Oconee Forest Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Oconee Forest Park
The Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest in northern Georgia comprises two United States National Forests, the Oconee National Forest in eastern Georgia and the Chattahoochee National Forest located in the North Georgia Mountains. The Chattahoochee National Forest is composed of an eastern and western forest. The western forest contains Johns Mountain, Little Sand Mountain, and Taylor Ridge. One of the beautiful trekking destination in Georgia.
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Bear Hollow Zoo
1.33km from Oconee Forest Park
Bear Hollow Zoo, is a wonderful place to take the whole family. The zoo features many different species native to the local region such as black bears, cougars, bobcats, otters and skunks. There are also several interactive activities such as an animal encounter space, nature center and environmental educational programs for children. The vast expanse of the park provides plenty of picturesque pathways for leisurely strolling and allows visitors to observe animal habits up close.
Georgia Museum of Art
1.54km from Oconee Forest Park
The Georgia Museum of Art is an art museum in Athens, Georgia, United States, associated with the University of Georgia. The museum is both an academic museum and, since 1982, the official art museum of the state of Georgia.1982. The permanent collection consists of American paintings, primarily 19th- and 20th-century; American, European and Asian works on paper and so more.
Georgia Museum of Natural History
1.93km from Oconee Forest Park
Georgia Museum of Natural History is the U.S. state of Georgia's museum of natural history in Athens. The science portion of the museum has fourteen different collections in Archaeology, Arthropod, Botany Herbarium, Economic Geology, Herpetology, Ichthyology, Invertebrate Biology, Mammalogy, Mycological Herbarium, Ornithology, Paleontology, Pollen and Plant Microspore, Rocks and Minerals, and Zooarchaeology as well as more than 325,000 ethanol-preserved fish and other animal specimens
University of Georgia
2.31km from Oconee Forest Park
The University of Georgia is one of the oldest public universities in the United States. Established in 1785, the university is home to a vibrant student population where diverse cultures come together to learn and foster relationships. The university is comprised of 17 schools and colleges that offer a range of courses in areas like arts and sciences, education, business, engineering, journalism, law and other fields.
Sanford Stadium
2.47km from Oconee Forest Park
Sanford Stadium is the home of the University of Georgia Bulldogs. This 93,000-seat Georgian-style stadium has been around since 1929 and is known for its lively, enthusiastic atmosphere as one of the nation's most highly distinguished football programs plays out "between the hedges". The stadium consistently ranks amongst the top ten in national attendance and recently underwent major changes to improve accessibility across all levels.
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2.93km from Oconee Forest Park
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a botanical garden of 313 acres in the United States, with a conservatory operated by the University of Georgia. It is located at 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia. The Garden contains eleven botanical and horticultural collections
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officially Athens–Clarke County, is a consolidated city-county and college town in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is one of the main counties in the Georgia state which is flourished with so many beautiful attractions.
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For more information about Oconee Forest Park, visit: https://www.warnell.uga.edu/oconee-forest-park
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