Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

OutsideMay 27

Georgia’s Ocmulgee Mounds and the Race for America's Next National Park

With more than 12,000 years of Indigenous history, this could be America’s 64th National Park, marking a historic shift in how the U.S. protects Native land.

Homecoming for Muscogee nation every September

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Ocmulgee RiverSightTrails showcase forest and wetlands along the river
Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve InitiativePlaceWith growing national attention focused upon the necessity of preservation of our public lands, we’ve committed to…
Chiricahua National MonumentSightOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Appalachian TrailTrailThe Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200…
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaSightDelaware river, Millbrook Village, Dingmans Falls, Kittatinny Ridge, Delaware Water Gap, Mount Tammany, Mount Minsi,…
Katahdin Woods and Waters National MonumentSightSpread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of…
Avi Kwa AmeSightInformation on current fire restrictions can be found at https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/restrictions.
Ocmulgee Indigenous CelebrationFestivalHomecoming for Muscogee nation every September
Ocmulgee Heritage TrailTrail13-mile trail extending outside park boundaries
Great Temple MoundSightNine-story mound, once home to ancient city's leader
Angkor WatSight
Muscogee NationSight
Earth LodgeSight

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Georgia’s Ocmulgee Mounds and the Race for America's Next National Park