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Saturday, October 10, 2026
Family Outdoor Games
Saturdays 3 PM - 5 PM – Oct 10, 2026 until Oct 31, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Join the activities department for some fun outdoor family game time from 3 pm- 5 pm every Saturday evening! We will also provide some treats and snacks during the games. Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Spooky Archery
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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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Big Creek Nature Trail Hike
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Edible And Multi-Use Plant Paddle
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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 a paddle around Lake Rutledge. Ages 10 and up. $23 if you use your craft, $28 if you use ours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Sunset on the Swamp Cruise
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Okefenokee State Park - Fargo, GA
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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Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Candle light & Cider at Liberty Hall
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 7 PM to 9 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Join us for an autumn evening candle lit tour at liberty hall followed by a delicious sweet treat and warm apple cider. $10. 706-456-2602.
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Candle light and cider: Night tour
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 7 PM to 9 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
come join us for a night tour of liberty hall. A candle lite tour and refreshments to follow. $10 per person $10 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Storytime with Author Laura Jane Cadenhead - Hollywood Critters
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 7 PM to 8:30 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Grab your lawn chair or blanket & join us along with Special guest, Laura Jane Cadenhead as we have story time by the fire as she shares her book Hollywood Critters. She will share yoga stretches as characters in her book may do (for the young and young at heart). After the story, we will make smores around the campfire. $2 per person, rsvp by 10/7 Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Creepy Crooked River - Bat Hike
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Na Na Na Na Na Na Bats, man! Embrace your inner adventurer and embark with a ranger on a guided hike along our trail. Who knows what we'll find. $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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New Moon Stargazing Hike
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 8 PM to 9:45 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Escape the bright lights and experience the magic of the night sky. Meeting at the Area B Boat Ramp, we’ll gather on the bridge over the cove, where we can watch the stars come out with minimal interference from city lights. With the moon's light at its minimum, it is the perfect setting to look up and marvel at the stars and constellations above. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Dark Skies Stargazing
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Okefenokee State Park - Fargo, GA
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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Stargazing New Moon Hike
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
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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Sunday, October 11, 2026
Daily Life, Skills, and Tools of the Kolomoki People
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 9 AM to 11 AM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2,000 years ago. We will explore the history, daily life, skills, and tools utilized by the Kolomoki and the natural resources still present today that helped create this thriving community. Meet at the Interpretive Hut by the Visitor Center. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Red, White, & Boo Halloween Scavenger Hunt
9 AM - 5 PM from Oct 11, 2026 until Oct 31, 2026 
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
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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Lake Trail Nature Hike
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Birding Basics
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Enjoy a relaxing morning as you go on a birding adventure with one of our interpretive rangers. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River. Meeting at the Nature Center. Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Basic Fishing FUNdamentals
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 9 AM to 10:30 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our Ranger at the back boat dock to learn what you need to take with you fishing, some kinds of fish in our area that you may catch, and then have fun doing some fishing. Poles and worms provided. No fishing license required for those under 16. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Early Bird Hike
Sundays 9 AM - 10 AM – Oct 11, 2026 until Oct 25, 2026 
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Join us for a morning birding hike. This easy, 3/4 mile, guided hike is a great opportunity for bird enthusiast of all experience levels to enjoy nature and learn more about our feathered friends. Please bring water and wear appropriate footware. Meet at the park office. Parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Amicalola in Autumn: Guided Waterfall Hike
9:30 AM - 11 AM from Oct 11, 2026 until Nov 9, 2026 
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Camouflaged Critters
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Why are camouflage jokes so funny? You never see them coming! Come learn how our local animals camouflage themselves, with an activity where you will get to practice your new skills! Meet outside the visitor center. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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The Mycelium Mystery Tour
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Leaving out from the Visitor Center, we will head into the woods in search of the diverse mushrooms currently popping up along the forest floor and tree trunks. Together, we will utilize modern technology to help safely and accurately identify everything we encounter. This is an easy and unique hike for mushroom lovers of all experience levels! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Snake Sunday
