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fishing. A great starting point is Outdoor Fun in Columbus
Chattahoochee Bend State As the Chattahoochee River
Park in Newnan where paddlers, winds into Columbus, visitors
campers, and anglers can enjoy can explore the 15-mile RiverWalk,
unspoiled nature. The park also a picturesque route perfect for
offers wooded trails ideal walking, biking, or skating. Raft
for hiking, wildlife watching, or kayak on the world’s longest
and photography. urban whitewater course, or
A zip-line over the river at the
GI Georgia-Alabama border. For a
OR more tranquil outdoor adventure,
Oxbow Meadows Environmental
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G Learning Center provides serene
T wildlife trails, wetlands, and
S engaging exhibits on the region’s
E natural history. take a scenic horseback ride; under the stars along the
W don’t miss the breathtaking backcountry trail.
Parks and Natural Wonders views from Dowdell’s Knob, • Georgia Veteran’s State Park
West Georgia is home to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s favorite on Lake Blackshear: Perfect
several stunning state and picnic spot. for fishing, boating, and
local parks, each offering • Providence Canyon State golfing, this park also offers
great opportunities for Park: Known as Georgia’s miles of nature trails and
outdoor exploration: Little Grand Canyon, this camping options.
• F.D. Roosevelt State Park park offers panoramic • Florence Marina State Park
Fishing at in Pine Mountain: Hike the canyon views from its rim trail, on Lake Walter F. George: This
Lake Blackshear 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail or and backpackers can camp park is adjacent to a natural
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Photo courtesy of Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club