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Friday, May 22, 2026

A.H.Stephens historic site scavenger hunt
9 AM - 4 PM from May 22, 2026 until Jul 31, 2026 
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Come enjoy our Monumental moments theme celebrating Americas 250th by learning more about our park and its history with this educational scavenger hunt. You can pick up the scavenger hunt at the front office and return it for a small prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Mosquito Control Education Program-Homeschool Friday
Friday, May 22, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Mrs. Mindy from the Health Department will be bringing mosquito larvae, pupae, and adults for show and tell! She will talk about the importance of mosquitoes and how to control their population in your home. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Monumental Memorial Day - Welcome Campfire and Smores
Friday, May 22, 2026 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Kick off your Monumental Memorial Day weekend right. Join us next to The Trading Post at 7:30 for a campfire and s’mores! Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Creek Critter Hunt - Crawdads
Friday, May 22, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Embark on an exciting outdoor adventure as we hike to the scenic Wild Turkey Creek, a perfect natural setting to discover and study the fascinating anatomy of crawdads. This hands-on experience invites curious minds to engage directly with nature, offering both educational insight and the thrill of exploration. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Friday, May 22, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Trail Hike
Friday, May 22, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
A leisurely pace will be set as we hike to the West Rim of the Canyon, only completing the 2.5 mile loop section of the trail. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Blue Birds and Blue Prints
Friday, May 22, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Calling all bird lovers! Help us assemble and decorate a bird house for our finely feathered friends! $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, May 22, 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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Paint The Park
Friday, May 22, 2026 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
A watercolor program for adults (16+) of all artistic experience. We will be painting the scenic view from Picnic Shelter #3 that overlooks the lake. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Memorial Day Junior Ranger Mini Camp
Friday, May 22, 2026 6 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
This three-and-a-half-hour drop-off camp is the perfect way for children ages 4-12 to make new friends and learn about the fort’s history. Junior Rangers should come in clothes that are ready to get messy. Drop off at the Visitor Center at 6 pm and pick up at the Visitor Center at 9 pm. Pre-registration required. $35. 912-727-2339.
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Leisurely Lake Loop
Friday, May 22, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Start your day with a leisurely stroll around our lake loop trail. Join a ranger for this easy, 1.2-mile hike. Begins at the Beach area at 9:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Big Rock Falls Hike
Friday, May 22, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Enjoy a moderate, 0.75-mile hike alongside our cascading Big Rock Falls. Begins at the Big Rock trailhead at 11:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Family Fun Night at the Campgrounds
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – May 22, 2026 until May 29, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER… Attention campers! Join us at the campgrounds playground for yard games & giggles with a Ranger every Wednesday evening in May. Bring your own games & friends or come play with our friendly naturalists. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Fireflies at Sunset
Fridays 7:30 PM - 9 PM – May 22, 2026 until May 29, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A Friday night hike out to the dam to view the sunset over the lake. From park entrance (facing the Visitor Center), go left 1/2 mile to the 2nd stop sign. Turn right, following Yargo Camp Rd. 2.2mi. to reach the boat ramp at the campgrounds. Park & meet at the boat parking near the ramp. Sunset is ~8:30PM; program concludes at dark. Bring a light! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday Fun Game Night - CANCELLED 5/22
Friday, May 22, 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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Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk - CANCELLED 5/22
Friday, May 22, 2026 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Night Hike with Black Lights
Friday, May 22, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail where we will hike to our boardwalk that crosses our black water lake! Bring your own flashlight! We will also explore using black lights to see what plants or animals glow in the dark. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Camp Lawton: A Civil War Prison
Friday, May 22, 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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Memorial Day Weekend Game Night
Friday, May 22, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Commemorate Memorial Day with an early start to summer. Join us at the campground picnic shelter for fun and games including horseshoes, cornhole, and sack races. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Spring Scavenger Hunt
Friday, May 22, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Spring is finally here and it's a wonderful time to see Red Top! Join us hiking the Sweetgum Trail, on the lookout for the items on our Scavenger Hunt. Keep an eye out for butterflies, bees, ferns and frogs, just to name a few! We will explore around the lake, creeks, over the hills and through the woods in order to find as many items as we can. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Spring Shelter Building
Friday, May 22, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Here at Red Top Mountain State Park, we like to teach people how to build shelters that they could use in different survival scenarios. The main objectives are staying warm, dry and comfortable. There is no way to predetermine the type of sticky situation you might find yourself in, so we like to cover different types. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Fire Starting
Friday, May 22, 2026 12 PM to 1 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. Then, it's your turn to see if you can pull it off! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Red Top Mountain State Park Archery
Friday, May 22, 2026 3 PM to 4:15 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! We will be using compound bows with a 15-30 pound draw weight. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire Comradery
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – May 22, 2026 until May 29, 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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S'mores and Campfire Stories
Friday, May 22, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Reed Bingham State Park - Adel, GA
Join us for an evening of s’mores and stories around the campfire. This event will be held near the campground entrance. Feel free to get comfy with your own chair or blanket! Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Unboxing the Box Turtle
Friday, May 22, 2026 3 PM to 4 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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Wetlands and Wildfires - How Fire and Rain Shape the Okefenokee
Friday, May 22, 2026 10 AM to 10:45 AM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
How can wetlands burn? Do wildfires help or hurt environments? What makes a place fire prone? How has our relationship with fire changed over time? Learn the fascinating story of wildfires in the Okefenokee Swamp and how fire and water continue to define our unique ecosystem. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Swamp Hunters: Predators of the Okefenokee
Friday, May 22, 2026 2 PM to 2:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
The Okefenokee is full of predators—from epic alligators and black bears to slithering snakes, soaring birds, and a few more unexpected hunters. Come discover how these remarkable inhabitants stalk, strike, and survive in the swamp. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Guided Gorge Floor Hike
Friday, May 22, 2026 12 PM to 4 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. Must RSVP! $20 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Memorial Day Campfire & S'mores
Friday, May 22, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Join us in the Terrora Campground for a campfire, s'mores, and stories to kick off Memorial Day weekend! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Forrest Floor in a Jar: Build Your Own Ecosystem
Friday, May 22, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
International Day of Biological Diversity: We will explore how different organisms within an ecosystem support and rely on one another. Each participant will build your own "ecosystem in a jar" (moss terrarium) to take home and observe. Meet at the Park Office. Limited to 9 Participants, Call the Park Office to register. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Sunset Paddle
Friday, May 22, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
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. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Firefly Hike
Friday, May 22, 2026 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us for a peaceful night while enjoying nature's lightshow! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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