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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Looking for a way to serve your community and help make our State Parks more beautiful? Volunteers are encouraged to join our staff and Friends Chapter for a day of outdoor park clean up and revitalization! Registered Volunteers get Free Admission. 770-387-3747.
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Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
 
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Come join our monthly Full Moon Night Hike to view its rise above our sightline on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. This hike is fully accessible & pet-friendly. Meet at the Visitor Center fire ring. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center before 5pm day of event. Hike begins promptly at 8:30 PM. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on this 1 mile hike. Ages 10 and up. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Basket weaving is a rich historical art that has deep cultural roots. Many different cultures across the world have perfected the arts of basket weaving with a variety of different natural materials. Join a ranger while they demonstrate the basics of making a basket out of pine needles in front of the Park Office. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Before you could get fishing line and nylon rope from the store, people had to make their own cordage from natural materials found in the woods. One of the materials used was yucca leaves. By the porch of the Park Office, a ranger will be doing a demonstration on how to make natural rope from yucca. You'll learn, it's not as easy as it looks! $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 16 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. To register or for more info, please click on the link below. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Ever wondered if there were more moth species than butterflies, or what moths eat? Come find out at the Moths of Georgia Campfire Program! Listen to a campfire story and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $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 and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a 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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This campfire cooking program is peachy keen and ripe for fun! This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Pre-registration is required, you can call ahead or register in the visitor center. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Calling all Girl Scout Troops! Walk with Etowah rangers and earn your Junior Ranger badge by participating in nature and history activities! $2-6 Admission. 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. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The Georgia Aster is a beautiful wildflower of our park that needs our help! Find out why they are so crucial to the health of our ecosystems. Take part in helping your local native plant species by joining us in creating decorative handmade seed paper that you can plant in your own backyard. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Girl Scout troops are invited to come out and help us keep our park beautiful. After our Girl Scouts will get a guided tour through the Fort. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Register your troop to experience the beauty and tranquility of Fort McAllister on this ranger guided tour of the fort and barracks, as we recount history and tell stories of the last battle of General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea. This program requires Fort Admission. $5.50-$9.75 912-727-2339.
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Register your Girl Scout troop to join a Ranger for a nature hike around the three-mile Redbird Trail. Enjoy beautiful views of the Ogeechee River and maritime forest while learning about the flora and fauna of Georgia's coast. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-727-2339 to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work independently or as a family team to build your own shelter using natural materials from the forest—such as sticks, branches, and vines. Then, learn essential skills in fire building and knot tying. All supplies are provided. This program is geared toward ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy a ranger led hike (1 hour) along our new beach trail as we walk by swamps, hardwood/pine forests and a controlled burn area. After the hike, we'll kayak (1 hour) on the lake looking for wildlife such as raptors, herons and migrating birds. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Registration begins after 7/26/25. $25 if you use our kayaks. $20 if you use yours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 8 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking (any minor needs to be accompanied by an adult). Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bring Girl Scouts for this fun guided hike where we will do some nature learning and play bingo for prizes at the same time. Space is limited. We will hike the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Any Girl Scout group can attend this event. Preregistration is required. This event will span 2 days with morning and afternoon time slots available with a limit of two groups per time slot. Saturday's project will be trail maintenance. Sunday's project will be Historic Gardening 101. Rangers programs provided in addition to the project activity. 770-443-7850.
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Join us for guided, candlelight hikes down trails of history. We begin with a soldier writing home about his experiences, then visit special scenes along the trail where his experiences are brought to life. Preregistration is required. More details will be provided on the Friends of Pickett's Mill website a month prior to the event. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Come to Smithgall Woods to learn all about what you can be munching on in the fall.
This program consists of 1 hour of indoor class time, before we head out on a short hike to see what we can find!
Learn about the difference between edible, medicinal, and supplemental plants, and what can be foraged ethically in the Southern Blueridge region. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Our park needs your help! Join us for this volunteer work day centering around the removal of invasive species from Sweetwater Creek State Park. No previous experience needed. All ages welcome. Must register to participate. Call 770 732 2613 to register 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Are you a Girl Scout? Do you love Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites? Come explore Wormsloe's interpretive trail including historic ruins, gravesite, a Native American shell midden, and more.
