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the valley below; hike the 23-mile Canyon, where you can enjoy stunning nearly 1,400 acres. On beautiful Lake
Pine Mountain Trail, which winds views of the canyons from the rim Blackshear, and perfect for fishing,
through a mix of hardwoods and pines; trail. Backpackers who head out before boating, and water activities, this park
ride the trails on horseback; and camp 4 p.m. can sleep under the stars along includes one of Georgia’s most
amid a wonderful combination of the backcountry trail.
nature and history. • Georgia Veterans State Park offers naturally beautiful golf courses and miles of
• Providence Canyon State Park, an array of recreational activities and nature trails.
known as Georgia’s Little Grand overnight camping while stretching Cool off in the Flint River at Sprewell Bluff
Park, a hidden gem and great daytime escape
spot. Skip rocks across the water, picnic on WEST
the river’s edge, or toss horseshoes in a
grassy field. A boat ramp is publicly open for
canoeists, kayakers, rafters, and anglers.
The region is home to some of the 30 GEORGIA
observation sites and +260 species of birds
on the Southern Rivers Birding Trail whose
trail maps and lists are available at the state’s
Visitor Information Centers.
Experience cypress swamps, scenic country
farms, and pecan orchards from the comfort
of antique rail passenger cars along the SAM
Shortline route, operating from Cordele to
Providence Canyon State Park Plains, the home of President Jimmy Carter.
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