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Jackson Lake
                                                                                          he Middle Georgia region
                                                                                          flourishes with lazy, rippling
                                                                                       Trivers, lakes flecked with
                                                                                       sunshine, and a plethora of wildlife.
                                                                                       With three state parks and miles of
                                                                                       country roads, the region is literally
                                                                                       an outdoor paradise.
     GEORGIA                                                                             In the Macon area, hike the Ocmulgee

                                                                                       Heritage Trail along the river, explore
                                                                                       ancient Indian mounds at Ocmulgee
                                                                                       Mounds National Historical Park, and enjoy
                                                                                       several watersports on Lake Tobesofkee.
      MIDDLE   MIDDLE                                                                  Just south of Macon, tour the pecan and
                                                                                       peach orchards at the state’s largest peach
                                                                                       grower, Lane Southern Orchards in Fort
                                                                                       Valley, or walk among acres of roses,
                                                                                       camellias, and azaleas at Fort Valley’s
                                                                                       Massee Lane Gardens.
                                                                                         Enjoy Warner Robins’ Wellston Park and
          GEORGIA                                                                      Wellston Trail or play a round of golf at the
                                                                                       International City Golf Club, designed by
                                                                                       Lou Burnett in 1958.

                                                                                       has outdoor oases that include the Rum
           Where Outdoor Life is More Than Just Weekends                                 North of Macon, the City of Forsyth
                                                                                       Creek Wildlife Management Area, where
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