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Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon

I just found out about this place. This will be on my list for a future road trip. One of the most unique state parks I’ve heard of, and it’s…

Georgia's Little Grand Canyon
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I just found out about this place. This will be on my list for a future road trip. One of the most unique state parks I've heard of, and it's about a four-hour trip from Augusta. Georgia's Little Grand Canyon. Over 1000 acres of trails, camping sites, and picnic shelters.

Providence Canyon State Park in Lumpkin.

Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” is a testament to the power of man’s influence on the land. Massive gullies as deep as 150 feet were caused simply by poor farming practices during the 1800s, yet today they make some of the prettiest photographs in the state. The rare Plumleaf Azalea grows only in this region and blooms during July and August, when most azaleas have lost their color. The canyon soil’s pink, orange, red and purple hues make a beautiful natural painting at this quiet park.

Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, taking care to stay behind fences and off the fragile canyon edge. Hikers who explore the deepest canyons will usually find a thin layer of water along the trail, an indication of the water table below. Guests who hike to canyons 4 and 5 may want to join the Canyon Climbers Club. Backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail, which highlights portions of the canyon and winds through mixed forest. Camping, cottages, and efficiency units are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George.

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Tee has worked with KICKS 99 for over 24 years as Operations Manager and Program Director and is on-air each afternoon 3p-7p. When he’s not working, you’ll find him traveling the back roads, taking pictures, and searching for the next dive diner. Favorite place to visit? That’s easy. Folly Beach, SC. He’s usually there at least a few times a year. He lives in North Augusta and on Saturdays in the fall, you’ll find him cooking out and watching his Clemson Tigers. Tee likes to write about travel, Augusta local dive bars and diners and destinations in the Carolinas, as well as new business.