When life is no walk in the park, it’s a great time to take a walk in a park—literally. Fortunately, several great options are a short drive from Fayette County just waiting to offer nature’s stress-soothing amenities.
Panola Mountain
Stockbridge
Explore the pristine, 100-acre granite outcrop. Learn about the rare plants and animals that live in this unusual ecosystem. Bike on the paved trail or hike a forested trail. Picnic beside one of two lakes. Camp at one of five primitive campsites.
Sweetwater Creek
Lithia Springs
Hike 15 miles of trails, many of which follow the park’s namesake. Fish in the 215-acre lake. Learn about the textile mill ruins located in the park. Enjoy “glamping” in a yurt.
Fort Yargo
Winder
Enjoy the 260-acre lake for swimming, kayaking or paddleboarding. Mountain bike or hike more than 20 miles of trails. Experience the history surrounding the park’s 1792 fort/trading post built by early settlers. Linger on a screened-in porch at a furnished cabin.
For more information about these and other Georgia Parks, visit gastateparks.org.
