Georgia is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and western Asia. It is on the coast of the Black Sea. It is largely encircled by the Greater and Lesser Caucasus mountain ranges. During 1918–1921, and 1991–1995 its full name was the Republic of Georgia. Since 1995 it is Georgia, as written in the Constitution. It was part of the Soviet Union between 1921 and 1991, but now it is an independent republic. The capital city is Tbilisi.
Callaway Gardens is an expansive resort located in the southern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Pine Mountain that is a perfect spot to relax and commune with nature. More than 750,000 people visit the gardens each year. The resort features a spa, lakes, a butterfly habitat, golf courses and the John Sibley Horticultural Center. Trails are available for hiking and biking. A 10-mile (16 km) trail known as the Discovery Bike Trail takes guests through the gardens. Within the grounds is Robin Lake Beach, the biggest man-made white sand beach in the world.
Amicalola Falls is Georgia’s tallest waterfall, measuring at 729 feet (222 meters) high. It is actually the largest falls in the Southeast. Amicalola Falls is located within the Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, between Ellijay and Dahlonega.
Cumberland Island National Seashore is a preserved wilderness area near St. Marys, Georgia. It features undeveloped beaches and places of historic interest as well as protected habitat areas for a variety of animals and plant life. Visitors may camp on the seashore but should be advised that bathrooms and access to drinking water are available primarily on the south end. People can rent bicycles at the Sea Camp Dock. Visitors can access the shore by taking the Cumberland Queen ferry but reservations are recommended. A museum and visitor center are located near the ferry dock and provide information to help travelers plan their trip and explain the area’s rich history.