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High Falls State Park


Saturday, November 22, 2025

Almost Primitive Fire Starting Demonstration
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Interested in learning how to start a fire using a ferro rod or magnesium fire starter? Meet the Naturalist at the fire ring in the Program Area where we'll discuss different techniques and natural materials to get your primitive campfire going! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Pinecone Turkey Craft & Learn
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Come make a decoration for your Thanksgiving table & learn about this native species at the same time. Do crafts at the park and leave the clean up to us! $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Forest Fires: Wild or Prescribed?
Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Meet the Naturalist in the Program Area to learn how controlled burns help in wildlife conservation. Participants will receive a stamp on their Wild Georgia bookmark and a "Burner Bob" coloring book. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Historic Hike: From Igneous Rock to Southern Rock
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Meet at the Park Office to Hike our Historic Trail (ADA) and learn how the Mesozoic Era, the Muscogee Creek Nation, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Allman Brothers Band, and the Flood of '94 all shaped the history of the land and water that is now High Falls State Park. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Pinecone Fire Starters
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Jumpstart your campfire skills! Meet the Naturalist in the Program Area to learn how to make these easy fire starters from scratch. Supplies are limited. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

First Day Hike - New Year's Day
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Join hikers across the country for a New Year's Day hike! Morning or afternoon, both hikes will start on the 0.5 mile Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing to the 2.5 mile Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). There will be a K9 Demonstration, and vendors, Black Smoke Coffee and Chick-fil-A, will have food available for purchase. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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First Day Hike - New Year's Day
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Join hikers across the country for a New Year's Day hike! Morning or afternoon, both hikes will start on the 0.5 mile Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing to the 2.5 mile Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). There will be a K9 Demonstration, and vendors, Black Smoke Coffee and Chick-fil-A, will have food available for purchase. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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