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Scenic Road Trips         guide you, you can kayak or canoe
                                                                Discover Georgia’s hidden   through one of Georgia’s most
                                                             treasures along the Wiregrass   ecologically diverse waterways.
                                                                Trail (GA 57). This route winds   Keep watch for 130 rare and
                                                                 through rolling farmlands,   endangered species thriving along
                                                                  historic sites, and scenic   the riverbanks.
                                                                 rivers on the way to the
     A                                                           Golden Isles in the coastal   Explore Pioneer Life
                                                                                         At
                                                                                          General Coffee State Park’s
                                                                  region. Another great option
     GI  SOUTH                                                    is the Woodpecker Trail   Heritage Farm in Nicholls, history
     OR                                                          (US 25/GA 121), which takes   and nature intertwine. Here, you
     E                                                           you from Augusta to the   can explore log cabins, a tobacco
      G  GEORGIA                                                Okefenokee Swamp. Stop in   barn, and a corn crib that
     TH                                                      Metter to visit a fully restored 1928   showcase Georgia’s agricultural
     U                                                       lumber mill commissary. Don’t miss   past. Paddle through the serene
     O                                                       Georgia’s largest annual yard sale,   Seventeen-Mile River, which
      S  Escape to the Pines                                 “Peaches to the Beaches,” along US   flows through a cypress swamp,
                                                             Highway 341 – a must-do event for   home to rare plant species.
             rom paddling ancient rivers                     treasure seekers.         Whether you prefer tent camping
             and cycling scenic trails to                                              or cozy lodges, this park offers a
         Fspotting rare wildlife and                         Paddle the Mighty Altamaha  perfect getaway.
                                                                Explore the breathtaking
          uncovering hidden gems, South Georgia
                                                             Altamaha River, recognized as one   Hunt, Fish, and Explore
          is filled with unforgettable outdoor
                                                             of the world’s “Last Great Places”      Outdoors enthusiasts will
          experiences just waiting to be explored.
                                                             by The Nature Conservancy. With   enjoy the Horse Creek Wildlife
                                                             experienced outfitters ready to   Management Area, located
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