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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Trees ID Walk
Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Sitton's Cave Adventures
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Trees ID Walk
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Jr. Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 8:30 AM to 4 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Campers will be joined by Rangers for a day of fishing, hiking and games aimed to teach your littles outdoor safety and fun. Be sure to pack plenty of water as we will be outside all day. Comfortable shoes are also recommended. Lunch will not be provided. Call the Park Office to sign up. $30. 706-857-0826.
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Fall Bingo Hike
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Bingo sheets. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass Coaching Course
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 to Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would liketo know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Starting
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Land Navigation
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a great skill to have. Start preparing for an emergency BEFORE it happens. We have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Roving Ranger
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Fire Tower Open House
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 1:00-3:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Coffee and Community
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 8 AM to 9:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Coffee, cocoa and conversation! Let's take it slow and enjoy the stroll. This will be an easy walk and talk perfect for all ages and paces! We will meet at the Interpretive Center to start our morning out right! See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Fall Break Junior Ranger Day Camp
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Drop your Jr Rangers off for a day of outdoor fun! Ages 7-11. Bring a packed lunch, closed toed shoes, spf, and plenty of water. Please call the office to sign up. Space is limited. $35 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Friday, October 10, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Mushroom Mile
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join a ranger on a 1.0 mile hike and identify some common mushrooms. Come explore the diverse world of fungi! Begins at the Beach area at 11:00 AM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Scorpion Night Hike
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Sunset Hike of Mound A
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
A guided tour of Kolomoki Mounds, as we climb Mound A and learn a little about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2000 years ago and many of the natural resources still present today. Hike covers about .75 miles and will last about 1 hour. Closed toe shoes, water and cameras are encouraged. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Hiking 101: Safety and Best Practices
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Join a Park Ranger on a guided hike of the Rock Outcrop Trail (0.75 mi) to learn how to prepare for a hike, best hiking practices, and what to do if you were to get lost. Meet at the Nature Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Morning Mill Tour
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. The ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Iconic Trees of Amicalola Falls
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Curious Canines of Fall
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Ever wondered why you see and hear more coyotes in the fall? Come for a hike along the Flat Rock trail to learn about their movements and behaviors so that you are prepared if you encounter one on a hike. $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Sitton's Cave Adventures
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Art in the Park
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Are you interested in learning watercolor techniques or looking for an opportunity to paint outside? Meet at 10 AM with a Naturalist and hike out to paint the scenic Etowah River and surrounding landscape. Art supplies are provided! High school students have an opportunity to submit their artwork in the upcoming Georgia State Parks Art Contest! $10 Program Fee. 770-387-3747.
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Fire Tower Open House
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 1:00-3:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Loop Around the Lake
Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM – Oct 11, 2025 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Story Walk Trail Opening!
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Come join us for the ribbon cutting and opening of our new story walk trail! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Nocturnal Night
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
$2 Fee and pre-registration required. (770-504-2277)* Meet our naturalist at the Fishing Area to go on a hike to search for and learn about nocturnal animals in Georgia! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Creatures of the Night
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 7 PM to 8:30 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Join us on a guided spooky night hike up the Marble Mine and learn about our nocturnal wildlife here at the park! Be sure to bring water, a flashlight, and wear comfortable shoes. Meet at the office by 7PM. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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"We have made a selection for a new prison, five miles from this place, (Millen) on the Augusta Railroad." Captain D.W. Vowles and W.S. Winder (1864)
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to Camp Lawton’s 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Registration is required in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Friends of Panola Mountain Extended Hike
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 9 AM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Golden Hour at Pickett's Mill
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
In this ranger-led hike, we will be exploring the wilderness of Pickett's Mill during the "golden" hour, the time of day that provides that familiar orange glow. With the leaves changing colors with the arrival of autumn, this sunset hike will provide the perfect timing for landscape photography. Preregistration is recommended. $5. 770-443-7850.
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Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. The ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Creek Critters Hike
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along beaver creek. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Where's Noble Bones? A Bone-Chilling Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023. Free with price of admission. 912-353-3023.
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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Sitton's Cave Adventures
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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West Rim Hike
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This Ranger led hike takes you down into the canyon and up the west side to a rocky outcrop on the West Rim Trail. Moderately strenuous. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Birding Basics
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
In collaboration with the Camden County Audubon Society, enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River. Meeting at the Nature Center. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Branch Out Your Knowledge: Tree ID Hike
2nd Sunday of Month 1 PM - 3 PM from Oct 12, 2025 until Nov 9, 2025 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Led by our park naturalist, this 1-hour guided hike takes us out from the Visitor Center, counting species & learning about their specific characteristics. We'll begin on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, with optional intersecting trails along a 2-3 mile loop hike. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. These 1-hour hikes depart at 1pm & 2pm. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Heritage Farm Tour
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia. $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Geocaching for Beginners
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us at Shelter 4 to learn the basics of geocaching and then head out to find one and enjoy nature on the way. Once you learn you can explore areas you visit to enjoy this fun activity. A short hike is involved so dress appropriately. Smartphone is required for activity. $2 per person. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Ghosts Of The Past
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join us at the Museum for a short tour around the park buildings and learn about the historic CCC Boys and their important work building the park. $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Lake Trail Nature Hike
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 8 AM to 9:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. The ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Hike with a Ranger - Sassafras Trail
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Enjoy an informative hike with the park naturalist along the sassafras trail. Meet at Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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A Bridge to the Past - The History of Watson Mill Bridge
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 11:30 AM to 12 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, built in 1885 by well known African American bridge builder Washington W. King. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Fall Foliage
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us on a 1.5 mile hike through the woods while learning about some of our local plant life and enjoying some fall colors! Meet at the visitor center. Please bring water and comfortable shoes $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Monday, October 13, 2025

