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PRESIDENTIAL AND VETERANS MEMORIAL TRAIL
1. Providence Canyon State Park in Lumpkin, GA. Visit Georgia’s little Grand Canyon. www.georgiastateparks.org
2. Andersonville National Historic Site in Andersonville, GA. Camp Sumter was one of the largest Confederate Military Prisons established during the Civil War. This site serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war. www.nps.gov/ande
3. Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains, GA. This includes President Jimmy Carter’s residence, boyhood farm, school, and the railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. www.nps.gov/jica
4. Veterans Memorial State Park & Golf Course in Cordele GA. See the Veterans Memorial on Lake Blackshear and an 18-hole golf course. www.georgiastateparks.org
5. George T. Bagby State Park & Golf Course in Ft. Gaines, GA. Enjoy water recreation, fishing and comfortable lodging. www.georgiastateparks.org
WILD ANIMALS AND MUSEUMS TRAIL
6. Parks at Chehaw in Albany, GA. See wild animals roaming in their natural habitat. Enjoy water recreation, nature trails and a picnic area. 229-430-5168.
7. Thronateeska Heritage Museum in Albany, GA. See model trains, Indian artifacts, local and natural history, a space museum and a planetarium. 229-432-6955.
8. Albany African Americans Civil Rights Movement Museum in Albany, GA. See displays of the struggle of the Albany’s civil rights movement during the 60’s and before. 229-432-0410.
9. Turner Golf Course in Albany, GA. Enjoy 18 holes of wonderful golf. 229-430-5267.
10. Flint Riverquarium in Albany, GA. Tour the ecosystem of the Flint River in an aquarium environment or watch an IMAX film. www.flintriverquarium.com
NATIVE AMERICAN TRAIL
11. Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area in Albany, GA. See many species of wildlife in their natural Habitat. 229-430-4254.
12. Kolomoki Mounds State Historical Park in Blakely, GA. Was once an Indian village & burial grounds dating the 12th century. See seven mounds, museum, and lake. www.georgiastateparks.org 1-800-864-7275.
13. Coheelee Creek Park and Historic Covered Bridge in Blakely, GA. Georgia’s southern-most “Kissing Bridge” built in 1891. Enjoy nature hikes, peaceful sounds of the nearby waterfalls and the picnic area on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Fishing, boat and boat ramp. 229-723-3741
14. Spring Creek Recreational Park in Colquitt, GA. Enjoy a mile of boardwalk trails as they wander through the bottomland cypress and hardwood forest along Spring Creek. 229-758-2400.
15. Mayhaw Wildlife Management Area in Colquitt, GA. 5,000 acres with hiking, and wildlife viewing.
16. Crooked Oak Public Golf Course in Colquitt, GA. Enjoy 18 holes of golf. 229-758-9200.
17. Seminole State Park & Lake Seminole in Donalsonville, GA. One of Georgia’s largest lakes. Enjoy water recreation, nature trails, wildlife viewing, beach, boating, and fishing. www.georgiastateparks.org 229-758-2400.
PLANTATION AND FISHING TRAIL
18. Seminole State Park & Lake Seminole in Donalsonville, GA. One of Georgia’s largest lakes. Enjoy water recreation, nature trails; watch able wildlife, beach, boating, and fishing. 229-758-2400
19. Wingate Bass Island Campground in Bainbridge, GA. Camp and fish at this exciting area. 229-246-0658.
20. Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, GA. Visit and tour one of southwest Georgia’s few plantations available for public visits. 229-226-9600.
AMUSEMENT PARK TRAIL
21. Wild Adventure Theme Park in Valdosta, GA. Enjoy many kid and adult-friendly rides, wild animals, shows and other attractions. www.wild-adventure.com
22. Hunting, Fishing and Farm Tours See Southwest Georgia Outdoor Outfitters and Adventures (Under construction)
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