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 10:30 AM to 11 AM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come meet a few of our local snakes and learn more about their habitats, diets, and appearances! You'll even get the chance to touch them! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Elijah Clark Cabin Tour
Sundays 11 AM - 12 PM – Oct 11, 2026 until Oct 25, 2026 
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Take a guided interpretive tour of the Elijah Clark cabin. You will learn about Elijah and Hannah Clark, the Revolutionary War, and see many artifacts from the era. Sign up at the Visitor's Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Bear Talk
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
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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Reflections of Fall Kayaking
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 12 PM to 1:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come enjoy the fall colors from a different perspective, on our lake! This program is $20 for general admission, but $10 if you provide your own kayak. Our available kayaks are for two people, so bring a friend! Ages 9+. Pre-registration required, and spaces are limited, so call the visitor center to reserve your spot! $20 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Mushroom Mile
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
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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The General Store: Shopping in the 18th Century
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 1 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
A merchant has set up shop in the Highlander House. Did you know that Georgia's Board of Trustees had an official storefront in Darien to supply the Highland Scots? Come see what colonial commerce was like nearly 300 years ago! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
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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Fungi Hike
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Fungi Hike Many mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what we can find and identify together. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 1-2 mile hike. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Blue Birds and Blue Prints
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Calling all bird lovers! Help us assemble and decorate a bird house for our finely feathered friends! $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Lakeside Craft Circle
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
October 11th is I Love Yarn Day. Bring your current crochet/embroidery/needlework/etc. project to work on and chat with fellow fiber art enthusiasts (supplies not provided). Meet at the Pavilion in the Day Use Area. There will be tables and metal folding chairs, but feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
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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Archery
Sundays 3 PM - 4 PM – Oct 11, 2026 until Oct 25, 2026 
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Archery target shooting adventure for ages 12 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per session. Preregistration at Visitor Center required. Meet at archery shelter. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Kayaking 101
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 4 PM to 6 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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 at all times. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. To register or for more info, please click on the link below. $28 if you use our kayaks, $23 if you use your own parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Paddle to the Bridge
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 4 PM to 6:30 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our Ranger on a Paddle to Bridge trip. This is approximately a 4 mile trip and with steady paddling takes approximately 2 1/2 hours with time to take photos at the bridge. $40.00 per person. Kayak, Paddle and life vest included. RSVP by 10/08/26. Paddler must meet requirements on boat rental agreement. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Monday, October 12, 2026
Fall Break Family Camp!
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Make unforgettable memories with your family this Fall Break. Learn about the animals that call our state home, and their behavior as the seasons change. Play fun games and make crafts. Pre-registration required by 5 PM on October 11th, the day before camp. $15 per child, $5 per adult. $15 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Amicalola in Autumn: Guided Waterfall Hike
9:30 AM - 11 AM from Oct 12, 2026 until Nov 9, 2026 
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Unboxing the Box Turtle
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Bear Creek Hike
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Kids Autumn Fest
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Fall is a wonderful season to be outdoors. Why not bring your kids to the park for a day full of activities. Our "Kids Autumn Fest" program will include a scarecrow trick or treat, fall craft, storytelling, pumpkin games, animal hunt and hayride. Each child will receive a treat bag with candy and prizes. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Pet a Pelt!
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 1 PM to 1:45 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Meet in front of the visitor center to learn about Georgia's mammals! You will have the opportunity to touch and interact with a variety of furs while learning about the animals that call our state home. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Kids Autumn Fest
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Fall is a wonderful season to be outdoors. Why not bring your kids to the park for a day full of activities. Our "Kids Autumn Fest" program will include a scarecrow trick or treat, fall craft, storytelling, pumpkin games, animal hunt and hayride. Each child will receive a treat bag with candy and prizes. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Adopt a Mammal!
