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The park includes nature trails that wind over |
The park includes nature trails that wind over seven miles through sandy soil and pass through a bird sanctuary and a [[Gopherus polyphemus|tortoise]] habitat. The many hardwoods also attract various woodpeckers, sap suckers, and other birds less often seen in the pine forests of southern Georgia. [[Image:GLSmith-SP_Nature-trail.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The nature trails at George L. Smith are well maintained, low grade, mixed forest hiking.]] |
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Revision as of 17:24, 1 June 2009
Georgia L. Smith State Park is a 1,634 acre (6.61 km²) Georgia state park located near Twin City.
The park is named after George L. Smith, a former legislator from Georgia. Attractions include a grist mill, covered bridge, and the dam of the Watson Mill (built 1880). The park's location on a 412 acre (1.67 km²) mill pond dotted with many cypress trees makes it a haven for anglers and canoers. It is a great spot for spotting wild birds and animals, including the great blue heron and the white ibis.
The lake/dam and mill now host a museum preserving the old grist mill, as well as educational materials on the 15 mile creek watershed and estuary.
Facilities
- 25 Tent/Trailer/RV Sites
- 4 Cottages
- Group Shelter
- Pioneer Camping
- Boat and Canoe Rental
- Winter Shelter
- 4 Picnic Shelters
Habitat
The park includes nature trails that wind over seven miles through sandy soil and pass through a bird sanctuary and a tortoise habitat. The many hardwoods also attract various woodpeckers, sap suckers, and other birds less often seen in the pine forests of southern Georgia.