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 to Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the lower Sitton Gulch trailhead. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Fall Junior Ranger Camp
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp $100 per student for the whole 4 days $30 per child for individual days Spend your fall break with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project. Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable. To register call 770-732-2613 $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Fall Break Hike
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Meet at shelter 5 for a mid level hike, following the creek! Wear closed toed shoes and bring a water. Please call the office to sign up. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Fall Junior Ranger Camp
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp $100 per student for the whole 4 days $30 per child for individual days Spend your fall break with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project. Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable. To register call 770-732-2613 $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Sitton's Cave Adventures
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Jr. Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 8:30 AM to 4 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Campers will be joined by Rangers for a day of fishing, hiking and games aimed to teach your littles outdoor safety and fun. Be sure to pack plenty of water as we will be outside all day. Comfortable shoes are also recommended. Lunch will not be provided. Call the Park Office to sign up. $30. 706-857-0826.
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Fall Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass Coaching Course
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 to Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would liketo know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Starting
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Land Navigation
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a great skill to have. Start preparing for an emergency BEFORE it happens. We have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Roving Ranger
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Fall Junior Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp $100 per student for the whole 4 days $30 per child for individual days Spend your fall break with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project. Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable. To register call 770-732-2613 $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Trees ID Walk
Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Roving Ranger
Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Fall Junior Ranger Camp
Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp $100 per student for the whole 4 days $30 per child for individual days Spend your fall break with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project. Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable. To register call 770-732-2613 $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, October 17, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Fall Spiders of Georgia
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Hiking during the fall you are sure to see or walk into a spider web. Come hike to see and learn about the spiders who call the trails home at Chattahoochee Bend. Find out why they are not as scary as they appear and how they benefit our environment. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Sitton's Cave Adventures
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Art Contest - Nature Journaling
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Creatures of the Night Hike
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 1 hour before the scheduled time!* Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $2 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Night Sounds Hike by Lake Rutledge
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 9 PM to 10 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Lake Rutledge is home to many night-time creatures that form a beautiful chorus after-hours. Join a ranger for a short 1-mile hike following the shore of the lake while listening for the sounds of night creatures such as frogs, birds, and insects. Pre-registration required. Ages 8+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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All About Bats
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Join us for a bat watch and expert talk as the sun sets in the sky and the bats begin to fly. Meet at Picnic Shelter 1. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Night Crawler Hike
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 9 PM to 11 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join the Ranger on a night hike alongside the Chattahoochee River to listen to the nocturnal animals and use blue lights to locate night crawlers that call the park home. $8 Adult/$5 Child $5 parking. 770-251-7271.
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Sitton's Cave Adventures
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Haunted Trail: The Outbreak
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Infection has begun among the park wildlife. Now, the infection has leapt to people, twisting them into something not quite human. Their unnerving stares and hunger suggest one thing: something darker at play. As part of an elite research team, you and your group are tasked with investigating the strange rabies-like disease $10. 912-727-2339.
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Loop Around the Lake
Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM – Oct 18, 2025 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Hike and Paddle - Beach Trail
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a ranger led hike (1 hour) along our new beach trail as we walk by swamps, hardwood/pine forests and a controlled burn area. After the hike, we'll kayak (1 hour) on the lake looking for wildlife such as raptors, herons and migrating birds. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. To register, click on the link below. $25 if you use our kayaks. $20 if you use yours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Sunset Hike of Mound A
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
A guided tour of Kolomoki Mounds, as we climb Mound A and learn a little about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2000 years ago and many of the natural resources still present today. Hike covers about .75 miles and will last about 1 hour. Closed toe shoes, water and cameras are encouraged. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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"We have made a selection for a new prison, five miles from this place, (Millen) on the Augusta Railroad." Captain D.W. Vowles and W.S. Winder (1864)
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to Camp Lawton’s 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Registration is required in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Fall Color Hike
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Join us the first Saturday in October for a fall color hike! Mistletoe is covered with a wide range of hardwoods and this is a perfect time of year to see all the amazing color they have to offer! We will be hiking the Cliatt Creek trail. Registration is recommended $5 or $10 for a family $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Guided Mountain Hike
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Orienteering and Land Navigation
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a great skill to have. Start preparing for an emergency BEFORE it happens. We have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Creek Critters Hike
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along beaver creek. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Where's Noble Bones? A Bone-Chilling Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023. Free with price of admission. 912-353-3023.
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Sunday, October 19, 2025

