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In 1939, FDR spoke to the nation from Georgia Hall on Thanksgiving. We are going to replay the original radio broadcast after a digital presentation on the history of Thanksgiving at Warm Springs in the theater wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving. Youth $5.00 and Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
 
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Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 per terrarium parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
 
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Are you curious about the residents that lived here before Hard Labor Creek became a state park? Join us for a ranger-led cemetery paddle and hike on a secluded section of the park. Please bring closed toed shoes, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Register in advance by using the link below. $20 if you use your craft, $25 if you use ours 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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Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and sky viewing. Telescopes will be set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Time is subject to change. Parking fee required. 706-393-2349.
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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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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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Want to shoot try your hand at archery, but don’t know where to start? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting bullseyes. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Fungi exist everywhere around us, and in all shapes and sizes. Join a ranger in this mushroom workshop where you will learn about the different parts of a mushroom, how to ID mushrooms, and common mushrooms you may find in Hard Labor Creek. The program consists of a 1-mile hike where we will look for fungi along the way test your ID skills. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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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The Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Hard Labor Creek in 1934, and finished their work here in 1939. They left behind the camp they lived and worked in, in which some buildings still stand today. Join a ranger on a historic tour through what remains of Georgia's only standing CCC Camp. Program geared towards ages 8+. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
 
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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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Pack a picnic and join us in Roosevelt's Little White House picnic area for a free day of family friendly games and activities. 706-655-5870.
 
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Ranger Ant is back to wrap up our Monumental Moments Special Presentation series as he covers the interesting and complex history of Armistice Day. Ant will cover the events that led to the end of the Great War, and where FDR was in those final days. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
 
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Our annual Colonial military reenactment is open to all those interested in the harsh, yet adventurous, lives of soldiers and sailors. Only on Saturday at 2pm: a black powder battle demonstration! Military history of the 18th century includes reenacting from Highlanders, British armies, Royal navies, and foreign campaigns! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
 
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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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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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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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Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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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Our annual Colonial military reenactment is open to all those interested in the harsh, yet adventurous, lives of soldiers and sailors. Only on Saturday at 2pm: a black powder battle demonstration! Military history of the 18th century includes reenacting from Highlanders, British armies, Royal navies, and foreign campaigns! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
 
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Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $10.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Join us in learning about the lives of those who lived in the 19th century and the skills that were necessary to them. Staff and volunteers will offer demonstrations all day, including cooking, basket weaving, pottery, carpentry, sewing, and more. Children's stories and games will also be available. $4 - $7. 770-443-7850.
 
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In observance of 250 years of United States history, we will feature a presentation recognizing Indigenous Americans who participated in the Battle of Pickett's Mill. There will also be an outdoor cooking demonstration featuring a traditional dish of their culture. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
  
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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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You asked and we answered! The life of Lucy Mercer Rutherford and her relationship to FDR is one of the most asked questions. Join us as we sit for an open forum to discuss her family, childhood, education, and marriage. Copies of letters and photos will be included. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
 
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Come out and enjoy a leaf watch hayride throughout the park. You will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of fall and you'll be able to take some great fall photos. The hayride will start at the park office. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
 
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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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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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You asked and we answered! The life of Lucy Mercer Rutherford and her relationship to FDR is one of the most asked questions. Join us as we sit for an open forum to discuss her family, childhood, education, and marriage. Copies of letters and photos will be included. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
 
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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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The Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Hard Labor Creek in 1934, and finished their work here in 1939. They left behind the camp they lived and worked in, in which some buildings still stand today. Join a ranger on a historic tour through what remains of Georgia's only standing CCC Camp. Program geared towards ages 8+. 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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Say click and take a pic! In this relaxing hike, journey with a ranger as we slowly make our way around our park, snapping pictures that'll last a life time. We'll be learning how to properly set up and some techniques to best capture pictures of our beautiful wildlife. Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
 
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Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
 
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Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on this 1 mile hike. Ages 10 and up. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 1 hour before the scheduled time!* Before joining us for smores and games, join us instead for flint and steel! This class will teach you the basics of fire-building and the different uses it has! $5.00 per guest parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
 
