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bike paths that wind through   recognized as one of the most      Find entry on the east side of the
                                beaches, forests, and marshlands. St.   unique wildernesses in the world.   refuge in Folkston at Okefenokee
                                Marys provides peaceful biking trails   Okefenokee Swamp Park in   Adventures or on the west side
                                along charming streets and    Waycross is a convenient point   at Stephen C. Foster State Park
                                the St. Marys River, serving as a                   in Fargo.
                                gateway to the Cumberland Island   of entry to the refuge and a      Whether you are lacing up your
                                National Seashore.        magnificent show-window for the   hiking boots, grabbing your paddle,
                                  The Georgia coast is a birder’s   “Land of the Trembling Earth” with   or hopping on a bike, Georgia’s

     T                          paradise. At Harris Neck National   its boat tours along lily-decked   coastal treasures are waiting to be
     S                          Wildlife Refuge, you can observe   water trails. Camping, cabins, and
     A                                                                              trekked. Pack your gear and dive
                                wood storks, herons, and other
     O                          captivating species.      recreational opportunities, including   into this outdoor paradise – you’ll
     A C                           Fishing enthusiasts will find plenty   golf, are available nearby at Laura S.   leave with memories as timeless as
                                                                                    the tides.
                                                          Walker State Park.
     GI                         to enjoy along the Georgia coast,
                                from charter trips targeting redfish
     OR                         and trout to casting lines or nets
     E                          in the Crooked River for flounder
      G                         and shrimp. Boating opportunities
                                abound, offering unforgettable ways
                                to connect with the water.
                                   A few miles to the west is the
                                Okefenokee National Wildlife
                                       Refuge, known for
                                        its alligators and
                                        other marquee
        Saint Simons East Beach        Southern species and
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