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t’s Pi Day!! Instead of the traditional Haiku (lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables), we will be making Piku's (lines of 3,1, and 4 syllables) along our .10 mile hike on the Norma Campbell Cove Trail.
FREE to attend. $10 parking pass required. Please call (706)746-2141 to register Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Come make a green bracelet with us so you don't get pinched on St. Patrick's Day!
$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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There are leprechauns loose in the state park! Help us find them all and receive a prize at the Visitor Center. The person who finds their pot of gold wins the Grand Prize! $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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the wildflowers in Sitton Gulch are in bloom! Come see what's up along the Sutton Gulch Trail. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we will drive down the mountain to the lower trailhead. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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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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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Calling all equestrians, come test your luck with this Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center, and look for hidden shamrocks on Equestrian Loop #1. When you cross Bridge #1, go to the left. One lucky participant's name will be drawn after March 22nd for a special prize! Normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us at Picnic Shelter 3 to learn about Georgia mammals! You will have the opportunity to touch and interact with a variety of furs while learning about the animals that call our state home. Pay in the visitor center beforehand, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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We invite all families to join us on our Safe and Found Hike to learn safe hiking habits and how to respond in the event of an emergency. Meet at the Huckleberry Trail. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Lace up your boots and join us for a Ranger-Led Hike. This guided
hike is a perfect chance to explore scenic trails and learn about
native plants and wildlife. This is a 4-mile moderate to strenuous
hike around Dowdell Knob’s Loop Trail. Wear comfortable, sturdy
shoes and bring water and snacks. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate monumental moments with us as we honor this year’s Georgia State Parks theme, Monumental Moments: America’s 250th! Take part in our on-site scavenger hunt and explore the park in a whole new way! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Walk thru time from the middle 1700’s to the late 1800’s and see living skills’ displays from local historians. See trappers, explorers and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Are you feeling lucky? Join us for a special archery target shooting
where you can shoot clovers and get candy. For ages 10 to adult.
We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome.
Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate Pi Day with a Ranger Learn how pi helps
measure pine trees, explore what tree rings reveal about a
tree’s life, and finish with a fun Pine Pi nature craft to take
home. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The Scots are back in town, setting up inside the Fort on the eve of Revolution! Meet war hero Lachlan McIntosh as he assembles brave recruits to fight against the British in Savannah. Friday: book special guided stations--great for schools! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Learn the basics of building wilderness shelters using natural materials. We will work together to design and build simple debris shelters and learn how to stay safe, dry, and warm in the wild. Perfect for families and outdoor explorers of any age. Pre-registration is required. $15 plus parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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The Civilian Conservation Corps gathered over 2.5 million of the neediest and turned their hands to the creation and conservation of many of the monuments and forests we enjoy today. Join us for a presentation about the duties and lives of these young men. The CCC Fire Tower will be opened to explore afterwards. Begins at the Fire Tower at 1:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 1:30-3:30 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Join us on the Walk in the Pines Trail for a magical hunt to find the Pot o’ Gold at the end of the rainbow!
Follow the trail, enjoy the adventure, and see where luck leads you.
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Come out and give back to the park by volunteering. We will help maintain and improve the equestrian facilities. Please bring gloves and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Snacks and water will be provided to those who register. To register, please email friendsofhardlaborcreek@gmail.com by March 11. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Rumor has it there is a leprechaun family that visits High Falls State Park the weekend before St. Patty's Day. Join us on this fun hike to look for leprechauns. We hear that pots of gold lead the way!
Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead Parking Area. Free Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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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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Join our naturalist at the Program Hut for an introductory archery class, equipment provided! $10 per person, 14+. Pre-registration required, call the park office for more details. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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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 sweet treats and wild discoveries! Come treat your taste buds to some s'mores while learning about the animals that call our state of Georgia home. Parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Let’s take it bird by bird! Learn how to identify different bird species in this beginner’s program with tips that will help you start your bird watching journey. We will take a short hike and use shape, color pattern, behavior, and habitat to identify a variety of birds and learn how to use binoculars effectively in finding birds in the wild. $5.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. 229-724-2150.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join our Naturalist for a Guided Tour of Kolomoki Mounds as the sun sinks down and the moon rises up, as we learn about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2000 years ago. Closed toed shoes & flashlights advised. Binoculars & cameras welcome! Hike will last about 1 hour and will cover about ¾ of a mile. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range behind the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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No one plans to get lost. Be prepared to protect yourself from the elements and survive the night. Meet at the archery range picnic shelter and learn how to build a survival shelter. Please wear closed toed shoes. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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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 St. Patrick's themed beginner archery. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up
Please stop by the Visitor Center or call (478)982-1660 to register in advance. Programs and events are subject to change or cancellation. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Participants will learn how to shoot a compound bow. Once they learn the basics ready, aim and fire. Archers will shot at targets and finish off with seeing if they have the luck of the Irish by shooting the pot of gold. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Meet the snakes found in and around Mistletoe State Park! Are you afraid on snakes? Do you know a venomous from non-venomous snake? Are snakes slimy? Learn this are more as we introduce the world of snakes to our visitors. Live snakes will be shared by Park Naturalist, enjoy a visit to the nature center and we will finish with a craft. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Turn pieces of scrap wood into seasonal Easter decor. These adorable bunnies will be made with wood, ribbons, paint and more. Bring your creativity as we turn wood into a Easter bunny you will be proud to show off. $5 per person or
$15 per family parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Join us for the first installment of a brand-new program series, Compass 101. The program series will start with the easiest course our rangers recently plotted and as the year progresses the courses will get harder. The year will end with the hardest course, so make sure you come for all of them. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus 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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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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For the archer wanting something a little more than our basic archery class offers. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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In observance of 250 years of United States history, we will feature a presentation recognizing Irish Americans who participated in the Battle of Pickett's Mill. There will also be an outdoor cooking demonstration featuring a traditional dish of Union and Confederate soldiers. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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Join the rangers at Red Top Mountain as we explore the battlefield of a lesser-known but significant battle of the American Civil War. We will discuss the events that led to the battle and have the chance to see the old forts that were used during that time. If you are interested in history, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Free. 770-975-0055.
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Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Bring your family and join us as we discuss our regions most famous tree. We will learn about the favorite tree of FDR's and what threatens the long leaf pine. There will be a short hike on the grounds to point out the differences between the trees. Presentation at 11:00am and 1:00pm Youth $5.00 Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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Bring your family and join us as we discuss our regions most famous tree. We will learn about the favorite tree of FDR's and what threatens the long leaf pine. There will be a short hike on the grounds to point out the differences between the trees. Presentation at 11:00am and 1:00pm Youth $5.00 Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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Join a ranger in our bird watching area behind the Visitor Center. We will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Archery
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
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Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join Dr. Hennigan on a guided walk to learn about just a few of the wild foods that are all around you!
Hennigan is a avid forager and herbalist with decades of experience. This hike will be of moderate difficulty of under 2 miles. Parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Join Dr. Hennigan on a guided walk to learn about just a few of the wild foods that are all around you!
Hennigan is a avid forager and herbalist with decades of experience. This hike will be of moderate difficulty of under 2 miles.
Reservations are required. Parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Start your morning off right! Bring your canisters of coffee, hot cocoa or tea and join a Ranger for a tranquil sunrise stroll along our Jones Island Trail. We'll have complimentary drinks available as well,1 per customer. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Explore the beginnings of the Suwannee River on this ranger guided hike at the Suwannee River Sill. Learn about the abundant wildlife found within the Okefenokee (the headwaters of the Suwannee) and the history of how people have used this land while taking in the unique scenery of this environment. Sign up in advance by calling park. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Whether its the first time you have fished this year or it's the first time you have ever fished, now is the time to try your hands at this age old sport. Learn how to bait a hook, tie a fly, techniques to use, which baits are best to use. Finally, learn how to unhook your whopper of a fish! 912-637-5274.
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Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a Gold Tier certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies on the east coast.
Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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The persistent trillium is a rare species that you won't find outside this small section of the world! Join us for a mile-long hike with a ranger to view these incredible blooms! Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Come enjoy a day of Franklin County's colorful history of moonshiners. Free to attend, however a daily $10 park pass or annual pass is required to park. VIP passes are $55 includes t-shirt and 5 tastings; Tasting Pass is $35 for tasting only; T-shirts are $20. Parking fee required. 706-456-4362.
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Join us at the Visitor Center for a fun hour filled with facts and hands on learning about variety of wildlife in Unicoi State Park. Get the opportunity to meet a few critters up close and personal. This is offered year-round and takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Free to the public. Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Join us for a Sunrise Hike! A good way to start your day! We will hike the Inner Loop Trail (2.3 miles long, Moderate). Please wear closed toed shoes and bring a water. We will meet at the Park Office. Please call the Park Office to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Come out and give back to the park by volunteering. We will help maintain and improve the equestrian trails and facilities. Please bring gloves and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Snacks and water will be provided to those who volunteer.
Please call the park office any day from 8am - 5pm to register. Parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river while the sun sets. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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