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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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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Have you never ridden a bike before or looking to hop back onto the saddle? Look no further, as we will teach you how to ride a bike!
During this program, we'll teach you how to ride a bike and then we will be leading a guided bike tour around the park! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Study the life cycles of aquatic animals and macroinvertebrates and investigate the wonders of metamorphosis. We will then study these amazing creatures at Panola Creek! Don't forget to bring shoes you don't mind getting wet and dirty! Meet at the Nature Center. Register by calling the Park Office. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Study the life cycles of aquatic animals and macroinvertebrates and investigate the wonders of metamorphosis. We will then study these amazing creatures at Panola Creek! Don't forget to bring shoes you don't mind getting wet and dirty! Meet at the Nature Center. Register by calling the Park Office. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Explore the area and learn about our fine feathered friends while making a locally sourced bird feeder $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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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Embrace your wild side and join our ranger for a fun game around snakes and the ever-invasive Burmese Pythons! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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.
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Enjoy a cool night walk as we uncover our place in this vast universe $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Archery
Friday, May 3, 2024 10 AM to 2 PM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. 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 next to group shelter. Park at boat dock $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come experience one of the best sunset locations in the state on a guided hike with a ranger. Bring comfortable hiking shoes and a flashlight. 1 mile moderate hike. Begins at the Old Fort Picnic Area. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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How would you like to own one of these nifty Georgia State Parks Geo-Tour coins? Certain Cache's within the park have code words on them and when you collect enough you get this very cool coin! More info here: https://gastateparks.org/Geocaching Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center and hike a 1 mile section of Sweetgum Trail. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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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.
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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.
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Come join us to craft bird a feeder. Supplies will be provided, and participants will be able to take home their finished feeder. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join children 15 and under for a morning of fishing at Black Rock Lake. Anglers can can get the chance to win prizes for their big catches! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Archery
Saturday, May 4, 2024 9 AM to 9:45 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at the archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Take a tour of the home of Elijah Clark. Learn about our park's namesake and how people lived during revolutionary times. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up in the visitor center for a hike through the Hannah Clark Hiking Trail and back (1 1/2 mi) and learn about our native reptiles and where they make their homes. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Take a guided interpretive tour of the Elijah Clark cabin. You will learn about Elijah Clark and the Revolutionary War and see many artifacts from the era. Sign up at the Visitor's Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Archery
Saturday, May 4, 2024 2 PM to 2:45 PM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at the archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating turtles out of responsibly collected materials. We will also be talking about turtles' impact on our environment. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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May is Georgia Archaeology Month. Come out to learn about the repatriation of artifacts in the museum and our transition into a learning center. $2-$6.00 770-387-3747.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered
into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider 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. 706-663-8906.
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Check out our discovery table! Test your knowledge of frogs, butterflies, and animal babies with lifecycle figurines, real nests, and other natural items. Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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An in-depth introduction to backpacking with a ranger. Addressing safety, planning, gear, and more. Begins at the old fort picnic area. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us at Shelter 4 to learn the basics of camping. We will discuss how campsite sites differ, how to set up a campsite, how to set up a tent, what to take camping, how to make a fire and more. $5 per person. Register by May 1, 2024, by calling or coming by the park office. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Proceeds will fund waterwheel preservation and park Infrastructure costs. Fees: $80 Public fee, $70 Guests of Annual Green Pass Members, $50 Green Pass Members, Volunteers/Staff. Fees per person include: green fees, cart, range balls, lunch and prizes! For more info and to register, please click on this event's title. $50 - $80 $5 parking. 706-557-3006.
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Walk through the forest with a ranger, looking for materials to build a fire and learn how to orient yourself using a compass. Then, build a fire without matches. Supplies provided. Geared towards participants 8 years and older. Spaces are limited. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title. $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 and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bring budding artists to paint a pot and plant a flower to give to a mother figure in their life!
All ages and abilities welcome!
Limited spaces so call park office to register.
$5.00 fee $5.00 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Ophelia Dent, the last owner of Hofwyl-Broadfield, once remarked that there were two things she hated: hurricanes and rattlesnakes. This attitude was typical of those living on the edge of the wilderness. Today, many are beginning to understand the vital role that snakes play in the environment. Click for more event details. $5.50 to $ 8.75 912-264-7333.
