Just a couple of miles from my home, sits the McDaniel Farm. A former cotton farm originally established in the 1820 land lottery and remaining active, but relatively unchanged all the way into the 1990's, the land and facilities were donated to Gwinnett County to be used as a park. With many miles of trails, this seemed like a great place to take my mother for an evening walk.
There are two entrances to the park and having explored the western side a few weeks ago, this evening we decided to visit the eastern side, where most of the original farm structures sit. The parking lot was very full, as this seems to be a popular destination for evening strolls and exercise. The grounds are kept very well the entire facility is quite beautiful. We walked along the paved trails in and around the farm house, tenant house, barn, and gardens. While the styles of the buildings are clearly dated, they all appear to be well maintained. Our total distance for the hike was less than a mile, but it was a nice way to spend some time with my mother and help her get some much needed exercise.
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