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Sunday, December 28, 2025

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Trail Hike
Ongoing until Monday, Dec 29, 2025 - 1 PM to 3:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
A leisurely pace will be set as we hike to the West Rim of the Canyon, only completing the 2.5 mile loop section of the trail. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Nature Journaling
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Crime & Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
Bank robberies! Gun fights! Moonshine! Jail breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! An urban hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site introduces visitors to these cases and even more from the annals of Lumpkin County court records. $5. 706-864-2257.
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The British Are Coming! Recruiting for the Georgia Militia
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 1 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The year is 1775 and Georgians must decide if they should take up arms against the Crown. The militia will be inside the Barracks looking for recruits against tyranny. Need convincing? Check out the musket firings he'll also offer! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Den and Bear It
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
How does a black bear prepare for winter? Come learn about the diets, dens, and dozings of this mammal. Get a chance to touch real bear skulls, claws, and teeth! Begins at the Trading Post at 1:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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The Toadstool Tour: A Mushrooms Identification Hike
4th Sunday of Month 1 PM - 3 PM from Dec 28, 2025 until Jan 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
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! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Toddler Fun Sunday
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 1 PM to 2 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. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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History Hike - Follow in the Steps of the CCC
Sunday, Dec 28, 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 Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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New Year's Eve Confetti Launchers Craft
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Make your own biodegradable confetti mix and upcycled launcher to take your New Year's party to the next level! $2 plus parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Birding Banter at the Museum
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join our naturalist at the Museum for a excerpt on bird life cycles, local species and other facts! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Feather Fun!
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join us at the museum for a fun craft involving feathers and to learn more about local bird species! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Camp Lawton: Prison Life
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
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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Grinch Archery
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. Take on your Grinch name and see how many Christmas balloons you can pop. Meet at the archery range. Ages 8 and up $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
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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Basic Archery
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
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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Pickett's Meals: Fourth Day of Christmas
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Actually, it's three days after Christmas Day. Come out for another installment of Pickett's Meals and learn how to recycle your leftover Christmas ham into a new meal. We will be demonstrating Ham and Dumplings. Samples allowed for attendees. $3.50 - $ 6.50 770-443-7850.
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Mindfulness Hike
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Take a deep breath and hit the trails with us as we re-engage our bodies and minds after the holidays. Meet at the Sandpiper Trailhead for a 1-mile wellness hike. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
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. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Chronic Wasting Disease: The Prion Problem
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This info session will discuss Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a serious disease in animals such as deer. This disease is always fatal. CWD has been reported in animals in at least 33 U.S. states, including Georgia. Come learn about what CWD is, and the steps that you can take to mitigate spread. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Sowing Seeds for the Future
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
All materials provided! Learn how to start seeds in the winter so our seedlings are ready for spring planting. Participants will receive milk weed seeds in addition to other assorted seeds with care instructions. All ages. All minors must have a guardian present. This program is indoors. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Insect Pinning For Beginners: Christmas Beetles
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 3:30 PM to 5 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Curious about entomology? Love oddities and curiosities? This beginners insect pinning class is the perfect fit for you. We'll be pinning Christmas Beetles, all materials provided. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a guardian present. $30 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Survival 101 - Canceled
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn what to do in a survival situation and what to bring with you to help along the way. Located at the Nature Hut. $4 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Radical Reptiles - Canceled
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us at our Nature Hut for an informative program about snakes that are native to Georgia and meet our snake ambassadors. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Archery 101 - Canceled
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
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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