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Meet our Naturalist at the program hut to learn all about Georgia’s bluebirds, we’ll take a short (3/4 mile) walk around the park to see if there are any eggs in our bluebird houses! Afterwards, we’ll also walk over to our pollinator garden to check on the plants and look for butterflies and other insects! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join our Naturalist at the Overland Nature Trailhead for a short (3/4 mi) hike with your 4-legged furry friend! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Meet us at the program hut to learn some fun facts about bats, and enjoy some s’mores. Afterwards, we’ll walk up the dam to see bats hunting for their dinner! **$2 per person exact change at event** $2 plus $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join rangers on a Night Hike around the Upper lake To discover different moths and other Evening Insects. Rangers will have a light tent set up and discuss different species. Meet at Visitor Center. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join one of our rangers for a guided tour of the farm and hear some tall tales, and a few short ones, on the hissstory of snake encounters and the complicated relationship rural farmers had with snakes over the years. $4.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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Come learn the basics of Archery. Fine tune your skills and show us what you got! There are two time slots for this event. 9:00AM-10:15AM and 10:45AM-12:00PM. Maximum of 12 participants in each time slot. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Ages 10 and up. Closed toed shoes is a must. We will meet at the Archery Range for the event. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us for a evening of walking through the Fireflies! Our Naturalist will be present to answer questions and to tell you some fun facts about these amazing creatures. Please bring bug spray and a flashlight. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM Saturday. We will meet at the Visitor Center to walk to our viewing area. See you there! $3 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather on the Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the campground picnic shelter and learn to make butter the old fashion way. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Archery
Saturday, May 4, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve your skills. Meet at the archery range. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join the park Naturalist and learn candle making techniques. Each participant will make candles like the pioneers of the past and then create a candle that's more colorful like candles of today. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join one of our naturalists for a hike on our most popular trail! This trail offers scenic views such as Cliatt Creek and a mini canyon.
The trails difficulty is moderate and it is 1 mile total. We will meet at the Nature Center and then head out on the trail to focus on the plants and wildlife seen at Mistletoe. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join primitive skills demonstrator Andrew Lee for an ages 12+, hands-on, outdoor class, and learn how to craft your own traditional folded bark basket! Please bring a sack lunch, as a period for lunch will be provided. Participants will be outdoors and working with sharp objects, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times. $75 per attendee. 706-624-1321.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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The 125th Ohio Infantry Reenactors will be here to demonstrate camp life, military tactics, drills in addition and perform black powder demonstrations. $4 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Come join our rangers on a leisurely paddle on the stunning Lake Allatoona. We will depart from Webster's Ferry and paddle along the shore. Please remember to bring sunscreen and plenty of water. Kayaks will be available for the participants or you can bring your own water craft. May be canceled if winds exceed 12 mph. 8-11: $15.00 12+: $25.00 $5 parking. 707-975-0055.
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Navigating without help from The Googles is a skill most people these days do not possess. Join us as we learn basic compass and navigation skills, then put them to the test! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Course maps are available for purchase at the Trading Post and Visitors Center. Compasses will be provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Stop by the Conference Room in the Visitors Center for some Snake School. Or Turtle Teachin’… Just make sure you meet our Eastern Box Turtles, Mrs. T and Scooter! And say Hi to our Kingsnake, King Henry and Rat Snake, Gandalf the Grey! We will also be offering some fun arts and crafts. Come by anytime between 2 & 5! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts into colors such as orange and pink. Listen to the nocturnal wildlife as they begin to awake for the evening. Meeting in front of the trading post. $35 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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This guided hike will go down the stairs, across the suspension bridge, and around the rim of the gorge. It will be about 2 miles and steep elevation change. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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learn the basics of fishing like how to cast, how to tie on the hook, and how to bait the hook and much more. Bring your own fishing equipment. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join a ranger on a fishing trip and ask any questions you may have. Located behind main office. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Meet behind the Nature Hut for a family friendly movie under the stars. bring chairs and blankets for comfort. Movie hint ( what is on the other side of the hedge ). $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us at the campground pavilion for a quick hike and craft. Wear closed toed shoes and bring a water. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Meet at the campground pavilion for a flower painting craft! All the mess with none of the cleanup! All ages welcome. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come paint your very own turtle rock! Have a great time while learning some fun facts about turtles.
All materials provided.
A Tales of Scales Event $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join us by the river to learn about turtles! We’ll discuss what makes turtles unique, some fun turtle facts, and get to know some of the turtles you can find here in the park.
A Tales of Scales Event $3 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Frequent and new visitors come explore A.H.Stephens Historic State Park and find the perfect location to take a picture to win the competition. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Start your morning off right with a good stretch and breathing exercises. Meet us on the beach for a guided yoga session. This event is for all ages and beginners are welcome. Please bring a towel or a yoga mat and a water bottle. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Take a tour of the home of Elijah Clark. Learn about our park's namesake and how people lived during revolutionary times. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Learn to tie a few basic knots that you can utilize for camping, boating, fishing, and just securing things in general. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Archery
Sunday, May 5, 2024 1 PM to 1:45 PM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at the archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Take a tour of the home of Elijah Clark. Learn about our park's namesake and how people lived during revolutionary times. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Want to learn more about archaeology? Join us for a fun, indoor activity where we learn about preserving the past! Dig up a test pit and document your unique findings like a real archaeologist! Perfect for ages 8-13. Cost: $2 per participant. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Enjoy a relaxing vinyasa flow with a view of the beautiful Ogeechee River and birding area. We will hold this program outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your mat, water, and bug spray. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Join a ranger for a guided day hike to the hidden Mill Creek waterfall. Please bring comfy shoes, water, and a snack. A moderate 5 mile hike. Begins at the park office $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join the Naturalist as we discover what native plants are on the trails this time of year at High Falls State Park!
