MACON, Ga. — When the federal government shuts down, it doesn't always mean local and state government programs also close their doors. Most Georgia state parks and historic sites stay open during a ...

It’s no secret that Georgia has some amazing state parks. Three of them have been named in the “50 U.S. state parks everyone should visit in their lifetime,” by Yelp. “Our country’s natural diversity ...

From coastal marshes to mountain forests, Georgia’s 47 state parks and recreation areas showcase the state’s diverse natural beauty and offer unmatched opportunities for outdoor recreation, including ...

LITHIA SPRINGS, Ga. - There’s still time to ask Santa for one more present under the tree, and we have a suggestion: hiking boots! That way, you’ll be ready to start the new year with a refreshing ...

Julie Davis Salisbury grew up in Rockdale County but never went to nearby Panola Mountain State Park. “Before the pandemic, my husband Randy and I would walk around our [Brookhaven] neighborhood and ...

Georgia is outsourcing the management of five state parks with upscale lodges and golf courses to a private company - and it could be the best news in decades for visitors and supporters of Georgia's ...

Lost somewhere near Springer Mountain on a day hike gone awry, a family with two children raced against darkness and an approaching thunderstorm. They had no food, no rain gear and no flashlight. But ...

This story is featured in today's TimesFreePress newscast. CHANGING PARKSCoral Hospitality will operate the following Georgia state park "lodge parks" and golf courses:• Amicalola Falls State Park ...

They’re all great. But each of Georgia’s state parks and historic sites distinguishes itself in some special way. This list showcases the most winning features of some of Georgia’s most adored parks ...