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Join us in celebrating the beauty of our forests where we will discuss the layers of the forest and the plants and animals that inhabit them. We will be using the Eco Dyeing method to extract pigments from various plants of the park to represent the different layers of the forest. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The Coffee House is open inside the Officers' Quarters! Traditionally, the Coffee House was the seat of all great thinkers in the colonies. This special meet-and-greet with a ranger will involve sipping on 18th century style coffee by the fire and discussing history. Only $5 extra to join! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Gather around the campfire with your friends and family as we tell spooky Halloween stories in the night. Come roast a marshmallow, play some games, and give us an ear. You'll have a blast! $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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The scavenger hunt is a fun and easy activity to do with friends and family. Kids and adults both seem to enjoy doing it! Free. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Try our haunted walking trail, if you dare!
Every Friday & Saturday in October & Halloween Night
Dark until 10:30PM $10. 229-276-1004.
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Fall Festival at Hamburg State Park. We will offer wagon rides through the campground that will stop along the way for trick and treats! We will also be playing a fall themed movie. There will be games and a costume contest for our guests! For those camping with us, we will host a site decoration contest! and concessions will be available. $2-$8 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. $10 cash at the door. $8 through Eventbrite. $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. $10 cash at the door. $8 through Eventbrite. $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come and enjoy our spooky miniature golf course, once again, in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Please wear clothing for the weather. Bring a flashlight and water. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Classic cars from all over southeast Georgia will be on display vying for the championship in Hofwyl-Broadfield’s annual car show. Come and view the cars, vote for your favorite and then tour a historic rice plantation. Presented by Friends of Hofwyl and Classic Coastal Cruisers automobile club. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will have a Halloween Season Scavenger Hunt all month-long during October. Visitors may participate daily, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Guests will be given a Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Locations and clues on the map all relate to Halloween and harvest season activities. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Join Rangers for a night hike to the Marble Mine. Bring flash lights, water, and wear comfortable shoes. The meeting location will be at the Park Office. Please contact the Park Office for any questions. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Meet at picnic shelter 2 for games, face painting, and take a walk through the haunted trail. Campers will pass out candy and participants are encouraged to wear their costumes. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Enjoy a ranger-led kayak paddle on the lake at Laura S. Walker. We will see wildlife and enjoy being on the water. Bring a bottle of water and sunscreen. Pre-register at the Visitor Center the day before the event to secure your spot. Space is limited. We will meet by the kayaks for the paddle. See you there! $25.00 per person $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Georgia high school students 9th-12th grades are welcome to visit Magnolia Springs for inspiration and to work on your art pieces any day through October 31st. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour of historic Camp Lawton. Between August 5th and November 22nd, 1864, the Confederate States of America planned, constructed, armed, used and abandoned the world's largest prison at that time.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Archery
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve your skills. Meet at the archery range. $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 a ranger and work with others to learn how to build a campfire without any matches and the basics of fire safety. Celebrate what you accomplished with s'mores at the end! Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-Registration is required, for this event. Call the Park Office to register. Ages 8+ $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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Ah! The Fall arrives with changing leaves and October harvest. Come enjoy life in a less complex lifestyle with excitement filling the air. We will be demonstrating period tasks, games, and preparation for the coming of Winter. Program activities: Candlemaking and Crabapple Jelly! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Come Join a ranger to paint your own jack-o-lantern. We will provide paint, brushes, and paint. Bring your little ones or yourself and paint your very own spooky pumpkin. $12 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come join us on a peaceful hike through Sweet Gum Trail as we enjoy the wonderful fall weather. We will listen to wind through the trees, hear the birds sing, and be inspired by the fall colors. There will a portion of the hike where we will reflect on quotes that will calm the mind and help forget the stresses of life. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a sunset hike on the iconic Iron Hill Trail. We will see beautiful views of the lake as the sun sets over the park. Meet at the Iron Hill Parking Lot at 5 PM, then hike a 1.5 mile section of Iron Hill. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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In honor of National Archives Month, the Interpretive Ranger will demonstrate how to analyze artifacts by looking for clues to determine what the artifacts were used for and the history behind them. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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It's time to get your Spooky on!
Come to Smithgall Woods for our annual Haunted Hike!
