Piedmont
Piedmont, which means “foot of the mountains,” describes this 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, Brasstown Bald.
Ridge and Valley
Fossils are common in the rock formations in the Ridge and Valley region, as a shallow sea once covered this area.
Dinosaur Gallery
Some areas of Georgia were once inhabited by dinosaurs. The Dinosaur Gallery contains murals, life-sized models, articulated dinosaur skeletons, and other displays depicting the Mesozoic Era.
Okefenokee Swamp
The Okefenokee Swamp, which formed 25,000 years ago, 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.
