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Some people love them, others... not so much. Regardless of how you feel about them, they are very important animals in the ecosystem. Find out about the many species of snakes in Georgia, and which ones you might be most likely to encounter during your visit to the park! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Investigate the amazing amphibians of Georgia in all of their life forms. In this youth program, we will learn Georgia species and learn to identify frogs and toads by their calls. You will learn how you can become a citizen scientist and take part in Frogwatch USA. Ages 5 and up. Reservations required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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Enjoy an adventure-filled night as we trek into the woods to uncover some of its nocturnal residents $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join the ranger for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. We provide dip nets and catch pans. Wear tennis shoes you can get wet. All ages welcome. Preregistration and pay at the Office. Park at Pool. Meet right of playground. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come experience one of the best sunset locations in the state on a guided hike with a ranger. Bring comfortable hiking shoes and a flashlight. 1 mile moderate hike. Begins at the Old Fort Picnic Area. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Stop by the park office to participate in Hamburg's own Junior ranger Challenge! There is a fun worksheet that pertains to Hamburg's history, and wildlife. Complete the worksheet to earn a prize! $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Enjoy the changing colors on the lake during this ranger-guided tour. After the sun sets, experience the wonders of nature that are unique to nighttime. Spaces are limited. Geared towards ages 8 and above. For more info and to register, please click on the link below. $20 if you use your boat or $25 if you use ours. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Before the kids head back to school, bring the family out for one more weekend of summer fun. This combination outdoor/indoor program will take you outdoors for a tour of the historic turn of the century farm with hands on activities. Then join a ranger indoors to cool off at the visitor center for activities and crafts. $2.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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Join our Rangers around the campfire for campfire stories, roasting marshmallows, and wholesome family fun! $1 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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See and touch animal skulls, pelts, and scat while learning about some of the inhabitants of red top mountain. Learn about their adaptations, relationships, and what makes them so successful in the wild. We will also see our reptile ambassadors! $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Hike a mile along the North Rim of Tallulah Gorge. Learn about the multiple waterfalls that can be seen from the overlooks along the way! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Have you ever wondered how to get by in the lowcountry bush? Come by and learn the various skills needed to carve your way through the wilderness through this series. This week's topic is shelter building and how to gather the materials needed to stay dry out in the lowcountry. $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Come try your hand at beginner's archery lessons and put
your newfound skills to the test. Ages 8 and up. Call the park office to pre-register as slots are limited. We will meet at picnic shelter #3 $10 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in the Lodge Lobby until April 19th. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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To celebrate World Snake Day (July 16th), come make your own snake to take home with you. While you are crafting your creature, learn some fun facts about snakes. Come to the Mellinger Center anytime between 3:00-5:00pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Celebrate 2025's National Day of Unplugging with a guided hike of our beautiful, moderately difficult Tennessee Rock Trail and make it to the peak just in time to enjoy a beautiful view of the sunset. Wear closed toe hiking shoes and bring water and a flashlight. Please bring $5 cash for the event fee, or pay in advance at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Come on a hike to find lizards, skinks and frogs. Get to know where to look for them and how to identify them Limited to 10 participants $5.00 per person
$2.50 per child under 16yrs old $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Crows are among the most intelligent animals on the planet. This program will give you the low-down on them and the other members of the Corvid family. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? Fee is $3 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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 $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Archery target shooting for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at the archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Take a tour of the home of Elijah Clark. Learn about our park's namesake and how people lived during revolutionary times. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Take a tour of the home of Elijah Clark. Learn about our park's namesake and how people lived during revolutionary times. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Archery target shooting for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at the archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Learn about one of the most simple and effective historic tools used taking down small game: The sleek but mighty blowgun! From 10AM-12PM visitors can spend time with a ranger and learn how to make simple blow darts from every day materials and test them out on 3D animal targets. $9 per child (Includes program and site admission). 770-387-3747.
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Archery target shooting adventure. We provide basic instruction, equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance . Groups can contact us for a special time. Pre-registration is required by calling (706) 663-4858. Pre-payment required at the Visitors Center. Ages 10 - Adult
Meet at archery course next to group shelter. Park at boat dock. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the ranger for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. We provide dip nets and catch pans. Wear tennis shoes you can get wet. All ages welcome. Preregistration and pay at the Office. Park at Pool. Meet right of playground. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This event has been canceled due to the winter weather. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come join us at the Visitor Center, and we will walk out to our beautiful pollinator garden together. We are going to see how many different butterflies we can identify! $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Join a ranger for a guided day hike to the hidden Mill Creek waterfall. Please bring comfy shoes, water, and a snack. A moderate 5 mile hike. Begins at the park office. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Learn all about lizards from our Park Naturalist! An educational presentation and craft activity will be included! $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Join Our Park Naturalist
at the Activity Shelter for
a Quick Lesson on the
Importance of Lizards.
