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Actress/Storyteller Carol Cain will portray seven different "Rosie the Riveter's" in one special performance. Rosie represents the American women who worked during World War II producing munitions, planes, tanks and war supplies. Times: 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm $9.50- $15 706-655-5870.
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Kids 8 - 12 are invited to join us for our annual Junior Ranger Day Camp. This will be an exciting week of hiking, fishing, crafts, games, and other activities in the park, and at the end of the week they will get their Jr. Ranger badge! Camp size is limited to ten participants. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Four days of fun-packed activities and crafts for ages 9 to 12 years old. Team Snakes will learn about history and nature. Space is limited to 15 campers per week. Sign-ups are required and available via Sign-up Genius here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAAA82EA4F5C70-46559836-junior $100. 912-437-4770.
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Spend four days with the park rangers and learn skills from Civil War soldier training to outdoor survival skills to archery. Become an official Junior Ranger! For ages 6-12. Registration begins April 1. Payment is due upon registration. $120. 912-727-2339.
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Children from 6 to 12 are invited to join park rangers for a fun week of hikes, crafts, games, living history, and more focused on the natural and cultural heritage of Georgia. Each child will receive a Junior Ranger vest and hat and will complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge. $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Kids 8 - 12 are invited to join us for our annual Junior Ranger Day Camp. This will be an exciting week of hiking, fishing, crafts, games, and other activities in the park, and at the end of the week they will get their Jr. Ranger badge! Camp size is limited to ten participants. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Four days of fun-packed activities and crafts for ages 9 to 12 years old. Team Snakes will learn about history and nature. Space is limited to 15 campers per week. Sign-ups are required and available via Sign-up Genius here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAAA82EA4F5C70-46559836-junior $100. 912-437-4770.
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One day camp for kids ages 7 - 12. Learn about Dairy Farming in the 1900's, make crafts, play games, make Homemade Ice Cream and more. Camp is limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration is required. $35. 706-878-1077.
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Kids 8 - 12 are invited to join us for our annual Junior Ranger Day Camp. This will be an exciting week of hiking, fishing, crafts, games, and other activities in the park, and at the end of the week they will get their Jr. Ranger badge! Camp size is limited to ten participants. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Four days of fun-packed activities and crafts for ages 9 to 12 years old. Team Snakes will learn about history and nature. Space is limited to 15 campers per week. Sign-ups are required and available via Sign-up Genius here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAAA82EA4F5C70-46559836-junior $100. 912-437-4770.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 8-12. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Kids 8 - 12 are invited to join us for our annual Junior Ranger Day Camp. This will be an exciting week of hiking, fishing, crafts, games, and other activities in the park, and at the end of the week they will get their Jr. Ranger badge! Camp size is limited to ten participants. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Four days of fun-packed activities and crafts for ages 9 to 12 years old. Team Snakes will learn about history and nature. Space is limited to 15 campers per week. Sign-ups are required and available via Sign-up Genius here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAAA82EA4F5C70-46559836-junior $100. 912-437-4770.
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Campers will be joining rangers for a two day camp to learn archery basics, wayfinding skills, and create nature crafts. Campers will also be able to try their hand at fishing and will learn about the varied wildlife in the park. $30 per camper. Spots are limited. Contact the park office register or for any questions. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 8-12. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Campers will be joining rangers for a two day camp to learn archery basics, wayfinding skills, and create nature crafts. Campers will also be able to try their hand at fishing and will learn about the varied wildlife in the park. $30 per camper. Spots are limited. Contact the park office register or for any questions. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 8-12. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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This tournament will be held at Lake Liberty. Anglers 55 years and older can try to win prizes in several categories, as well as win a door prize. Register between 7:30 - 8:00a.m. at the main office and enjoy some great fishing. The tournament will start at 8am and end at 12:00pm. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Explore the woods on a different light, meaning at night. We'll walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for cicadas, bats and moths. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. Pre-register by calling the park office and paying in advance. Pe-registration begins May 1st. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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How did the African community live during enslavement in Georgia up to the Civil War, and how did life change in the decades after June 19, 1865 when slavery ended in the United States? Join us on this walking tour to learn about the people who lived in middle Georgia before the war and stayed after to seek a new beginning. Reservations required. $5-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Come join our rangers on a leisurely paddle on the stunning Lake Allatoona. We will depart from Webster's Ferry and paddle along the shore. Please remember to bring sunscreen and plenty of water. Kayaks will be available for the participants or you can bring your own water craft. May be canceled if winds exceed 12 mph. 8-11: $15.00 12+: $25.00 $5 parking. 707-975-0055.
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No reservations until 1/1/24
This is a comprehensive program on the introductory topics of hiking, hiking gear, and hiking safety.
