Providence Canyon’s unofficial moniker of the Little Grand Canyon is well deserved. The views are stunning, particularly from the 2.5 mile loop trail where we hiked today. Although we have hiked many trails inside the canyon, the loop trail at the top provided a different sort of view of the 150-feet deep canyon and multi-colored canyon walls.
It was surprisingly busy today with lots of hikers enjoying the brisk weather. There were tags from Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and New York.
The canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. But, in fact, the canyon was actually man made. It was formed within a few decades in the mid 1800’s due to erosion from poor farming practices.
Providence Canyons demonstrates the importance of proper land management and the power of humans to change their environment. Let us resolve to do our part to preserve the beauty of this earth for future generations. This land that was taken from the Creeks and farmed with slaves deserves no less.
