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BY RANDY DUTEAU<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
WITH AN ABUNDANCE<br />
OF NATURAL RESOURCES,<br />
Columbia County, Augusta’s neighbor<br />
to the west, is an outstanding local<br />
destination for outdoor recreation.<br />
Positioned along the shores of the<br />
71,000-acre Clark’s Hill Lake, and<br />
bordered by the Savannah River and<br />
Augusta Canal, the community is a<br />
favored destination for myriad sports<br />
enthusiasts. Including its excellent<br />
park system, miles of biking and hiking<br />
trails, and waterways for paddle<br />
sports, Columbia County is a wellrounded<br />
outdoor sports location.<br />
One of the county’s most popular parks<br />
is WILDWOOD PARK in Appling.<br />
The nearly thousand acre facility on<br />
Clark’s Hill Lake appeals to a diverse<br />
array of outdoor enthusiasts. With<br />
“mega” boat ramps, a fish cleaning<br />
station, and a large parking area<br />
designed for boat trailers, Wildwood<br />
Park is one of the most popular<br />
destinations in the southeast for<br />
fishing. It is also the reason why<br />
numerous fishing organizations like<br />
to host their tournaments there.<br />
Wildwood Park is also home to the<br />
International Disc Golf Center. This<br />
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