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Thursday,
September
10, 2026
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus
parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday,
September
11, 2026
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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As fall arrives, Black Bears enter hyperphagia, spending their days searching for food to prepare for winter. Join us in this 50min program to learn how hikers, campers, and visitors can safely share the outdoors with bears through proper food storage, litter management, and Leave No Trace practices. Find us at the campground picnic pavilion!
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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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+.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies in the south east.
Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look.
Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Saturday,
September
12, 2026
Race starts at 9 AM! All proceeds benefit Friends of Hamburg State Park. We will have commemorative T-Shirts that are included with registration fee if registered by September 1st.
Registration Fee: May 31st-July 1st $20.00
Aug. 1- Sept. 1st $ $30.00
Parking Fee: $10.00 $10.00 plus
parking fee required. 478-552-2393.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages.
Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Step into the past and uncover the story of Georgia’s Piedmont forests, where rolling hills once echoed with the sounds of longleaf pines, oak-hickory woodlands, and the wildlife that called them home. Participants will explore how the Southeastern Forest ecosystem has transformed through time. $10 plus
parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person
parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Calling all Girl Scout Troops! Enjoy an Archery 101 class and hayride through the park. We will meet at Picnic shelter #1 and take a hayride to the archery range where we will enjoy Archery 101, followed by a hayride through the park. $15 plus
parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Help make Panola Mountain State Park a better place for all by helping clean up trash around the Alexander Lakes. Girl Scout Troops of all ages are welcome. We will have gloves and trash bags available. Register your troop by calling the park office. 770-389-7801.
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Bring your Girl Scouts out for a day of learning and adventure. Join the rangers for guided tours at 10am and 1pm. The print shop will be open giving demonstrations throughout the day and visitors can make a souvenir page of paper, 1830's style. Self-guided tour option available throughout the day also.
Admission fee required. Call 706.624.1321 $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Join us 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, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Location: Visitor Center's Arch Room
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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We invite Girl Scouts to join our illustrative walk through 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! Where: Visitor Center Arch Room
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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. Click event for more details. $20 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Bring your Girl Scouts to experience the magic, majesty, and history in the Okefenokee Swamp. We'll take a bout tour out into the heart of the Okefenokee, seeing alligators, wading birds, and more. Then we'll stop at Billy's Island to learn about human history in the swamp. $15 - $22.50
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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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. Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required. $10 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us at the Visitor Center for a fun hour filled with facts and hands on learning about variety of wildlife in Unicoi State Park. Get the opportunity to meet a few critters up close and personal. This is offered year-round and takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Free to the public.
Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Join one of our rangers on a guide tour of the site including the houses, garden and cotton gin house to learn how the cotton gin changed farming in Georgia and brought about the rise in cotton as a cash crop, new cotton farms, and enslaved labor across the state. $5.50-$8 ($1 for children 5 & under) 478-986-5172.
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Join Georgia Master Naturalists as we explore the native flora and fauna of an Amicalola Spring. In this program, we will be diving into the identification app, iNaturalist, learning to use field guides, and other nature identification apps! Meeting location: Visitor Center
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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. Click event for more details. $20 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Unleash the fun as dogs swim and play in and around the largest spring-fed pool in Georgia. Music, activities and contests. Fenced in pool area. Off-leash ok. Located at Liberty Bell Pool off Hwy 354
No humans allowed in the pool. You can pre-pay at the office or pay correct change at the door. Bring proof of rabies vaccine. $10 per dog
parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person
parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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!
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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High schoolers! Show off your creativity for a chance to have your artwork featured at the Georgia State Capitol!
Join us at Alexander Lakes for some art inspiration. We will have materials for watercolors available, but you are welcome to bring your own preferred materials
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Enjoy a ranger led hike (1.5 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 will open August 24. $30 if you use our kayaks. $25 if you use yours
parking fee required. 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. Limited spaces. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. $30 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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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!
