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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM until May 1, 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. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Crime and Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
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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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM from Apr 16, 2026 until May 1, 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. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Friends of Magnolia Springs State Park Meeting
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 6:30 PM to 7 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Interested in becoming a Friends of Magnolia Springs State Park Volunteer? Community efforts include park beautification, programing, trail maintenance, and more! Please join us at the Group Shelter to learn more about how you can volunteer. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Roving Ranger
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Dark Skies Stargazing
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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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