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Why do prescribed burns take place in GA State Parks? How do they benefit the habitats around you? Take a 3-mile hike through the unique grassland area of Panola Mountain State Park dubbed the 'Power of Flight' with our Natural Resource Manager. He will answer these questions and teach along the way while showing the fruits of resource management. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join Ranger KeyShawn as he takes you on a journey, highlighting Wormsloe's history as a slave plantation and invoking the memories of those enslaved Africans who lived and worked here. The tour will last approximately one hour on a 1.5 mile hike. Please note to bring water, and wear comfortable shoes for the guided hike. Register in advance. $6.50 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Join Ranger KeyShawn as he takes you on a journey, highlighting Wormsloe's history as a slave plantation and invoking the memories of those enslaved Africans who lived and worked here. The tour will last approximately one hour on a 1.5 mile hike. Please note to bring water, and wear comfortable shoes for the guided hike. Register in advance. $6.50 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. On Friday nights this October, Hofwyl-Broadfield will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us on National Trails Day for a ranger-led hike along Mountain Creek Loop trail (~3.2 miles). Meet at pavilion below Lake Deleanor. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Cancelled in the event of storms. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Children ages 6-12 will participate in activities that focus on the outdoors and work towards earning a Magnolia Springs Junior Ranger badge. Activities will include nature hikes, viewing alligators and other fun critters, fishing, building shelters and more. Call or visit the park to register. Space is limited and registration is required. $20 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us for a guided tour of the historic grounds and buildings of New Echota including operation of the historic printing press in the Cherokee Phoenix Print Shop.
Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. $5.50-$7.00 706-624-1321.
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Join us for a guided tour of the historic grounds and buildings of New Echota including operation of the historic printing press in the Cherokee Phoenix Print Shop.
Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. $5.50-$7.00 706-624-1321.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Meet at Shelter 4 for a Ranger Led nature scavenger hunt hike! All Jr Rangers welcome $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $10 912-353-3023.
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With the changing of seasons, leaves everywhere are starting to fall. This 1-2mile guided hike will walk through beautiful understory of trees full of different colors. Learn about some native trees and get to look closer at nature as it changes. Please call the Visitor Center to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Hiking with your dog is a fun time for everyone. Join our ranger-led hike on the Lime Sink and Beaver trails as we enjoy time with our pups and learn about how to keep them safe on trails (6ft. max. leashes required). Call to register in advance, and be sure to ask about Georgia State Parks Tails on Trails Club. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. On Friday nights this October, Hofwyl-Broadfield will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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This ranger-led paddle + hike around Lake Rutledge will take participants back in time to the 1930s. By 1 hour paddle and then a short hike we will reach Indian Rock, one of the park's hidden jewels. Bring closed-toe shoes, water, and bug repellent. Call to register by paying in advance. Space limited to 10 participants. Social distancing required. $20 with a rental craft, $15with your own $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Walk with a ranger along Spring Mill Branch and learn about reptiles in Georgia and where to find them. We will look at alligators, tortoises, and you'll even get the chance to touch a live snake. Hike is weather permitting; please bring water and wear bug spray. Some binoculars provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Learn simple techniques for staying safe and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors. Georgia DNR Search and Rescue Dog Team volunteer, Diane Stone, and her trusty K9 companion Keegan will be leading this interactive class (Unless a SAR emergency is occurring). Meet at the Nature Center. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Pre-registration required. Geologist John Johnston will lead a moderate 2-mile hike identifying rocks and explaining how they formed. He will also explain the tectonic events that forced the rock units to be faulted and folded. There will be a visit down to the ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester Mill alongside the shoals of Sweetwater. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $10 912-353-3023.
