3 nature getaways to explore around Atlanta

Escape the city’s hustle and bustle with these nature getaways, only a few miles from Atlanta!

• Morningside Nature Preserve offers plenty of hiking trails and is home to a variety of animals throughout its 30 acres of forest, just 10 minutes away from Midtown.

• Lake Lanier is perfect for those looking to spend time on the water without traveling to the coast! With nearly 700 miles of shoreline, activities include boating, camping, fishing and more.

• Blue Heron Nature Preserve invites visitors to spread their wings and explore the winding rivers, creeks, meadows and woodlands containing Georgia native animals and birds.

– Zidia Gibson, 360 Media, Inc.