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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 Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
 
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as you go on a birding adventure with one of our interpretive rangers.
This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River. Meeting at the Nature Center. Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Bank Robberies! Gun Fights! Moonshine! Jail Breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! A historical hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum introduces visitors to these cases Learn about the people responsible for keeping law and order, those who committed crimes, and the punishments delivered to the guilty. See history where it happened! $5. 706-864-2257.
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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 Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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This nature hike will begin in our amphitheater and proceed down to the river along our Interpretive trail. At the river we will spend some time looking for wild-life around the river. We will then hike back to the museum along our River Walk Nature Trail. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Try your hand at historical archery with longbow shooting. For ages 8 and over. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: standard admission + $5. Registration required, please call ahead to reserve your spot! Space is limited! $9.75-$13.25 912-437-4770.
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Try your hand at historical archery with longbow shooting. For ages 8 and over. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: standard admission + $5. Registration required, please call ahead to reserve your spot! Space is limited! $9.75-$13.25 912-437-4770.
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Watch as raw wool is transformed into yarn on a historic Saxony wheel. This demonstration reveals the tools, techniques, and cultural significance of spinning in everyday life during the 1800s. 912-727-2339.
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Join a ranger on a guided hike to observe and identify the seasonal wildflowers blooming alongside our lake. This is a 1.2-mile, easy hike. Begins at the Beach area at 10:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit 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! Learn to distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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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. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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As part of an initiative to expand our STEM programming, HLC has acquired two new InvenTables. These tables are kid-safe engineering tables approved for ages 3+. Participants will be given templates for a craft and will use the InvenTables to complete projects and practice great STEM skills. Most materials used are recycled and repurposed. Ages 6+. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Bring your phone or digital camera for a spring themed photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment in the park office after 9am and return with your pictures before 4pm to claim your prize. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Come practice using vinegar to extract beneficial properties from herbs, just like people did in the olden days. Must register in advance. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to the spring and learn more about these prisoners' struggle for survival.
Admission to the History Center is included. $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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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for a meditation session led by the monks of the Atlanta Meditation Center, designed to help clear our minds. This free event will take place at the historic cabin behind the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Meet up with a ranger for a guided hike along our coastal salt marshes, take in the sights and sounds of island scenery, and learn about this important ecosystem. The trails are near the water and can be muddy in some spots, so please wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail behind the Visitor Center for this one-mile hike. 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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Make your own perfume in this workshop highlighting fragrances we can attribute to moths! Night blooming flowers can't rely on showy colors to attract their pollinators instead they invested in a strong fragrance. Each participant will leave with 5 perfume testers they've made themselves! Call 770-732-2613 to register or come in person. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Explore edible and multi use plants on this moderate 2 mile hike. Participants will never look at the forest the same way again.
While education elements are geared at older audiences children as young as 5 are welcome. Please wear close toed shoes on this hike, and bring water
Call 770-732-2613 to register, must be registered by 5 pm. $7 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Learn to shoot a bow and about archery safety. Located behind the main office. Ages 8 and up. Must wear closed toe shoes. Spaces are limited advanced registration required by calling our office at 706-356-4362. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for a hike through history dating back to the 1700s! Learn about the history of the park and the mills that powered local industry. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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