Then, Go on a Hike
Through the Yucca Trace
Trail to Search for the
Scaly-Skinned Reptiles! $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Stop by the park office to participate in Hamburg's own Junior ranger Challenge! There is a fun worksheet that pertains to Hamburg's history, and wildlife. Complete the worksheet to earn a prize! $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Children ages 4 and up are welcome to attend this event. Join us at the small picnic shelter below the park office at 11:00 am. we will us markers to color seasonal cut outs perfect for spring! $5 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Come beat the heat and get your feet wet! We'll observe organisms that reside in a creek. We will use dip nets for catching macro invertebrates, crayfish and fish. Then, we will have a rubber duck race on the creek. Ages 8 and up. Please wear water shoes and clothes that can get wet or dirty. Pre-register in advance by calling the park office. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on the link below $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Fungi can be unpredictable, but this Naturalist can talk about mushrooms whether they are around or not! So let's see what's out on the Historic Trail (ADA) and then if you choose, continue on to the Tranquility Trail (moderate). Meet at the front porch of the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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You may only think of small plants being medicinal, but did you know trees can be as well? Learn about some of the traditional medicinal uses of local trees. Meet at the Program Area. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Before the kids head back to school, bring the family out for one more weekend of summer fun. This combination outdoor/indoor program will take you outdoors for a tour of the historic turn of the century farm with hands on activities. Then join a ranger indoors to cool off at the visitor center for activities and crafts. $2.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us by the Nature Center to meet our gopher tortoise and learn a few fun facts about her. Create healthy gopher tortoise salads with the right amount of greens, vegetables, and fruits for her to enjoy this coming week.
Registration is required in advance. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Archery
Saturday, Jul 20, 2024 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Try your hand with a compound or recurve bow after learning the basics from a certified instructor. Archery equipment will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome for a fun time of target practice. Meet at the archery range past cottage 9.
Ages 7 and up $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Make some fun take home crafts with a ranger. We will be making Toilet paper roll butterfly, painting stone turtles and painting our Mini Bird Houses.
$8 Program fee is required. Stop by the front desk to register and pay or call us to pre-register. Meet us in the Event Room. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Join us to see the beautiful sun set over Lake Allatoona. This is a guided hike over a portion of Iron Hill trail on moderate terrain. Please be sure to wear proper shoes and bring plenty of water. Bring your camera for any photo opportunity. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Reptiles are the focus of this program. Learn what makes reptiles unique and other interesting facts. The second half of the program attendees will learn about knot tying and participate in a rain gutter regatta. Fee for each child (6-17) is $10.00 plus regular admission. Regular admission for adults and seniors. $7.50-$13.00 706-655-5870.
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This Backpacking program aims to teach the basics of backpacking, backpacking safety, finding trails, camping sites, and the gear necessities, (and the non-necessities).
Learn what’s in a standard backpacking first-aid kit, what kinds of food to bring, proper leave-no-trace, and how to make backpacking the best kind of adventure it can be! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join our Interpretive Ranger for an in depth conversation about all things Okefenokee! Do you know how many teeth an alligator has? What good are biting insects? How much pine resin does it take to fill up a turpentine cup? All these questions and more may be answered if you stop by picnic shelter #1 and talk with "Turtleman". Free plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. Plan to pay with cash as the gift shop is closed at this time. $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Learn to shoot a bow and about archery safety. Located behind the main office. Ages 8 and up. Must wear closed toe shoes. Spaces are limited so please register in advance by calling our office at 706-356-4362. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Be on the lookout for our ranger roving the campground for any on the spot questions that you may have about nature and the park. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Movie
Saturday, Jul 20, 2024 8:30 PM to 10 PM
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Located at the Nature Hut. Bring chairs or blankets for your comfort. Join Bob, Stewart, and Kevin in search for a boss. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Take a break from swimming with homemade ice cream! Available at the pool while supplies last. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Summer Movies are back! Bring your chairs and blankets to the park office to enjoy a movie under the stars. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. $1- $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Enjoy a beautiful paddle on the river while the trees show off their fall colors.
