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Cloudland Canyon State Park


Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Going...Going...Gone?
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Trail Hike
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 to Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 1 PM to 3:30 AM
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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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tails on Trails
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
We love the pups here at CCSP! Bring your four-legged friends on this hike on the Overlook Trail from the interpretive Center to the Catfish Pond at the Meadowlands. This is a moderate 2-mile hike round trip. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, December 19, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Possum on the half-shell: The rise of Armadillos
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Christmas Crafts Session
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Decorate a wooden medallion Christmas ornament during this one hour craft session. All materials are provided and there is a $5.00 fee for this program. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, December 21, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monday, December 22, 2025

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Monday, Dec 22, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Going...Going...Gone?
Monday, Dec 22, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Monday, Dec 22, 2025 to Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 10 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Monday, Dec 22, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Monday, Dec 22, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bear Creek Hike
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Going...Going...Gone?
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Trail Hike
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 to Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 1 PM to 3:30 AM
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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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, December 26, 2025

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 to Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 10 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Trail Hike
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 to Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 1 PM to 3:30 AM
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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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Tails on Trails
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
We love the pups here at CCSP! Bring your four-legged friends on this hike on the Overlook Trail from the interpretive Center to the Catfish Pond at the Meadowlands. This is a moderate 2-mile hike round trip. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Possum on the half-shell: The rise of Armadillos
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, December 28, 2025

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Trail Hike
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 to Monday, Dec 29, 2025 1 PM to 3:30 AM
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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Monday, December 29, 2025

Backcountry Loop Hike
Monday, Dec 29, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tied up in Knots
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn some of the most useful knots to use around your campsite during this short hands-on program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

First Day Hike at Cloudland Canyon
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Sitton Gulch Trail to Hemlock Falls - Hike with a park Naturalist through the canyon bottom to Hemlock Falls on the beautiful Sitton Gulch trail. This is a four mile round trip and is moderately strenuous. Meet at the interpretive center at 09:30, then you will drive down to the Sitton Gulch trailhead. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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First Day Hike at Cloudland Canyon
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
West Rim Loop trail - A park Naturalist will take you to see some of the most scenic views in the park on this three mile loop trail. This is a moderately easy trail. Meet at the Interpretive Center at 11:30 AM, then you'll drive to the West Rim trailhead Bring water and snacks! Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Overlook Trail to the Meadowlands - Join a park Naturalist on this easy two mile round trip hiking to the Meadowlands and back. Meet at the Interpretive Center at 2pm Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, January 2, 2026

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Friday, Jan 2, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Friday, Jan 2, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Knock, Knock..Who's There?
Friday, Jan 2, 2026 to Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 1 PM to 1:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Let us introduce you to the nine woodpeckers of Georgia. In this thirty minute program you will learn about their diets, nesting habits, calls, and anatomical features that make them different from other birds. You can choose to stay afterwards to make a pinecone woodpecker feeder. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Winter Greenery: Evergreens of Cloudland Canyon
Friday, Jan 2, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, January 3, 2026

Bear Creek Hike
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tails on Trails
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
We love the pups here at CCSP! Bring your four-legged friends on this hike on the Overlook Trail from the interpretive Center to the Catfish Pond at the Meadowlands. This is a moderate 2-mile hike round trip. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Possum on the half-shell: The rise of Armadillos
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, January 4, 2026

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monday, January 5, 2026

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Possum on the half-shell: The rise of Armadillos
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
Accessible Event Tales of Scales Event 
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

West Rim Trail Hike
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 10 AM to 12:30 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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Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Winter Greenery: Evergreens of Cloudland Canyon
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Salamander Secrets
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Bear Creek Hike
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Walk
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike the West Rim three mile loop with the park Naturalist and see the beautiful sights of Cloudland Canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center then you will drive to the West Rim Parking area $5 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Knock, Knock..Who's There?
Thursday, Jan 8, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Let us introduce you to the nine woodpeckers of Georgia. In this thirty minute program you will learn about their diets, nesting habits, calls, and anatomical features that make them different from other birds. You can choose to stay afterwards to make a pinecone woodpecker feeder. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, January 9, 2026

Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Friday, Jan 9, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Friday, Jan 9, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Friday, Jan 9, 2026 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Winter Greenery: Evergreens of Cloudland Canyon
Friday, Jan 9, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Salamander Secrets
Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monday, January 12, 2026

Tails on Trails
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
We love the pups here at CCSP! Bring your four-legged friends on this hike on the Overlook Trail from the interpretive Center to the Catfish Pond at the Meadowlands. This is a moderate 2-mile hike round trip. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Walk
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike the West Rim three mile loop with the park Naturalist and see the beautiful sights of Cloudland Canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center then you will drive to the West Rim Parking area $5 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bear Creek Hike
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Good Plant/Bad Plant -- Good Snake/Bad Snake
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program defines the difference between "Good Plant" species and "Bad Plant" species, and "Good Snakes" versus "Bad Snakes" . . . and if there really is such a thing. Meet at the Interpretive center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tails on Trails
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
We love the pups here at CCSP! Bring your four-legged friends on this hike on the Overlook Trail from the interpretive Center to the Catfish Pond at the Meadowlands. This is a moderate 2-mile hike round trip. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Winter Greenery: Evergreens of Cloudland Canyon
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, January 16, 2026

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Knock, Knock..Who's There?
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Let us introduce you to the nine woodpeckers of Georgia. In this thirty minute program you will learn about their diets, nesting habits, calls, and anatomical features that make them different from other birds. You can choose to stay afterwards to make a pinecone woodpecker feeder. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Salamander Secrets
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Walk
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 1 PM to 3:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike the West Rim three mile loop with the park Naturalist and see the beautiful sights of Cloudland Canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center then you will drive to the West Rim Parking area $5 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monday, January 19, 2026

Salamander Secrets
Monday, Jan 19, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Friday, January 23, 2026

Knock, Knock..Who's There?
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Let us introduce you to the nine woodpeckers of Georgia. In this thirty minute program you will learn about their diets, nesting habits, calls, and anatomical features that make them different from other birds. You can choose to stay afterwards to make a pinecone woodpecker feeder. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Trail Hike
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 10 AM to 12:30 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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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Possum on the half-shell: The rise of Armadillos
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, January 25, 2026

Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Sunday, Jan 25, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Sunday, Jan 25, 2026 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monday, January 26, 2026

Salamander Secrets
Monday, Jan 26, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Walk
Monday, Jan 26, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike the West Rim three mile loop with the park Naturalist and see the beautiful sights of Cloudland Canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center then you will drive to the West Rim Parking area $5 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Bear Creek Hike
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, January 30, 2026

Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Friday, Jan 30, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Winter Greenery: Evergreens of Cloudland Canyon
Friday, Jan 30, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Salamander Secrets
Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Possum on the half-shell: The rise of Armadillos
Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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