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 1:45 PM to 2 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Following our Pet a Pelt program, adopt a mammal plushie to match one we learned about! Along with your new friend, you also get a take-home carrier, a birth certificate, and a personality sheet to get to know your mammal! There are multiple selections, with prices ranging from $8-$30. $8 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Super Batty Suncatchers
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Make a super batty suncatcher to hang in your belfry or home, and learn more about bats and their contributions to our ecosystem. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Red, White, & Boo Halloween Scavenger Hunt
9 AM - 5 PM from Oct 13, 2026 until Oct 31, 2026 
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
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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Amicalola in Autumn: Guided Waterfall Hike
9:30 AM - 11 AM from Oct 13, 2026 until Nov 9, 2026 
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Wings on a String
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
How are bats able to fly? Create an adorable bat figure with moving wings as you learn about these incredible creatures! Meet in the Interpretive Center. $3 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tied up in Knots
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn some of the most useful knots to use around your campsite during this short hands-on program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Sitton's Gulch Hike
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Sitton's Gulch Trail head in Trenton, GA Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Red, White, & Boo Halloween Scavenger Hunt
9 AM - 5 PM from Oct 14, 2026 until Oct 31, 2026 
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
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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Amicalola in Autumn: Guided Waterfall Hike
9:30 AM - 11 AM from Oct 14, 2026 until Nov 9, 2026 
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Homeschool: Piedmont Explorers
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Explore a unique feature of the Piedmont - the rock outcrop! Through a Mohs Hardness Scale lab and short nature walk to a rocky outcropping, participants will learn the differences between rocks and minerals, the rock cycle, and plants and animals unique to rock outcrops. This program is aimed for grades 4-6. Pre-registration required. $8 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Monumental Moments
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Two and a half centuries of Monumental Moments: The beginnings of a Nation and the Birth of a Park. This 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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Roving Ranger
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Pioneer Skills: Plant Tinctures
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $6 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Red, White, & Boo Halloween Scavenger Hunt
9 AM - 5 PM from Oct 15, 2026 until Oct 31, 2026 
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
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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Amicalola in Autumn: Guided Waterfall Hike
9:30 AM - 11 AM from Oct 15, 2026 until Nov 9, 2026 
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Homeschool Workshop: Weather Wonders!
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us for a hands-on exploration of the atmosphere and weather through fun scientific demonstrations and a cloud-themed craft. Pre-registration required--call the Park Office. Limited to 12 participants (not including parents/guardians). Meet at the Nature Hut. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Frontier Skills at the Canyon Rim
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join a Naturalist at the Interpretive Center to learn a variety of frontier skills. In the shade, practice making cordage from natural fibers, learn to craft a fire using flint and steel, and watch a demonstration of "fire-cake" being cooked over hot coals the way soldiers would have prepared them during the revolutionary war. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fantastic Fungi: the Marvelous World of Mushrooms
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
They can be beautiful, the can be beneficial...and they can be harmful, if not deadly! We will be presenting a mushroom program throughout the month of October. Come learn about the fascinating world of fungi. After this 30 min program join us for a short walk to see if we can find any growing nearby. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Trees ID Walk
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Crime and Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
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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National Mushroom Day Hike
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join our Naturalist on the Muscadine Trail (0.75 mi., Easy) to search for mushrooms. Note: Hike intended for general curiosity and enjoyment; not intended as an instructional program about foraging or identifying edible mushrooms. Pre-Registration requested. Meet at the Trailhead. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Friday, October 16, 2026
Red, White, & Boo Halloween Scavenger Hunt
9 AM - 5 PM from Oct 16, 2026 until Oct 31, 2026 
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
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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Amicalola in Autumn: Guided Waterfall Hike
9:30 AM - 11 AM from Oct 16, 2026 until Nov 9, 2026 
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Guided Autumn Tours of Georgia's First Fort
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
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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Tree Crops of the Southeastern Woodlands
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Walk with a park Naturalist and meet some of the trees that live in the forests of the southeast and discover all the foods that rain down from the autumn canopy. After identifying the many different species, you will learn how their fruits and nuts are still used as food today and how you can use them in your own kitchen. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Trail Hike
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
A leisurely pace will be set as we hike to the West Rim of the Canyon, only completing the 2.5 mile loop section of the trail. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Herp, Herp, Hooray!
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Corn Snake
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador corn 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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Unicoi Creative Corner
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Join our Activities Team for some crafts! Please check with the Activities Department or the Activities Calendar for the specific craft. Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Guided Autumn Tours of Georgia's First Fort
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
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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Lakeside Smores
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 5 PM to 6 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join a ranger for some tasty smores next to the lake! Smores are provided. Begins beside the Beach area at 5:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Friday Fun Game Night
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 5 PM to 6 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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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Kolomoki Cornhole
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 5 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
Meet at the boat ramp. Grab your family and friends for a little friendly competition to kick off the weekend. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Hayride, S'mores, and More!