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The Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Hard Labor Creek in 1934, and finished their work here in 1939. They left behind the camp they lived and worked in, in which some buildings still stand today. Join a ranger on a historic tour through what remains of Georgia's only standing CCC Camp. Program geared towards ages 8+. 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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Explore Unicoi in a different light, that light being the light of the moon. Join our staff for a fun unique night hike through our park. Flashlights provided. Weather Dependent. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Join a ranger for a morning of birding and relaxation. We will start the day off with some morning brews in hand before heading towards our bird blind for some casual birdwatching. $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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More details coming soon, but mark your calendar to save the date! Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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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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Take a guided hike with a "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10/CASH due day of program. $10 CASH parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Walk thru time from the middle 1700’s to the late 1800’s and see living skills displayed from local historians. See trappers, explorers and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The event honors Colonel John McIntosh’s bold reply to a British demand for surrender: “Come & Take It!” Experience living history with colonial demonstrations, musket and cannon drills, 18th-century music, and a wreath-laying ceremony conducted by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. $3.50-$5.00 912-884-5999.
 
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Give archery a shot or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited $15 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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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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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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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Walk thru time from the middle 1700’s to the late 1800’s and see living skills displayed from local historians. See trappers, explorers and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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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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Step back in time and explore the history of Panola Mountain State Park during this three-day camp! Campers will learn how people of the past lived, worked, and played through hands-on activities like archaeology, pioneer skills, archery, survival skills, and outdoor exploration. Ages 8-12. Register with Event Link. $120 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Gather your friends and family and come visit Wormsloe on Black Friday to participate in our annual Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt. To get started, check in at the museum for a trail map and clues. Run, walk, or trot the 3-mile Battery Trail. When you finish, return to the museum to claim your prize (while supplies last). $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Did you happen to Gobble until you Wobbled this Thanksgiving? Here is your chance to walk off a bit of those Turkey and stuffing gains! Join our Naturalist on a guided hike from the visitor's center to our primitive cabin, and learn some fun facts about the park along the way! $5. 706-878-3087.
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Join in on the holiday activities. We will have the conestoga wagon decorated with lights and ornaments while taking a wagon ride through the park. Warm up with hot cocoa before the ride. Rides every 20 min across from the mini golf. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay. 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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Come out and join us as we light up the front pond and Christmas tree. There will be caroling, Hot chocolate, Cookies, and even an appearance by Santa! Parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
 
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Enjoy a leisurely bike ride with a ranger as we explore our park, and end our adventure with a beautiful sunset. $10.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Your Mission: Help our Rangers! Operation Avian soars to new heights as we explore how birds fly and where they fly to Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
 
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Join in on the holiday activities. We will have the conestoga wagon decorated with lights and ornaments while taking a wagon ride through the park. Warm up with hot cocoa before the ride. Rides every 20 min across from the mini golf. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come out and enjoy a leaf watch hayride throughout the park. You will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of fall and you'll be able to take some great fall photos. The hayride will start at the park office. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
 
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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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Your Mission: Help our Rangers! Operation Avian soars to new heights as we explore how birds fly and where they fly to Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
 
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The Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Hard Labor Creek in 1934, and finished their work here in 1939. They left behind the camp they lived and worked in, in which some buildings still stand today. Join a ranger on a historic tour through what remains of Georgia's only standing CCC Camp. Program geared towards ages 8+. 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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North? Weast? Wait...where are we going? Have these questions trouble you no longer as we learn how to read a map and compass with a ranger. This class will teach you the basics and we'll put our skills to the test afterwards with a short hike. $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
 
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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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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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*!Pre-registration is required at least 1 hour before the scheduled time!* Before joining us for smores and games, join us instead for flint and steel! This class will teach you the basics of fire-building and the different uses it has! $5.00 per guest parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
 
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Want to shoot try your hand at archery, but don’t know where to start? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting bullseyes. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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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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Visitors will walk along the illuminated path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the rice plantation home; where they will be greeted to beautifully holiday decorated rooms and period dressed interpreters. History buffs will enjoy 19th century musket and cannon demonstrations. $10.00 Adults $6.00 Youth Free- 5 yrs and under. 912-264-7333.
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Explore Unicoi in a different light, that light being the light of the moon. Join our staff for a fun unique night hike through our park. Flashlights provided. Weather Dependent. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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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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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. Parking fee required. 706-655-5870.
 
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. Parking fee required. 706-655-5870.
 
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Come and celebrate the Season, make crafts, enjoy Christmas music, Meet Santa, have a snack and go on a hay ride here at the park. Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
  
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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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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. Parking fee required. 706-655-5870.
 
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Presentation 11:00 am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. 706-655-5870.
 
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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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Join us for an evening full of Christmas cheer! Bring the little ones out to see Santa and have their picture taken, a fun Christmas craft, sweet treats, hot chocolate, Christmas lights, campsite decorating contest, campfire, a Christmas movie, and a Christmas light hayride around the park! $1-5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
 
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Visitors will walk along the illuminated path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the rice plantation home; where they will be greeted to beautifully holiday decorated rooms and period dressed interpreters. History buffs will enjoy 19th century musket and cannon demonstrations. $10.00 Adults $6.00 Youth Free- 5 yrs and under. 912-264-7333.
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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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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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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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Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
 
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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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Take a guided hike with a "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10/CASH due day of program. $10 CASH parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Experience the dramatic reenactment of Georgia’s final Civil War battle, marking the end of Sherman’s March to the Sea. The battle begins Saturday, December 12, at 4:40 PM (arrive by 4:00). On Friday, December 11, explore soldiers’ encampments and glimpse camp life leading up to the fight. 912-727-2339.
  
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Come on a guided hike to Smithgall Wood’s Chunanee Falls Trail this Holiday season! Learn about the origins or our favorite Christmas traditions and how they're still practiced and celebrated today. Parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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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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Join us for the holidays at our decorated historic cabin for the chance to meet Santa, make ornaments, and learn about how those in the 1800s celebrated. $4 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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The Little White House needs your help getting into the holiday spirit. Join our Rangers as we make vintage ornaments and learn how families celebrated the holidays in FDR's time. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. Parking fee required. 706-655-5870.
 
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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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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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Celebrate Christmas with a Roosevelt family tradition by the fireside. Join us as FDR portrayer James Fowler will recreate the Roosevelt Christmas scene for children and grownups by retelling Clement Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. Parking fee required. 706-655-5870.
 
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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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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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Join us at sunset to hunt candy canes, afterwards enjoy a holiday movie, s'mores, and hot chocolate. Please call the office to sign up. Meet at the picnic shelter in the Day Use Area. Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
  
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Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
 
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Come see the farm all lit up in its holiday finery. Enjoy some good music and traditional holiday storytelling'! Get some tasty treats while you're here! $2 admission parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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Bring your homeschool family to tour the house decorated in the manner of a 19th century Moravian Christmas. Learn how the missionaries taught their Cherokee pupils to celebrate Christmas and their activities, and we'll do some as well. We'll enjoy Cherokee Christmas stories next to the fire as well. $6.50 706-695-2598.
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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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Explore Unicoi in a different light, that light being the light of the moon. Join our staff for a fun unique night hike through our park. Flashlights provided. Weather Dependent. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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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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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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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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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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In observance of 250 years of United States history, we will feature a presentation recognizing India Americans who participated in the Battle of Pickett's Mill. There will also be an outdoor cooking demonstration featuring a traditional dish of their culture. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
  
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Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
 
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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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Spend the final afternoon of 2026 around a cozy campfire with our Park Rangers! Gather with us as we celebrate the end of the year. Enjoy apple cider and hot chocolate while our Rangers share historical anecdotes about FDR and lead a captivating walk-through history of park grounds. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
 
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Join us for the first time, or join us again, as we trek through forests rich with history and shrouded in nature on New Year's Day. This year, we feature Author and Historian Brad Butchovich leading one of three groups on a battlefield stories hike, with rangers leading additional hikes. Arrive early to enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
 
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Come out and enjoy free admission to the site and help us celebrate Super Museum Sunday! There will be ranger-guided battlefield hikes and museum tours. Our feature program will be drilling and firing demonstrations performed by the 125th Ohio Infantry Reenactment Group. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
  
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