Ranger led, no experience necessary. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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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 $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Start your morning off right with a good stretch and breathing exercises. Meet us on the beach for a guided yoga session. This event is for all ages and beginners are welcome. Please bring a towel or a yoga mat and a water bottle. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Take a tour of the home of Elijah Clark. Learn about our park's namesake and how people lived during revolutionary times. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Archery target shooting for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at the archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Take a tour of the home of Elijah Clark. Learn about our park's namesake and how people lived during revolutionary times. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Explore the park after dark with our Cold moon guided hike, this hike is a little different from our usual full moon hike as it's the full moon right before Christmas. This is known as the cold moon. As we hike below we'll talk about holiday story's and tails while on the trail. This will be a 3-mile hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Join a ranger for an opportunity to look for some of the reptiles that inhabit our region. Moderate 1.5 mile hike. A brief safety talk will take place before the hike. Begins at the beach area. Registration required; 12 people max. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Stop by the park office to participate in Hamburg's own Junior ranger Challenge! There is a fun worksheet that pertains to Hamburg's history, and wildlife. Complete the worksheet to earn a prize! $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Bring a pair of socks you no longer love for this fun experiment that demonstrates natural seed dispersal. You'll plant your socks and take them home to see what grows! $3 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Bring your magnifying glass and get an up close look at some park residents that often go overlooked: bugs, lichen, moss, the small things! Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead (moderate). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Learn all about amphibians and macroinvertebrates during a 1.25 mi. hike on the Watershed Trail. We will be spending some time at Panola Creek looking for these amazing creatures, so be prepared to get muddy and wet. Ages 5+. Pre-registration is required. Call the Park Office to register. Click event for more details. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Put the past into perspective on this guided hike, learn about the features of Tallulah Gorge's history as you stop at the relevant overlooks. 1.25 miles. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide them some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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This event has been rescheduled for fall due to staffing shortages. We will see you then! $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This program will take you down to Daniel Creek where we'll wade in the creek to search for aquatic critters to see what lives in the canyon's streams. For kids and adults ages 8+. Close-toed shoes that can get wet are required. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Investigate the amazing amphibians of Georgia in all of their life forms. In this youth program, we will learn Georgia species and learn to identify frogs and toads by their calls. You will learn how you can become a citizen scientist and take part in Frogwatch USA. Ages 5 and up. Reservations required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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Join us for two days of awesome summer fun at our Jr. Ranger Camp! We will have tons of ranger led activities including hiking, paddling, swimming, nature talks, crafts, history, and more!
Ages 7-13. Registration is required. 10 kids max per camp.
Please contact the park office to register. $45 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Stop by the park office to participate in Hamburg's own Junior ranger Challenge! There is a fun worksheet that pertains to Hamburg's history, and wildlife. Complete the worksheet to earn a prize! $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Children from 6 to 12 are invited to join park rangers for a fun week of hikes, crafts, games, living history, and more focused on the natural and cultural heritage of Georgia. Each child will receive a Junior Ranger vest and hat and will complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge. $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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It's Back! Our Junior Ranger Day Camp for Ages 10-17 is going on from July 22 - July 25. $100 for the full week or $25 per day if your camper isn't unavailable to come the full week. Each day features a morning hike, archery, a service project and a chance to swim or kayak, and many other fun activities. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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From novice to pro all are welcome to attend afternoon archery here at Sweetwater Creek State Park. An instructor will be present to ensure that everyone will be able to improve during their session. Most suitable for ages 10+, Adults must be present for all minors in attendance. Closed toed shoes are required. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come out to the park and bring a camera. Meet our Naturalist. On this hike will talk about the summer birds that are in our park currently. Be prepared to take some amazing photos. Please wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring plenty of water as well as a camera. Limited to 20 participants. This hike will cost $5 $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Some people love them, others... not so much. Regardless of how you feel about them, they are very important animals in the ecosystem. Find out about the many species of snakes in Georgia, and which ones you might be most likely to encounter during your visit to the park! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Learn to make cords from the fibre of the Filamental Yucca plant in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to prepare the fibres and braid them into a wearable bracelet! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Learn some of the most useful knots to use around your campsite during this short, hands-on program. All ages welcome. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join us for two days of awesome summer fun at our Jr. Ranger Camp! We will have tons of ranger led activities including hiking, paddling, swimming, nature talks, crafts, history, and more!
