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Laura S. Walker State Park


Thursday, January 1, 2026

First Day Hike in Waycross
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Start off the new year right with a brisk hike down our Lake Trail! This is a easy meandering 1 1/2 hour hike through the pines and on our boardwalk which crosses our Lake. Pre-register at the Visitor Center to receive your 1st Day Hike sticker We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Hiking Stick Class
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We will also provide sandpaper and a sealer to protect your hiking stick. Bring your own pocket knife. Paracord will be provided for a nice hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $7 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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First Day Hike in Waycross
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 to Friday, Jan 2, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Start off the new year right with a brisk hike down our Lake Trail! This is a easy meandering 1 1/2 hour hike through the pines and on our boardwalk which crosses our Lake. Pre-register at the Visitor Center to receive your 1st Day Hike sticker We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, January 3, 2026

Crafts at the Park
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Lake Trail Sunset Hike
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! We will stop on our boardwalk to admire the sunset! Please bring a flashlight for the hike back so we can check out our Park after dark. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit he trail! Sign up at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will see you there! $3 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Coffee and Community
Thursday, Jan 8, 2026 8 AM to 9:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Coffee, cocoa and conversation! Let's take it slow and enjoy the stroll. This will be an easy walk and talk perfect for all ages and paces! We will meet at the Interpretive Center to start our morning out right! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Hiking Stick Class
Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We will also provide sandpaper and a sealer to protect your hiking stick. Bring your own pocket knife. Paracord will be provided for a nice hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $7 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Big Creek Nature Trail Hike
Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Lake Trail Nature Hike
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Yarn Craft
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center for a fun craft using yarn! We will be making yarn dolls and God's Eyes. There are plenty of colors to choose from. Register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We look forward to seeing you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Archery in the Pines
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range behind the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Turtle Talk
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Come join our Naturalist at the Interpretive Center for a informative talk about turtles and other reptiles that call our Park home! Find out what role they play in their natural habitat. Meet our turtles Clover, Quincy, Augustine and Taylor. They are sure to put a smile on your face. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Lake Trail Nature Hike
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Big Creek Nature Trail Hike
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Hiking Stick Class
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We will also provide sandpaper and a sealer to protect your hiking stick. Bring your own pocket knife. Paracord will be provided for a nice hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $7 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, January 25, 2026

Lake Trail Sunset Hike
Sunday, Jan 25, 2026 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! We will stop on our boardwalk to admire the sunset! Please bring a flashlight for the hike back so we can check out our Park after dark. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit he trail! Sign up at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will see you there! $3 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Archery in the Pines
Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 2 AM to 3 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range behind the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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