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Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen

rapids are just north of the Augusta magazine describes as one of the Top 50
Canal and flow south from Clarks Hill golf destinations in the world. The Ritz-
Lake with its +1,200 miles of shoreline, Carlton, Reynolds Plantation is just one of
13 campgrounds, 11 recreation areas, Lake Oconee’s fine resorts.
EAST 10 parks, and five marinas. Bikers will enjoy East Georgia’s stretch
of the historic Woodpecker Trail which runs
Nearby, in Thomson-McDuffie County,
anglers enjoy the McDuffie Public Fishing
for almost 200 miles along U.S. highways
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sunfish, and catfish. Outside the PFA,
Swamp in Georgia’s coastal area.
McDuffie has quite an equestrian and fox
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hunting community, celebrated with the
Camping, Biking & Everything Outdoors annual Belle Meade Hunt. T
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Try your skill at one of three
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H istory meets nature in East Georgia. Everywhere you look, professional disc golf courses at the PDGA GI
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International Disc Golf Center at Wildwood
you’ll find a touch of the Old South in its natural beauty.
Park in Appling, on the banks of Clarks Hill
Lake, just minutes from Augusta. Further
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The six state parks and a state historic – as well as the historic Robert north, near Lincolnton, ride your horse on
site that enhance the East Georgia Toombs House. trails at Bussey Point or hunt for crystals at
region provide hiking on nature trails, Start in Augusta and float down the Graves Mountain.
camping, swimming, fishing, cottages, canal developed in 1845. Paddle the West of Augusta is Georgia’s Lake
house museum tours, and special events. Augusta Canal’s 8.5 miles of waterway or Country – Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee,
Explore all six state parks – Elijah Clark, enjoy a cruise in a replica canal cargo boat. Georgia’s second-largest lake. Family
A.H. Stephens, Mistletoe, Hamburg, Embark on a pleasant bike ride or hike friendly camping, boating, fishing, and
Magnolia Springs, and George L. Smith following the towpath. The Savannah River hunting are accented by what Golf Digest
Jones Creek, Augusta
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