Take a spooky hayride up to our Martins Mine trail, where we will go through the haunted history of North Georgia's Gold Rush. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Try archery for the first time 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 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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come show your skills in our monthly tournament. located at the putt putt course. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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We will meet at the park office and enjoy a relaxing ride around the park. You will get to see the amazing fall colors and you might even get to catch a falling leaf! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Fresh Popcorn and apple cider will be for sale in the park office from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Meet at the campground pavilion for our annual pumpkin painting! Call the office to sign up. Space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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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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Indulge your curiosity by creating your own piece of artwork using nature's fungal friends! We'll learn all about mushrooms and parts of their life cycle while making unique spore prints after gathering mushrooms of our choosing. $2 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Try your hand at spooky archery with themed targets. We will have a variety of monster targets to pick from, with some being easier for beginner archers and some being more advanced. All skill levels welcome. Participants age 10 and up. Space limited to 10 participants.Call the park office to register by paying in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn about the creatures that live in Hard Labor Creek and ask a naturalist any questions you have about the wildlife of the park. This program will include a live snake presentation. Meet at Picnic Shelter 2 at 4:45pm. Program open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will have a Halloween Season Scavenger Hunt all month-long during October. Visitors may participate daily, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Guests will be given a Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Locations and clues on the map all relate to Halloween and harvest season activities. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Show love for your four-legged friends by taking them on a ranger-led hike on the Watershed Trail (1.25 mi). Dogs must be kept on a 6 foot leash. Must register in advance by calling the Park Office. Meet at the Nature Center. Free treats and pets provided to all dogs. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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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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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 and learn more about the park and nature. We will be making leather bracelets, painting stone turtles and painting our nature scenes.
$8 Program fee is required. Stop by the front desk to register and pay fee or call us to pre-register. Meet us in the Event Room. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Has your little one been curious about fishing, but are unsure where to start? Look no further, the rangers at Red Top Mountain are here to help! We our offering an introductory course on the basics of fishing. We will go over safety, what kind of bait to use, and where to find them. Bait and tackle will be supplied. $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come catch the Orionids Meteor shower under one of the darkest skies in the southeast. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the sky above. Though a telescope is not necessary to view a meteor shower we will have one available to view other objects in the night sky. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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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 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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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will have a Halloween Season Scavenger Hunt all month-long during October. Visitors may participate daily, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Guests will be given a Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Locations and clues on the map all relate to Halloween and harvest season activities. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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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 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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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will have a Halloween Season Scavenger Hunt all month-long during October. Visitors may participate daily, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Guests will be given a Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Locations and clues on the map all relate to Halloween and harvest season activities. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Come join us on Iron Hill trail, as we explore the unique geology of Red Top Mountain. We discuss the park's geological history and the the different rocks and minerals found throughout the area. We will also go over why Red Top Mountain was a popular area for mining. Let's rock n' roll! $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Ever wonder what is underneath the waters surface? Have you ever consider what impacts that we might have on the watery realm ? Then come join one of our rangers as we explore this unusual world. We will depart from the visitor center and walk on down down the Sweet Gum trail to a near by stream. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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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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Bat Week
Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Explore the area and learn about our fine feathered friends while making a locally sourced bird feeder $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will have a Halloween Season Scavenger Hunt all month-long during October. Visitors may participate daily, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Guests will be given a Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Locations and clues on the map all relate to Halloween and harvest season activities. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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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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Bat Week
Friday, Oct 25, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Meet at the Nature Center for a Ranger-led sensory night hike and connect with nature through activities designed to engage all of your senses. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Try our haunted walking trail, if you dare!
Every Friday & Saturday in October & Halloween Night
Dark until 10:30PM $10. 229-276-1004.
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Must call to reserve tickets. Spend the evening dressed in your Halloween costume, socializing, and enjoying the show by the Dueling Pianos! The event will take place inside our ballroom at the conference center. $20. 229-276-1004.
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This program is a twist on our normal Trivia Night programs. With Halloween just around the corner, this special trivia night will have questions all about spooky movies, creepy crawlies, and fun Halloween facts. Participants will split off into teams and compete to see who can answer the most questions. Program held at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will have a Halloween Season Scavenger Hunt all month-long during October. Visitors may participate daily, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Guests will be given a Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Locations and clues on the map all relate to Halloween and harvest season activities. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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The whole family will enjoy a tractor-drawn hayride through the park! Hayrides will begin and end in the campground.
