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staff video, USA TODAY
Earth Day is an international holiday on April 22 that recognizes the importance of preserving the environment, celebrating both its practical functions and its natural beauty. This is an ideal time for having some fun outdoors, and one of the best spots you can do that is at a local park.
There are more than 60 Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites and 11 national parks in the Peach State. So besides looking at whichever is closest to home, how do you choose which are the best to visit? Tripadvisor has an up-to-date ranking of the best-reviewed state parks in Georgia. Here’s a look at the best of the best, according to Tripadvisor, and what they have to offer:
1. Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain
“Stone Mountain Park is Georgia’s most visited attraction,” said Explore…