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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close- and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists and stay after for photos with a hawk or owl. Please consider making a $3 donation by registering!
Location: Visitor Center's Arch Room $3 plus parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us for our annual fishing rodeo at Black Rock Lake! Kids 15 and Under. Free event. Meet at the BRMSP Lake Fishing Pier at 9:00am. Goodie-bags and prizes provided. Trophies for biggest and most fish. Some loaner poles will be available to borrow while supplies last. Food and beverages will be available to purchase. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Come enjoy a hike on the granite outcrops - unique natural habitats, shaped by ancient geological forces and home to a surprising variety of animal life. These rocky landscapes provide shelter and breeding sites for numerous species. To make this learning process both fun and educational, you can participate in a game of Animal Tracks BINGO. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Ever wanted to see what happens after an owl consumes its prey? During this class, you will get to get a look inside your own owl pellet! Every pellet holds something different! Learn about the different types of prey owls consume and how we can help them in the wild. $10 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize. This month's prize was donated by Chick-fil-A, while supplies last! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Read a picture book while hiking with this Story Stroll from the Hall County Library System! Enjoy "The Hike," starting at picnic shelter 3. After you have completed the book, you can pick up a sticker from the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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It's the most common tool you've never heard of: the spear-thrower, or atlatl! This lever device is not only the historic precursor to archery but is still used around the world today. At Etowah, hunters would have used the atlatl to target white-tailed deer and wild turkey. Join the rangers and try your hand with these traditional projectiles! $2-$6
Program Fee $5. 770-387-3747.
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Join a park ranger for a scenic adventure to Cascade Falls!
This is a moderate to strenuous in and out hike (4.2 Miles) for
active individuals. Trail has some loose rocks and acorns. Wear
comfortable shoes and bring water. Pre-registration is required at
least one day in advance, either at the Park Office or by calling
706-663-4858. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate monumental moments with us as we honor this year’s Georgia State Parks theme, Monumental Moments: America’s 250th! Take part in our on-site scavenger hunt and explore the park in a whole new way! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Archery
Saturday, May 2, 2026 9 AM to 11 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We
provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome.
Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Pre-registration is
required at least one day in advance, either at the Park Office or
by calling 706-663-4858. Meet at archery field below dam. Park at boat dock. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Make your own pinecone bird feeder using natural materials to help support local wildlife. Pre-registration (at least one day in advance) and payment are required by calling
706-663-4858. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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William Bartram is one of the best known American naturalists of the 18th century. Join a ranger as we follow his footsteps along the Altamaha environs. Make birding and other observations in a nature journal given to those who participate! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join our living historians for 18th and 19th-century candle making. Learn how homespun candles were made. Then, try making your own candle. 912-727-2339.
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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 2:00-4:00 PM.
Please note that this event will be cancelled in the event of rain. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Want to shoot try your hand at archery, but don’t know where to start? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting bullseyes. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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 Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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 parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on the link below $25 + app fee, kayak and equipment included, $20 (+app fee) if your bring your own kayak parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Did you know High Falls was once known for its May Day Picnic? Bring your picnic lunch & join us for old fashioned games, cane pole fishing, horseshoes, and more. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join local birding enthusiast, Cameron Thompson of the Southern Bird Walk Club, at the Spring House to search for migratory birds and learn how to identify them. Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for an educational lecture all about the history of our park, Reidsville, and Tattnall County as a whole. Learn about the places and people that make this place so special. $3 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Join the Park Rangers on a hike to the Lower Lake Trail and learn about Georgia's beautiful native wildflowers and which are pollinators' favorite. Meet Rangers at the Park Office. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Join us for an easy 1.2-mile hike around the lower lake. Enjoy Moon Pies and hot cocoa by the moonlight on the lower dam. Meet at the park office and make sure to bring a flashlight and a blanket to sit on to watch the moonrise. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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See the farm come to life with an antique tractor display and demonstrations of farm skills like blacksmithing, woodstove cooking, spinning, weaving, and more. Visitors can also walk the grounds which includes over 20 original farm buildings, two farm houses, farm animals, a garden, and a mill complex. Note: event admission pricing varies. $3 - $10. 478-986-5172.
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Join our Naturalist for a Guided Tour of Kolomoki Mounds as the sun sinks down and the moon rises up, as we learn about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2000 years ago. Closed toed shoes & flashlights advised. Binoculars & cameras welcome! Hike will last about 1 hour and will cover about ¾ of a mile. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Meet our Naturalist in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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We have a 'burning desire' to roast marshmallows and get the weekend 'ignited' properly so we 'wood' be 'fired up' to have you come enjoy a good, old-fashioned campfire by the lake with a Ranger.
Meet us at the Boat Ramp Fire Pit in the Campground. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range behind the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Come see us at the interpretive Center and join in on a fun craft for all ages! Colorful butterflies and realistic roses! We have plenty of colors to choose from. Take your creation home and enjoy it for years to come. Stop in at the Visitor Center prior to the craft to sign up. See you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join our Naturalist 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! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led 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.
Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join the rangers at Red Top Mountain as we explore the battlefield of a lesser-known but significant battle of the American Civil War. We will discuss the events that led to the battle and have the chance to see the old forts that were used during that time. If you are interested in history, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Free. 770-975-0055.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador rat snakes. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Archery
Saturday, May 2, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
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Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 6 years old. $10 per person. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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. Call 770 732 2613 to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Enjoy some relaxing time out on the water with this guided kayaking program around the reservoir. This kayak paddle features a trifecta of park history, plant ID, and wildlife viewing. Beginners friendly, ages 10+ all minors must have an adult present.
Call 770-732-2613 to register
Recommended to bring a water bottle, dry bag and sunglasses. $35 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Come hike the Hurricane Falls Loop (2 miles) with a ranger and enjoy the views of the dam's water release! This hike is strenuous and requires navigating approximately 650 stairs. Bring plenty of water and snacks! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Meet the Naturalist at the Park office for a crash course in Kayaking. We'll be going over basic strokes, maneuvers, as well as Paddling Safety. Afterwards we'll hop into the water and test our new found knowledge. Be sure to bring water, snacks, dry clothes, and a towel. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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See our animal displays and learn about owls, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and more. Visit with our Corn Snake and learn fascinating facts about the snakes you find in the park and your own backyard. Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Come out for a Refreshing Sunrise Hike on Victoria's Path and Inner Loop Trail (2.5 miles long, Moderate). Please wear closed toe shoes, a jacket and a water bottle. We will meet at the Park Office. Please call the park office to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Come out to the Nature center and learn about our Native Wildflowers in Georgia! Pick what wildflower you'd like to paint! All supplies are provided. Please call the Park Office to register. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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