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Chat with a ranger and walk ½ mile in (1 mile total) to Buzzard’s Roost. Watch the sun rise (7:41am) and learn more about park. Coffee and treat provided at the end. Stone amphitheater next to Park Office. Must pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join our park naturalist on a short, scenic hike to learn about different topics Including flora and fauna. Guests should meet at the Visitors Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Hiking with your dog is a fun time for everyone. Join our ranger-led hike on the Lime Sink and Beaver trails as we enjoy time with our pups and learn about how to keep them safe on trails (6ft. max. leashes required). Call to register in advance, and be sure to ask about Georgia State Parks Tails on Trails Club. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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This 2-day program is geared toward ages 7 - 12 and runs from Oct 11 - Oct 12 (9 am-3 pm). It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature art, and more. Get your badge at the and of the camp! Call the park office to register. $50 for one child $40 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy an all inclusive guided tour through history on a route that was once the estate of Hardman Farm’s proprietary owner, Capt. Nichols. The area is now home to Anna Ruby Falls, Unicoi State Park, the City of Helen and Hardman Farm State Historic Site. Hike Anna Ruby Falls, enjoy lunch at Unicoi's Smith Tavern and end with a Hardman Farm tour. $85. 706-878-1077.
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This 2-day program is geared toward ages 7 - 12 and runs from Oct 11 - Oct 12 (9 am-3 pm). It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature art, and more. Get your badge at the and of the camp! Call the park office to register. $50 for one child $40 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. On Friday nights this October, Hofwyl-Broadfield will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us for a family-friendly fall event, walking the BRMSP Lake Trail with a guide. You will make stops along the way and hear interesting history and stories about the park and the area.
At the end of your walk, join other participants for a campfire and s’mores.
To Register: https://friendsofgastateparks.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=351 $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Before super-glue and duct tape, people still required adhesives to aid in daily survival skills. Participants in this class will learn to make their own glue from natural elements. This class is open to ages 13+ with an adult guardian present for youth 17 and under. Limited spots available, call to pre-register. $40. 706-695-2598.
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Take a guided tour of the historic site by lantern light with tales, folklore, and mysteries rarely told…of death by poison, frightful monsters, and long-lost gold.
Reservations begin Sept. 23, 2021. Call 478-986-5172 $10 per person. Groups of 4 or more receive $5 off total for group. Children 5 and under are free. All fees must be paid in advance with reservation. 478-986-5172.
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Join our Forestry Management Ranger on one of two hikes along Big Creek Nature Trail (9am and 2pm) and learn how to identify native plants and trees. Each hike limited to 10 people, minimum 4. Register at Visitor Center by noon one day prior to event date. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $10 912-353-3023.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. $5 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. On Friday nights this October, Hofwyl-Broadfield will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Take a guided tour of the historic site by lantern light with tales, folklore, and mysteries rarely told…of death by poison, frightful monsters, and long-lost gold.
Reservations begin Sept. 23, 2021. Call 478-986-5172 $10 per person. Groups of 4 or more receive $5 off total for group. Children 5 and under are free. All fees must be paid in advance with reservation. 478-986-5172.
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Please come out to assist the staff in maintaining our historic trails. Water and snacks provided. Please bring gloves. Pre-registration required. No admission charge for volunteers. 770-443-7850.
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Pre-registration required. Limited capacity. *Per Georgia Audubon Policy, masks required for this program.* Join Georgia Audubon for a general birding program at Sweetwater Creek State Park! We will be viewing migratory birds and year-round residents. Meet at the visitor's center. $5 per person. Call the visitor's center to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $10 912-353-3023.
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Join our park naturalist on a short, scenic hike to learn about different topics Including flora and fauna. Guests should meet at the Visitors Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. On Friday nights this October, Hofwyl-Broadfield will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us on a 0.8 mile hike along Delano Trail Loop while spotting all sorts of ghastly ghouls and other mysterious monsters. Meet at Trading Post. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Take a guided tour of the historic site by lantern light with tales, folklore, and mysteries rarely told…of death by poison, frightful monsters, and long-lost gold.
