PROVIDENCE CANYON: GEORGIA’S LITTLE GRAND CANYON Known as the “Little Grand Canyon” in west Georgia, Providence Canyon State Park showcases a striking range of hues. With soil in shades of pink, red-orange, buff-yellow, and lavender, it’s a captivating spectacle caused by an unintended legacy of poor 19th-century farming practices and erosion. The unusual geological formations make you feel like you’ve stepped into a painting and remain an unexpected marvel of the Deep South. Hiking trails along Providence Canyon ’s rim offer panoramic vistas that are a testament to nature’s resilience. Watch for relics from 1950s America as you trek. You may spot what’s left of old cars abandoned at the park’s former homesteads, including a classic two-door Ford Fairlane. PROVIDENCE CANYON STATE PARK, LUMPKIN | CALLIE THOMPSON SCAN CODE to discover more uniquely Georgia destinations. EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 53
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