Join us for ranger-led hikes on the blue trail at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Calling all Girl Scout Troops! Walk with Etowah rangers and earn your Junior Ranger badge by participating in nature and history activities! $2-6 Admission. 770-387-3747.
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Join us for a nature craft while we learn about the Gorgone Checkerspot Butterfly and its hostplants and how we can take part in protecting this species. We will learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and wet-felt a Checkerspot cocoon (chrysalis) out of wool. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our Archery Through the Ages is available for Girl Scouts. A ranger will be present to demonstrate how to use the ancient Atlatl as well as longbow. Scouts must be at least 8 years old to participate. Space is limited, so please call in advance! $10. 912-437-4770.
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Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance (after 7/26/25). $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 8 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking (any minor needs to be accompanied by an adult). Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bring Girl Scouts to learn about the snakes of Georgia! We will discuss the special niche that snakes fill in their ecosystems as well as touch on some threats to our Georgia snake species. We will also discuss venomous snake identification and make a beaded bracelet inspired by the Eastern Coral Snake. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Any Girl Scout group can attend this event. Preregistration is required. This event will span 2 days with morning and afternoon time slots available with a limit of two groups per time slot. Saturday's project will be trail maintenance. Sunday's project will be Historic Gardening 101. Rangers programs provided in addition to the project activity. 770-443-7850.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Lake Rutledge is home to many night-time creatures that form a beautiful chorus after-hours. Join a ranger for a short 1-mile hike following the shore of the lake while listening for the sounds of night creatures such as frogs, birds, and insects. Pre-registration required. Ages 8+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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. Find us in the 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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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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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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The Friends of Hamburg State Park will fire up the 1920's gristmill to demonstrate how corn is processed into Con Meal and Grits.
$5.00 per person to enter the mill, $5.00 paking fee per vehicle. We will have regional crafts for the kids, and other activities planned! $5 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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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. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Ever wanted to hammock camp, but aren't quite sure what to do? Or maybe you have hammock camped before and just want a refresher. Join a ranger to learn the basics of camping, what to look for in a campsite, and most importantly, how to set up your hammock safely. Ages 10+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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We are holding our annual Food Truck and Vendors Bazaar on Saturday, September 20, 2025. We anticipate hundreds of shoppers coming out to eat and browse. Please email 2retiredroamers@gmail.com for any questions or call 912-670-1603. $5 parking. 912-670-1603.
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Join us for Astronomy Night hosted by the Coca Cola Space and Science Center from Columbus. There will be a brief presentation followed by an opportunity to view space from telescopes. Please bring a blanket or chair. $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Give archery a shot 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 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Are you interested in learning watercolor techniques or looking for an opportunity to paint outside? Meet at 10 AM with a Naturalist and hike out to paint the scenic Etowah River and surrounding landscape. Art supplies are provided!
High school students have an opportunity to submit their artwork in the upcoming Georgia State Parks Art Contest! $10 Program Fee. 770-387-3747.
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Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, then we'll head out for some stargazing and discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark and will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 16 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. To register or for more info, please click on the link below. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 16 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. To register or for more info, please click on the link below. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 16 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. To register or for more info, please click on the link below. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, collecting species along the way. With our identifier in-hand, we'll search for birds, bugs, lizards, & snakes, and we're sure to find plenty of flora! Check-in & register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Ever wondered if there were more moth species than butterflies, or what moths eat? Come find out at the Moths of Georgia Campfire Program! Listen to a campfire story and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Don't forget, September 27 2025, Your State Park Workday, 9am-12pm. Water and snacks will be provided. if you can join us please call 706-614-8348. Help us make a positive difference. 706-456-2602.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $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 and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a 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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Saving endangered wildlife may sound like a daunting task, but what if conservation can take place in your own backyard? Join Etowah Rangers for a series of interpretive hikes focusing on some of Georgia's most at-risk species outlined in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and learn about the State's plan for a more 'wild' future! $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. 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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Support native and endangered flora species by lending a hand! We will be removing invasive plants throughout the nature trail, as well as planting native plants. Volunteers receive FREE admission! 912-437-4770.
