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Outdoors & HikingCamping in Georgia State ParksHow to book Georgia state park camping, what it costs, pet and stay rules, and 15 parks with site counts as the parks publish them.Updated Nov 5, 2026Outdoors & HikingPaddling and Kayaking in Georgia13 Georgia paddling spots, from the Okefenokee to the coast, with permits, seasons and rules read from agency and park pages.Updated Nov 9, 2026Outdoors & HikingGeorgia Waterfalls: Hikes, Fees and Rules11 Georgia waterfalls with trail details, parking fees, dog rules and current release-day closures, each read from the park or Forest Service page.Updated Nov 5, 2026Outdoors & HikingOkefenokee Swamp Guide: Which Entrance to Use, Boat Tour Prices, Paddling Permits and When to GoOkefenokee entry is $5 per car at Folkston, $10 ParkPass + $5 at Okefenokee State Park (ex-Stephen C. Foster), $25 at Waycross. Boat tours $22.50–$35; permits $15/night.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Nov 8, 2026North GeorgiaTallulah Gorge State Park: Gorge Floor Permits, Suspension Bridge, Fees and Which Trail to PickTallulah Gorge parking is $10 a car. Gorge floor permits are free but capped at 100 a day, with none on release days. Trails, dogs, strollers and 2026 release dates.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Nov 1, 2026Outdoors & HikingGeorgia State Parks With Free All-Terrain Wheelchairs (and How to Reserve One)Georgia lends free powered all-terrain wheelchairs at 14 state parks and three historic sites, manual GRIT chairs at four more, and Enchroma glasses at three. Where they are and how to book.Dogs in partsStroller-friendlyUpdated Oct 30, 2026Outdoors & Hiking12 Easy Hikes Near Atlanta With Kids (Stroller & Toddler Friendly)Twelve short, low-elevation hikes near Atlanta with kids, all within about an hour of Midtown, with verified distances, surfaces, stroller access, and fees.Dogs welcomeStrollers in partsUpdated Nov 8, 2026Outdoors & Hiking15 Best Hikes in Georgia: The Ultimate Trail Guide (2026)A statewide guide to the 15 best hikes in Georgia, covering North Georgia waterfalls, Atlanta-area trails, and coastal walks, with verified fees, permits, and drive times.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Nov 8, 2026Outdoors & Hiking10 Best Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Blue Ridge, GA (With Parking Details)From the free Toccoa River Swinging Bridge to the wilder Jacks River Falls, here are 10 verified dog-friendly hikes near Blue Ridge, GA with exact parking, fees, and leash rules.Dogs welcomeNot for strollersUpdated Nov 1, 2026
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