Outdoors

Pack your binoculars, hiking boots, or bathing suit, and head outside in Georgia. Whether your type of fresh-air fun looks like conquering a roiling rapid, checking a national park off your list, or nailing the perfect tee shot, you’ll be happy recreating in and around Georgia's natural attractions.

No matter where the adventure takes you, keep your eyes and ears open for the sights and sounds of native birds, reptiles, and other wildlife that thrive throughout the state.

State & National Parks

Marvel at the grandeur of state and national parks in Georgia, like the wild and remote beaches of Cumberland Island National Seashore and the picturesque water-carved landscape of Providence Canyon State Park.

Hiking & Biking 

Explore Georgia on foot, where hiking trails lead through lush forests, past cascading waterfalls, and up to sweeping mountain overlooks. Head to Springer Mountain to begin your journey on the Appalachian Trail, or hike to the top of 729-foot Amicalola Falls, the tallest in the state, for magnificent views of cascading water. Grab your gear and trek to an overlook at Tallulah Gorge, the two-mile “Grand Canyon of the East.” 

In Atlanta, walk or cycle the Beltline, a 22-mile loop of former railroad corridors converted to multi-use trails connecting intown neighborhoods.

Water Activities 

Get on the water to navigate Georgia’s many lakes, streams, and rivers. Explore powerful waterfalls in the North Georgia mountains or the Okefenokee Swamp in south Georgia. Anglers can rent a boat to go offshore fishing, or wade into a cold stream to cast a line for trophy trout. 

Kayaking and tubing along Georgia’s waterways offer a refreshing way to beat the heat, spot wildlife, and soak up the scenery. Paddle along the Flint River, one of 16 water trails in the state, to see stunning views of Pine Mountain and run the rapids in the Piedmont. Kayak waterways like the Altamaha River, Georgia's Little Amazon, for truly awe-inspiring scenery.

Farther south, 110 miles of coastline and 15 barrier islands ensure great beaches, boating, and wildlife watching — from dolphins to sea turtles and more than 400 species of birds (including seldom seen wood storks and painted buntings at Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge). See alligators and other wildlife on a boat ride at Okefenokee Swamp Park.

Adrenaline Sports

Soar above the treetops on a zipline, tackle the terrain on an ATV or mountain bike, or cool off with a whitewater rafting trip in North Georgia. From the mountains to the rushing rivers, there are plenty of ways to get your adrenaline pumping.

Golf

Tee off amid Georgia’s rolling green hills, swaying pines, and historic courses where the game’s greatest have left their mark. From championship courses with punishing approach shots to scenic fairways tucked into state parks, Georgia offers plenty of golf courses to perfect your swing.