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Sunday,
September
13, 2026
-CANCELLED 9/14/25- 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. $3 plus
parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person
parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Calling all Girl Scout Troops! Enjoy an Archery 101 class and hayride through the park. We will meet at Picnic shelter #1 and take a hayride to the archery range where we will enjoy Archery 101, followed by a hayride through the park. $15 plus
parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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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. Click event for more details. $20 plus
parking fee required. 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. Click event for more details. $20 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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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. Registration will open August 24. $15 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us for a meditation session led by the monks of the Atlanta Meditation Center, designed to help clear our minds. This free event will take place at the Casting Shed behind the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Free plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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. Limited spaces. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. $30 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Thursday,
September
17, 2026
Learn how to document and identify trees in nature using bark
patterns and other quick identifying characteristics. Followed by
a bark rubbing and nature printing activity. Pre-registration is
required at least one day in advance, either at the Park Office or
by calling 706-663-4858. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Learn about the fascinating world of birds of prey and investigate predator-prey relationships through an owl pellet dissection lab. Participants will practice scientific observation, learn about the flow of energy within an ecosystem, and reconstruct the diets of prey animals. This program is aimed at grades 4-5, but all homeschoolers are welcome $8 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Friday,
September
18, 2026
A brief history of Dade County and the surrounding area, from the first inhabitants to the creation of Cloudland Canyon State Park, the current era, and the monumental changes that occurred in between.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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We're heading into the night to find things we can't normally see. We'll use provided UV flash lights to search for fluorescent wildlife including millipedes, scorpions, fungi, plants, and lichens. We will meet at the park office and walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday,
September
19, 2026
Start your day feeling amazing! This fun, alignment-based yoga practice with registered teacher Monique French plus breathtaking mountain top views will refresh your mind, body and spirit. Please bring a mat. Weather permitting. Setup at the Stone Amphitheater adjacent to Park Office at 7:15 AM. Restrooms open at 8:00 AM. $15 (cash only) at the amphitheater sign-in
parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Start your morning off right with a refreshing hike led by a Park
Ranger on the scenic Overlook Loop Trail (3.4 Miles). This is
considered a moderate to strenuous trail for active individuals.
Trail has some loose rocks and acorns. Wear comfortable shoes
and bring water.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The Yellow Daisies are blooming! Join us on a guided hike of Panola Mountain to complete the annual Daisy Days Hike Challenge. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. Ages 10+ $10 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Saturday, Sep 19, 2026 9 AM to 11 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We
provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome.
Pre-registration is required at least one day in advance, either at the Park Office or by calling 706-663-4858. $20 plus
parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages.
Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person
parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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What did those first colonists do to survive when they arrived in 1733? Find out if you have what it took to build a colony and watch history come to life! $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range behind the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus
parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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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. $3 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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The cotton boll weevil arrived to Georgia around 1920 and destroyed cotton crops around the state. In this program learn all about the boll weevil and its affects on Georgia's economy and the efforts that eventually eradicated the bug. Program will include a tour of the cotton farm and a boll weevil activity. $5.50-$8 ($1 for children 5 & under) 478-986-5172.
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Come join our Naturalist at the Interpretive Center for a fun craft using pinecones. Make some of natures awesome animals and take home your new friend. Pre-register at the Visitor Center. See you there! $5 plus
parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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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 and stay after for photos with a hawk or owl. Please consider making a $3 donation by registering!
Location: Lodge Lobby September 5th only! $3 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person
parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Join a park ranger to learn about feathers and their role in a bird's ability to fly, forage, hide, and attract a mate. Afterwards participants will create a paper feather craft. Pre-registration is
required at least one day in advance, either at the Park Office or by calling 706-663-4858. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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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
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting.
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Sunday,
September
20, 2026
-CANCELLED 9/14/25- 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. $3 plus
parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person
parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday,
September
24, 2026
Friday,
September
25, 2026
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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As fall arrives, Black Bears enter hyperphagia, spending their days searching for food to prepare for winter. Join us in this 50min program to learn how hikers, campers, and visitors can safely share the outdoors with bears through proper food storage, litter management, and Leave No Trace practices. Find us at the campground picnic pavilion!
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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+.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday,
September
26, 2026
Celebrate Your State Parks Day with a Ranger and help clean up two of our popular trails, Mountain Creek and Carl’s Cove. We will provide gloves and trash bags. Bring water and comfy shoes.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join the Friends of Panola Mountain State Park for a day of giving back and helping take care of our public lands! We will primarily be working on trail maintenance projects.
Bring work gloves, hedge trimmers or hand clippers if you have them. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Water and snacks will be provided. Meet at the Nature Center. 770-389-7801.
