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If you ’ re not vacationing with the wildlife , you ’ re hanging with the wrong crowd . Nature centers let you get up close and personal with interesting creatures . Ranger-led events include everything from moonlit hikes to kayaking trips , looking for hawks , owls , bats , deer , raccoons and even alligators .
Mixing entertainment with education , Georgia ’ s State Historic Sites offer everything from presidential homes to picturesque plantations . Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers . Climb to the top of an ancient Indian mound . Check out President Franklin D . Roosevelt ’ s hand-controlled roadster . You can even see coins from our nation ’ s first gold rush .
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When the sun goes down , your adventure continues . Georgia ’ s State Parks have accommodations for all budgets and tastes . Choose from fully equipped cabins with rocking-chair porches , furnished “ glamping ” yurts , hotel-style lodges and modern campgrounds with hot showers . Newbie campers can even try our First Time Camper ’ s Program with loaner tents and expert advice .
From the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains to the vast Okefenokee Swamp , Georgia ’ s State Parks & Historic Sites have getaways for every type of traveler . Along the way , you can explore waterfalls and lakes , salt marshes and streams , canyons and caves . Plus , with a wide range of lodging , quick getaways and longer vacations can be found no matter the season .
Plenty of adventure awaits in the Peach State . Kayaking , hiking , biking , fishing , boating , geocaching and archery are a few ways to enjoy the great outdoors . Georgia ’ s State Parks also boast eight golf courses that offer challenging play at affordable rates .
For more information on Georgia ’ s State Parks & Historic Sites , visit GaStateParks . org or call 800-864-7275 . Follow us on Facebook or sign up for e- newsletters to keep up with the latest discounts and news . We even have gift cards that will make your favorite outdoor enthusiast smile when planning their next getaway .
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