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Big Creek Greenway, Alpharetta

                                                                   Fish, canoe, picnic, and hike to the
                                                                ruins of a Civil War-era textile mill when
                                                                you visit Sweetwater Creek State
                                                                Park in Lithia Springs, with its 215-acre
                                                                lake. Panola Mountain State Park in
                                                                Stockbridge offers numerous opportunities
                                                                for hiking, biking, fishing, birding,
     METRO    ATLANTA                                           granite outcrop with its rare plants of the
                                                                picnicking, and learning about this exposed
                                                                Piedmont region.
                                                                  Curving along the north and west sides
      ATLANTA   METRO                                           of metro Atlanta, you can paddle down the
                                                                powerful Chattahoochee River. You will
                                                                find multiple access points along the 48
                                                                miles of the Chattahoochee River National
            Spirited, Energetic, and
                                                                Recreation Area, with many hiking trails
                                                                                                   Arabia Mountain
                                                                following along the river way.
            Wholesomely Natural                                   Access points to the river and trails   a must. If you are seeking an adrenaline
                                                                are found in Roswell, Georgia, nationally   rush, you will find one at the Chattahoochee
               s the South’s largest city, Atlanta is a prime example of a lively urban hub.   known for its award-winning parks system,   Nature Center in Roswell, which has
               Don’t let the bustling environment mislead you, though. Behind the towers   offering green spaces, various family-  introduced the Screaming Eagle zip line
            Aof steel and concrete, there are avenues and outlets galore leading you   oriented play areas, and interesting art   aerial adventure.
            into verdant and spacious green spaces. Woodlands, parks, rivers, and lakes are   sculptures. Being a designated bike-friendly     Nearby, the City of Alpharetta’s Big
            waiting to be discovered throughout the city and its suburbs.   community, the miles of bike trails here are   Creek Greenway calls to all walkers,
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