Learn how to be confident in the great outdoors with the proper knowledge and equipment to keep you, and your friends safe. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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How did the African community live during enslavement in Georgia up to the Civil War, and how did life change in the decades after June 19, 1865 when slavery ended in the United States? Join us on this walking tour to learn about the people who lived in middle Georgia before the war and stayed after to seek a new beginning. Reservations required. $5-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going morning stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the morning on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Children from 6 to 12 are invited to join park rangers for a fun week of hikes, crafts, games, living history, and more focused on the natural and cultural heritage of Georgia. Each child will receive a Junior Ranger vest and hat and will complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge. $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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This camp is for kids ages 5-8 years of age. we will learn about nature and outdoor activities. You will need to send your child with lunch and and a water bottle snacks will be provided. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. $300 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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This camp is for kids ages 5-8 years of age. we will learn about nature and outdoor activities. You will need to send your child with lunch and and a water bottle snacks will be provided. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. $300 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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This camp is for kids ages 5-8 years of age. we will learn about nature and outdoor activities. You will need to send your child with lunch and and a water bottle snacks will be provided. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. $300 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Fill your soul with love and light on this longest day of the year. Enjoy live music and make the most of the extra sunlight and create a suncatcher, meditate while making your own nature mandala, and enjoy live music and a bonfire with smores. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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This camp is for kids ages 5-8 years of age. we will learn about nature and outdoor activities. You will need to send your child with lunch and and a water bottle snacks will be provided. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. $300 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. Plan to pay with cash as the gift shop is closed at this time. $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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This camp is for kids ages 5-8 years of age. we will learn about nature and outdoor activities. You will need to send your child with lunch and and a water bottle snacks will be provided. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. $300 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Enjoy the mountaintop view during this beginner friendly yoga class with registered yoga teacher, wear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat, or a thick l towel. Meet at Stone amphitheater right of park office. Office opens at 8:00 AM. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our popular crafting class returns! Join us as we assemble our own terrariums to take home. Learn about environments and ecosystems, condensation and photosynthesis along the way! Space is limited please pre-register to guarantee a seat! Cost: $10 per person to cover materials. $10. 912-437-4770.
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Try archery for the first time or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited. $15 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Embark on an unforgettable week of fun and adventure! This camp will focus on outdoor skills such as fishing, campfire making, hiking, archery, and animal I.D. $150.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Young people ages 8-12 join park staff and volunteers to learn about natural and cultural resources, play games, do crafts, and more. Pre-Registration required. Pre- Registration opens February 11th and closes May 30th. Space is limited. $50 for the entire week. $50. 770-387-3747.
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Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old.
Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia.
SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $100. 912-884-5999.
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Does your child love the outdoors and is looking for new ways to enjoy the summer? Explore the outdoors and learn some new skills during this hands-on 5-day camp! Activities will include hiking, archery, kayaking, wilderness survival skills, and more! Ages 10-14 years old. $250. 770-389-7801.
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Children from 6 to 12 are invited to join park rangers for a fun week of hikes, crafts, games, living history, and more focused on the natural and cultural heritage of Georgia. Each child will receive a Junior Ranger vest and hat and will complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge. $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Embark on an unforgettable week of fun and adventure! This camp will focus on outdoor skills such as fishing, campfire making, hiking, archery, and animal I.D. $150.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Young people ages 8-12 join park staff and volunteers to learn about natural and cultural resources, play games, do crafts, and more. Pre-Registration required. Pre- Registration opens February 11th and closes May 30th. Space is limited. $50 for the entire week. $50. 770-387-3747.
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Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old.
Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia.
SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $100. 912-884-5999.
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What was life like for a well-to-do girl in Nacoochee in the 1870s? In this one day camp, 6-10 year olds will play period games, play dress up with Victorian attire and have an English tea. $35. 706-878-1077.
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Does your child love the outdoors and is looking for new ways to enjoy the summer? Explore the outdoors and learn some new skills during this hands-on 5-day camp! Activities will include hiking, archery, kayaking, wilderness survival skills, and more! Ages 10-14 years old. $250. 770-389-7801.
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Embark on an unforgettable week of fun and adventure! This camp will focus on outdoor skills such as fishing, campfire making, hiking, archery, and animal I.D. $150.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Young people ages 8-12 join park staff and volunteers to learn about natural and cultural resources, play games, do crafts, and more. Pre-Registration required. Pre- Registration opens February 11th and closes May 30th. Space is limited. $50 for the entire week. $50. 770-387-3747.
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Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old.
Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia.
SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $100. 912-884-5999.
