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Friday, January 16, 2026

Hitting the Trails: Bobcat Trail
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Keep your New Years Resolution going with a moderate hike along the boulders on the Bobcat Trail. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 16, 2026 until Jan 31, 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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Astronomy Adventure Mini Junior Ranger Camp
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 6 PM to 9 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Join us for an evening of outdoor fun at our Astronomy Adventure Mini Camp for Junior Rangers ages 4-10. Campers will journey through the solar system with hands-on activites, crafts, and stargazing to bring the night sky to life. $35. 912-727-2339.
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Den and Bear It
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
How does a black bear prepare for winter? Come learn about the diets, dens, and dozings of this mammal. Get a chance to touch real bear skulls, claws, and teeth! Begins at the Trading Post at 1:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Community Campfire
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – Jan 16, 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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Storytime with Turtleman: Tales from the Wiregrass Country 6:00 PM-until…
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 6 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Join our interpretive ranger at the campfire ring located near campgrounds 1 & 2 for a relaxed evening of traditional lore as told by Turtleman, a tenth generation native of the Wiregrass Region. Bring a chair, hotdogs or marshmallows to roast, maybe even some hot chocolate and sit a spell to enjoy some yarn spinnin’. Standard park pass required. Parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Friday Fun Game Night
Friday, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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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High Falls Mindfulness Moment
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Let's stretch for the new year! Join the Assistant Naturalist for chair yoga. This class is accessible for people of various mobility levels. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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High Falls Mindfulness Moment Low-Impact Yoga
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Let's stretch for the new year! Join the Assistant Naturalist for indoor yoga. This class will be for various mobility and agility levels. Please bring a yoga mat. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Camp Lawton Trail
Friday, Jan 16, 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 earthworks and breastworks along the Camp Lawton Trail. 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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Beginners Archery
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Try your hand with a compound or recurve bow after learning the basics from a certified instructor. Archery equipment will be provided. Ages 8 and up $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Sunset on Iron Hill
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a sunset hike on the iconic Iron Hill Trail. We will see beautiful views of the lake as the sun sets over the park. Meet at the Iron Hill Parking Lot, then hike a 1.5 mile section of Iron Hill. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-4226.
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Unboxing the Box Turtle
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Welcome to the Okefenokee Boardwalk Hike
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Join a ranger for an easy and conversational hike on the boardwalk trail. Learn a little bit about the swamp, its history, and a few of the plants and animals that live here. Questions encouraged. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Sunset on the Swamp Cruise
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset. Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters. $25-35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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A Bridge to the Past - The History of Watson Mill Bridge
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 11 AM to 11:30 AM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, built in 1885 by well known African American bridge builder Washington W. King. $0 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Trivia & Hot Cocoa
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us for an evening of Jeopardy and hot chocolate! $4 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Firebuilding & Hot Cocoa
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Learn and use the basics of firebuilding while enjoying hot cocoa. Free plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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