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News Articles: State Parks

 A campsite on the water at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park or other Georgia state parks could go up in price on a beautiful sunny weekend. The Department of Natural Resources has agreed to implement new revenue increasing measures, including surge pricing on campsites and tee times. Photo by Jill Williams

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Georgia panel raises state park fees with additional price hikes in the works

The Georgia Board of Natural Resources has voted in favor of a plan to increase parking pass rates at state parks, and the Department of Natural Resources could be considering further cost hikes.

October 29, 2025
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  • Ross Williams and
  • Georgia Recorder
Hikers walk by a stream in Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston, Ga.

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Leaf-watching? It's 'peak week' for these Top 10 Georgia State Parks

It's late October and Georgians are finally enjoying sweater weather. Along with carving pumpkins and sipping spiced lattes, leaf-watching is a favorite autumn activity. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has put together a list for lovers of fall foliage.

October 28, 2025
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  • GPB News Staff
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park and other Georgia parks could be getting a little pricier to visit. Photo by Jill Williams

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Georgia board set to raise fees at state parks

The next time you want to take in some of Georgia’s natural beauty at one of its state parks, it could cost you a little more. Or at least it will if the Board of Natural Resources signs off Tuesday on a proposal to raise fees.

October 27, 2025
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By:
  • Ross Williams and
  • Georgia Recorder
The sun rises, shedding light onto an oak grove along the western edge of Dos Rios.

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California's newest state park is like a time machine

California's newest state park just opened this summer — and a visit is like stepping into a time machine as its creators reimagine what a state park can be.

July 25, 2024
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  • Jonaki Mehta,
  • Christopher Intagliata,
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The New Manchester Mill Ruins in Sweetwater Creek State Park, which can be seen in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” (Photo courtesy Pineapple Public Relations). Credit: Photo courtesy Pineapple Public Relations

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Nature in Cinema: a movie tour through Georgia’s parks

The film industry in Georgia has grown exponentially over the past few decades, and so much of the state’s beautiful scenery can be found in some of Hollywood’s biggest films and television shows. Keep scrolling for a Georgia movie tour through some of the projects that have put the state’s natural beauty on the big screen.

June 07, 2024
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  • Sammie Purcell
A rare raven nest is viewable from overlook nine at Tallulah Gorge State Park.

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Ravens are rare in Georgia. But a nest has been spotted at Tallulah Gorge State Park

With strong binoculars or a spotting scope, you can see two roughly 6-week-old raven chicks in the nest. Ravens used to be more abundant in the Eastern U.S., but by the 1930s their numbers had declined, likely from a loss of forested habitat. A wildlife biologistsays the nest at Tallulah Gorge is a good sign for the species.

May 13, 2024
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  • Devon Zwald
Max Richardson

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For more inclusive outdoor experiences, Georgians with impaired mobility look to different tools

An annual hunt hosted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources makes special tools available as the agency says it's moving toward better outdoor accessibility. 

January 25, 2024
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  • Sofi Gratas
Fort Mountain State Park, located between Dalton and Elijay in North Georgia, is one of the top ten state parks for viewing fall foliage.

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When do fall colors peak in Georgia? This leaf-watching guide explains

Georgia's native trees and plants produce spectacular autumn colors, but there is a science to understanding when — and where — to view them.

October 19, 2023
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  • GPB News Staff
Providence Canyon State Park

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Providence Canyon State Park to expand

Southwest Georgia’s popular Providence Canyon State Park is about to become larger.

May 29, 2023
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  • Dave Williams
Orick, California, is the gateway to Redwood National and State Parks.

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  • Economy

The tale of a distressed American town on the doorstep of a natural paradise

The town of Orick sits just steps away from Redwood National Park. It has prime real estate for recreation and tourism, so why are its motels and restaurants shuttered and its residents impoverished?

June 21, 2022
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  • Greg Rosalsky
Game wardens will make sure that Georgians abide by boating laws and COVID-19 social distancing orders during this Memorial Day weekend.

Game Wardens To Enforce Boating Laws, Social Distancing This Holiday Weekend

Memorial Day weekend will mean an opportunity for many Georgians to go out and have some fun despite the current risks from the COVID-19 pandemic. This...

May 22, 2020
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  • Ben Abrams
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