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High Falls State Park


Saturday, November 8, 2025

Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
New for Fall! Bring your phone or digital camera for a photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment in the Park Office anytime after 9am and return with your pics anytime before 4pm and collect a prize! Free $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Pop-Up Nature Hike
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Come hike the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) to see what kind of fall flora and fauna we can find. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Fall Tree Hike
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
We are in peak leaf season at High Falls State Park! Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated) to see the colors changing and learn a bit about fall tree identification. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Thanksgiving Upcycled Candle Holder Craft
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Make an upcycled candle holder to bring some Thanksgiving cheer to your table! Do crafts at the park and leave the cleanup to us! Supplies are limited. Must register in advance. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Homeschool Day: Wild & Wonderful Wetlands of Georgia
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring homeschoolers to learn the importance of wetland habitats, their threats and conservation strategies. Participants will receive a stamp on their Wild GA bookmark. Optional guided hike. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Historic Hike: From Igneous Rock to Southern Rock
Saturday, Nov 15, 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. Free $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Going, Going, Gone?: The Federally Endangered Species of Monroe and Butts Counties
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Meet the Naturalist around the campfire at the Program Area to learn about our locally Federally Endangered Species including where they have been identified and what threats they face. Receive a stamp on your Wild GA bookmark. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Want to learn how to cook a hearty one pot meal over your campfire? Come watch the Naturalist make a pot of chili and cornbread in the Dutch oven. Meet at the fire ring in the Program Area. Must Register in advance. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Homeschool Day: Wild Georgia's SNAKES!
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring homeschool students to learn all about snakes. We'll focus on Georgia's snake species of interest and get a stamp on your Wild Georgia Bookmark. $1 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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