On a recent visit to Evans, Georgia wonder | wander | women had the sweet privilege to visit one of its famous nature parks - the Augusta Canal.
The canal and industrial district were designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2018.
One of the only intact functioning American 19th century industrial power canal systems and home to diverse plants and animals of the southeastern Fall Line.  |
at the entrance / exit
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Augusta Canal National Heritage Area is an oasis for outdoor recreation. It has nature trails for walking, running, biking, kayaking, or picnics with indoor and outdoor areas for a variety of events and activities.
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| some stunning locks - Shiva, lion, owl |
The Savannah Rapids Park is a 33-acre passive recreation park set along the Augusta Canal and Reed Creek waterfall. It has been a destination of nature lovers for over 150 years.
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| love these hearts - birds, roses, skull |
On a bright crisp fall day, we went down to the lovers locks and added our own padlocks to the great collection decorating their rails.
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| our travel love locks |
Visitors from all over the world have made their mark and locked on their private and personal wishes on these bars. Symbols of love everlasting shining on and rusting away under a brilliant sky.
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| lots of turtles |
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still, in peaceful dreams, I see
The road leads back to you
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bird viewing & view
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Oh, Georgia, Georgia
No peace, no peace I find
Just an old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
(Georgia on my mind)
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| lots of fish too |
Just like its state song - made famous by Georgian resident artist Ray Charles - Georgia on our minds until our return. Where we long to be washed in peace by the waters of this nature park.
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| some local humor |
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