The cost for admission is $3 per person, ages 3 and under are free. Pay in advance at the visitor center or have correct change at the campground. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Now's your chance to peer into the New Manchester Mill Ruins. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please dress for the weather on this mile long hike. Not stroller friendly. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Curious about some of our sites favorite creepy crawlies? Come meet some of our favorite snakes and turtles. This is a hands on learning experience. Indoors, all ages. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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We're going to have an unbe-leaf-ably good time on this mile long tree ID hike to admire the fall foliage. Suitable for all ages. Its going to be tree-rific. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions.
Volunteers needed. Please call the office to sign up $1 - $6 $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for our 11th Annual Haunted Hayride!
Take a wonderfully spooky ride thru the covered bridge, around the fully decorated campground with awesome animatronics, costumed characters, acted out scenes, and more! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Come join the friends of AH Stephens State park and staff for the annual haunted hayride! We promise thrills and chills with costume contest, movie on the lawn, campsite decorations, and treats for all!! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join 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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Bat Week
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 4 PM to 5 PM
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Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to celebrate Bat Week, learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. This hour program will include a presentation on Georgia's bats followed by a bat-themed craft. At 6pm, join our Bat enthusiasts at the Lodge as they collect data using bat monitoring technology! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come learn all about Spiders. See what webs that they build and why. Learn about how they hunt and capture their food. Bring the entire family. Wear appropriate clothing. Bring a camera for photos. Sign up today and reserve your spot. Limited to 30 participants. Spider webs not included. $5.00 per participant $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Create Everlasting Memories around the Campfire. Fun time for all. It's a FAMILY AFFAIR. Songs, sounds, stories and skits, oh yeh!!! and SMORES!!! Limited to the first 40 people. Be sure to reserve a place now. Bring your own sitting or laying arrangements (blankets $5.00 per participant $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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Bat Week
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $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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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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 $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Bring your homemade cookies to the pavilion by the Trading Post by 3 PM and Judging will take place at 4 PM. Prizes for adults and youth 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. $3.00 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Judging 5 PM Show us your G-rated, creative side at your
campsite. Make us believe you love Halloween and Fall. No gore. Leave no trace décor. Winners awarded at the site by 9 PM. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet next to Trading Post and show us your costumes. Adult, youth, group, and dog awards. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Trick or Treat around the campground! Start at Trading Post for scavenger hunt while you trick or treat to earn some extra goodies. Areas 1, 2, 3, & 5 are included in trick-or-treating. No cottages have treats. Campers who bring candy to give out can
add it to the stations when they register (optional). $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Enjoy haunted hayrides, games, food, and raffle hosted by Friends of Florence Marina. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Join our annual pet costume contest! Prizes will be given to 1st and 2nd place, register your pet at the visitor center. Judging will be held at the camp host station. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Bring your best pumpkin to our pumpkin decorating contest! Painted and carved pumpkins will be allowed this year! Judging will be at the comfort station in the campground, trick or treaters will judge pumpkin as they pass through. 1st and 2nd place winners will be awarded prizes. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Campers, join our campsite decorating contest! Bring your best halloween decorations, prizes given to 1st and 2nd place. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Join us for our annual Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating inside the Fort's walls. This family-friendly event offers you a chance to participate in fun Halloween activities! This year, our theme is REPTILES! $3-$5. 912-437-4770.
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Come one come all to the Haunting of Savage Island campground event! Campers can participate in trunk-or-treating in fun costumes, a campsite decoration contest, and finally a costume contest. The judging for each contest will take place at the picnic shelter in the campground at 7:30 pm. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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The scavenger hunt is a fun and easy activity to do with friends and family. Kids and adults both seem to enjoy doing it! Free. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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It's said that many years ago, a disgruntled witch cursed the land as revenge against the community for her exile. Join us when the full extent of the pumpkin curse takes effect, and the farm will be forced to endure the full wrath of the pumpkin patch! Food vendors on site. This walk-through is not geared towards children under 12. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Sign up to enter your vehicle into the Trunk or Treat or come between 5p-7p to see all of our participants! 229-276-1004.
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Try our haunted walking trail, if you dare!
Every Friday & Saturday in October & Halloween Night
Dark until 10:30PM $10. 229-276-1004.