Meet near Pavilion # 1 $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Are you a citizen Lepidopterologist ( someone who studies butterflies)! Come and learn about butterflies that call Georgia home.
Meet at the program area in our day use area. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Meet our Naturalist at the program hut to learn about the different types of fish you can find in Georgia’s lakes, and now that it’s warm outside we’ll take to you feed our fish! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join our park naturalist on a moderate hike through the park and learn the history of Indian Springs (Georgia's oldest State Park), the CCC, and visit the natural spring! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Explore various tools that represent birds' beaks and the different adaptations they have to find food! This pop up activity will take place in the Outdoor Classroom and is suitable for all ages. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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The 125th Ohio regiment will drill and practice tactics until 2:00 pm. Beginning at that time, they will hold a recruitment and training muster for youth and parents until 4:00 pm. Activities for kids/parents will include, but are not limited to wooden rifle drills, marching, and other soldier tasks. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going morning stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the morning on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Hike
Sunday, May 5, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
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Meet at the Nature Hut. Bring water and wear appropriate hiking shoes. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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open every Sunday 3-5pm except Sunday May 12, 2024 $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Learn to identify different types of rocks and minerals. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Axe Throwing
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 to Wednesday, May 8, 2024 3 PM to 3:45 AM
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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.
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Axe Throwing
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 to Thursday, May 9, 2024 3 PM to 3:45 AM
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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.
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Enjoy a cool and adventurous morning as we set sail on the Crooked River. While on the river we’ll be keeping our eyes open for the beautiful avians that call our area home This program costs $50 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Little-known fact: Did you know that there is so much to see and experience, other than what is on your phone or TV screen?.. Ok, now, what about your kids? ;);) Come see what spring has to offer at Red Top! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center, then hike around in search of your items, first to get BINGO will get a prize. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass and navigational knowledge is a GREAT skill for kids to learn. Why not get started now? Join us as we clarify and demystify exactly how to use a compass and learn how to put it to practical use. This program is geared towards younger children. Simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Take a lovely hike while learning about some of the native plants found here at the park. We’ll have an introduction to some of the plants of the area as well as how some of these plants were used historically. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Axe Throwing
Thursday, May 9, 2024 to Friday, May 10, 2024 3 PM to 3:45 AM
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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.
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Join Rangers at the Chief Vann House for a Homeschool Day centered around the weaving and spinning of cotton and wool and enjoy related crafts and activities as well. Learn about how cotton impacted the Cherokee people and see weaving and spinning from experienced volunteers. $5.25 - $6.50 706-695-2598.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Explore the area and learn about our fine feathered friends while making a locally sourced bird feeder $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Axe Throwing
Friday, May 10, 2024 to Saturday, May 11, 2024 3 PM to 3:45 AM
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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.
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Join us to learn to build a fire and for a talk about the CCC. Smores will be provided. Begins at the beach area. For questions, please call the front office. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us to celebrate mother's day by painting a take home pot and planted flower for your loved one. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Scavenging for something fun and healthy for the kids to get out and do? Spring is here so let's explore and see what we can find! Come out to Red Top for our Scavenger Hunt. All items can be found around the park this time of year. First place gets a prize! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass and navigational knowledge is a GREAT skill for kids to learn. Why not get started now? Join us as we clarify and demystify exactly how to use a compass and learn how to put it to practical use. This program is geared towards younger children. Simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us in our most comprehensive survival program this year as we use a compass and coordinates to Orienteer ourselves to a specific location. Once there, we will then Build a Fire without the use of a matches, and then construct a viable Survival Shelter. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. This is a 2 hour program. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Weather permitting,
we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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If you’re new to kayaking this is the place to start. We’ll be covering the basics and building up our confidence as kayakers.
Pro tips: bring water, a hat, sunglasses. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bug spray. Waterproof bags recommended.
There is a limited number of spaces
pre-registration is encouraged
No children under age 16 $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Enjoy an early evening stroll on our North Rim Trail while hearing stories about Tallulah Falls from the Victoria Era. After the hike we will enjoy a cup of tea and conversation on the back patio of the Interpretive Center.. Space is limited so call to reserve your spot! We will meet at the front patio of the jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center $30 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come join us on a very special weekend to craft a postcard from nature. Materials will be provided. $3 program fee $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Axe Throwing
Saturday, May 11, 2024 to Sunday, May 12, 2024 3 PM to 3:45 AM
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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.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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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Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Touch, see, and talk about all kinds of trucks and other big equipment.
A Georgia State Park Pass is required to attend the event.
Park passes can be bought at $5.00 for the day at the park office or kiosk.
The event will be held at the day-use boat ramp.
We hope to see you there! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Archery
Saturday, May 11, 2024 9 AM to 9:45 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at the archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Take a tour of the home of Elijah Clark. Learn about our park's namesake and how people lived during revolutionary times. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up in the visitor center for a hike through the Hannah Clark Hiking Trail and back (1 1/2 mi) and learn about our native reptiles and where they make their homes. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Take a guided interpretive tour of the Elijah Clark cabin. You will learn about Elijah Clark and the Revolutionary War and see many artifacts from the era. Sign up at the Visitor's Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Archery
Saturday, May 11, 2024 2 PM to 2:45 PM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at the archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating turtles out of responsibly collected materials. We will also be talking about turtles' impact on our environment. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered
into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery
Saturday, May 11, 2024 9 AM to 11:20 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. 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 next to group shelter. Park at boat dock $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider 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. 706-663-8906.
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Check out our discovery table! Test your knowledge of frogs, butterflies, and animal babies with lifecycle figurines, real nests, and other natural items. Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come learn about the mothers of the Civil War era and complete a craft that could be used as a gift for someone special or kept for yourself. The craft is representative of Mother's Day history. $5.50-$9.75 912-727-2339.
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Bear Talk
Saturday, May 11, 2024 11 AM to 11:30 AM
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All are welcome to join a ranger for an informative talk about black bears. Begins at the old fort picnic area. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for an educational guided hike up to the west overlook, and a tour of the CCC stone fire tower. Registration is required. Please visit or contact the park office to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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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. Call the park office to register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy a sunset outing with your family looking for wading birds and raptors. Open to anyone who can swim. Kids must be 6 or older and with an adult. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes or towel. For more details and to register, please click on this event's title. $20 if you bring your kayak; $25 if you use ours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join one of our rangers for a guided tour of the farm and hear some tall tales, and a few short ones, on the hissstory of snake encounters and the complicated relationship rural farmers had with snakes over the years. $4.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather on the Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the campground picnic shelter and learn to make butter the old fashion way. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Archery
Saturday, May 11, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve your skills. Meet at the archery range. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join Search and Rescue (SAR) Specialist Dianne Stone and her trusty K9 companion Maisy to learn simple techniques and supplies you should always have on hand when venturing into the great outdoors. You'll come out of this interactive course with the knowledge of what to do if you happen to get lost in the woods. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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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. Contact Park Office to register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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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. Contact Park Office to register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you spent some time in the woods with a compass and a map? Maybe you've done an orienteering program here at the park in the past. This program is for those with some experience compass orienteering that want to increase the difficulty level! This time, we have no planned course or agenda, just a map and a compass. :) Compasses provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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See how Pewter is heated and used to make castings. Cast your own souvenir from pre-made molds or design your own. Stop by the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center anytime between 2-4. Brought to you by Friends of Red Top Mountain State Park! $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come out to Smithgall Woods for an introduction to all things Starry Nights. Learn about our constellations, where to go stargazing, how to find planets, and how to navigate your way around a telescope.
This class is perfect for anyone interested in Astronomy, but doesn't know where to start. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Now's your chance to peer into the New Manchester Mill Ruins. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery.
Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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All skill levels welcome suitable for ages 10+
We’ll be using compound bows for our afternoon of target shooting.
For folks who are more experienced well have some archery games set up and for our beginners well work to improve stance and technique. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Try archery for the first time or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited. $15 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join us on the search for birds in the serenity of sunset. Learn about what types of birds we may see and try to identify them by sight and sound. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come out and celebrate one of the world's oldest sports. This archery lesson will be for both beginners and casual archers. You will get to try your hand at both compound and recurve bows and learn some archery trivia along the way. Archers must be at least 10yrs old. Call the park office to pre-register and space is limited. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Meet at the campground pavilion to make a special Mother’s Day card for Mom. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Axe Throwing
Sunday, May 12, 2024 to Monday, May 13, 2024 3 PM to 3:45 AM
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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.
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Start your morning off right with a good stretch and breathing exercises. Meet us on the beach for a guided yoga session. This event is for all ages and beginners are welcome. Please bring a towel or a yoga mat and a water bottle. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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