Reservations begin Sept. 23, 2021. Call 478-986-5172 $10 per person. Groups of 4 or more receive $5 off total for group. Children 5 and under are free. All fees must be paid in advance with reservation. 478-986-5172.
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Join us for a guided tour of the historic grounds and buildings of New Echota including operation of the historic printing press in the Cherokee Phoenix Print Shop.
Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. $5.50-$7.00 706-624-1321.
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Join us for a guided tour of the historic grounds and buildings of New Echota including operation of the historic printing press in the Cherokee Phoenix Print Shop.
Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. $5.50-$7.00 706-624-1321.
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Join us for guided hikes on the eve of Halloween. Guides will lead you down paths of history to a secret destination where a Master Storyteller will spin tales of history and lore. $5. 770-443-7850.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $10 912-353-3023.
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Join us on a ranger-led Halloween hike to Cascade Falls (4 miles total). Meet at Roadside Park/TV tower parking lot off Alt. 27. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Cancelled in the event of storms. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Enjoy an all inclusive guided tour through history on a route that was once the estate of Hardman Farm’s proprietary owner, Capt. Nichols. The area is now home to Anna Ruby Falls, Unicoi State Park, the City of Helen and Hardman Farm State Historic Site. Hike Anna Ruby Falls, enjoy lunch at Unicoi's Smith Tavern and end with a Hardman Farm tour. $85. 706-878-1077.
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Learn simple techniques for staying safe and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors. Georgia DNR Search and Rescue Dog Team volunteer, Diane Stone, and her trusty K9 companion Keegan will be leading this interactive class (Unless a SAR emergency is occurring). Meet at the Nature Center. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Hike down Tallulah's Sliding Rock Trail to watch expert kayakers paddle over Bridal Veil Falls. $5 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Pre-registration required. Geologist and "Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park" president John Johnston will lead a moderately strenuous three mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. Explore the beautiful Jack's Branch area and the seldom-visited quarry of the New Manchester mill. Meet in the Visitor's Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Hike down Tallulah's Sliding Rock Trail to watch expert kayakers paddle over Bridal Veil Falls. $5 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. $5 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Forget about "Black Friday", let's celebrate "Green Friday". Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a guide to our obstacle course and work off those "Turkey Day calories" while enjoying the great outdoors. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join Rangers on a moderate hike to help shed the extra pounds you ate the day before. This hike will go off the beaten trail and consist of rope assisted climbing. please call and reserve your spot space is limited. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Our focus on this trail workday will be the White Trail along the Union Army line. Water and snacks provided. Please bring gloves. No admission charge for volunteers. 770-443-7850.
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Pre-registration required. Limited capacity. *Per Georgia Audubon Policy, masks required for this program.* Join Georgia Audubon for a general birding program at Sweetwater Creek State Park! We will be viewing migratory birds and year-round residents. Meet at the visitor's center. $5 per person. Call the visitor's center to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join us for a day of fun and adventure in the great outdoors. Participants will get to try their hand at some basics of wilderness survival including fire building, knot tying, campfire cooking and more. Other activities will include hiking, kayaking and archery. Sign-up deadline is December 7th at 4:00 PM and space is limited. $25 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Pre-registration required. Geologist and "Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park" president John Johnston will lead a moderately strenuous three mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. Explore the beautiful Jack's Branch area and the seldom-visited quarry of the New Manchester mill. Meet in the Visitor's Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. $5 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Three hikes, three different trails. Join our Naturalist as we hike South Big Creek Trail at 9am, Lake Trail at 12pm, and North Big Creek Trail at 4pm. Each hike limited to 10 people, pre-register at Visitors Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Bring your friends and family to start the year off with a moderate, 3-mile hike along our back country trail. Kids must be 8 or older. No pets allowed on this hike. Bring water and snacks and dress for the weather. Please call to register. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. $5 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. $5 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. $5 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. $5 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. $5 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. $5 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. $5 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. $5 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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