You’ll Love This One Awesome Activity In Georgia And It Won’t Cost You A Cent

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve in Johns Creek, Georgia offers free outdoor activities, historical insights, and natural beauty.

Now that the temperature is getting cooler and the leaves are beginning to hint at a major change, it's time to start planning some awesome outdoor activities. Some of the best things in life...and Georgia...and free, which means that there is a ton of things to get involved with each season that won't break the budget, or even have you opening your wallet. Take a look at this one incredible activity in particular, that will not only immerse you in nature and Georgia history, but also will not cost you a cent.

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve is located in Johns Creek, Georgia and features almost 50-acres of pure natural beauty.

With walking trails, woodlands, slices of history and even animal exhibits, this is an awesome place to spend a Saturday.

Founded in 1988, the mission of Autrey Mill Nature Preserve was to create a place where education, exploration and preservation collide.

Open to the public, guests can indulge themselves in guided hikes, tours of the grounds, classes, special exhibits and more.

Many Georgians have never heard of this hidden gem preserve, which is what makes it that much more special.

The natural beauty of this preserve was molded over a 24-year period, creating a little pocket of heaven right in our own backyard.

Spend the day hiking throughout the secluded and serene woodlands, glimpsing beautiful lora and fauna along the way...

…grab a hiking stick to help you along your journey…

…then relax in the sunshine for a little game of checkers.

Bring the whole family for an inexpensive day that they will never forget.

The grounds to the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve are open daily from 8am to dusk, with the Visitor Center open Monday through Saturday, 10am-4pm. If you're interested in visiting, then use the address below to guide you:

9770 Autry Mill Rd

Johns Creek, Georgia, GA 30022

Or if you're interested in some more awesome things to check out in Georgia, then take a look at The One Place To Sleep In Georgia That’s Beyond Your Wildest Dreams.

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