Nearby Attractions at
English Gap
There are many great places and activities
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keep busy with here at the resort,
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Dauset Trails is a private, non-profit nature center based on environmental education that is open for all to enjoy. ere are 1200 acres of scenic woods, fields, creeks and lakes. You can see native, live animals on exhibit (non-releasable) and in the wild, hike and bike 17 miles of trails, horseback ride 10 miles of trail separate from the hiking and biking trails, enjoy wildflower landscapes in the Woodland Garden and Children's Garden, picnic...
Located off I-75 in middle Georgia, Indian Springs is thought to be the oldest state park in the nation. It was acquired by the state in 1825 and became an official "State Forest Park" in 1927. The Creek Indians used the springs for centuries to heal the sick and impart extra vigor to the well. During the 1800s, the area was a bustling resort town. Today, visitors can still sample the spring water while enjoying the park’s cottages, camping, swimming, fishing and boating. Many structures within the park, such as the spring house, were built during the Great Depression by members of FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). A museum (hours limited) highlights Creek Indians, the resort era and CCC history.
High
Falls was a prosperous industrial town in the early 1800's with several stores,
a hotel, a grist mill, blacksmith shop, shoe factory and a cotton gin. Then in
the 1880's when a major railroad bypassed it, High Falls virtually became a
ghost town. But today, park visitors can enjoy the scenic waterfall situated on
the Towaliga River, hike to the remaining grist mill foundation or fish the
650-acre lake.
Lake Jackson is a 4,750 acre Reservoir. The lake dam was built in 1910 and electricity was originally generated for Macon, GA. Lake Jackson is formed by the Alcovy, South, and Yellow Rivers and Tussahaw Creek. The largest single river drainage in the southeastern U.S. -up to 100,000 cubic feet per second- comes from Georgia's Altamaha River. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean near St. Simons Island. Its headwaters are located in the upper Piedmont. The Alcovy is one of these upper Piedmont headwaters, with its water flowing into Lake Jackson, an impoundment lake that drains into the Ocmulgee. The Ocmulgee joins the Oconee in the coastal plain to form the Altamaha.
Lake Juliette is a 3600-acre reservoir operated by
Ga. Power that is surrounded by the Rum Creek WMA and is adjacent to the Rum
Creek MARSH project. This lake is a haven for sportsmen interested in
hunting and fishing as well as anyone looking for a great sailing lake.
This often overlooked lake makes a great alternative to Lake Lanier for Atlanta
sailors who live in the south part of town being that it takes about the same
amount of time to travel to either lake. The water temperature is about 5
degrees warmer than Lanier (which can make a noticeable difference in the dead
of winter), and there is a lot less boat traffic. In fact, boats with engines
larger than 25 h.p. are not even allowed. Since Juliette is smaller in size,
and not as deep as Lanier, it stays much flatter.
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The Ocmulgee is born in the backwaters of Jackson Lake. Below the dam it flows through the Piedmont on its way to Macon. The river is rather peaceful except for a few shoals. After Macon the river slows as it makes its way through the coastal plain of Georgia. As the river winds its way toward the Altamaha; horseshoe bends, sandbars, and oxbow lakes, with a wide river corridor sometimes stretching for miles, makes for a wild and remote setting. From Macon to the mouth of the Ocmulgee is approximately 200 miles. Here it joins with the Oconee to form the Altamaha. This is a great river to spent a week exploring, fishing, or just relaxing.
The Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center is a 6400-acre facility with 22 lakes and ponds owned by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The center is a public fishing area, a wildlife management area, and an educational facility. The center provides several activities such as an outreach program, a visitor’s center and a summer day camp. The outreach program brings animals to Elementary Schools in the surrounding area; the visitor’s center is a museum on wildlife and conservation open to the public; and the summer day camp exposes children ages 7-12 to a variety of nature activities.
Nestled in the red clay hills of Georgia, this cotton plantation was owned by a single family for more than 140 years. It survived Gen. Shermans March to the Sea, typhoid fever, Emancipation, Reconstruction, the cotton boll weevil, the advent of steam power and a transition from farming to forestry. In 1847, John Fitz Jarrell built a simple heart pine house typical of most plantations and made many of the furnishings visitors see today. In 1860, the 600-acre plantation was farmed by 39 slaves. After the Civil War, John increased his land to nearly 1,000 acres farmed by former slaves. As John aged, most workers left and the slave houses deteriorated and disappeared. After Johns death, his son, Dick Jarrell, gave up teaching to return to the farm, and in 1895, he built a small house for his family that grew to 12 children. Dick diversified the farm, adding a sawmill, cotton gin, gristmill, shingle mill, planer, sugar cane press, syrup evaporator, workshop, barn and outbuildings. In 1974, his descendants donated these buildings to establish Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site.
The Oconee National Forest covers 115,000 acres in
central Georgia. Unlike the tall peaks of the Chattahoochee, the Oconee
National Forest is relatively flat with small hills. Lakes, rivers, and
wildlife are the outstanding features of the Oconee. Visit Lake Oconee,
Hillsboro Lake, or 15,300 acre Lake Sinclair for swimming, fishing, boating and
camping. If a wealth of trails is the hallmark of the Chattahoochee, bountiful
game is the signature of the Oconee. There are also plenty of excellent fishing
opportunities. Near Lake Oconee, an easy 1-mile trail leads to Scull Shoals.
The site of Georgia's first cotton gin and paper mill, Scull Shoals is a
crumbling ghost town. Tumbling walls and other ruins still stand amidst the
lush forest and quiet waters. A short trail leads to two prehistoric Indian
mounds.
Water Recreation: Lake Sinclair is a popular lake
for swimming, fishing, and boating. The Oconee River is an excellent canoeing
river, with Oconee River Campground the favorite launching point.
Atlanta Motor Speedway, a 1.54-mile quad-oval track, is one of the premier motorsports facilities in the country. Built in 1960, Atlanta Motor Speedway is nestled on 870 acres located just 30 minutes south of Atlanta. Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts two NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races per year, the two largest single-day sporting events each year in the state of Georgia. Even with just these two weekend of racing, Atlanta Motor Speedway is the main contributor to the local sports economy, bringing in more than $455 million annually to Atlanta. ASA, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series racing are also highlights of the year at AMS, and Thursday Thunder Legends and Bandolero racing takes over for 10 weeks of the summer, showcasing the talent of the region’s up-and-coming drivers. And while racing is the main event at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the track is in use more than 300 days each year hosting corporate events, driving schools, concerts, air shows, dog shows, circuses, weddings and car shows.