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Friday, April 17, 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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Monumental Mornings – Sunrise Stretching
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Join Ranger Erin and Naturalist Dee at the Blue Ridge Overlook at 6:30am for some relaxing sunrise stretching to start your weekend off right. Bring a yoga mat or blanket if you would like! Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Ask The Naturalist
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Come up to the Visitor Center anytime from 11:30am to 1:30pm to chat with the Park Naturalist, learn about local wildlife, and pet some animal pelts! Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Homeschool: Granite Outcrop Ecology
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out and hike the beautiful blooming Flat Rock Trail with granite outcrops that boast with plants, animal tracks and frog ponds. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Sitton's Cave Adventures
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Salamander Secrets
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM from Apr 17, 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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Fireside Fun in the Campground
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 6 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Snuggle up next to our campfire and unwind. A park ranger will have some campfire activities planned for the night. Then we'll wrap the evening up with everyone's favorite campfire treat! 912-727-2339.
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Wildflower Walk
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join a ranger on a guided hike to observe and identify the seasonal wildflowers blooming alongside our lake. This is a 1.2-mile, easy hike. Begins at the Beach area at 10:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Lakeside Smores
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 4 PM to 4:30 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join a ranger for some tasty smores next to the lake! Smores are provided. Begins beside the Beach area at 4:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Stargazing New Moon Hike
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday Fun Game Night
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 6:30 PM to 7:30 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 Stories
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy the sunset and share stories around a campfire. Bring stories about your favorite hikes, wildlife sightings, camping trips, and more. A park ranger will talk about Hard Labor Creek history, wildlife, and even tell ghost stories. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Sunset Hike to Mound A
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
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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Kolomoki Crafts
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 5 PM to 6 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
Meet our Naturalist in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake. All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center 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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Homeschool Friday: How to Build a Survival Shelter
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
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: A Civil War Prisoner of War Camp
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to the spring and learn more about these prisoners' struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Basic Compass Course
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
At first, learning how to use a compass can be confusing... Especially if you do not have a good teacher. As luck would have it, we are fantastic teachers and can get you started off on the right foot! Learn the parts of a compass, how to follow a bearing, how to calculate distance based on your individual stride, and more. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Fire Starting at Red Top
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have. There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Map Navigation
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 12 PM to 2 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Orienteering is a fun and gratifying hobby that teaches you to navigate from one location to another with the use of only a map and a compass. It is great exercise and a wonderful way to explore nature. It also happens to be a very useful skill set that anyone can (and should!) learn. Meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery at Red Top Mountain
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is back in full effect at Red Top! First time shooters and seasoned archers are welcome. We provide the equipment, the instruction, the safe setting, and we can help you get more of your shots in the 10 ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire Comradery
Fridays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Apr 17, 2026 until May 1, 2026 
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
We invite you to join us at our wonderful park! We will engage in a casual conversation about the park and its available activities. We will also discuss the local wildlife and answer any questions you may have. So, come on by, have a seat, and enjoy the company of a ranger while indulging in a free S'more! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Paint a Passerine
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Life and Times of the Okefenokee
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 11 AM to 11:45 AM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Learn more about the rich lives of the people who have lived here in the Okefenokee. Get up close and personal to historic tools and step back in time with period photos of our swamp. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 7 PM to 8:30 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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Dark Skies Stargazing
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 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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Guided Gorge Floor Hike
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 9 AM to 1 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Ever dreamed of hiking the Gorge Floor but worried about getting lost? We’ve got you covered! Join us for a Guided Gorge Floor Hike and explore one of Georgia’s most breathtaking landscapes with one of our fearless Rangers leading the way. No guesswork—just adventure! This hike is very technical and strenuous, but rewarding. Registration Required. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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State Park After Dark
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Apr 17, 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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Beginner Birding
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Come out for a Beginner Birding Hike on Victoria's Path, the hike is 2 miles long and moderate! We will be using the Merlin Bird ID app (FREE) to identify birds along Victoria's Path. Recommended to download the app before arriving. We will meet at the Park office. Please wear closed toed shoes, and bring a water, & binoculars! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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