Monumental Moments Events

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Friday, March 20, 2026

Spring Equinox Hike
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 12 PM to 2 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Join us on a naturalist led hike around the lake. While hiking, we will be learning all about the spring equinox. Meet at the Black Rock Lake Trail Head by 12:00pm. FREE to attend. $10 parking pass required. Please call (706)746-2141 to register. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Scrapbooking - Spring Greetings
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 6 PM to 8 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Join us for our monthly scrapbooking event! In celebration of the arrival of spring, we will be making spring greeting cards! Meet us at The Mellinger Center by 6:00pm. $10 to attend. $10 parking pass required. Please call (706)746-2141 to register. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Homeschool: Be Prepared, Be Safe - Knot Tying and Animal Track Scavenger Hunt
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Learn 5 most used knots for outdoor adventures and how to identify animal tracks along the riverside trail with a fun animal track scavenger hunt. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Cawwwl of the Corvids
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Crows are among the most intelligent and social animals on the planet. This program will give you the low-down on them and the other members of the Corvid family. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Mar 20, 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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Equestrian Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Mar 20, 2026 until Mar 22, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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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Mini Junior Ranger Camp: Eco Explorers
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 6 PM to 9 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Join us for an evening of outdoor fun at our Mini Camp for Junior Rangers ages 4-10. Campers will explore ecology with hands-on activites, crafts, and games that bring this science to life. $35. 912-727-2339.
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Community Campfire
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – Mar 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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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Acetum Workshop
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Interested in making herbal tinctures, but you don't want to use alcohol? Come learn how our ancestors used vinegar to extract the properties of local herbs. Supplies limited. Must register in advance. $5 per person. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
9 AM - 4 PM from Mar 20, 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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All About The Park
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Jack Hill State Park - Reidsville, GA
Join Jack Hill State Park for a fun and educational program all about...us! Our naturalist will teach visitors all about local history, including fun facts and information about the park itself! Parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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History Of Reidsville
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Jack Hill State Park - Reidsville, GA
Join Jack Hill State Park and take a step back in time! Learn about what the town used to look like, what the people were doing, and more! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Kolomoki Campfires
Friday, Mar 20, 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 20, 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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Dublin' the Fun with St. Patrick's Pictionary and Campfire
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Enjoy roasted marshmallows and try your luck with St. Patrick's Pictionary by our campground campfire. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Sunset Hike on Iron Hill Trail
Friday, Mar 20, 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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Happy Hives
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
How and why do bees make hives? Learn about beehives as you transform upcycled materials into a beautiful work of art. All materials and instruction provided. $2 per person. Call (912) 598-2300 to register for this program. $2 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 6:30 PM to 8 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
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Mar 20, 2026 until Dec 18, 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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