Our first stop today was the Kolomoki Mounds archaeological site, home to one of the largest ceremonial mounds in the US, and perhaps the most important in the Southeast.

Unfortunately, the park museum—often pretty important for understanding mound-builder cultural sites—was closed for renovation.

A historical marker provides information about the Kolomoki Mounds Archaeological Area in Georgia.A long staircase leads down to a vast, open grassy field with trees in the distance.An informational display at the Kolomoki Regional Center details the history, village settlement phases, mound building, and traditions of one of the largest settlements of its time.A historical marker provides information about the Kolomoki Mounds Archaeological Area in Georgia.A close-up view of a tree branch shows leaves transitioning from green to red amidst a forest background.