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Come enjoy our Monumental moments theme
celebrating Americas 250th by learning more about our park and its history with this educational scavenger hunt.
You can pick up the scavenger hunt at the front office and return it for a small prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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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This is a fun time for kids aged 7-11 to join our Ranger in exploring activities in our Parks Junior Ranger book. This one day camp will be from 9 am - 2 pm. where we will hike, fish, explore wildlife, history of the park & museum, etc. $25 per kid. Call 478-763-2759 to register them. Limited availability, sign up by May 26, 2026. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Enjoy a ranger led hike (1 hour) along our new beach trail as we walk by swamps, hardwood/pine forests and a controlled burn area. After the hike, we'll kayak (1 hour) on the lake looking for wildlife such as raptors, herons and migrating birds. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. To register, click on the link below. $25 (plus the app fee) if you use our kayaks. $20 (plus the app fees) if you use yours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us for a relaxed hike in the moonlight through our off-road trails. We'll explore the sights and sounds of the swamp at night. Free plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join our volunteer naturalist in the visitor center breezeway to learn more about bird identification, including the use of the app “Merlin” to identify birds from songs and images. Please download and register the free Merlin app from Google or Apple App Store; WiFi is available in the visitor center. Binoculars aren’t required but are helpful. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Join one of our volunteer naturalists in the visitor center breezeway to learn more about nature identification & citizen science with the app “iNaturalist” to identify and record things in nature. Please download and register the free iNaturalist app from Google or Apple App Store; WiFi is available in the visitor center. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Join one of our volunteer naturalists and the ambassador box turtle “Bilbo” in the visitor center breezeway to learn more about our native box turtles, their lives, and backyard conservation steps you can take to help them. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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This exhibition by The University of Georgia is not merely a display of art, but a sensory exploration of our region’s visual ecology. By weaving together research, exploration of natural processes, and traditional techniques, these artists challenge and redefine the multifaceted nature of southern identity. 912-353-3023.
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