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Watson Mill Bridge State Park


Saturday, July 19, 2025

5K Trail Race
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join our park rangers on this moderate 5K/3.1 mile trail race. Participants are encouraged to bring water and running shoes. 1st place gets their choice of t-shirt from the visitor center! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Creek Critters Hike
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along beaver creek. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Shelter Building
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us to learn, and use the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Firestarting & S'mores
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us to learn and try your hand at starting a fire using flint and steel strikers. Afterwards, we will enjoy s'mores! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Morning River Paddle
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us for a peaceful morning paddle. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. $15.00 per person $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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A Bridge to the Past - The History of Watson Mill Bridge
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 12 PM to 12:30 PM
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 $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Tree ID Hike
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us on a 1.5 mile hike through the woods while learning about some of our local plant life. Meet at the visitor center. Please bring water and comfortable shoes $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Sunset Paddle
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 8 PM to 9:15 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 $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Creek Critters Hike
Thursday, Jul 24, 2025 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along beaver creek. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Park Pick Up
Thursday, Jul 24, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Help keep the park beautiful by picking up litter and clearing the trails. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Creatures of the Night
Thursday, Jul 24, 2025 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Take a walk on the wild side with a night hike. We'll listen for our nocturnal residents while using a black light to look for bio-fluorescent critters. Participants encouraged to bring water and hiking shoes. Meet at the visitor center. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Friday, July 25, 2025

Build-a-Kit
Friday, Jul 25, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us to make your very own outdoor kit. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Wildlife Presentation
Friday, Jul 25, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us to learn about some of our native species with special guests from UGA. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Picture Perfect Bridge
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, while learning some photography basics! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Shelter Building
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us to learn, and use the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Sunset Paddle
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 8 PM to 9:15 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 $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Sunday, July 27, 2025

Morning River Paddle
Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us for a peaceful morning paddle. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. $15.00 per person $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Fungi Hike
Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Take a hike through the park while learning about some of the fungi species that call it home. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Tree ID Hike
Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us on a 1.5 mile hike through the woods while learning about some of our local plant life. Meet at the visitor center. Please bring water and comfortable shoes $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Firestarting & S'mores
Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us to learn and try your hand at starting a fire using flint and steel strikers. Afterwards, we will enjoy s'mores! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Nature Journal
Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us for some arts & crafts fun by making your own field journal! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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A Bridge to the Past - The History of Watson Mill Bridge
Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 12 PM to 12:30 PM
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 $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Fungi Hike
Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Take a hike through the park while learning about some of the fungi species that call it home. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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