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Come to the Nature Center to help with the installation of our new mural! We will be taping paint-swatches to the wall to create a mosaic of the River Trail. The Interpretive Ranger was created a palette of paint-swatches that are matched to colors you will find on the park. Join us to contribute, create, and be inspired by nature. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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STEM is four days of crazy experiments and crafts that relate nature and STEM principles. Day 4 is Leaf Lab! Learn how different plants use their leaves and what kind of cool shapes they can have! Space is limited. (Recommended for children ages 7 and up). Please call the Visitor Center to pre-register! $15 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Why do prescribed burns take place in GA State Parks? How do they benefit the habitats around you? Take a 3-mile hike through the unique grassland area of Panola Mountain State Park dubbed the 'Power of Flight' with our Natural Resource Manager. He will answer these questions and teach along the way while showing the fruits of resource management. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join Richard B. Russell State Park every Tuesday for educational programs on cultural history and natural resources in and around the park. There will be a new theme each week, so check the official Facebook page for the updated theme each week. Ages 6 and under. Meet at the beach parking lot ten minutes before the event. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-881-4669.
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Join Richard B. Russell State Park every Tuesday for educational programs on cultural history and natural resources in and around the park. There will be a new theme each week, so check the official Facebook page for the updated theme each week. Ages 6 and under. Meet at the beach parking lot ten minutes before the event. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-881-4669.
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Join Ranger KeyShawn as he takes you on a journey, highlighting Wormsloe's history as a slave plantation and invoking the memories of those enslaved Africans who lived and worked here. The tour will last approximately one hour on a 1.5 mile hike. Please note to bring water, and wear comfortable shoes for the guided hike. Register in advance. $6.50 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Join Ranger KeyShawn as he takes you on a journey, highlighting Wormsloe's history as a slave plantation and invoking the memories of those enslaved Africans who lived and worked here. The tour will last approximately one hour on a 1.5 mile hike. Please note to bring water, and wear comfortable shoes for the guided hike. Register in advance. $6.50 - $12 912-353-3023.
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The last Wednesday of every month, join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Programs designed for children ages 6-12. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 12 students $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Ever needed a super strong knot? What about an adjustable knot? Join us at Richard B. Russell State Park for a basic knot tying class, where we will be learning over 15 knots and hitches. Meet the ranger down at the beach shelter 5 minutes prior to the event. $5 parking. 706-213-2045.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater.
Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
Please select a class below and then call our office @706-655-5870 to register. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Bug Hotel
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2021 11 AM to 12 PM
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There will be no vacancies in this craft once it’s been set in your yard. Bug hotels are a great way to attract good bugs for your yard or garden. We’ll reuse gallon jugs and use natural materials to create this 5-star hotel. Location: Picnic Shelter 1. Preregister by calling the park office. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join us for Home School Lessons at Crooked River's Nature Center. Classes are led by the Interpretive Ranger and cover topics that coincide with Georgia's Standards of Excellence. Pre-Registration is required. Email the Interpretive Ranger for more information!
william.park@dnr.ga.gov $3 per Student per Class $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Come to the Nature Center to help with the installation of our new mural! We will be taping paint-swatches to the wall to create a mosaic of the River Trail. The Interpretive Ranger was created a palette of paint-swatches that are matched to colors you will find on the park. Join us to contribute, create, and be inspired by nature. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Bring homeschoolers over 5 to enjoy an in-depth glance at the lives of Opossums living in both Rural and urban areas of the South East! Did you know that it is rare for Opossums to carry rabies? Learn what it means to be a marsupial, how Opossums can benefit humans, and what makes these creatures so special. $6 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Archery
Thursday, Sep 30, 2021 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
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Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on our archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment will be provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Advance registration required as space will be limited to 8 participants. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Archery
Thursday, Sep 30, 2021 11 AM to 11:45 AM
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Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on our archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment will be provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Advance registration required as space will be limited to 8 participants. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Our photo contest is sponsored by Friends of Crooked River State Park to promote awareness of the intrinsic values of our coastal treasures. All photos must be taken inside Crooked River State Park. Entries must be submitted as an attached digital file to FriendsofCrookedRiver@gmail.com by November 30. Top prize is $100. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Our Halloween season escape rooms are back! Bring your friends and family to Fort King George for an after-hours, spooky good fun experience! Choose between three unique stories:
1. Blockhouse Breakout
2. Mutiny Madness
3. Phantoms of the Museum $25. 912-437-4770.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. On Friday nights this October, Hofwyl-Broadfield will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join our Naturalist for an afternoon tour of the lake. Limit: 8 people, minimum: 4; ages 12 and up; must be able to swim; ages 12-17 must be accompanied by adult. Pre-register at Visitor Center. Tour will be cancelled in event of inclement weather. $15 ($10, your equipment) $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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watch a movie outside by the pavilion in the campground. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Demonstrators show Primitive Skills needed by people of the past to survive everyday life in the Past. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a map and compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us on National Trails Day for a ranger-led hike along Mountain Creek Loop trail (~3.2 miles). Meet at pavilion below Lake Deleanor. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Cancelled in the event of storms. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Candy prizes. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. Park at boat dock. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our Halloween season escape rooms are back! Bring your friends and family to Fort King George for an after-hours, spooky good fun experience! Choose between three unique stories:
1. Blockhouse Breakout
2. Mutiny Madness
3. Phantoms of the Museum $25. 912-437-4770.
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Want to shoot an arrow in archery, but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting the bullseye. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Social distancing required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes (optional). Pre-register in advance by calling the park office. $15 if you use your craft, $20 if you use ours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come meet local author, Emory Jones, and learn about his newest book, "Cunningham and Other Pigs I Have Known". Jones' previous titles include "The Valley Where They Danced" (which includes scenes from Hardman Farm) and "Distant Voices: The Story of the Nacoochee Valley Indian Mound". Adults: $12, Seniors (62+): $10, Youth (6-17): $7, Children (5 and under): Free. Plus tax. 706-878-1077.
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Hardman Farm comes to life with hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, traditional craft vendors, local authors and historians, and apple cider from a hand-cranked press and much more. $6. 706-878-1077.
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Over the years, Hardman Farm has been home to several species of livestock. Come visit and learn about livestock that was kept here on the Farm as we continue our journey of "bringing the farm back to life" and keep the American agricultural experience alive. Grounds Admission $6. Children under 6: Free. Plus tax. 706-878-1077.
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Children ages 6-12 will participate in activities that focus on the outdoors and work towards earning a Magnolia Springs Junior Ranger badge. Activities will include nature hikes, viewing alligators and other fun critters, fishing, building shelters and more. Call or visit the park to register. Space is limited and registration is required. $20 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Come take a guided tour through the historical Camp Lawton Civil War prison site and learn about the fascinating events that transpired here. Afterwards, participants are invited to explore the Camp Lawton Museum free of charge. Pre-registration is required, space is limited, and social distancing is mandatory. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us for a guided tour of the historic grounds and buildings of New Echota including operation of the historic printing press in the Cherokee Phoenix Print Shop.
Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. $5.50-$7.00 706-624-1321.
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Join us for a guided tour of the historic grounds and buildings of New Echota including operation of the historic printing press in the Cherokee Phoenix Print Shop.
Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. $5.50-$7.00 706-624-1321.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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It's been a long time since our last gathering, but now the time has come. Our outdoor cooks will gather and present various dishes, perfect and easy to make for all your camping needs. The public will be allowed to sample! Admission:
Seniors (62+): $3.50
Adults: $5.50
Youth (6-17): $3.00
Pre-k (under 6) $1.00 770-443-7850.
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Archery
Saturday, Oct 2, 2021 10 AM to 10:45 AM
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Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on our archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment will be provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Advance registration required as space will be limited to 8 participants. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Archery
Saturday, Oct 2, 2021 2 PM to 2:45 PM
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Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on our archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment will be provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Advance registration required as space will be limited to 8 participants. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Explore the park looking for clues our staff left out! Find the last clue to find the prize! $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Meet at Shelter 4 for a Ranger Led nature scavenger hunt hike! All Jr Rangers welcome $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $10 912-353-3023.
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With the changing of seasons, leaves everywhere are starting to fall. This 1-2mile guided hike will walk through beautiful understory of trees full of different colors. Learn about some native trees and get to look closer at nature as it changes. Please call the Visitor Center to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Hiking with your dog is a fun time for everyone. Join our ranger-led hike on the Lime Sink and Beaver trails as we enjoy time with our pups and learn about how to keep them safe on trails (6ft. max. leashes required). Call to register in advance, and be sure to ask about Georgia State Parks Tails on Trails Club. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Meet at the day-use beach to head out on a leisurely lake paddle enjoying morning wildlife and mountain scenery. $15 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater.
Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
Please select a class below and then call our office @706-655-5870 to register. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Become a Mad Scientist! Learn how to use some laboratory equipment and conduct some “mad” silly experiments! Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Limited space. Meet at pavilion below Lake Deleanor. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join a Park Ranger on this guided paddle around the lake after dark. We'll look for the Draconid meteors and explore the sky for constellations. If skies are cloudy, we will discuss history and/or night sounds. Bring water, flashlight, a towel, and bug repellent. Social distancing and pre-registration required. Limited to 10 participants. $15 if you bring your own $20 if you use ours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly homeschool program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month at 9am and 2pm. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register as advanced registration is required. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Our Halloween season escape rooms are back! Bring your friends and family to Fort King George for an after-hours, spooky good fun experience! Choose between three unique stories:
1. Blockhouse Breakout
2. Mutiny Madness
3. Phantoms of the Museum $25. 912-437-4770.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. We'll look for scorpions, millipedes and centipedes by using provided UV lights. Meet at the park office to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Program suitable for kids ages 6 and older. Bring a flashlight, bug repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. On Friday nights this October, Hofwyl-Broadfield will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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watch a movie outside by the pavilion in the campground. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come enjoy your fall break with a Jr Ranger Day camp! Ages 6-12. Please call the office to register. 35 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a map and compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Candy prizes. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. Park at boat dock. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our Halloween season escape rooms are back! Bring your friends and family to Fort King George for an after-hours, spooky good fun experience! Choose between three unique stories:
1. Blockhouse Breakout
2. Mutiny Madness
3. Phantoms of the Museum $25. 912-437-4770.
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$55 public fee, $45 Guests of HLC Annual M, $25 HLC Annual Members & HLC Staff Members. Fees include: green fees, cart, range balls, lunch and prizes! Proceeds will fund waterwheel preservation and park Infrastructure costs. Registration: 8 am, warm up: 8:30 am, shotgun start: 9 am, award and prizes: 1:30 pm. Registration: bit.ly/3sDegSm $25 - $55 $5 parking. 706-557-3006.
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This ranger-led paddle + hike around Lake Rutledge will take participants back in time to the 1930s. By 1 hour paddle and then a short hike we will reach Indian Rock, one of the park's hidden jewels. Bring closed-toe shoes, water, and bug repellent. Call to register by paying in advance. Space limited to 10 participants. Social distancing required. $20 with a rental craft, $15with your own $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes (optional). Pre-register in advance by calling the park office. $15 if you use your craft, $20 if you use ours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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The park's biggest event of the year includes performances by the Bo Henry Band, an antique tractor parade, a fly-boarding performance, crafts and food vendors. Learn about primitive skills such as flint knapping, hide tanning, ax throwing, archery, pottery and more while visiting one of the most significant Woodland Indian sites in the Southeast. Some fees. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Come discover the wonders of this incredible animal with a fun craft and interpretive talk. We'll learn about the ecological importance of this curious flying mammal, as well as things you can do to keep them safe. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Come take a guided tour through the historical Camp Lawton Civil War prison site and learn about the fascinating events that transpired here. Afterwards, participants are invited to explore the Camp Lawton Museum free of charge. Pre-registration is required, space is limited, and social distancing is mandatory. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Walk with a ranger along Spring Mill Branch and learn about reptiles in Georgia and where to find them. We will look at alligators, tortoises, and you'll even get the chance to touch a live snake. Hike is weather permitting; please bring water and wear bug spray. Some binoculars provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us on a guided paddle around the beautiful lake at Magnolia Springs State Park!
