Georgia’s ‘Little Grand Canyon’ Is An Uncrowded Geological Wonder That Thrives With Fall Hues

Fall is here, and leaf peepers everywhere are breaking out their flannels and mapping out routes to view the season’s best colors. While the Blue Ridge Mountains and Tallulah Gorge usually get all the fall attention in Georgia, Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area is an overlooked spot that delivers big on fall foliage views without the crowds. In a Mixbook survey ranking the top 150 hidden gems for fall foliage nationwide, Providence Canyon snagged 11th place, making it one of the best state parks for fall foliage. Two other places in Georgia were also listed: Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area (32nd place) and Cohutta Wilderness Area (125th place).

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