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Find New Ways To Experience Macon's Outdoors

By Elliot James on Jun. 09, 2020

Macon, Georgia is a nature lover's wonderland. Nestled in the middle of the state, enjoy hiking through the upland forest, go bird watching at one of our many parks, hop on your bike for a ride through our Historic Downtown or float along the bubbling Ocmulgee River. Embrace your calling to explore by staying safe in our great outdoors.

Discover 17,000 years of Macon history at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, get out on the water at Lake Tobesofkee or pitch a tent at one of our Camping and RV sites. Wherever you choose to start, there is so much more Macon on the horizon.

COVID-19 Travel Updates, Information & Resources

Amerson River Park

Amerson River Park contains 180 acres of pristine forests, meadows, and wetlands surrounded by a river oxbow. The park boasts several high bluffs that provide beautiful views of the river and its banks. Come play on the state-of-the-art handicap-usable playground where all...

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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Step back in time to enjoy the beauty of Ocmulgee with one of the many activities offered: - Explore the continent's only Earth Lodge and Early Mississippian temple mounds - View downtown Macon from the top of the Great Temple Mound - Immerse yourself in a wetlands environment by...

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Lake Tobosofkee Beach

Lake Tobesofkee

Located just outside Macon's city limits, Lake Tobesofkee is a year-round recreation area covering nearly 1800 acres with 35 miles of shoreline. Three parks, each with a white sandy beach offer activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, camping, water skiing, sailing and...

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Get Off The Beaten Path

Rose Hill Littel Martha

Rose Hill Cemetery

An Unexpected Way To Stroll Through Nature

Amerson Park Trail

Enjoy These 5 Trails

A Walk Or Hike Seems Like The Perfect Idea.

Kayaking

Kayaking, Canoeing, and Tubing

Enjoy Floating On The Ocmulgee River

Group Of People With Kayaks On The Ocmulgee River

Browse Paddle Tours

Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions

Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions offers gear, and equipment rentals to fully explore the Ocmulgee River,...

Boats on Lake

Lake Tobesofkee

Your Source Of Recreation and Relaxation

DTN - ROS - Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Step Back in Time

Explore Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park, a prehistoric American Indian site.

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Partner and Attraction Update

Here is Your List of Macon Partner and Attraction Updates

Due to the escalation of the situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) some events and attractions in Macon, Georgia may be cancelled or postponed.

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Elliot James

Elliot James is a writer, journalist and performing artist who’s professional work has centered around sociopolitical matters and cross-cultural relations, arts and lifestyle, and international affairs. As a Southern storyteller his multimedia and journalistic work is committed to telling stories with a focus on depicting the American South in an accurate and historical manner. He holds a B.A. in political science from California State University Fullerton and B.A. in Journalism from Mercer University.