6 Natural Wonders Unique To The Peach State That Should Be On Everyone's Georgia Bucket List
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Lisa Sammons
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From our beaches to our northern mountains, we have a ton of beautiful natural landscapes in the Peach State. Here are a few that we consider among Georgia’s true natural wonders. They’re all incredible and certainly worthy of a visit!
Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, USA
Tallulah Gorge is a massive 1,000-foot deep gorge that sits in the state park that shares its name. The park has over 20 miles of trail to explore and you can even walk along the gorge's two-mile long floor.
Radium Springs, GA 31705, USA
Radium Springs is a massive natural spring in Georgia that pumps out 70,000 gallons of crystal clear blue water from an underground cave per minute. The spring contains trace amounts of radium, and swimming is not allowed. The water stays at a constant 68 degrees all year.
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Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
Amicalola Falls is the tallest waterfall in Georgia. The 729-foot cascade has several trails around it, but the easiest way to catch a glimpse is to simply drive right up. The waterfall is visible from the parking lot - no hike required! You can find it at the state park that shares its name. It's actually the third-tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
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Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, USA
The carving on Stone Mountain is the largest bas-relief artwork in the world. It features three Confederate leaders carved into the side of the giant mountain. Depending on how you measure it, it's larger than Mount Rushmore. The artistic sculpture is quite the man made wonder, but the mountain itself is pretty incredible, too. It's over five miles in circumference at its base!
Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia, USA
The Okefenokee Swamp undoubtedly belongs on any list of natural wonders in Georgia. This incredible preserve spans 438,000 acres and has a variety of habitats within its borders. You'll see all kinds of fascinating plant and animal life within the swamp.
Brasstown Bald, Georgia 30546, USA
Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain in Georgia and an amazing spot to watch the sun set. At 4,784 feet, it makes for quite the hike, but you can also drive to the top. The views are incredible - you've got clear sight all around you and can see so far!
How many of these natural wonders in Georgia have you seen? Are there any you think should’ve made the list but didn’t? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
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