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Mar
24
2026
After the Storm: General Coffee
SeKoixa Gonzalez
A quiet hangs in the air in parts of General Coffee State Park...
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Feb
24
2026
Black History On The Coast: Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
SeKoixa Gonzalez
The Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site is often sought after for its large plantation home and historic vessels that still linger on the property, which invite visitors to delve into what plantation life was like pre- and post-Civil War. Just a short drive from Fort King George, another well-known Georgia State Historic Site, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation sits upon the edge of the Altamaha River and the site of where acres of the plantation's famed rice plots once grew.
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Dec
30
2024
President Jimmy Carter
President Jimmy Carter’s Influence on Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites, A Division of the Department of Natural Resources
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Aug
30
2023
Fall Hiking
Austin Suhr
Fall is almost here and that means it’s time once again for Georgia to show its colors! Bask in the glow of the maples, sourwoods, dogwoods, poplars, hickories, and sweetgums as they bid farewell to the warmth of summer and prepare for the cold months ahead. We’ve put together a list of some of the best places around Georgia to take in all that autumn has to offer.
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Jul
18
2023
Native Plumleaf Azaleas
Bill Stewart, Southern Resources Management Technician
Georgia’s state wildflower, the azalea, enhances many a yard in July and August. The spectacular colors of the state’s native species are on display at many locations managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ State Parks and Historic Sites Division.
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New Cottages at "Chatt Bend"
Chattahoochee Bend State Park just opened three additional cottages, making it easier than ever to spend a few days exploring the park’s trails and river. All have screened porches, fire pits and grills.
Georgia's Great Places
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Campers Return to Seminole State Park
Campsites have officially reopened at Seminole State Park, featuring a brand-new comfort station and all new electric and plumbing for RVs.
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