Pine Mountain Georgia!

Pine Mountain is the location of Callaway Gardens, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park and Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari. It is located 37 miles north of Columbus Georgia. Pine Mountain's origin dates back to 1882 when the railroad was extended from Columbus to what was then called Chipley, but is now Pine Mountain.

FDR State Park is Georgia's largest state park. A highlight of the park is Dowdell's Knob, President Roosevelt's favorite picnic spot. A life-size statue of President Roosevelt marks his favorite spot. The park also features a bell shaped swimming pool, camping spots and the 23-mile Pine Mountain trail.

Roosevelt Riding Stables provides wagon rides, horseback rides through FDR State Park as well as overnight excursions along the trails of Roosevelt State Park. The stables are a certified Girl Scout Association badge destination and provides for everyone from the newest horse rider to the most experienced. Other services include guided tours and pony rides.

Other Pine Mountain attractions include Butts Mill Farm featuring gristmills, a covered bridge, pony and horseback rides, swimming, water slides and a miniature golf course. Llewellin's Point Hunting Preserve features quail, pheasant and chukar hunting.

Pine Mountain is also the location of Wild Animal Safari. This is a 500-acre exotic animal park featuring animals from six continents. Visitors see animals while riding in cars or vans. There is also a Walkabout area for strolling as in a zoo.