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Habitat for Humanity Going back to our last RV trip, we stopped in Americus, GA. The world headquarters of Habitat for Humanity is located here. Not far from the headquarters building is an information center where you can learn about the work of the organization around the world. A volunteer will give a brief overview of the operation followed by a very impressive video of the sad living conditions of millions of people. After you watch the video, you can walk thru a self guided tour. First on the walking trail is examples of how the poor live in various countries. After you complete this section, you enter an area where you will see the types of buildings that the organization builds for families in countries around the world and how their design matches the culture and climate of these places. They make the point that this is a self help program. Those selected to receive a house must work on the project themselves and must pay a no interest loan back. If you have never seen these living conditions, it is an eye opening experience.

We have camped there many times and it is a great park. Lots of places to hike and bike. Can be very busy, especially on the weekends, so a reservation would be a good idea. They have sections that are held for walk-ins and if you come during the week, you can usually get a site and keep it for up to two weeks.