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The Yellow Daisies are blooming! Join us on a guided hike of Panola Mountain to complete the annual Daisy Days Hike Challenge. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. Ages 10+ $10 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Meet at shelter 4 to volunteer! Help maintain the inner loop trails. Your small act makes a big difference! Bring closed toed shoes, gloves, spare tools, water, and your smiling face Call the office with any questions you might have.
Parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join us on a statewide effort calling on our community of dedicated volunteers to join together for a morning of service and camaraderie at your favorite Georgia State Park. This year, we'll focus our efforts on litter collection around the 6-mile shoreline of Marbury Creek Reservoir. Volunteers are granted free parking. Register in advance.
Parking fee required. 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. Registration will open on August 26.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join Friends of Amicalola Falls State Park on Your State Parks Day! We look forward to having you volunteer with us as we create monumental moments serving, supporting, and celebrating Amicalola Falls State Park!
Meeting location is at the Visitor Center. Parking fee is waived for all volunteers on Your State Parks Day. 706-344-1515.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages.
Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Free t-shirt and house tour to visitors who volunteer in a trail cleanup, fence restoration, or stick hauling. National Public Lands Day, celebrated in GA as YSPD is a celebration of working together for a common goal, an opportunity to use America’s public lands for the betterment of yourself and others. Bring the family and a friend! $0. 706-695-2598.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person
parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Join our Friends of Pickett's Mill Battlefield for a day of service. Our goal will be to complete one trail maintenance project. Along the way, we will discuss the importance of protecting our natural resources and historically significant lands. Closed-toe shoes and work gloves are strongly recommended. Snacks and water will be provided. 770-443-7850.
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Support your local state parks! Join us at Fort McAllister State Park to help preserve the historic site.
All ages are welcome.
Tasks vary from trimming the historic mounds, picking up trash, and sweeping out bunkers and buildings in the fort.
We will provide all supplies needed as well as lunch, snacks, and water. 912-727-2339.
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Calling all volunteers! Our Rangers need your help on several work projects, from cleaning the historic buildings to landscaping and gardening. Any groups such as boy scouts or girl scouts need to call and register. Admission fees will be waved for any volunteers. Call 706.624.1321 for further information or to register your group. 706-624-1321.
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you give two Park Rangers a microphone? Join us for our very first Ramblin' Rangers, where Rangers Ashley and Ant will each talk about FDR-related topics they don't always get to discuss. The Rangers will also be leading a in-depth Q&A and try their best to answer any FDR related questions you have! $5.00 Youth -$7.50 Adults Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person
parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you give two Park Rangers a microphone? Join us for our very first Ramblin' Rangers, where Rangers Ashley and Ant will each talk about FDR-related topics they don't always get to discuss. The Rangers will also be leading a in-depth Q&A and try their best to answer any FDR related questions you have! $5.00 Youth -$7.50 Adults Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Sunday,
September
27, 2026
-CANCELLED 9/14/25- 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. $3 plus
parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person
parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! Learn to distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom. $10 plus
parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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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. Click event for more details. $20 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Come beat the heat and get your feet wet! We'll observe organisms that reside in a creek. We will use dip nets for catching macro invertebrates, crayfish and fish. Ages 8 and up. Please wear water shoes and clothes that can get wet or dirty. Pre-register in advance by calling the park office. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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. Click event for more details. $20 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Wednesday,
September
30, 2026
A brief history of Dade County and the surrounding area, from the first inhabitants to the creation of Cloudland Canyon State Park, the current era, and the monumental changes that occurred in between.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday,
October
1, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Bring leashed pets for a free hike along the Muscadine Trail to celebrate Walk Your Dog Day. Trail: 0.75 miles, Easy. Meet at the trailhead.
Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador rat snakes. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more!
Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Bank Robberies! Gun Fights! Moonshine! Jail Breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! A historical hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum introduces visitors to these cases Learn about the people responsible for keeping law and order, those who committed crimes, and the punishments delivered to the guilty. See history where it happened! $5. 706-864-2257.
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Friday,
October
2, 2026
Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home.
Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join a ranger on a 1.0 mile hike and identify some common
mushrooms. Come explore the diverse world of fungi! Begins at
the Beach area at 1:00 PM.
Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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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
parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Take some time to get to know park staff and your fellow campers by playing games together! With an array of card and board games, there is something for everyone. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground.
Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us at the campground on Friday nights in October. Ring in the season and the weekend with our relaxing fall festivities. We will have a hayride, s'mores, and campfire stories! Campers and day visitors are both welcome! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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We invite you to join us at our wonderful park! We will engage in a casual conversation about the park and its available activities. We will also discuss the local wildlife and answer any questions you may have. So, come on by, have a seat, and enjoy the company of a ranger while indulging in a free S'more! Free plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Enjoy the sunset and share stories around a campfire. Bring stories about your favorite hikes, wildlife sightings, camping trips, and more. A park ranger will talk about Hard Labor Creek history, wildlife, and even tell ghost stories.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for a relaxing sunset mountain hike to learn about the unique ecology and geology that makes Panola special. There's nothing quite like watching the sun set from the top of Panola. Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10+. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register. Must register before 5PM day of program. $15 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. Friday nights this Fall, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20.00 per person 912-264-7333.
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Come face-to-face with some of the reptiles that call Fort Yargo home. This free evening program at the Interpretive Center features our very own ambassador animals: Brazel, the red-eared slider, & Knots, the eastern kingsnake. It’s a fun, educational experience perfect for families who want to get to know our resident critters a little better!
Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Explore the world of nocturnal animals! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Overlook Trail; no flashlights are necessary. Pre-registration is required by 5 PM on the day of; call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus
parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday,
October
3, 2026
Explore the trails and learn about native plants and wildlife. This
is a 4-mi moderate to strenuous hike on Dowdell’s Knob Trail.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and bring water. A minimum of
two participants is required for the hike to take place.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join our Naturalist on a guided paddle on our Park's blackwater lake! Let's see how many of the native plants and animals we can spot. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot. We will meet at the gazebo to hit the water! All participants must be able to swim. All minors ages 3-11 must share a kayak with an adult. $25 plus
parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages.
Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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 at Liberty Hall for a fall tradition.
Making homemade butter in a jar and your very own corn husk doll.
$5 per person $5. 706-456-2602.
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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.
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Join us at Allatoona Pass Battlefield as we honor the fallen of this battle with a Pewter Pour and a discussion of the battle and the events that led up to it. This is a free event; no park pass is required Free. 770-975-0055.
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Participants will learn range safety, proper equipment handling, shooting techniques, and basic target skills under guided instruction. Use of Park equipment included. Ages 8+. Meet at the Visitor Center. Pre-Registration required by calling the Visitor Center. $15 plus
parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Enjoy a scenic autumn ride through Victoria Bryant! It is the perfect seasonal experience for families, and friends. We will meet at the Park office. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Try your hand at spooky archery with themed targets. We will have a variety of monster targets to pick from, with some being easier for beginner archers and some being more advanced. All skill levels welcome. Participants age 10 and up. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit Eventbrite link below to register. $10 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, built in 1885 by well known African American bridge builder Washington W. King.
Parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Bear Talk
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
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Did you know a black bear can smell a burger grilling from 18 miles away? Come learn about this curious critter! Touch real bear skulls and claws! Begins at the Beach area at 11:00 AM.
Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for an adaptive paddling program in partnership with Catalyst Sports at Tallulah Gorge’s new accessible dock on Tallulah Lake. Adaptive kayaks with specialized equipment will be available for use during the program. This paddle program will be led by trained representatives from Catalyst Sports as well as rangers from Tallulah Gorge.
Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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
parking fee required. 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 and stay after for photos with a hawk or owl. Please consider making a $3 donation by registering!
Location: Lodge Lobby September 5th only! $3 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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To commemorate the anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first visit and swim, Ranger Ashley Aultman will be conducting a presentation covering the historical, geological, and therapeutic value of the warm springs. $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus
parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join one of our rangers on a guide tour of the site including the houses, garden and cotton gin house to learn how the cotton gin changed farming in Georgia and brought about the rise in cotton as a cash crop, new cotton farms, and enslaved labor across the state. $5.50-$8 ($1 for children 5 & under) 478-986-5172.
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Celebrate the Halloween season with us! We will use natural
materials to create spooky seasonal crafts. We’ll share fun facts
about nocturnal animals that call our park home. Pre-registration is required at least one day in advance, either by calling or at the Park Office. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Archery
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
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Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. Program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 6 years old. Please call the Visitor Center to reserve your hour in advance. $10 plus
parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Step back in time and explore the roots of our local heritage in our namesake fort. This program offers a rare opportunity to step inside the interior of our late 18th-century blockhouse. Whether you are a dedicated history buff or just curious about the past, stop by to walk the same floorboards as Georgia's early settlers!
Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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