Here’s where to hike, explore, and meander in The Peach State.
Many of the Peach State’s parks are ready for adventure regardless the season.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources compiles all of The Peach States parks inone placeto help you plan too.
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Its like seeing a painting come to life.
For those looking to keep their feet on solid ground, there are several rim hikes offering scenic overlooks.
It offers 3,538 acres to explore by foot, bike, or horse.
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There are thousand-foot-deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, disc golf, and geocaching.
For those looking to stay overnight, there are 72 campsites.
Here, along Georgias Intracoastal Waterway, visitors can explore trails that bend through maritime forests and marsh.
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Wildlife such as crabs, egrets, and deer are often found here as well.
Overnight accommodations include campsites as well as cabins with screened porches and (gasp!)
He hoped to find a cure for his debilitating polio in the 88-degree buoyant water found nearby.
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It is also estimated that 12,000 alligators live within the refuge, too.
Visitors can rent canoes or opt for guided boat tours to take in the swamp and its many critters.
This park is an ideal spot for nature photographers as well, but yo keep your pets at home.
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Pets are not allowed in boats.
Trails covered in the tree canopy follow the stream and the 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir.
The reservoir serves as a popular spot for recreational sports including canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.
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The park also draws visitors seeking the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, an old textile mill.
You might also recognize the mill ruins from many movies, includingThe Hunger Games.
Unicoi
Explore 1,029 acres as well as the 53-acre Unicoi Lake at Unicoi State Park.
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The park is a convenient road trip from Atlanta, making it a popular day destination from the city.
Activities at Unicoi include ziplining, archery, and fly fishing.
Leashed dogs are also welcome for hikes!
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The most popular activity at Unicoi, however, is camping.
There are nearly 100 campsites of varying types, including glamping tents complete with home decor and coffee makers.
For those seeking a moreTroop Beverly Hillsexperience, check outthe Lodge.
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Vogel
This state park is Georgias second oldest.
It was established in 1931 and is found at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
In addition to moderate hiking trails, there is also a 13-mile backcountry trail to explore.
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Dont miss the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) museum which tells the story of the CCC Boys.
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