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Does your child love the outdoors and is looking for new ways to enjoy the summer? Explore the outdoors and learn some new skills during this hands-on 5-day camp! Activities will include hiking, archery, kayaking, wilderness survival skills, and more! Ages 10-14 years old. $250. 770-389-7801.
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Join Rangers for a lesson in companion gardening via the Cherokee Three Sisters plants. We'll talk about pollination, food preservation, native vs invasive plants and the work of Moravian Missionary Anna Rosina Gambold and her work with plants in the Cherokee Nation. Call to pre-register. $5.25 - $6.50 706-695-2598.
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Embark on an unforgettable week of fun and adventure! This camp will focus on outdoor skills such as fishing, campfire making, hiking, archery, and animal I.D. $150.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Young people ages 8-12 join park staff and volunteers to learn about natural and cultural resources, play games, do crafts, and more. Pre-Registration required. Pre- Registration opens February 11th and closes May 30th. Space is limited. $50 for the entire week. $50. 770-387-3747.
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Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old.
Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia.
SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $100. 912-884-5999.
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Does your child love the outdoors and is looking for new ways to enjoy the summer? Explore the outdoors and learn some new skills during this hands-on 5-day camp! Activities will include hiking, archery, kayaking, wilderness survival skills, and more! Ages 10-14 years old. $250. 770-389-7801.
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Embark on an unforgettable week of fun and adventure! This camp will focus on outdoor skills such as fishing, campfire making, hiking, archery, and animal I.D. $150.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Young people ages 8-12 join park staff and volunteers to learn about natural and cultural resources, play games, do crafts, and more. Pre-Registration required. Pre- Registration opens February 11th and closes May 30th. Space is limited. $50 for the entire week. $50. 770-387-3747.
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Does your child love the outdoors and is looking for new ways to enjoy the summer? Explore the outdoors and learn some new skills during this hands-on 5-day camp! Activities will include hiking, archery, kayaking, wilderness survival skills, and more! Ages 10-14 years old. $250. 770-389-7801.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join Ranger Marcia at the Gold Museum to enjoy some hands-on learning! How we mine gold can be a complicated process, but Ranger Marcia is going to explain how we get the gold once it’s found and how it’s processed into items we use daily - with Play-Doh! Get ready for some hands-on fun to learn about gold! 706-864-2257.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come learn the basics of Archery. Fine tune your skills and show us what you got! There are two time slots for this event. 9:00AM-10:15AM and 10:45AM-12:00PM. Maximum of 12 participants in each time slot. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Ages 10 and up. Closed toed shoes is a must. We will meet at the Archery Range for the event. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join New Echota for outdoor flint knapping demonstrations! During the demonstrations, visitors will learn about different tools and methods that ancient societies across the world have used to create flint points for arrows, knives, and many other everyday tools. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going morning stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the morning on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Embark on an unforgettable week of fun and adventure! This camp will focus on outdoor skills such as fishing, campfire making, hiking, archery, and animal I.D. $150.00 per camper $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Embark on an unforgettable week of fun and adventure! This camp will focus on outdoor skills such as fishing, campfire making, hiking, archery, and animal I.D. $150.00 per camper $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embark on an unforgettable week of fun and adventure! This camp will focus on outdoor skills such as fishing, campfire making, hiking, archery, and animal I.D. $150.00 per camper $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embark on an unforgettable week of fun and adventure! This camp will focus on outdoor skills such as fishing, campfire making, hiking, archery, and animal I.D. $150.00 per camper $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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In honor of Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day and Patriots Day, Hardman Farm invites all Veterans, military service members and their accompanying immediate family members to enjoy a free tour of Hardman Farm on service related holidays. 706-878-1077.
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Celebrate Fourth of July at Jarrell Plantation with live patriotic and bluegrass music, old time carnival games, relays, and races. See the farm come to life with farm skill demos and stay for a slice of watermelon and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Note: event admission pricing varies. $1.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Embark on an unforgettable week of fun and adventure! This camp will focus on outdoor skills such as fishing, campfire making, hiking, archery, and animal I.D. $150.00 per camper $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Prolong the 4th of July festivities by joining us here on Black Rock Mountain on Saturday, July 6th with line dancing led by Sam Joedicke and fun 4th themed snacks and crafts, with plenty of time to make it to fireworks in town after. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Enjoy music, food, games and activities for the whole family while you swim at Liberty Bell Pool! Ranger DJ poolside from 1-3 PM. Regular pool admission required. Liberty Bell Pool off Hwy 354. Canoe battleship, patriotic swimwear contest and more! Regular Pool Admission $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Step back in time and commemorate Independence Day with the spirit of 1864! This traditional celebration is filled with captivating living history demonstrations, featuring musket firings and the awe-inspiring spectacles of artillery display as well as old-timey games and fresh watermelon! $5.50 - $9.75 912-727-2339.
