One of the greatest natural wonders around occurs every year, and in case you’ve never experienced it, this is your chance. For the months of April and into May, you’ll be able to catch millions of Monarch butterflies in Georgia as they emerge and migrate up through the country. Watching monarch butterflies in Georgia has become a welcomed way for residents to usher in the spring season every year. Ready to learn a little bit more about these butterflies as well as where to watch them in Georgia?! Let’s dive right in…

Millions of monarch butterflies migrated south during the fall to hibernate and lay their eggs for spring.
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The majority of the Monarch butterfly population has been flying south to the Transvolcanic Mountains of Mexico for winter, only to return during spring when the temperatures get warmer.
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The good news for Georgians — the path of migration back for the Monarchs comes straight through our state.
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While you can see monarchs flittering about the fields and flowers of Georgia, there are a few spots where you can catch a ton of monarchs all in the same place.
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Chattahoochee Nature Center near Roswell often dedicates a whole weekend to the Monarch butterfly with a festival that celebrates the beautiful creature.
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Callaway Gardens has an actual Butterfly Center in Pine Mountain, and they often host a tagging event during the fall in order to research the efforts of the migratory process.
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The Monarch Foundation has more in-depth information about tagging these beautiful butterflies.
But if you’re really looking for a show, check out Amicalola Falls State Park where you can actually see part of the Monarch’s journey back north and even camp to make a whole weekend about it.
Flickr Michael HIcks
Make sure to spend some time this spring on the lookout for one of nature’s most vibrant and respected migratory paths.
Flickr Johanna Madjedi
There are so many gorgeous places to see monarch butterflies in Georgia.

Have you ever watched the Monarch migration in Georgia before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you have an interest in checking out another fascinating natural attraction in Georgia, check out the famed Amicalola Falls. You might also check out this unique vacation rental near Amicalola Falls.

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