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Ocmulgee National Monument
Things To Do
 

 

 

 

* Envision the past viewing exhibits and a 17-minute movie at the Museum.

* Stroll to the Earthlodge and Early Mississippian temple mounds.

* Immerse yourself in a wetlands environment by taking a walk on our new boardwalk.

* Walk back in time through the wilderness of the Ocmulgee River floodplain on the River Trail.

* Bicycle on a quiet park road

* Contemplate Georgia's "Fall Line" environment along Walnut Creek.

* See Ocmulgee after dark during Lantern Light Tours in March.

* Learn about Middle Georgia's history and environment during Earthday in April.

* Experience the very special Ocmulgee Indian Celebration on the third weekend in  September.

* Take a spring or autumn Ranger-led field trip to the Lamar Mounds and Village

* Browse through the Ocmulgee National Monument Association's Museum Shop.

Painted Bunting
PAINTED BUNTING
Ocmulgee is a natural area with spectacular opportunities for bird watching
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History teaches us about where we came from
We do not own the Earth, we are a part of the web of life
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Skull Boat at a Dock - Photo by Tom Wilson
Georgia Boating Information
Find out boating regulations here.
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picture of ancient shell carving of a person in a canoe  

Did You Know?
Designs like this person in a canoe show us art and views of life from the ancient past. Carved into a seashell, we wonder today if jewelry like this was just ornimentation or if perhaps each design had important symbolic meanings.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST