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Upcoming Events


Friday, April 19, 2024

West Ridge Hike
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Join a park naturalist on an 0.6 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our paved West Ridge trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
Archery Fundamentals
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 9:30 AM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
Axe Throwing
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 3 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
Turtles of Georgia
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the different turtles of Georgia, and which one has been designated the "State Reptile"! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Cawwwwl of the Corvids
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Crows are among the most intelligent animals on the planet, come learn about them and how some cultures viewed them around the world. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Herp, Herp, Hooray
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Sunset Bike Tour
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 6 PM to 6:45 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride with a ranger as we explore our park, and end our adventure with a beautiful sunset $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger. Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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BINGO Game Night
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 6 PM to 7 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join us for a game of BINGO with a nature twist! Preregistration recommended to ensure enough players (7 or more total players). Meet at boathouse. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
CCC and Smores
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us to learn to build a fire and for a talk about the CCC. Smores will be provided. For questions, please call the front office. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
Pitcher Plant Pilgrimage
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Jack Hill State Park - Reidsville, GA
Walk from the clubhouse to the pitcher plant bog. This hike is a 1 mile Ranger led on a mostly paved cart path and stroller friendly. We will leave the cart path to view the bog which is optional. Dogs welcome on 4' leash. Please bring water, closed toed walking shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Meet at picnic pavilion next to clubhouse. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Homeschool Photography Hike
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 1 PM to 2 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Meet behind the Visitor Center to begin a fun hike, explore photo opportunities, and create a photo journal. Be sure your cameras and devices are charged and ready to go. Please wear closed toed shoes. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
Reptile Rendezvous
Fridays 11 AM - 12 PM – Apr 19, 2024 until Aug 30, 2024 
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us Friday for some reptile education. Come say Hi and meet our Box Turtles, Mr. T and Scooter, and our Kingsnake and Rat Snake, King Henry and Gandalf the Grey! Rendezvous at the Conference Room inside the Visitors Center $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Intro to Using a Compass
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 1 PM to 2 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Did you know that a compass contains a needle that aligns with magnetic north, and includes a bezel wherein a specific bearing can be dialed in, and that can be used to get you where you want go? Well that's great! Now if you want to know how to put it to practical use, navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
Shelter Building 101
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
What would YOU do if you were stranded in the woods overnight? Did you also know that there are no Walmarts OR phone charging stations in the wilderness? Come prepare for the worst with us as we discuss the different types, build one together, then compete to see who can build the best shelter! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
Beginner's Guide to Fire Building
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 5 PM to 6 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Improvising a fire without the use of matches or a lighter is a great skill to have for any camping/outdoor enthusiast! Here's a bonus incentive... you DEFINITELY don't want to be “That Guy” that can't start or maintain the fire on your camping trip! We will even demonstrate a 2,000 year old method. Come warm up and hone this life-skill with us. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
Gorge Geology
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Learn about the geological features of the gorge and their composition, on this observational and informational hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
Campfire Cookin'
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Roast up some smores and weenies by the campfire! All you can eat, Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
Campfire Cookin'
Friday, Apr 19, 2024 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come roast up some smores and weenies by the campfire to kick off the weekend! All you can eat, meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.