, killed or have other incidents in Georgia's state parks, the trouble is usually of their own making, a review of Georgia Department of Natural Resources incident logs shows. While crime is rare, visitors find plenty of other ways to get into trouble. Dozens get so lost that park officials have to launch searches, according to search and rescue reports. Georgia state parks: How to avoid trouble
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September 13, 2009
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Alison Young
Alison Young has more than 20 years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor at major U.S. newspapers. She is currently a member of USA TODAY's investigative team and is past president of Investigative Reporters and Editors, a national journalism training organization. Young is a frequent speaker on the techniques of watchdog journalism. This site is her personal portfolio of articles and reporting tips. You can reach her at alisonyoungreports@hotmail.com or ayoung@usatoday.com.
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