Northern Georgia is at the south end of the Appalachian Mountains, and is at the beginning, or end, of the Appalachian Trail. These areas are heavily forested with hardwoods and provide outstanding fall colors along the many trails in the mountains. read more
Jekyll Island, Georgia, is one of the "Golden Isles," along with Brunswick and St. Simons. The three are resort islands abounding in tourist activities and beaches. Most of Jekyll Island is a state park with one large campground. There are miles of beach and woodlands, ruins of plantation-era mansions and very remote areas for exploration. Just to the south… read more
While almost every state park within Georgia's state park system has at least one nature walk or hiking trail, some of the parks within the state's have a network of trails including challenging day trails and even longer, more demanding paths. Some of Georgia's state parks also have trails to remote mountain lodges accessible only by foot or leading into so… read more
Northeast Georgia is marked by two stunning types of geography which provide excellent locations for state parks. The Blue Ridge Mountains sprawl from…
Atlanta, Georgia is known as the "Big Apple of the South." Fortunately, there are many back country escapes outside the urban hub-bub, as the Georgia…
Atlanta, Georgia, has a famous past as shown in the Civil War film Gone with the Wind. Today, Atlanta is still the hub of activity for Georgia. Despit…
Augusta, located just 150 miles east of Atlanta, is Georgia's second oldest and second largest city. Easily accessible from Interstate 20, Augusta is…
Georgia is one of the United States' ten most populated states and was once one of the nation's 13 original colonies. Though many visitors come for th…
Georgia has 48 state parks and 15 state historic sites, most of which offer unique classroom studies and field trip options. Several of the parks and…
Atlanta, founded in 1837, is a thriving city with strong historical bonds and keen international involvement. The capital city of Georgia offers a wid…
Helen, Georgia is located along the Chattahoochee River in the northeast part of the state. The town is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, which…
Buckhead is an upscale section of Atlanta, Georgia. It features gracious homes, elegant hotels and fine dining. It is also a shopper's paradise. As an…
Macon, Georgia is located about 80 miles southeast of Atlanta on Interstate 75. The city is home to attractions such as the Ocmulgee National Monument…
Confederate and Union armies clashed in the Siege of Savannah in December 1864. Civil War tours in Savannah, Georgia guide you through the city's batt…
Woodstock, Georgia, one of the oldest towns in Cherokee County, is considered one of Atlanta's fastest growing suburbs. Despite its recent explosive…
Richmond Hill, Ga., offers many opportunities for getting outside and enjoying the abundance of wildlife and recreational activities that nature provi…
Macon, Georgia, one of the state's largest cities, is the birthplace of the kazoo. Home to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, International Cherry Blosso…
Atlanta, Georgia, is known for its kid-friendly parks and activities, and when traveling to the South, it is helpful to know information about some of…
Situated just outside the busy metropolis of Atlanta, Alpharetta is a small town with a big city mentality. It is part of Fulton County, and there are…
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