Ages 7-13. Registration is required. 10 kids max per camp.
Please contact the park office to register. $45 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us after hours on Tuesday, July 23 for a 2 hour kayak trip with a Ranger. $40 per person, equipment included. Pre register by Friday, July 19. Must know how to swim, must be over 15 years old, limited space available. Please arrive early to get your gear. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Stop by the park office to participate in Hamburg's own Junior ranger Challenge! There is a fun worksheet that pertains to Hamburg's history, and wildlife. Complete the worksheet to earn a prize! $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Join us for three fun filled days of adventure and outdoor skills! We will be offering shelter building, campfire making, fishing, Archery and much more! Ages 8-12. Please call our Visitor Center to reserve your spot. Space is limited. All participants will need their own bag lunches and water. These skills will last a lifetime! See you there! $125 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Junior Ranger Camp season! Activities include hiking, arts & crafts, plant and animal identification, kayaking, shelter and fire building archery, reptile interactions, and more! By the end of this camp, kids will earn their badge and be a true Junior Ranger. $150.00 $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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It's Back! Our Junior Ranger Day Camp for Ages 10-17 is going on from July 22 - July 25. $100 for the full week or $25 per day if your camper isn't unavailable to come the full week. Each day features a morning hike, archery, a service project and a chance to swim or kayak, and many other fun activities. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join a ranger on a 3-day adventure full of learning and exploring. Open to children ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn about the different turtles of Georgia, and which one has been designated the "State Reptile"! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Crows are among the most intelligent animals on the planet. This program will give you the low-down on them and the other members of the Corvid family. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Stop by the park office to participate in Hamburg's own Junior ranger Challenge! There is a fun worksheet that pertains to Hamburg's history, and wildlife. Complete the worksheet to earn a prize! $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the link below for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us for three fun filled days of adventure and outdoor skills! We will be offering shelter building, campfire making, fishing, Archery and much more! Ages 8-12. Please call our Visitor Center to reserve your spot. Space is limited. All participants will need their own bag lunches and water. These skills will last a lifetime! See you there! $125 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Snakes, turtles and lizards is the focus of this Junior Ranger activity. Participants will learn about snakes, turtles and lizards, go on a short hike, visit the nature center and have fun getting wet with our slithery sprinkler. When the activity is completed they will have completed the Reptiles and Amphibians page in the Jr. Ranger booklet. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Junior Ranger Camp season! Activities include hiking, arts & crafts, plant and animal identification, kayaking, shelter and fire building archery, reptile interactions, and more! By the end of this camp, kids will earn their badge and be a true Junior Ranger. $150.00 $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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It's Back! Our Junior Ranger Day Camp for Ages 10-17 is going on from July 22 - July 25. $100 for the full week or $25 per day if your camper isn't unavailable to come the full week. Each day features a morning hike, archery, a service project and a chance to swim or kayak, and many other fun activities. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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A 3.5 mile paddle on the secluded lake Tugaloo. Canoes and Kayaks provided. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. $20 per person. A 4 wheel drive vehicle is necessary to reach lake Tugaloo. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join a ranger on a 3-day adventure full of learning and exploring. Open to children ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 8-12. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Stop by the park office to participate in Hamburg's own Junior ranger Challenge! There is a fun worksheet that pertains to Hamburg's history, and wildlife. Complete the worksheet to earn a prize! $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Join us for three fun filled days of adventure and outdoor skills! We will be offering shelter building, campfire making, fishing, Archery and much more! Ages 8-12. Please call our Visitor Center to reserve your spot. Space is limited. All participants will need their own bag lunches and water. These skills will last a lifetime! See you there! $125 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Learn how animals stay cool and more as we get a closer look at mammals that make their home at Mistletoe. We will visit the nature center and go on a short hike. After the hike, we will cool off with some water games. You are sure to get wet! At the end of the activity you will have completed the mammals page of the Junior Ranger Booklet. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Junior Ranger Camp season! Activities include hiking, arts & crafts, plant and animal identification, kayaking, shelter and fire building archery, reptile interactions, and more! By the end of this camp, kids will earn their badge and be a true Junior Ranger. $150.00 $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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It's Back! Our Junior Ranger Day Camp for Ages 10-17 is going on from July 22 - July 25. $100 for the full week or $25 per day if your camper isn't unavailable to come the full week. Each day features a morning hike, archery, a service project and a chance to swim or kayak, and many other fun activities. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 8-12. