Georgia’s Ocmulgee Mounds May Be America’s Next National Park

"Ocmulgee Mounds is currently classified as a national historic park, comprising 2,000 protected acres with significant historical sites like the Great Temple Mound and Mississippian gathering place, the Earthlodge. It is home to one of the National Park Service’s largest archaeological collections with thousands of ancient finds dating back to the area’s earliest inhabitants. The change in designation to a national park and preserve could expand its protection to 50,000 to 80,000 acres. The park also features trails and outdoor activities, drawing travelers interested in its rich history and unique landscape."