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 to Monday, Oct 20, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the lower Sitton Gulch trailhead. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Fire Tower Open House
Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 1:00-3:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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The Bird Nerd's Feather Report: A Birding Basics Course
3rd Sunday of Month 1 PM - 3 PM from Oct 19, 2025 until Nov 16, 2025 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our park naturalist on this 1-hour interactive hike through our bird sanctuary along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. Discover how many species of birds make our park home, and how many more are just visitors! You may see the iconic Great Blue Heron & the ubiquitous Carolina Wren, or hear the distinctive drum of different woodpeckers! $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Heritage Farm Tour
Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia. $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Edible and Multi-Use Plant Hike
Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on this 1 mile hike. Ages 10 and up. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Fall Refresher
Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Meet our naturalist at the Overland Nature Trail head for a relaxed ¾ mile hike through the forest and observe the changing leaves for fall. $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Monday, October 20, 2025

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Monday, Oct 20, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Roving Ranger
Monday, Oct 20, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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New Moon Stargazing Hike
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, then we'll head out for some stargazing and discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge as it falls dark and will finish back on the bridge, vacating the park by 10pm. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Fall Bingo Hike
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Bingo sheets. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass Coaching Course
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 to Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would liketo know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Starting
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Land Navigation
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a great skill to have. Start preparing for an emergency BEFORE it happens. We have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Mushroom Mile
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join a ranger on a 1.0 mile hike and identify some common mushrooms. Come explore the diverse world of fungi! Begins at the Beach area at 11:00 AM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Friday, October 24, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Homeschool: Fall Fungi Hike
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Want to go on a fun fall hike looking for some cool mushrooms? Let's explore the woods together and see what fungal treasures we can find! Learn the different types of mushrooms on the Wild Turkey Trail and why they are so important to plants, animals and humans. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Sitton's Cave Adventures
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Hiking 101
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Join our Interpretive Ranger on a guided hike to learn all about the basics of hiking and trail safety. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Fire Tower Open House
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 1:00-3:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Sunset Hike of Mound A
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
A guided tour of Kolomoki Mounds, as we climb Mound A and learn a little about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2000 years ago and many of the natural resources still present today. Hike covers about .75 miles and will last about 1 hour. Closed toe shoes, water and cameras are encouraged. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Orienteering and Land Navigation
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a great skill to have. Start preparing for an emergency BEFORE it happens. We have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Morning Mill Tour
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. The ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Halloween Glow Hike!
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure under the stars! Join us for a glow-in-the-dark hike through the magical Flat Rock area. Its a Ranger led, one-mile loop that's fun for the whole family. Wear your glow in the dark items, the more the better! Rangers will have additional glow sticks. $8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Sitton's Cave Adventures
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Colors of the Canopy Hike
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come look at the unbe-leaf-ably beautiful changing leaves! Meet at the Overlook Trail for a short hike to learn about why trees shed their leaves, as well as some tree ID. Then, you will participate in a leaf tracing activity to create a lovely fall memory to keep, before hiking back. Friendly for all ages, register at the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Wild Georgia Guided Nature Hike
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Saving endangered wildlife may sound like a daunting task, but what if conservation can take place in your own backyard? Join Etowah Rangers for a series of interpretive hikes focusing on some of Georgia's most at-risk species outlined in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and learn about the State's plan for a more 'wild' future! $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Loop Around the Lake
Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM – Oct 25, 2025 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Happy Howl-Oween
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join us at the Multi-Use Trail head with your pup for a ¾ mile Howl-Oween Hike! Dogs in costumes are encouraged! Leashes required.* $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Creatures of the Night
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Join us -if you dare- for a night hike into the mysterious world of the park after dark! We’ll explore the hidden lives of our local nocturnal wildlife. As the sun sets and the shadows grow, park rangers will guide you along the trail, sharing fascinating facts about the creatures that thrive while we sleep. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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"We have made a selection for a new prison, five miles from this place, (Millen) on the Augusta Railroad." Captain D.W. Vowles and W.S. Winder (1864)
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to Camp Lawton’s 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Registration is required in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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5K Trail Run
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 8 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
On your mark, get set, go! - on a 5K trail run marking the beginning of our revived, annual Fall Festival. T-shirts will be provided. Prizes to be awarded the top male and female finishers. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Orienteering and Land Navigation
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a great skill to have. Start preparing for an emergency BEFORE it happens. We have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Where's Noble Bones? A Bone-Chilling Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023. Free with price of admission. 912-353-3023.
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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Sitton's Cave Adventures
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Wait, Where Am I? - Orienteering Class
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* North? Weast? Wait...where are we going? Have these questions trouble you no longer as we learn how to read a map and compass with a ranger. This class will teach you the basics and we'll put our skills to the test afterwards with a short hike. $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Health Hike
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Join a certified personal trainer for a fun and invigorating hike designed for all ages and abilities. This is a great way to stay active and connect with the outdoors. Bring water, wear sturdy shoes, and come ready to move! $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Mushroom Mile
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join a ranger on a 1.0 mile hike and identify some common mushrooms. Come explore the diverse world of fungi! Begins at the Beach area at 11:00 AM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Gills, Pores, & Spore Prints: Mushrooms Identification Hike
4th Sunday of Month 1 PM - 3 PM from Oct 26, 2025 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruiting bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure in foraging! $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Heritage Farm Tour
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia. $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Picnic at the Point
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 12 PM to 1:30 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Pack a lunch and join us for a laid-back hike to the picnic area at the intersection of the Avian Loop and Connector Trail. Meet at the Sandpiper Trailhead at 12:00 PM. The total distance is approximately 2 miles, with a break at the Skidaway Narrows to eat lunch and chat as we enjoy the view. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. The ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Volunteer Event Eco-Stewards Program, with EcoAddendum
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Volunteer event on the yellow trail. Help remove invasive species and learn about our native forest with EcoAddendum. All experience levels welcome, please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. To register call 770-732-2613 $0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Survival 101
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn what to do in a survival situation and what to bring with you to help along the way. Located at the Nature Hut. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Colors of the Canopy Hike
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come look at the unbe-leaf-ably beautiful changing leaves! Meet at the Overlook Trail for a short hike to learn about why trees shed their leaves, as well as some tree ID. Then, you will participate in a leaf tracing activity to create a lovely fall memory to keep, before hiking back. Friendly for all ages, register at the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Sitton's Cave Adventures
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Fall Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass Coaching Course
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 to Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would liketo know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Starting
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Land Navigation
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a great skill to have. Start preparing for an emergency BEFORE it happens. We have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, October 31, 2025