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join Ranger Brian as he imparts on you Georgia folktales ranging from the Appalachians to the lowcountry. $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Have you ever wondered how to get by in the lowcountry bush? Come by and learn the various skills needed to carve your way through the wilderness through this series. This week's topic is knot tying and how you can use them to your advantage out in the lowcountry. $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come join the Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears as we learn about our American Black Bear and how we can safely coexist with each other! This 50-minute educational program will cover topics such as BearWise® basics, basic Black Bear biology and capabilities, BearWise® outdoor safety, and much more! Meet at the Mellinger Center. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Celebrate 2025's National Day of Unplugging with a guided hike of our beautiful, moderately difficult Tennessee Rock Trail and make it to the peak just in time to enjoy a beautiful view of the sunset. Wear closed toe hiking shoes and bring water and a flashlight. Please bring $5 cash for the event fee, or pay in advance at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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This program will take you down to Daniel Creek where we'll wade in the creek to search for aquatic critters to see what lives in the canyon's streams. For kids and adults ages 8+. Close-toed shoes that can get wet are required. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Learn to make cords from the fibre of the Filamental Yucca plant in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to prepare the fibres and braid them into a wearable bracelet! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join the ranger for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. We provide dip nets and catch pans. Wear tennis shoes you can get wet. All ages welcome. Preregistration and pay at the Office. Park at Pool. Meet right of playground. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us to learn to build a fire and for a talk about the CCC. Smores will be provided. Begins at the beach area. For questions, please call the front office. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Stop by the park office to participate in Hamburg's own Junior ranger Challenge! There is a fun worksheet that pertains to Hamburg's history, and wildlife. Complete the worksheet to earn a prize! $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. By using provided UV lights, you will see scorpions and millipedes glowing in the dark. Meet at the park office to walk along an easy/moderate 3/4 mile trail. Kids ages 6 and older. Bring a flashlight, bug repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Olympic event! In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jack Hill State Park will host our very own Olympics inspired event. Come on down to get active and enjoy some friendly competition. Will you go for gold? $5 plus $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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See and touch animal skulls, pelts, and scat while learning about some of the inhabitants of red top mountain. Learn about their adaptations, relationships, and what makes them so successful in the wild. We will also see our reptile ambassadors! $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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It's Back! Our Junior Ranger Day Camp for Ages 10-17 is going on from July 22 - July 25. $100 for the full week or $25 per day if your camper isn't unavailable to come the full week. Each day features a morning hike, archery, a service project and a chance to swim or kayak, and many other fun activities. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 8-12. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Kids 9-12 are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of activities! We'll hike, learn to use a compass and map, build a shelter, find a hidden geocache, and more! There will also be a kids craft and at the end of the day our Junior Rangers will be awarded their badge! $20 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Have you ever wondered how to get by in the lowcountry bush? Come by and learn the various skills needed to carve your way through the wilderness through this series. This week's topic is knot tying and how you can use them to your advantage out in the lowcountry. $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Join us for a guided hike on Cedar Drive Nature Trail, Wear closed toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Pre-register and meet at the park office. $3 registration, $5 parking. $3 per person $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Take some time and relax with the family by enjoying an outdoor movie together. Bring some spare change for popcorn, Sno-cones, and drinks. We meet at Lake Liberty located in front of the park office. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts this Christmas to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. Meet us on December 21st in the Visitor Center's Arch Room for a 30-45 minute presentation! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the creek and look for critters that live in and around it. Meet at the Black Rock Mountain Lake Trailhead, bring water, and wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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See what fun craft ideas you can come up with using just air dry clay and natural materials found around the park. Whether you decide to craft your own critter or a plant print ornament or something totally different and unique, the possibilities are endless! Stop by the Mellinger Center anytime between 2-4pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Meet at the Fire Ring by the Front Office for Smores and more.
Enjoy the company of family and friends. Listen or tell spooky stories. Sing-a-long to favorite campfire songs. View the heavens depending on the weather. Listen to the night wildlife. Limited to the first 40 people. Sign up early to reserve your spot. $5.00 per person $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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What better way to understand the daily life of an 1800s family than to experience it for yourself? Local craftspeople will demonstrate early 19th century skills such as blacksmithing, quilting, weaving, blow guns and more. The Vann Mansion, Cherokee Farmstead, Vann Kitchen, and museum will be open for self-guided tours. Enjoy live fiddle music! $8. 706-695-2598.
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