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2022

Hit the water for some kayaking and relaxation

Over 3.5 million people visited the CRNRA in 2022, making it one of the most visited parks in the nation.    

2012

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The Chattahoochee River becomes the first river named a National Water Trail.

2009

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Flood closes most of the park for 13 days, creating damages of up to $1.7 million.

1978

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After legislative 17 actions, H.R. 8336, authorizing the establishment of the CRNRA, was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on August 15.

1973-1978

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14 attempts by politicians, local river conservationist groups and organizations, and federal and state agencies operating in Atlanta fail to create a National Park.

1973

The Metropolitan River Protection Act

The Metropolitan River Protection Act, including development standards within 2,000 feet on either side of the river from Buford Dam to Peachtree Creek, a 150-foot […]

1830s

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Small industry begins along the Chattahoochee River.

Prehistoric-1830

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Muskogee, and later, Cherokee tribes inhabited the Chattahoochee River Valley. The Creek War of 1813-1814 resulted in territorial losses, accelerated by The Indian Removal Act […]

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