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Stephen C. Foster State Park


Friday, January 9, 2026

Fire and Rain - Life Cycles in the Swamp
Friday, Jan 9, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Take an easy walk out into the swamp on the boardwalk trail while learning some of the fascinating ways that water and wildfire have shaped the swamp. See remnants of previous fires and find out why fire is an essential part of life in Okefenokee. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Sunset on the Swamp Cruise
Friday, Jan 9, 2026 5 PM to 6 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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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle
Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 5 PM to 6 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. $35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Friday, January 16, 2026

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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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 5:15 PM to 6:15 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. $35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Dark Skies Stargazing
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 8 PM to 9 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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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Campfire Cooking: Cast Iron Popcorn!
Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Join a Ranger for our first Campfire Cooking class of the year and learn to prepare a fun winter-time snack; fresh popped popcorn! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Friday, January 23, 2026

Bird Walk on the Boardwalk
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Calling all bird watchers! Bring your binoculars, field guides, checklists or just your eyes and ears for this winter birding hike. We will be traveling along the boardwalk as the sun rises over the swamp to see who's up flying, hunting, preening and singing. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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What Lives Here? Animals of the Okefenokee
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Join a Ranger for an easy hike out on the Boardwalk Trail where we will talk about some of the hundreds of kinds of animals that call the swamp home. We will also keep our eyes peeled and our ears open to see what we can find! Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Sunset on the Swamp Cruise
Friday, Jan 23, 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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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 5:15 PM to 6:15 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. $35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Friday, January 30, 2026

Sunset on the Swamp Cruise
Friday, Jan 30, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 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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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Okie-Dokie Okefenokee : Junior Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Come join us for a half day camp at Stephen C Foster State Park in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp! Delve into the world of alligators, carnivorous plants, migratory birds, and more! Prepare for a fun day of learning and memories that will last a lifetime. in advance, registration is due 1 week before camp. $20 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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