Georgia is home to so many sensational National Parks!
There’s no shortage of natural beauty in Georgia. Beautiful scenery and landscapes paint the state by everchanging numbers as the seasons come and go. Abundant with nature and wildlife, Georgia’s National Parks are certainly worth visiting. Some are even home to some significant historical landmarks and exhibits.
It’s time to start planning your next autmunal hike, or family day out to the park. So we’re breaking down the best National Parks on offer in the state of Georgia.
Here are 9 incredible National Parks worth checking out:
1. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Where: Sandy Springs
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area preserves a series of sites between Atlanta and Lake Sidney Lanier along the Chattahoochee River. It encompasses 6,500 acres and 14 separate park units on a 48 mile stretch of gorgeous river. You can swim, kayak, or raft, making it the perfect place for lovers of watersports.
2. The Augusta Canal
Where: Augusta
A National Heritage Site, The Augusta Canal was originally built as a power source fueled by the Savannah River. The open airboat available for tours is a must if you’re ever in Augusta!
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3. Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Where: Springer Moutain (multiple states)
Known as the A.T., this long-distance hiking route in the East of the United States has a length of about 2,180 miles. Starting at Springer Mountain, it extends all the way to Mount Katahdin in Maine.
4. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Miltary Park
Where: North Georgia/Tennessee border
If you’re a history buff then this is the National Park for you. This beauty is a historic playground with many monuments and exhibits from the Civil War. You can’t leave without checking out the Lookout Mountain Battlefields.
5. Camp Sumter
Speaking of history, the Andersonville National Historic Site is another great option if you’re interested in the Civil War. Otherwise known as Camp Sumter, it was formerly a military prison but is now a touching tribute to prisoners of war.
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6. Martin Luther King Jr. National Park
Where: Atlanta
7. Cumberland Island National Seashore
Where: Cumberland Island
If you’re looking for complete seclusion on some of Georgia’s most gorgeous coastline, then you’re in luck. Cumberland Island National Seashore is almost completely untouched by civilization. However, you can explore ruins of early wealthy settlers of the island. You will need to take a ferry from the mall town of St. Marys, Georgia.
8. Fort Pulaski National Monument
Where: Savannah
Now that we’re on the topic of coastal Georgia, 15 miles from Savannah is theFort Pulaski National Monument. Although not officially a park, this monument and its surrounding areas make it a great place to hike.
9. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Where: Marietta
Just half an hour outside of Atlanta is the Kennesaw National Battlefield Park. Another Civil War battleground, there are tons of walking trails you can explore along with a large visitor center.
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