Monumental Moments Events

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Friday, March 6, 2026

Monumental Views Hike
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 5:30 PM to 8 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Join us for a naturalist lead 2.2 mile hike to view a monumental sunset. Meet at the Tennessee Rock Trail Head by 5:30PM. $5 to attend. $10 parking pass required. Please call (706)746-2141 to register $5 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Homeschool: Be Prepared, Be Safe - Backpack and First Aid Essentials
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
It is important to always be prepared when hiking with or without family. Kids will learn the essential backpack items needed when hitting the trails and create their very own first aid kit. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Herp, Herp, Hooray!
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
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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Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Mar 6, 2026 until Mar 30, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Family and Friends Movie Night
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 5 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Movie night is back at Fort McAllister and it is bigger than ever! Enjoy a mystery movie (rated PG, of course) and some snacks. We can't reveal the title here, but we guarantee it will be the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Call the Visitor Center for more information on the movie or event. Parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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Lakeside Smores
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 4 PM to 4:30 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join a ranger for some tasty smores and campfire games next to the lake! Smores are provided. Begins beside the Beach area at 4:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Community Campfire
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – Mar 6, 2026 until Sep 4, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Welcome campers! Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring for FREE s'mores or hot chocolate & interactive story or sing-along. This program is free, fully-accessible & open to the public. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday Fun Game Night
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 5 PM to 6 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 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. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Chair Yoga
Fridays 10 AM - 11 AM – Mar 6, 2026 until Mar 27, 2026 
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Do yoga in a chair! This class is aimed at participants with limited mobility. $10 per person. Must register in advance. Space is limited. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Boulders and Breathwork Hike
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 3 PM to 4:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead (moderate) for a guided hike to learn how breathwork contributes to your well-being. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
9 AM - 4 PM from Mar 6, 2026 until Apr 5, 2026 
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase. Then, turn in your map and receive an Easter goodie bag. This event is for all ages, Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am - 4 pm, from March 3 to April 5. Win an extra prize for sending us a selfie while on your hunt. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Stars'N'Smores (cancelled)
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join us for a campfire event at the Program hut for a fun activity with s’mores before stargazing! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Astronomy in the Park(Cancelled)
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 7 PM to 9:30 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join us and the Flint River Astronomy Club atop the dam at McIntosh Lake for a night of stargazing fun! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Kolomoki Campfires
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
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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Camp Lawton Earthworks
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
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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Sunset Hike on Iron Hill Trail
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join the Ranger for a sunset hike on Iron Hill Trail at Red Top Mountain! Please wear proper shoes and bring plenty of water. We will meet in the Iron Hill parking lot and set off from there. Don’t forget your cameras! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Roving Ranger
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Roving Ranger
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Wetlands and Wildfires - How Fire and Rain Shape the Okefenokee
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 4:15 PM to 5 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
How can wetlands burn? Do wildfires help or hurt environments? What makes a place fire prone? How has our relationship with fire changed over time? Learn the fascinating story of wildfires in the Okefenokee Swamp and how fire and water continue to define our unique ecosystem. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35 parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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State Park After Dark
1st Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Mar 6, 2026 until Dec 4, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Explore Unicoi in a different light, that light being the light of the moon. Join our staff for a fun unique night hike through our park. Flashlights provided. Weather Dependent. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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A Bridge to the Past - The History of Watson Mill Bridge
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 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. Parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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New Discoveries: Historic Mills Walking Tour
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us for a hike through history dating back to the 1700s! Learn about the history of the park, the mills that powered industry, and see the newly discovered mill site that predates Watson’s Mill. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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