We have canoes, single kayaks, and tandem kayaks all avaliable for this tour! We will provide all equipment needed. Participants are required to be 7 years or older. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. $15 per person.
. $15 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us for all sorts of batty fun and activities! Guest speaker Rachel Pack will join us to discuss bats, their habitats, and what we can do to protect them. She is also bringing a live bat for guests to see. $5-$7. 706-624-1321.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Class meets at the Alexander Lake Pavilion. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Learn simple techniques for staying safe and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors. Georgia DNR Search and Rescue Dog Team volunteer, Diane Stone, and her trusty K9 companion Keegan will be leading this interactive class (Unless a SAR emergency is occurring). Meet at the Nature Center. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Pre-registration required. Geologist John Johnston will lead a moderate 2-mile hike identifying rocks and explaining how they formed. He will also explain the tectonic events that forced the rock units to be faulted and folded. There will be a visit down to the ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester Mill alongside the shoals of Sweetwater. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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paddle the beautiful remote Tugaloo lake and enjoy nature. A four wheel or all wheel drive vehicle is needed to access this area. space is limited please call and reserve your spot. $15 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Pick up this apple craft in the park office to do with your Jr Rangers! 5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Pick up a sweet kit in the park office to enjoy with your friends and family! Tastiness guaranteed! 5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $10 912-353-3023.
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Chat with a ranger and walk ½ mile in (1 mile total) to Buzzard’s Roost. Watch the sun rise (7:41am) and learn more about park. Coffee and treat provided at the end. Stone amphitheater next to Park Office. Must pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join our park naturalist on a short, scenic hike to learn about different topics Including flora and fauna. Guests should meet at the Visitors Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Hiking with your dog is a fun time for everyone. Join our ranger-led hike on the Lime Sink and Beaver trails as we enjoy time with our pups and learn about how to keep them safe on trails (6ft. max. leashes required). Call to register in advance, and be sure to ask about Georgia State Parks Tails on Trails Club. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Class meets at the Alexander Lake Pavilion. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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This 2-day program is geared toward ages 7 - 12 and runs from Oct 11 - Oct 12 (9 am-3 pm). It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature art, and more. Get your badge at the and of the camp! Call the park office to register. $50 for one child $40 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy an all inclusive guided tour through history on a route that was once the estate of Hardman Farm’s proprietary owner, Capt. Nichols. The area is now home to Anna Ruby Falls, Unicoi State Park, the City of Helen and Hardman Farm State Historic Site. Hike Anna Ruby Falls, enjoy lunch at Unicoi's Smith Tavern and end with a Hardman Farm tour. $85. 706-878-1077.
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This 2-day program is geared toward ages 7 - 12 and runs from Oct 11 - Oct 12 (9 am-3 pm). It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature art, and more. Get your badge at the and of the camp! Call the park office to register. $50 for one child $40 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly homeschool program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month at 9am and 2pm. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register as advanced registration is required. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater.
Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
Please select a class below and then call our office @706-655-5870 to register. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Geared towards families who homeschool. Investigate the land mammals that call Georgia home in an outdoor lab. Possibly see some live mammals. Must pre-register. Held at offsite location, Painted Pony Farm. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our Halloween season escape rooms are back! Bring your friends and family to Fort King George for an after-hours, spooky good fun experience! Choose between three unique stories:
1. Blockhouse Breakout
2. Mutiny Madness
3. Phantoms of the Museum $25. 912-437-4770.
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Our premier event is returning! Experience an entertaining and historical trip through time led by candlelight, with friendly tour guides, horse mounted soldiers and all the fun you can pack into a 30 minute tour. Witness the only Fort McAllister night-time cannon firing available to the public Space is limited and spots sell out quickly. $25. 912-727-2339.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. We'll look for scorpions, millipedes and centipedes by using provided UV lights. Meet at the park office to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Program suitable for kids ages 6 and older. Bring a flashlight, bug repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. On Friday nights this October, Hofwyl-Broadfield will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us for movies under the stars. Bring bottled water, insect repellent, and a blanket or chair. Please pre-register at Visitor Center. Meet at picnic shelter by the campground. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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watch a movie outside by the pavilion in the campground. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come enjoy your fall break with a Jr Ranger day camp! Ages 6-12. Please call the park office to register. 35 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for a family-friendly fall event, walking the BRMSP Lake Trail with a guide. You will make stops along the way and hear interesting history and stories about the park and the area.
At the end of your walk, join other participants for a campfire and s’mores.
To Register: https://friendsofgastateparks.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=351 $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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In tribal times, good rope could mean the difference between starvation or survival. In this class you will craft your own cordage, and leave with materials to continue your crafting at home. This class is open to ages 13+ with an adult guardian present for youth 17 and under. Limited spots available, call to pre-register. $40. 706-695-2598.
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Before super-glue and duct tape, people still required adhesives to aid in daily survival skills. Participants in this class will learn to make their own glue from natural elements. This class is open to ages 13+ with an adult guardian present for youth 17 and under. Limited spots available, call to pre-register. $40. 706-695-2598.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a map and compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Candy prizes. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. Park at boat dock. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our premier event is returning! Experience an entertaining and historical trip through time led by candlelight, with friendly tour guides, horse mounted soldiers and all the fun you can pack into a 30 minute tour. Witness the only Fort McAllister night-time cannon firing available to the public Space is limited and spots sell out quickly. $25. 912-727-2339.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes (optional). Pre-register in advance by calling the park office. $15 if you use your craft, $20 if you use ours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Classic cars from all over southeast Georgia will be on display vying for the championship in Hofwyl-Broadfield’s annual car show. Come and view the cars, vote for your favorite and then tour a historic rice plantation. Presented by Friends of Hofwyl and Classic Coastal Cruisers automobile club. $5-$8. 912-264-7333.
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Take a guided tour of the historic site by lantern light with tales, folklore, and mysteries rarely told…of death by poison, frightful monsters, and long-lost gold.
Reservations begin Sept. 23, 2021. Call 478-986-5172 $10 per person. Groups of 4 or more receive $5 off total for group. Children 5 and under are free. All fees must be paid in advance with reservation. 478-986-5172.
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Join our Forestry Management Ranger on one of two hikes along Big Creek Nature Trail (9am and 2pm) and learn how to identify native plants and trees. Each hike limited to 10 people, minimum 4. Register at Visitor Center by noon one day prior to event date. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Bats, pumpkins and ghosts, oh my! Come make Halloween themed window art at the park. These spooky creations are sure to make your windows the coolest on the block. Space is limited, and social distancing is mandatory. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Come take a guided tour through the historical Camp Lawton Civil War prison site and learn about the fascinating events that transpired here. Afterwards, participants are invited to explore the Camp Lawton Museum free of charge. Pre-registration is required, space is limited, and social distancing is mandatory. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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It looks like some zombie are hanging out on the archery range! Join a park ranger and help rid the park of zombies. All equipment is provided. Ages 9 and up. Preregistration is required and space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us on a guided paddle around the beautiful lake at Magnolia Springs State Park!
We have canoes, single kayaks, and tandem kayaks all avaliable for this tour! We will provide all equipment needed. Participants are required to be 7 years or older. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. $15 per person.
. $15 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 9 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Our expert volunteers will be demonstrating two different past times: pulling taffy and making corn husk dolls. Come on out and bring the kids!
TAFFY PULLING IS ONLY BEING OFFERED AT NOON! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Pre-registration required. Join Blue Ridge Raptors for an afternoon of birds of prey. You will be introduced to 7 native Georgia raptors and learn about the adaptations they use to survive and thrive. Live animals and fun for all ages. $10 per person. Meet at picnic shelter number 5. If there is bad weather, meet in the visitor's center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join us at the campground pavilion for a safer alternative to carving pumpkins! 10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Meet in the office parking lot for a fall movie under the stars! Bring your chair, blankets, and snacks! $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $10 912-353-3023.
