Piedmont
Piedmont means “foot of the mountains” and describes the large region that encompasses the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains are home to Tallulah Gorge, the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River, and Georgia’s highest peak at Brasstown Bald.
Ridge and Valley
Fossils are common in the rock formations in the Ridge and Valley region because a shallow sea once covered this area.
Dinosaur Gallery
Dinosaurs once lived in some areas of Georgia. The Dinosaur Gallery contains murals, life-sized models, articulated dinosaur skeletons, and other displays depicting the Mesozoic Era.
Okefenokee Swamp
The Okefenokee Swamp formed 25,000 years ago and is now home to alligators, snapping turtles, water moccasins, blue herons, owls, raccoons, otters, and more.
Coast and Barrier Islands
Georgia’s youngest region is along the coast and barrier islands, an area that is constantly changing where the rivers meet the sea.
