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Hard Labor Creek State Park


Friday, November 7, 2025

Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

History Hike - Follow in the Steps of the CCC
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
This ranger-led hike will take visitors along Lake Rutledge on a portion of our Beach Trail, and then up to see one of the only Civilian Conservation Corps Camps left standing in America. Participants will learn about CCC and Hard Labor Creek history. Hike geared toward active participants 8 years old and above. Pre-registration required $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Survival Skills
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Thursday, November 13, 2025

"I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree" Book Activity Day with Author Scott Bryan
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Scott Bryan is a local author who wrote the book "I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree" with his daughter after hiking the Appalachian Trail. The book is illustrated by his daughter, Emma Bryan. Join the authors of this book and a park ranger for a toddler activity day including a book story time, a short habitat walk, and an animal track game. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, November 14, 2025

Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Edible and Multi-Use Plant Hike
Saturday, Nov 15, 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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Friday, November 21, 2025

Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Survival Skills
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Creature Feature of HLC
Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Learn about the creatures that live in Hard Labor Creek and ask a naturalist any questions you have about the wildlife of the park. Program held in front of the Park Office. Program open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Toddler Fun Sunday
Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, December 5, 2025

Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Dec 5, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, December 12, 2025

Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Dec 12, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, December 19, 2025

Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Survival Skills
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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