George L. Smith State Park
George L. Smith State Park is situated on a 412-acre mill pond and is a favorite among canoeists, kayakers, anglers, and bird watchers.
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George L. Smith State Park Details
George L. Smith State Park is situated on a 412-acre mill pond and is a favorite among canoeists, kayakers, anglers, and bird watchers. The park is named after a Georgia native, and House Representative and hosts an old mill, a dam built in 1880, and a covered bridge for visitors to explore. The area is also home to rare birds including the great blue heron and white ibis and the threatened Georgia state reptile, the gopher tortoise.
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