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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
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Preview: The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is a series of sections along the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta that have been set aside for all kinds of recreation. It just so happens that nearly all of the sections are great for birding. Though you may have to share space with joggers, bike riders, pets, and who knows what else, some parts are much less heavily used and offer good birding, right near metro Atlanta. Since all rivers in Georgia are used as migration pathways, and this is one of the larger ones, both spring and fall migration can be spectacular. The units covered here are Vickery Creek, Gold Branch, Johnson Ferry North and South, Cochran Shoals, and Paces Mill/West Palisades. Also included is the Chattahoochee Nature Center, a private nonprofit facility in the middle of these other areas.
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The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) consists of a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River and 14 land units along its corridor. It begins at Lake Lanier's Buford Dam, near Buford, Georgia, and continues downstream through four counties to Peachtree Creek near downtown Atlanta. CRNRA provides outdoor recreation for more than 3 million visitors a year. It is an important resource for this urban area that is experiencing unprecedented population growth and development.
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The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area extends along the Chattahoochee River shoreline. It is graced with scenic views and abundant plant and animal life and ... offers 113 kilometers (70 miles) of trails. The Chattahoochee Nature Center offers both woodland and wetland trails. Other parks in the Greater Atlanta area include Panola Mountain State Conservation Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and Sweetwater Creek State Park.
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ATLANTA, GA (November 30, 2007) - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area's ornament is prominently displayed on this year's official White House Christmas Tree. The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of "Holiday in the National Parks."
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. For more information, write to: Superintendent, 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30350, or call (770) 399-8070.
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