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Celebrate Independence Day with a bang! Visitors will experience musket, and cannon firing demonstrations each hour.
Also fun for the younger ones, or the simply the young at heart, enjoy yourself playing hands-on some of the old fashioned toys and games that were common place. Sack races, jump rope, bean bags, and more will be available. $3.50-$5.00 912-884-5999.
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Events will begin with our 11a.m. with a bicycle and golf cart parade around our campground. The parade will start at upper loop picnic shelter. At 11:30am, Family games will start in the field behind the office. Games will include relay races, tug-o-war, water balloon toss, and more. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Spend four days with the park rangers and learn skills from Civil War soldier training to outdoor survival skills to archery. Become an official Junior Ranger! For ages 6-12. Registration begins May 1. Payment is due upon registration. $120. 912-727-2339.
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This camp is for children in rising 4th to 6th grades.
This camp is partnership with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes needed. Bring their own lunch. $150 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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Campers will be joining rangers for a two day camp to learn archery basics, wayfinding skills, and create nature crafts. Campers will also be able to try their hand at fishing and will learn about the varied wildlife in the park. $30 per camper. Spots are limited. Contact the park office register or for any questions. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Children from 6 to 12 are invited to join park rangers for a fun week of hikes, crafts, games, living history, and more focused on the natural and cultural heritage of Georgia. Each child will receive a Junior Ranger vest and hat and will complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge. $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes & their own lunch. $150. 706-878-3087.
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This camp is for children in rising 4th to 6th grades.
This camp is partnership with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes needed. Bring their own lunch. $150 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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Campers will be joining rangers for a two day camp to learn archery basics, wayfinding skills, and create nature crafts. Campers will also be able to try their hand at fishing and will learn about the varied wildlife in the park. $30 per camper. Spots are limited. Contact the park office register or for any questions. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes & their own lunch. $150. 706-878-3087.
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This camp is for children in rising 4th to 6th grades.
This camp is partnership with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes needed. Bring their own lunch. $150 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes & their own lunch. $150. 706-878-3087.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 5-7. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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This camp is for children in rising 4th to 6th grades.
This camp is partnership with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes needed. Bring their own lunch. $150 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes & their own lunch. $150. 706-878-3087.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 5-7. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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This camp is for children in rising 4th to 6th grades.
This camp is partnership with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes needed. Bring their own lunch. $150 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes & their own lunch. $150. 706-878-3087.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 5-7. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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The Primitive Arts is proud to offer a flintknapping workshop in which students will learn how to create stone 'arrowheads.' You'll learn from experienced teacher, Andrew Lee, and leave with your own work and pressure flaker. This class is open to ages 13+ with an adult guardian present for youth 17 and under. Limited spots, call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.
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A Ranger will lead kids and adults on how to make pony-bead animal keychains. Make an alligator, snake, or lizard for only $1! This activity is suited for ages +7. $1. 912-437-4770.
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A Ranger will lead kids and adults on how to make pony-bead animal keychains. Make an alligator, snake, or lizard for only $1! This activity is suited for ages +7. $1. 912-437-4770.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going morning stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the morning on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Children from 6 to 12 are invited to join park rangers for a fun week of hikes, crafts, games, living history, and more focused on the natural and cultural heritage of Georgia. Each child will receive a Junior Ranger vest and hat and will complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge. $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Before the kids head back to school, bring the family out for one more weekend of summer fun. This combination outdoor/indoor program will take you outdoors for a tour of the historic houses with hands on activities. Then we will head indoors to cool off at the visitor center for crafts, games, and activities. $1.00-$8 478-986-5172.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Governor Hardman grew several acres of corn to feed his livestock. The UGA White County Extension and Hardman Farm have grown a field of pesticide free corn. Harvest your own corn and enjoy music, participate in a sweet-corn taste test, play old fashioned games, pet farm animals and more. $8. Children 5 and under: Free 706-878-1077.
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Before the kids head back to school, bring the family out for one more weekend of summer fun. This combination outdoor/indoor program will take you outdoors for a tour of the historic houses with hands on activities. Then we will head indoors to cool off at the visitor center for crafts, games, and activities. $1.00-$8 478-986-5172.
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This Backpacking program aims to teach the basics of backpacking, backpacking safety, finding trails, camping sites, and the gear necessities, (and the non-necessities).
Learn what’s in a standard backpacking first-aid kit, what kinds of food to bring, proper leave-no-trace, and how to make backpacking the best kind of adventure it can be! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Try archery for the first time or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited. $15 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. Plan to pay with cash as the gift shop is closed at this time. $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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