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Help beautify your local state park by joining Fort McAllister Pine and Red Bird Creek Trail clean-up! 912-727-2339.
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Creek & stream cleanup along the Wilkins Greenway & Birdberry trail will be the focus of this year's event. Volunteers will receive free t-shirts and free admission to the park during Your State Parks day. Registration is required. Please register at the Yargo Trail Crew website. Free! 770-867-3489.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come out and improve Hard Labor Creek by volunteering for Your State Parks Day! There will be a variety of volunteer projects to choose for all ages and skills. RSVP by emailing: friendsofhardlaborcreek@gmail.com and to get more info. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come out for a day of activities and fun! There will be a fishing rodeo for 15 yo and under, Reptile and Raptor Shows, face painting, rock climbing, food, ice cream, archery, and more! Contact the Park Office for any questions at 7068570826. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Call for volunteers to help with clearing and blazing trails impacted by Helene, Work involves removing logs, branches and other debris from the trails. This work will be followed by blazing the trails. Supplies will be provided. Please bring work gloves. Water and snacks will be provided. The parking fee will be waived. $0. 706-541-0321.
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Join the Friends of Pickett's Mill in helping to improve our natural and historical areas here in the park. We will focus our efforts on the Large Wheat Field. Water and snacks provided. Please bring gloves. Admission is free for volunteers. 770-443-7850.
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Enjoy a day of volunteering with the staff and the "Friend's of Victoria Bryant State Park." We will be cleaning up and trimming part of the Inner Loop Trail. Parking is free for all volunteers that day, and a free hot dog lunch, as a "Thank You" for giving back! We will meet at Picnic Shelter #4. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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It's Your State Parks Day, get out to the Parks! Learn about local wildlife, history, and outdoor skills with fun games, activities, and discovery tables. Nature discoveries, inflatable archery, and more hands-on adventures. Park Office lawn. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Creek & stream cleanup along the Wilkins Greenway & Birdberry trail will be the focus of this year's event. Volunteers will receive free t-shirts and free admission to the park during Your State Parks day. Registration is required. Please register at the Yargo Trail Crew website. Free! 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Learn about the creatures that live in Hard Labor Creek and ask a naturalist any questions you have about the wildlife of the park. This program will include a live snake presentation. Program held in front of the Park Office. Program open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Do you love Sweetwater Creek State Park? Become an EcoA Steward! Meet twice a month during this 8 month long certification course, cultivate the knowledge & leadership skills to change your community. We're looking for 15-20 stewards for this program. To register please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $100 for full course or $25 single class $25-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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. Find us in the 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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Calling all Cowboys and Cowgirls! Bring your own stick horse for some down home old timey fun! $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. 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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See Fort McAllister come back to life with our immersive Candle Lantern Tour! You'll be guided through the grounds by the soft glow of candlelight. Witness theatrics including musket and cannon firings, blacksmithing, and grueling medical practices. Explore the eerie bunkers and take a peek into the barracks where the Fort's Major resides. $25. 912-727-2339.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join our ranger for a fun morning of learning about migrating butterflies! We will identify the species and see these migrating pollinators in flight on their way south for winter! Fee includes access to regularly scheduled plantation house tours. $5.50- $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Whether you’re registering a car, or just a lover of old cars, join us at shelter 5 for our annual Fall Car Show! Registration starts at 9:30 AM, prizes will be announced at 12:30 PM. $20 registration fee per vehicle. Concessions will be available for purchase. $2-$20 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023. Free with price of admission. 912-353-3023.
