Bear Creek Educational Forest via Bear Creek Loop Trail

There are multiple out-and-back and loop hikes in this wildlife refuge, but the main attraction is the lighthouse along the Gulf Coast. Right next to the lighthouse is a pond where you are guaranteed to see several alligators. If you hike to the end of the levy across from the lighthouse you can catch an amazing sunset and the occasional dolphin sighting.A great place to take your family to sho...

This spectacular tree is located at the corner of Monroe and Crawford st. This is a must for every visitor is a stop at Thomasville's oldest and most cherished natural landmark, The Big Oak. This is massive tree that only started out as an acorn dated from 1685. This tree is currently over 330 years old with its limbs spanning over 26 feet with the trunks circumference of over 26ft. This tree i...

Cherokee Lake is easy to access. It can be found just off of Covington Ave. Once you pull in there are loads of places to park to enjoy a nice meal with family and friends before the sunset. The lake offers a 1 mile looping paved walkway. Just be patient for sunset. Most people want to leave once they see the sun if under the horizon. The beautiful pinks and purples come out 5 mins after the su...

This place is very peaceful if you ever feel like getting away from all the commotion for a couple hours. Thomasville, Georgia's Official Rose City, has a very long rosarian history and is evident in the Thomasville Rose Garden. The garden is located on Lynne Marie Dr, just off of Covington Ave. The Garden has a variety of 1500 roses that bloom each spring for you to walk around and observe. Al...

Cypress Spring is only accessible by water due to it being surrounded by private property, so bring your canoe, kayak, SUP, or boat to one of the many landings along Holmes Creek. The shortest and easiest way to get to the spring is to launch your vessel at Cotton Landing. From there, it is a short quarter-mile float downstream to the spring turnoff. The turnoff will be on your right and is mar...

Starting at Cotton Landing, you paddle about a quarter of a mile downstream until you encounter the spring run to the right/north. Another tenth of a mile or so up the run will take you to one of the most beautiful spring-fed swimming holes you will ever find. Fed by a 2nd magnitude spring, this circular shaped swimming hole is over 100 feet wide and approximately 26 feet deep. It's surrounded ...