7 Ways to Get Outdoors this Fall in Liberty County

Say goodbye to summertime and hello to fall! Temperatures are starting to cool off (ever so slightly), the leaves will begin to change and the holiday season is just around the corner. Fall is the perfect time to get outside and experience all that Liberty County has to offer. Keep reading to learn 7 ways to truly enjoy all that fall brings to our coastal community!

1) Get Out & Explore Our Nature Trails

• Cay Creek Wetlands Interpretive Center has a great boardwalk that is 7/10ths of a mile! The path takes you through freshwater wetlands where you are bound to see numerous birds, reptiles, amphibians and a diverse variety of vegetation. Climb the lookout tower for a better view of the beauty!
• The Historic Baptismal Trailis another excellent place to get outdoors and explore. Learn a bit about the history of the Gullah Geechee community and the site which was an active holy place for over 100 years! The tour is self-guided and has signage along the way.

2) Go Play at One of Our Parks

With school back in full swing, it is so important to get those kiddos outside and moving. We have tons of parks with playgrounds that are great spots to let them run!

• Bryant Commons Park | 438 W. Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville

• Eve Park | 234 Azalea Road in Midway

• Briar Bay Park | 3850 Barrington Ferry Road in Riceboro

• Jones Creek Park | 2059 Isle of Wight Road in Midway

• Irene B. Thomas Park | 700 Sharon Street in Hinesville

• James A. Brown Park | 800 Tupelo Trail in Hinesville

3) Hop on a Boat or Kayak

One of our favorite year-round activities is hopping on a boat or in a kayak! The fall season is no exception to that. We are lucky that it is normally still warm enough to get out on the water, but you’ll want to be sure to bring an extra layer to throw on just in case! Find the perfect place to drop your kayak in the water by clicking here.

4) Snap Insta-Worthy Pics

Get your creative juices flowing to take advantage of Liberty County’s picture-perfect locations to snap fall pictures. Barrington Ferry, Cay Creek and Old Sunbury Roads are just a couple of our beautiful dirt roads that make the perfect backdrop for Instagram shots. Your followers will definitely be wondering how they can recreate your photo! If dirt roads aren’t your thing, check out more of our favorite spots by clicking here!

5) Attend a Community Event

In the fall, we have several community events that are all outdoors! Attending an event is the perfect way to be a part of the community and get to know who we are. Check out some of our most popular ones listed below!

• Hinesville for the Holidays: Thursday, November 30^th in downtown Hinesville | 5-8PM

• Illuminated Christmas Parade: Friday, December 1^st | begins at 6:30PM

6) Watch a Beautiful Sunrise or Sunset

We think that one of Liberty County’s best attributes are the beautiful views that Mother Nature paints in the sky each morning and evening – weather permitting. People often ask where they can see the best sunsets and sunrises, so we made a list of 6 of our favorite spots! Check them out and choose a spot by clicking here.

7) Visit One of Our Many Cemeteries

What better time to go check out some of our local, historic cemeteries than during spooky season? The Midway Museum hosts a cemetery tour featuring costumed historical figures each year around Halloween! The 2023 tour is already sold out, but you can still visit the cemetery and explore on your own time.

The Sunbury Cemetery is also a cool one to visit, as it is the final resting place for some of coastal Georgia’s first residents. Keep your eyes peeled for any ghost activity!

Fall in Liberty County is simply the best. We encourage you to get outside and #ExploreLiberty. Our upcoming fall events are ones you won’t want to miss, so be sure to check out our community calendar to stay in the loop on what is going on around Liberty County.