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| Bowens Mill Fish Hatchery - Tours of this state fish hatchery include bluegill, red-ear sunfish, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4:30p.m. Guided tours by reservation; the hatchery has been under major renovation, so call first. A fishing or hunting license or Lands Pass is required on the property. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 912-285-6094 (DNR Region 4 office) - Address: 1773C Bowens Mill Hwy. (US Hwy 129), Fitzgerald Georgia 31750 | ||
| Altamaha River - The Altamaha River flows from the merging of the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers, forming the largest free flowing river in Georgia. The Altamaha hosts a variety of sporting activities, ranging from bank and boat fishing, to canoeing and leisure boating, to tournament angling. The Altamaha River is considered the premier largemouth bass fishing river in Southeast Georgia. There are five boat landings in Appling County, Deen's Landing, Morris Landing, Davis Landing, Eason's Landing and Carter's Bight Landing. Plenty of parking and restrooms available. The roughly 17,000-acre Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area provides hunting for deer, turkey, and small game. Located near Deen's Landing and Falling Rocks Park on the Altamaha River. For additional information call 912-426-5267. Phone: For Altamaha River 912-367-7731 - Visit Altamaha River | ||
| Lake Lindsay Grace - Enjoy fishing, boating and water sports. The lake is open all year from sunrise to sunset. Fish species are Bluegill, Bass, Crappie. No race boats are allowed. Open: Daily. Free admission. Amenities: Boat Ramp, Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 912-579-6475 - Address: 1167 Griffis Rd., Screven, GA 31560 - Directions: Lake Lindsay Grace is located on GA Hwy 99, 5 miles west of the intersection of GA Hwy 99 and 84 near Jesup. |
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| Lake Mayers - Visit this 170-acre lake with fishing, boating, swimming and water sports. Public beach area, picnic shelters, tables and grills. Lake Mayers offers fishing for largemouth bass, bream and crappie. The lake is open year round from sunrise to sunset daily. Access is available from the bank or by boat via two concrete ramps at the Public Recreation Area. Other activities included swimming, skiing and picnicking. Restrooms are available. Anyone interested in fishing Lake Mayers should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Free admission and parking. Amenities: Parking and restrooms. Phone: 912-367-8100 Address: US Hwy 341, Baxley, GA 31513 |
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| Owen and Williams Fish Farm - Take a tour of the facility where catfish, bream and grass carp are raised to stock fishing ponds. Amenities: Parking and Public Restrooms. Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm. Call for groups. Phone: 478-892-3144 - Address: 20 Fish Farm Rd, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 | ||
| Telfair County Boat Landing - Enter the beautiful Ocmulgee River at the bridge at Lumber City. Multiple boat landings available. Open: Daily. Free admission. Amenities: Parking Phone: 229-868-6365 - Address: Ocmulgee River, US Hwy 341 Bridge at Lumber City, McRae, GA 31055 |
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| Parks - Botanical Garden - Forests - Gardens - Nature Trail - Vineyards & Winery | ||
| A. Randall Tuten Environmental Park is 20 acres of streams, wetlands and ponds with a floating dock, more than 100 species of trees and an amphitheater. Open: Monday - Friday at 8 am - 3 pm. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 912-367-8630 - Address: US Hwy. 15, South, Appling County Middle School, Baxley, GA 31513 |
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| Georgia Southern University Botanical Garden - Centered on an early 20th century farmstead, Georgia Southern Botanical Garden offers visitors a unique view of the cultural and natural heritage of the southeastern coastal plain, an area rich in unique and endangered plants. General admission is now $5 (free for Garden members and Georgia Southern students with valid ID). Open: Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday 9 am - 2 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 912-478-1149 - Address: Georgia Southern University, 1503 Bland Ave, Statesboro, GA |
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| Georgia Southern University Museum/ Herty Nature Trail features a 26-foot fossil of a prehistoric Mosasaur and north America’s oldest whale fossil. Located in the Herty Memorial Pine Forest, this scenic trail has rolling hills and a variety of terrain. Visit the Georgia Southern University Museum to obtain your trail guide. Open: Tue.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 2-5p.m. Closed Monday and Saturday. Call for groups. General admission is $5 per person (children 3 and under and Georgia Southern students/staff free). Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 912-478-5444 - Address: Southern Dr, Rosenwald Bldg, Statesboro, GA 30460 | ||
| Guido Gardens-Evangelistic Association is home to the 24-hour Chapel in the Pines, that features a gazebo, arbors, water attractions, and flora. Open: Grounds open 24 hours daily, free. Staffed office tours Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-12p.m., 1-5p.m. Call for holiday hours. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 912-685-2222 - Address: 600 N. Lewis St., Metter, GA 30439 | ||
| Moody Forest Natural Area is a roughly 4,400-acre area with a swamp, 200- and 300-year-old long leafs, a 600-year-old mammoth tupelo cypress and spectacular bluff side forests. Limited hunting is also available at the Moody Forest Natural Area. This 3,889 acre preserve also provides hiking and excellent bird watching. Moody is managed by a joint agreement with the Nature Conservancy and the GA Department of Natural Resources. Open: Daily. Free admission. Amenities: Parking. Phone: 912-366-9549 -Address: 3553 E River Rd, Baxley, GA 31513 | ||
| Towns Bluff Park and Heritage Center and Bullard Creek WMA is located on the banks of the Altamaha River. It offers fishing, hunting, canoeing, primitive camping, RV sites, open air picnic shelters with grills, and a Conference Center that overlooks the river. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Phone: 912-379-9303 - Address: 45 Riverwood Trl, Hazlehurst, GA 31539 |
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| Veterans Park is located adjacent to the airport terminal, commemorates servicemen and women in the armed services. Open: Park open daily dusk-dawn, terminal 8a.m.-6p.m. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 912-384-1409 - Address: Greer Terminal, Douglas, GA 31533 |
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| Briar Creek Revolutionary Battlefield - This major American Revolutionary War battle field is where the Battle of Briar Creek occurred on March 3, 1779. Open dawn to dusk. Parking available. Phone: 912-564-7878 - Address: Brannen's Bridge Rd., Sylvania, GA | ||
| Historic Village at Brewton-Parker College includes two log homes circa 1830s and 40s built by Montgomery County residents representing the Cooper-Conner family and the Berry Thompson Family. Call for hours and tours info. Phone: 912-583-3110 - Address: 201 David-Eliza Fountain Cir, Mt. Vernon, GA | ||
| Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Dublin - A guide may be obtained from the downtown Development Authority, which includes a map of the downtown area and the history of the older structures. Phone: 478-272-2560 - Address: Downtown Dublin, GA 31040 | ||
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| Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q. Ball Jr. Raptor Center - Home to many birds of prey and more. Raptor demonstrations and hands-on reptile programs. Experience intriguing raptor demonstrations and hands-on reptile programs. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and party facilities. Open Mon - Fri 9 am - 4:45 pm and Saturday 1-4:45 pm (closed Saturdays May-August). Closed Sunday. Phone: 912-478-0831 Address: 1461 Forest Dr., Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460 |
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| Local Events Calendar (Recurring, No Need to Check Back Monthly) | ||
These are recurring events, so the schedule below stays accurate season to season.
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