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Monday, January 5, 2026

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 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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Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Possum on the half-shell: The rise of Armadillos
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 5, 2026 until Jan 31, 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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Make A Pine Cone Bird Feeder for National Bird Day
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us at the picnic tables by the park office to make a pine cone bird feeder for National Bird Day. Supplies are included for you to make a pine cone feeder to take home to feed your birds. Peanut butter may be used as well as seeds. Cost is $3 per person plus parking fee. Registration deadline is 5 pm on January 2, 2026. $3 per person plus parking fee parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Learning to Geocache
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Meet us at the Park Office to learn how to geocache and then take a short hike to find one. Wear appropriate walking shoes. $2 per person plus parking fee. Register by 5 PM om January 2, 2026. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Rat Snake
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Rat Snake 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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