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in Jackson. Nearby, camp and swim enjoy the scenic
• HISTORIC HEARTLAND •
at America’s first state park, Indian waterfall on the
Springs, which pays homage to Towaliga River, hike to the ruins of
Chief William McIntosh and Georgia’s a bygone grist mill, then camp, picnic,
Creek Indians. and canoe.
In addition to Indian Springs, state Discover Big Haynes Creek Nature
parks in the area include Hard Labor Center, a protected 173-acre wildlife
Creek in Rutledge, which provides one preserve within Conyers’ Georgia
of the state’s best golf values; and International Horse Park, just a few
High Falls in Jackson, where you can miles outside of Atlanta. Minutes from
the Horse Park is Black Shoals Park, a
650-acres reservoir and recreational Warner Robins
facility offering fishing, canoeing, HISTORIC HEARTLAND
boating, picnicking, and hiking. Or From historical and cultural landmarks to outdoor recreation, there’s so much
enjoy public fishing, hiking, biking, to do and see in Warner Robins. Known as the home of Southeast Regional
and interpretive programs at the Little League, Robins Air Force Base, and the Museum of Aviation, visitors can
6,400-acre Charlie Elliott Wildlife view aircraft traffic from the Museum’s observation deck. Railroad enthusiasts
Center near Covington and at the can visit “depot row” which is on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Georgia Wildlife Federation/Alcovy
99 Armed Forces Blvd. N. • Warner Robins, GA 31093
Conservation Center’s 115 acres along 478-922-5100 • WarnerRobinsVisitorsCenter.com
the Alcovy River, surrounded by
native plant gardens.
With all there is to see and do, it’s
no wonder visitors stop to smell the
flowers, or hike through the Historic
Golf in Warner Robins
Heartland’s beauty.
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