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20 Photos That Will Convince You to Explore Georgia

These photos barely do the adventures justice...you need to see them for yourself!

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Georgia is home to epic mountain lookouts, beautiful hiking and biking trails, raging waterfalls and more rivers and lakes than you could paddle in a lifetime. With the weather warming up and the days growing longer, now is the time to plan your trip! We've gathered some of the most inspirational photos from adventures all across the state to help convince you to make it happen ASAP.


Hike Cloudland Canyon’s Waterfall | Photo: Alan Maxcy


Paddle to Minnie’s Lake | Photo: Christian Murillo


Hike Pine Mounain | Photo: Nick Tort


Explore Driftwod Beach on Jekyll Island | Photo: Cameron Cech


Hike to Brasstown Bald Peak | Photo: Jason Clemmons


Hike to Anna Ruby Falls | Photo: Matthew Koehnemann


Backpack the Parallel Trail to Yankee Paradise Campground | Photo: Emily Lester


Camp at Red Top Mountain State Park | Photo: Christian Murillo


Kayak Betty’s Branch | Photo: Matt Van Swol


Hike to Hurricane Falls, Tallulah Gorge SP | Photo: Matthew Koehnemann


Hike through Phinizy Swamp | Photo: Matt Van Swol


Camp at Stephen C. Foster State Park | Photo: Christian Murillo


Hike to Minnehaha Falls | Photo: Matthew Ady


Kayak Augusta Canal | Photo: Matt Van Swol


Mountain Bike Chicopee Woods Flying Squirrel Trail | Photo: Matthew Koehnemann


Hike to Blue Hole and High Shoals Creek Falls | Photo: Tiffany Lachner


Hike along the East Palisades Trail | Photo: Christian Murillo


Climb to Amicalola Falls | Photo: Matthew Ady

We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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