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Enjoy a naturalist-led paddle on Lake Rutledge as the waxing gibbous moon reflects off the water. No pets; kids must be 8 or older and with an adult. Bring a flash light, water, and a change of clothes (optional). Social distancing required. Space limited to 12 participants, so register in advance. $15 with your own kayak, $20 with ours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 9 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. The first Tuesday of every month, join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Chat with a ranger as you hike to Buzzard’s Roost (1 mile total). Watch the sunset, the full moon rise and learn more about the State Park in Georgia. Meet at stone amphitheater by park office. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater.
Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
Please select a class below and then call our office @706-655-5870 to register. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. $5 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Our Halloween season escape rooms are back! Bring your friends and family to Fort King George for an after-hours, spooky good fun experience! Choose between three unique stories:
1. Blockhouse Breakout
2. Mutiny Madness
3. Phantoms of the Museum $25. 912-437-4770.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. On Friday nights this October, Hofwyl-Broadfield will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us for a fun time of carving your own Jack-o-Lantern. Pumpkins and carving tools provided, or bring your own. Limit 10 people, minimum of 4. Pre-register at the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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watch a movie outside by the pavilion in the campground. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join us for this live animal presentation on the reptiles of Georgia. Meet three of our native species! Learn about what makes these creatures incredible and what to do when you come across one. We will be located at Shelter 4. Call or stop by the visitor center to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Join us for this live animal presentation on the reptiles of Georgia. Meet three of our native species! Learn about what makes these creatures incredible and what to do when you come across one. We will be located at Shelter 4. Call or stop by the visitor center to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Gather around the campfire for silly stories and s'mores! Meet at the open field located past the RV campground. Please bring your own outdoor chairs. Stop by or call the visitor center to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a map and compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Candy prizes. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. Park at boat dock. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our Halloween season escape rooms are back! Bring your friends and family to Fort King George for an after-hours, spooky good fun experience! Choose between three unique stories:
1. Blockhouse Breakout
2. Mutiny Madness
3. Phantoms of the Museum $25. 912-437-4770.
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Come visit our Haunted House by Lake Rutledge for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through the haunted trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites, including an appearance by that hockey mask wearing man from the movies. Pre-registration (pre-sale tickets) and social distancing will be required. $10. **$8 If you buy tickets before 10/22** $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take a guided tour of the historic site by lantern light with tales, folklore, and mysteries rarely told…of death by poison, frightful monsters, and long-lost gold.
Reservations begin Sept. 23, 2021. Call 478-986-5172 $10 per person. Groups of 4 or more receive $5 off total for group. Children 5 and under are free. All fees must be paid in advance with reservation. 478-986-5172.
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Come learn about the turtles that call our Interpretive Center their home then choose a craft to make. Limited to 15 people, minimum 4. Pre-register at Visitor Center. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us for a fun time of carving your own Jack-o-Lantern. Pumpkins and carving tools provided, or bring your own. Limit 10 people, minimum of 4. Pre-register at the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Come take a guided tour through the historical Camp Lawton Civil War prison site and learn about the fascinating events that transpired here. Afterwards, participants are invited to explore the Camp Lawton Museum free of charge. Pre-registration is required, space is limited, and social distancing is mandatory. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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It looks like some zombie are hanging out on the archery range! Join a park ranger and help rid the park of zombies. All equipment is provided. Ages 9 and up. Preregistration is required and space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Are you in love with lizards? Silly for snakes? Head-over-heels for herpetofauna? Or maybe you just think they're neat. Meet several live reptiles and learn about fascinating species from our own backyards and around the world. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Please come out to assist the staff in maintaining our historic trails. Water and snacks provided. Please bring gloves. Pre-registration required. No admission charge for volunteers. 770-443-7850.
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Pre-registration required. Limited capacity. *Per Georgia Audubon Policy, masks required for this program.* Join Georgia Audubon for a general birding program at Sweetwater Creek State Park! We will be viewing migratory birds and year-round residents. Meet at the visitor's center. $5 per person. Call the visitor's center to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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