When wanderlust calls, we’ll help you answer. Our newly published “Guide to Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites” is available free in park offices or by calling 800-864-7275, and it’s filled with getaway ideas. Watch sunset from atop Black Rock Mountain, paddle under Spanish moss at Reed Bingham and travel back to colonial times at Wormsloe. If you love a list, pick up a Passport as well, where you can track your travels in a keepsake notebook. Make sure to save money with annual ParkPasses and Historic Site passes as you make your way across Georgia in 2024.

For a mix of yesteryear with Southern hospitality, plan a trip to Hamburg State Park in middle Georgia. At just 741 acres, this tiny getaway is packed with history and charm. A campground offers 32 shaded sites along Hamburg Lake, with hot showers, water and electric hookups, and a dump station. A restored 1921 gristmill is popular with photographers, and anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie and bream. Nature lovers can check out the walking trails for a chance to see deer, raccoons, turtles, alligators and other wildlife that call this park home. (Photo by by @wanderingwknds.)

Hikers may be surprised to discover the many benefits of winter hiking. With no leaves on the trees, you can see farther through the woods, appreciating unique tree shapes, small waterfalls, rock outrcrops and bark textures. It’s even easier to spot wildlife like deer. Take advantage of the slow season and you’ll be rewarded with quiet beauty and peaceful solitude. Need a few ideas? Check out these hiking trails ranging from kid-friendly to heart-pumping. (Photo by @mermaidd_love.)

Dreaming of your first teardrop or that top-of-the-line motorhome? Come see us at the Atlanta Camping and RV Show at the Atlanta Expo Center South in Jonesboro. Tour the latest models of your next home on wheels, then stop by our booth to pick up the 2024 Guide to Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites, plus annual passes. Our rangers can offer advice on campgrounds, fishing spots, hiking trails and more. See you there, January 25 to 28!