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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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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 parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 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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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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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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. 770-387-3747.
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Have fun outdoors playing with various old fashioned, hands-on games and activities! Tug of war, rolling hoops, quoits, nine pins, cup and ball, and more. Fun for all ages! Cost: standard admission. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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It's time to get fired up! Join our rangers at the fort as we show off both the fun and the challenges of blacksmithing. Watch as we present the tools of the trade from the Civil War and the work it takes to make something beautiful! Nails, railroad ties, and more! Our smithies can do it all with a little skill and a lot of love for metalworking. $9.75 regular adult
$8.50 senior
$5.50 child
5 and under free 912-727-2339.
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Start your day with a leisurely stroll around our lake loop trail. Join a ranger for this easy, 1.2-mile hike. Begins at the Beach area at 9:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Come join our park Naturalists on this 2-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 parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.4 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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In honor of National Gopher Tortoise Day (4/10), join us in a short hike and learn about the gopher tortoise which is the state reptile of Georgia and a keystone species. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Join our Ranger at the back boat dock to learn the basics of fishing, how to bait a hook and more between 3-4:30 pm. Fishing poles and bait provided. We will meet at the back boat ramp. Participants under 16 do not need a license. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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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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Do you know what to do if you have an emergency on a trail? Being prepared for an emergency should be step one of any hiking or camping trip. Knowledge of proper emergency protocol and a fully stocked emergency kit can save lives. Join a ranger to learn proper emergency protocol and what you should have in your emergency kit. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come learn how to tell the difference between invasive golden bamboo and native river cane. Then watch the Naturalist demonstrate how to turn an invasive pest into food. Meet at the Program Area. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Peanut Butter Pinecone program! Visitors will learn how to make their very own pinecone bird feeders to bring home to the rest of the family! This simple and easy program is perfect for all ages, and we invite you to make as many as you like. We hope to see you there! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Peanut Butter Pinecone program! Visitors will learn how to make their very own pinecone bird feeders to bring home to the rest of the family! This simple and easy program is perfect for all ages, and we invite you to make as many as you like. We hope to see you there! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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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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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners of war in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to the spring that provided essential clean drinking water. Along the way, we will discover more about these prisoners’ struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under 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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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 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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The Seed to Plant program is designed for children ages 3-7, introducing them to the world of plants. Kids will learn about plant life and plant their own seed to take home! Don't miss this opportunity for your little one to explore nature and learn something new! $2 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Did you know that Okefenokee is home to 234 species of birds? Wrangle up those binoculars and join a ranger for a hike on our Upland Pine Trail and learn the benefits of learning while birding. By the end you will have a better understanding of how the Okefenokee Swamp benefits these beautiful animals and gives a chance to many species of concern. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join a Park Ranger at picnic shelter 2 for a fun filled program where we dive into the world of all things small. We will utilize a microscope to glance into the tiny worlds that are found the Okefenokee, and even watch carnivorous plants in action under the scope! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Watch this bi-annual kayaking event up-close from the splash zone! The hike is considered highly strenuous and technical as you will be traversing 800 feet of elevation up and down a 25 - 55 degree rocky incline. Bring water and snacks!
(The only gorge access allowed without a boat)
Waiver must be signed. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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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