Boots and Bugs: Nature Hike
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Embrace your inner curiosity and see a variety of bugs that call Georgia home on a fun 1-mile hike $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Creatures of the Night Hike
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 1 hour before the scheduled time!* Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $2 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Scary Scavenger Hunt
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Start your day off right with a hike at Red Top! We will be taking our oh-so spooky Scavenger Hunt sheets around the trails in search of items to cross off. Snakes, Spiders, and Creepy Crawlies are among the few creatures that frequent the park. What else can you find?... $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, November 1, 2025

Fall Sunrise Hike
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 7 AM to 8 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Bring your coffee or hot chocolate to wake up with nature by the Chattahoochee River. Listen and look for the woodland animals such as wild turkeys, osprey, bald eagles, king fishers and more! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Loop Around the Lake
Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM – Nov 1, 2025 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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"We have made a selection for a new prison, five miles from this place, (Millen) on the Augusta Railroad." Captain D.W. Vowles and W.S. Winder (1864)
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to Camp Lawton’s 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Registration is required in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Cherokee Heritage Day
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join staff, Friends of New Echota volunteers and special Cherokee guests as the historic Capital of New Echota comes alive with living history demonstrations, tours, games, and music. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Fall Bark in the Park
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 to Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 11 AM
Providence Canyon State Park - Lumpkin, GA
Join us for our fall bark in the park hike! We will be doing a 2.5 mile hike on the canyon loop trail. We will stop along the way and have a bark ranger ceremony where all dogs on the hike will receive a bark ranger badge and certificate. $10 per dog $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Sunday, November 2, 2025

iNaturalist 101
1st Sunday of Month 1 PM - 3 PM from Nov 2, 2025 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, observing species along the way. With our identifier in-hand, we'll search for birds, bugs, lizards, & snakes, and we're sure to find plenty of flora! Check-in & register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Full Moon Night Hike
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly Full Moon Night Hike to view its rise above our sightline on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. This hike is fully accessible & pet-friendly. Meet at the Visitor Center fire ring. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, November 7, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Salamander ID & Winter Behavior
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
We are at it again! Join us on a hike to the Wild Turkey Trail creek to search for and identify salamanders. Learn the different species of the Piedmont Region, what they eat and their winter behaviors. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

Iconic Trees of Amicalola Falls
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Fall Leaf Art and Bingo
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out and enjoy the fall foliage, bring a journal and learn how to do leaf impressions. Play a game of leaf ID bingo, winner gets a prize! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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