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 5 PM to 7 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
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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Kolomoki Campfires
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 5:30 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
We would be "fired up" if you 'wood' like to join us! Meet at the boat ramp in the campground. Enjoy a good ole-fashioned campfire by roasting marshmallows by the lake with a Park Ranger. Children must attend with an adult. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Okefenokee State Park - Fargo, GA
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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Campfire Comradery
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
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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Campfire and Stories
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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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Keep It Wild: Black Bear Safety & Outdoor Etiquette
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Twilight Trek
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
What happens at the park as the day begins to fade? Join a park ranger to learn about and explore the park in search of creatures that become more active as the sun sets. Along the way, we'll listen for owls, frogs, and keep our eyes peeled for other evening critters. Who knows what we'll find! Must register by 5PM day of program. Ages 5+ $5 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Ghosts and Legends of Hofwyl-Broadfield
Fridays 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM – Oct 16, 2026 until Oct 23, 2026 
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
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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Twilight Kayak Tour
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water as the sun sets. We'll paddle to the spot we've found Bald Eagles mating and talk about their ecological importance. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes or a towel. For more info and to register, click on the link below. $23 if you use your craft, $28 if you use ours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Bat Chat and Stroll
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 7 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Step into the twilight along the water's edge for an evening stroll at the Area B Boat Ramp! We'll watch the skies come alive with Georgia's nocturnal flyers while exploring the roles these insect-eating mammals play in our ecosystem. Bring sturdy walking shoes and a flashlight. Space is limited; visit or call the Visitor Center for registration. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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"Glow" for a Hike
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Use blacklights to look for bugs and receive a free glowstick on this easy,0.5 hike along a stretch of the lake trail! You are encouraged to wear bright clothes, light up shoes, and other glow-in-the-dark gear. Limited blacklights available, please bring your own if possible. Begins at the Beach area at 7:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Creepy Campfire
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some spooooky stories and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! Campers and day visitors welcome! We will be meeting at the fire ring behind campsite 11. BYOC (bring your own chair!) Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
5K Trail Run
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 8 AM to 10 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Mistletoe's 5K run will take you on trails and beautiful scenery through the park. Whether you are challenging yourself to be the first to complete the course or just to finish the race, this 5K run can be enjoyed by all. Pre-registration is required. $25 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Hike with a Ranger
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 8:30 AM to 11 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join a Park Ranger for a guided hike on Mountain Creek Trail. This is a moderate to strenuous trail (3.25 mi). Wear comfortable shoes, and bring water. A minimum of two participants is required for the hike to take place. Preregistration is required at least one day in advance, either by calling or at the Park Office. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Archery
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 9 AM to 11 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
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 by calling or at the Park Office. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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13th Annual Ophelia's Classic Car Challenge
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 9 AM to 2 PM
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
Classic cars from all over southeast Georgia will be on hand all day vying for the championship in the 13th annual car show. Come view the cars and vote for your favorite and then tour a historic rice plantation. Childrens Play Area Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day! $8.75 Adults $6.50 Seniors $5.50 Youth $20.00 Car Enterance Fee 912-264-7333.
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Guided Tours of the Old Fort
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 9 AM to 1 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
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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Red, White, & Boo Halloween Scavenger Hunt
9 AM - 5 PM from Oct 17, 2026 until Oct 31, 2026 
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
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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Guided Mountain Hike
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 9 AM to 12 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
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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Beginner Archery
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Big Rock Falls Hike
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Enjoy a moderate, 0.75-mile hike alongside our cascading Big Rock Falls. Begins at the Big Rock trailhead at 9:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Early Bird Hike
Saturdays 9 AM - 10 AM – Oct 17, 2026 until Oct 24, 2026 
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Join us for a morning birding hike. This easy, 3/4 mile, guided hike is a great opportunity for bird enthusiast of all experience levels to enjoy nature and learn more about our feathered friends. Please bring water and wear appropriate footware. Meet at the park office. Parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Sitton's Cave Adventures
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Amicalola in Autumn: Guided Waterfall Hike
9:30 AM - 11 AM from Oct 17, 2026 until Nov 9, 2026 
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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