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Why You Should Visit Georgia’s ‘Grand Canyon’

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① Move over, Arizona; it’s all about Georgia now!

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The Grand Canyon has topped many travelers’ bucket lists worldwide for years. The reason is clear: it is breathtaking and unparalleled in its scenery.

According to the National Park Service, this World Heritage site covers over a million acres, with the canyon itself averaging a depth of 4,000 feet.
This combination of attractive features makes the Grand Canyon worth visiting.

However, if your travel plans are heading southeast rather than west, you can add a fantastic alternative destination: Providence Canyon State Park.
It’s a lesser-known destination located in the State of Georgia.

② Introducing Providence Canyon State Park

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Known as the “Little Grand Canyon of Georgia,” the reason to visit this destination becomes clear when you see it in person.
Whether you want to enhance a previous Grand Canyon experience or just enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful site, this is the place for you.

Visiting Providence Canyon State Park allows you to explore a 2,706-acre terrain with 16 colorful canyons.
Some of these canyons are 150 feet underground, and 43 unique colors of sand are distinctly arranged throughout the park.

The captivating combination of rocks, sand, and canyon walls is beautiful and historical. Deep gullies formed throughout the park due to water runoff from local farms established in the 1800s.

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If you want to enjoy beautiful scenery along with a short trek, we recommend embarking on an adventure along the Canyon Loop Trail.
This is a 2.5-mile route that starts from the visitor center and circles around nine of the park canyons.

The Backcountry Trail is a 7-mile loop around the park suitable for experienced hikers.
Although you need to navigate creek bottoms, rivers, and birch forests due to the steep terrain, the views are worth it.

③ A Place to Enjoy Peace and Nature

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Providence Canyon State Park is one of the charming southern vacation spots where you can sit back, enjoy a picnic in the afternoon, and soak up the sun.
The park has two picnic shelters that groups can rent for $25 a day.
There are picnic tables around the park, where you can enjoy a meal while basking in the fresh air and stunning views.

Depending on the time of your visit, you can find a picnic spot where rare plum azaleas bloom against the backdrop of the scenery.
The plum azaleas, which only grow in this region of Georgia, paint the landscape red between July and August.

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Participating in the on-site astronomy program at Providence Canyon State Park is another excellent activity to enhance your canyon observation experience.
You can visit the park after sunset and confirm it’s one of the best places to observe the stars.

On certain nights throughout the year, the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus State University come together to offer star observation and learning at the park.
You can bring your own telescope or use the provided equipment to appreciate the universe.
When night falls, you can enjoy an astonishing view.

The program for 2024 is often scheduled for Saturday evenings.
Visit the park’s website to check out the dates.

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