Description
- There are 9 Wildlife Refuges in Georgia. Along the coast are Savannah, Wassaw, Harris Neck, Black Bear Island, and Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuges. Inland are Banks Lake, Bond Swamp, and Piedmont National Wildlife Refuges. The Okefenokee Swamp is also a National Wildlife Refuge, located along the Florida state line.
Recreation - Recreation opportunities include hiking, saltwater fishing, hunting, photography, bicycling, and wildlife observation. Modern concession facilities offer guided boat tours; boat, motor, and canoe rentals; at some of the Refuges. Organized activities at Blackbeard Island include archery hunts for deer; beach cleanups; shorebird censuses conducted by volunteers. Savannah and Piedmont NWRs both have auto-tour routes. Organized activities at Blackbeard Island include archery hunts for deer; beach cleanups; shorebird censuses conducted by volunteers Climate - Georgia has a warm climate, especially in the southern regions of the state. The northern mountains may be slightly cooler than the rest of the state. Summer temperatures are hot with averages for July and August surpassing 90 degrees F. Winter temperatures are mild with highs near 55 degrees F and lows near freezing. Spring weather is pleasant with highs near 65 degrees F and lows near 50. The highest amount of rainfall occurs during the winter and spring months. High humidity levels occur during the spring and summer months. Location -
Along the coast are Savannah, Wassaw, Harris Neck, Black Bear Island, and Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuges. Inland are Banks Lake, Bond Swamp, and Piedmont National Wildlife Refuges. The Okefenokee Swamp is also a National Wildlife Refuge, located along the Florida state line.
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