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Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come join our monthly Full Moon Night Hike to view its rise above our sightline on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. This hike is fully accessible & pet-friendly. Meet at the Visitor Center fire ring. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center before 5pm day of event. Hike begins promptly at 8:30 PM. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15. 478-986-5172.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $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 and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a 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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Are you interested in learning watercolor techniques or looking for an opportunity to paint outside? Meet at 10 AM with a Naturalist and hike out to paint the scenic Etowah River and surrounding landscape. Art supplies are provided!
High school students have an opportunity to submit their artwork in the upcoming Georgia State Parks Art Contest! $10 Program Fee. 770-387-3747.
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Join us at the Highlander House as we make make candles in the style of the 18th century. Learn about the life of a chandler (ye ol' candle-maker) around the fire! Come take a look at this interesting process, from hand-dipping to mold pouring. $4.75 - $8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15. 478-986-5172.
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We will meet at the park office and enjoy a relaxing ride around the park. You will get to see the amazing fall colors and you might even get to catch a falling leaf! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023. Free with price of admission. 912-353-3023.
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This Sunday we celebrate Indigenous People's Day! A ranger will be outside at the Guale Roundhouse demonstrating the ancient technique of flint-knapping. This incredible skill was vital for all Native Americans in creating all sorts of tools and weapons. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Our park needs your help! Join us for this volunteer work day centering around the removal of invasive species from Sweetwater Creek State Park. No previous experience needed. All ages welcome. Must register to participate. Call 770 732 2613 to register 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Learn how people cooked about 100 years ago using a historic wood stove. Lunch will be provided in part from your own cooking efforts. This program is for children ages 7-12. One adult must stay with their children. Advance Reservations are required. Limit of 20 participants. $15 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp
$150 per student for the whole week
$45 per child for individual days
Spend a week with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project.
Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, and a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable.
To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp
$150 per student for the whole week
$45 per child for individual days
Spend a week with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project.
Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, and a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable.
To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for an event on use of a compass and learn how to use that compass to set a course from a map or 'orienteer.' We'll have compasses, maps, and a simple course set up. This program is recommended for kids 8+. Weather permitting, call to reserve your spot. $5.25 - $6.50 706-695-2598.
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Come join us for a one day camp at Stephen C Foster State Park in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp! Delve into the world of carnivorous plants, fishing tips, migratory birds, and more! Prepare for a fun day of learning and memories that will last a lifetime.
Please call the office to register in advance, registration is due 1 week before camp. $50 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp
$150 per student for the whole week
$45 per child for individual days
Spend a week with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project.
Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, and a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable.
To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp
$150 per student for the whole week
$45 per child for individual days
Spend a week with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project.
Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, and a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable.
To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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. Find us in the 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 the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and sky viewing. Telescopes will be set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Time is subject to change. $5 parking. 706-393-2349.
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Sick with the flux or mal aria? The Doctor is in and might have a cure! Visit the Doctor’s house inside the Fort and learn all about 18th century medical practices. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Fall Festival at Hamburg State Park. We will offer wagon rides through the campground that will stop along the way for trick and treats! We will also be playing a fall themed movie. There will be games and a costume contest for our guests! For those camping with us, we will host a site decoration contest! and concessions will be available. $2-$8 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Give archery a shot 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 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023. Free with price of admission. 912-353-3023.
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Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Take a family friendly spooky hayride through the campground! Follow the signs for parking and hayride check in. Last ride start at 4:30pm. Adults are $5, children (5-12yo) are $3, and 4 yo and under are free. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Take a family friendly spooky hayride through the campground! Follow the signs for parking and hayride check in. Last ride start at 4:30pm. Adults are $5, children (5-12yo) are $3, and 4 yo and under are free. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, then we'll head out for some stargazing and discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark and will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, collecting species along the way. With our identifier in-hand, we'll search for birds, bugs, lizards, & snakes, and we're sure to find plenty of flora! Check-in & register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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October 24th- 25th. 4:00- 10:00 PM both nights. Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. This year we are expanding our Halloween event to 2 weekends! $1-6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come join the friends of AH Stephens State park and staff for the annual haunted hayride! We promise thrills and chills with costume contest, movie on the lawn, campsite decorations, and treats for all!! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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