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between Jacksonville and Lumber   Yamassee Trail. This peaceful
        City on Highway 117. This rugged   route is free from billboards and
        escape is ideal for hunting, fishing,   surrounded by historic churches,
        hiking, and birdwatching. It is also   farmlands, and towering
        famously known as the site where   hardwood and pine forests.
        the world-record largemouth bass
        was caught!              Vidalia and the Altamaha
                                    No visit to the region is
        Outdoor Fun at State Parks  complete without stopping in
          If you’re looking for fishing,   Vidalia, home to the world-famous
        hiking, or golfing, Little Ocmulgee   sweet onions. Nearby, in Uvalda,                                   SOUTH G
        State Park near McRae is a prime   launch your canoe or kayak    Photo courtesy of Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge
        destination. You can fish in the   where the Oconee and Ocmulgee                                        E
       265-acre lake, trek through the Oak   Rivers merge into the Altamaha                                     OR
        Ridge Trail, or play a round at the   River, beginning a scenic paddle all
       18-hole Wallace Adams Golf Course.   the way to the Atlantic Ocean.                                      GI
        Meanwhile, Jack Hill State Park                                                                         A

        in Reidsville is a favorite spot for   Wildlife Fun in Statesboro
        picnicking, family reunions, and   Experience a blend of wildlife and
        fishing, and features a beautifully   adventure at Georgia Southern
        maintained golf course perfect for a   University’s Center for Wildlife
        leisurely game.          Education & the Lamar Q. Ball
                                 Jr. Raptor Center, where eagles,                   Golfing at Wallace Adams
        Cycle the Yamassee Trail   reptiles, and mammals thrive. Enjoy              Golf Course
          Enjoy a scenic ride through   up-close raptor demonstrations and
        South Georgia on the 17-mile   nature tours.
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