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West Georgia: Adventure is Calling

People have been coming for generations to the 19-county district of West Central Georgia to enjoy its acres of pristine forest and fields, miles of trails, and lakes brimming with fish. Today, adventure-seekers are finding new thrills here, with whitewater rafting, tubing and ziplines on the Chattahoochee River at Columbus.

Stroll, bike or skate on Columbus’s RiverWalk, a 15-mile linear park that parallels the Chattahoochee. Also in Columbus, you’ll find the wildlife trails, wetlands, and natural history exhibits of Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center a relaxing pleasure.

The Chattahoochee River certainly helps define this region. The river flows into West Point Lake near LaGrange, offering more than 500 miles of shoreline, championship fishing, and other recreational and water activities. Communities bordered by the river include Franklin, in Heard County, which offers the paved Old Town Chattahoochee Greenway Trail for bicycling, walking, running and other non-motorized activities. Heard County’s Riverside Park has boat ramps and fishing areas in West Point Lake.

Another access point to the Chattahoochee River is Chattahoochee Bend State Park in Newnan, a haven for paddlers, campers and anglers. A boat ramp provides easy access to the water, while wooded trails are open for hiking and nature photography.

Set up camp in F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain. This park is a wonderful combination of nature and history, deeply rooted in the historical era of this four-time president who made this area his second home as he sought the restorative waters of nearby Warm Springs to treat his polio. Picnic at Dowdell’s Knob, Roosevelt’s favorite picnic spot, overlooking a magnificent view of the valley below. Hike the 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail, which winds through a mix of hardwoods and pines. There are also horseback riding trails.

Love water sports? Then head to Florence Marina State Park in Omaha, at the northern end of 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George, with its natural deep-water marina and accessible deep-water fishing pier, boat slips, and boat ramp. Birders are sure to see herons and egrets, and possibly bald eagles. To the east, cool off in the gently flowing Flint River at Sprewell Bluff Park, a little-known gem and great daytime getaway spot. Skip rocks across the water, picnic on the river’s edge, or toss horseshoes in a grassy field. A boat ramp is available for canoeists, kayakers, rafters, and anglers.

Don’t miss awe-inspiring Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area, known as Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon, to enjoy magnificent views of the canyons from the rim trail. Backpackers who head out before 4 p.m. can sleep under the stars along the backcountry trail.

Both F.D. Roosevelt State Park and Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area host occasional “astronomy nights” facilitated by staff at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center in Columbus, so if you schedule a visit during one of these events, you can mingle with others who delight in stargazing.

And you’ll never tire of all the outdoor opportunities at Callaway Gardens,just a few miles from F.D. Roosevelt State Park: trails, golf, swimming, the Day Butterfly Center, and the resort’s TreeTop Adventure zip lining and obstacle course, among others.

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West Georgia - Locations

Oak Grove Plantation and Gardens

West Georgia
4537 N. Hwy. 29
Newnan, GA 30265
770-463-3010

Oak Hill Cemetery

West Georgia
96 Jefferson St.
Newnan, Ga 30263
770-254-2627

Oakhurst Farm

West Georgia
19710 GA Hwy 219
West Point, GA 31833
706-289-8762

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Old Dominion Park

West Georgia
5614 Old Dominion Park
Columbus, GA 31909
706-225-4658

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Old Mountain Hill Schoolhouse

West Georgia
33 Mountain Hill Rd.
Fortson, GA 31808

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Old South Farm Museum and Agricultural Learning Center

West Georgia
41 Pleasant Valley Rd. and GA Hwy. 41
Woodland, GA 31836
706-975-9136

Orchard Hill Park

West Georgia
2972 Old 41 Hwy.
Orchard Hill, GA 30266
770-467-4750

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Oxbow Creek Golf Course

West Georgia
3491 S. Lumpkin Rd.
Columbus, GA 31903
706-689-9977

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Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center

West Georgia
3535 S. Lumpkin Rd.
Columbus, GA 31903-4212
706-687-4090

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Pasaquan

West Georgia
238 Eddie Martin Rd.
Buena Vista, GA 31803
229-649-9444

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Pate Park

West Georgia
8401 SR 315
Cataula, GA 31804
762-245-3838

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Pickins Pool

West Georgia
515 W. 20th Ave.
Cordele, GA 31015
229-276-2797

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Pine Hills Country Club

West Georgia
15 Aberdeen Cir.
Cordele, GA 31015
229-273-1373

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Pine Mountain RV Resort

West Georgia
8804 Hamilton Rd.
Pine Mountain, GA 31822
706-663-4329

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Pine Mountain Trail

West Georgia
Through Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
Hamilton, GA 30286

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Pine Mountain Valley Park

West Georgia
84 SR 354
Pine Mountain Valley, GA 31823
762-245-3838

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Pine Mountain Walking Tours

West Georgia

Pine Mountain, GA 31822
joy@tourswithjoy.com

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Plains Pool & Park

West Georgia
401 Waymon St.
Plains, GA 31780
229-924-4878

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Primus King Park & Recreation Center

West Georgia
4715 Old Cusseta Rd.
Columbus, GA 31903
706-225-4658

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Providence Canyon

West Georgia
8930 Canyon Rd.
Lumpkin, GA 31815
229-838-6870

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Psalmond Road Park & Supercenter

West Georgia
6550 Psalmond Rd.
Columbus, GA 31820
706-565-6060

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Psalmond Road Pottery Studio

West Georgia
6550 Psalmond Rd.
Columbus, GA 31909
706-565-6883

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R Shaefer Heard Campground – West Point Lake

West Georgia
101 Shaefer Heard Park Rd.
West Point, GA 31833
877-444-6777

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Raintree Country Club

West Georgia
1495 Hwy. 19 S.
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-7358

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Reid Park

West Georgia
802 Jones Ave.
Cordele, GA 31015
229-276-2797

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Richland Rum

West Georgia
333 Broad St.
Richland, GA 31825
229-887-3537

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Ride on Bikes

West Georgia
1036 Broadway
Columbus, GA 31901
706-324-1132

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Rigdon Park & Pool

West Georgia
1600 Howe Ave.
Columbus, GA 31903
706-687-0322

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River’s Bend Winery and Vineyard

West Georgia
692 Adams Rd.
West Point, GA 31833
706-645-1181

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Riverbend Park

West Georgia
962 Riverbend Park Rd.
Cusseta, GA 31805
706-989-9911

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