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With Halloween just around the corner, flex your creativity with this spooky craft day. We will be making fun paper crafts such as pumpkin and skeleton masks, bat wing pencil toppers, flying bats, and more. This event is open to all ages. Program will be held at the playground picnic tables. No pre-registration required. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come camp with us on the spookiest of nights! Participate in our events for all overnight guests. Kids will collect candy from RV to RV. Campers are encouraged to decorate their sites and compete for the prize of most festive set up. Tour around the park on our decorated conestoga wagon. Wagon rides $3 per person, cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Hardman Farm comes to life with hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, traditional craft vendors, local authors and historians, apple cider from a hand-cranked press, biscuits cooked on our wood-fired antique stove and much more. $8. 706-878-1077.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will have a Halloween Season Scavenger Hunt all month-long during October. Visitors may participate daily, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Guests will be given a Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Locations and clues on the map all relate to Halloween and harvest season activities. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Put on your best costume and join Rangers for a Spooky Sunset Paddle and Costume Contest. Prizes will be available for adults and kids. $15 per person with Rental and $5 per person with own kayak. **Pre- Registration is required** The meeting location will be at the Park Office. Please contact the Park Office to Register. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Come learn the basics of Archery. Fine tune your skills and show us what you got! Maximum of 12 participants. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Ages 10 and up. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range for the event. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Georgia high school students 9th-12th grades are welcome to visit Magnolia Springs for inspiration and to work on your art pieces any day through October 31st. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour of historic Camp Lawton. Between August 5th and November 22nd, 1864, the Confederate States of America planned, constructed, armed, used and abandoned the world's largest prison at that time.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Bats are not just for Halloween. Gather at the campground picnic shelter to discover fun facts about bats and construct a flapping bat craft. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Archery
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve your skills. Meet at the archery range. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Have you ever fired a bow and arrow? We are going to learn the basics of shooting a bow and arrow. Once you have mastered the technique; ready aim fire. We will even have a friendly competition who scores the most points in a round or pop the other person's balloon. This fun way of learning archery can be a good time with family and friends. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us the first Saturday in October for a fall color hike! Mistletoe is covered with a wide range of hardwoods and this is a perfect time of year to see all the amazing color they have to offer! We will be hiking the Cliatt Creek trail.
Registration is required. $5 or $10 for a families staying in the campground $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Fall, fun and archery. Participants will learn beginning archery. They will be taught how to shoot a compound bow and arrow. Once the art of shooting is mastered; we will add scarecrows to the target area. Ready, aim, fire. Can you hit the scarecrows? Participants must be at least 8 years old to participate. Registration is required $15 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Are you afraid of snakes? Do you know the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? These questions will be answered in this program. Join our naturalist as we explore the world of reptiles. The Naturalist will share a live lizard and live snakes as we learn about reptiles in Georgia. We will search for reptiles along a short trail. $4-$7 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Kid friendly Fall celebration. Celebrate fall with crafts, games and more. Kids will create a fall craft, play pumpkin and outdoor games, go on a scarecrow scavenger hunt and enjoy a hayride by the lake . Each child will receive a small treat bag once they complete all the activities. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Kid friendly Fall celebration. Celebrate fall with crafts, games and more. Kids will create a fall craft, play pumpkin and outdoor games, go on a scarecrow scavenger hunt and enjoy a hayride by the lake . Each child will receive a small treat bag once they complete all the activities. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "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, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us as we step back into the nineteenth century and visit the Okefenokee Frontier! Walk among authentic settler camps and experience life as it was in this remote wilderness. Demonstrations will include blacksmithing, pine needle basketry, spinning & weaving, musket firing, and other folklife exhibitions. $2 event admission $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions.
Volunteers needed! Please call the office to sign up $1- $6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for our 11th Annual Haunted Hayride!
Take a wonderfully spooky ride thru the covered bridge, around the fully decorated campground with awesome animatronics, costumed characters, acted out scenes, and more! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Join 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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Bat Week
Sunday, Oct 27, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Lets take a closer look at an aquatic ecosystem. Our Alligator pond is teeming with life. There are some things that we can see with the naked eye, and other things that require a closer look! Come find out whats in the water at Crooked River State Park $3 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join the Etowah Rangers to learn about the History of archery and how it has developed around the world. Learn the basics of archery and see if this hobby is right for you. We will provide the equipment. $15. 770-387-3747.
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Join the Etowah Rangers to learn about the History of archery and how it has developed around the world. Learn the basics of archery and see if this hobby is right for you. We will provide the equipment. $15. 770-387-3747.
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Join the Etowah Rangers to learn about the History of archery and how it has developed around the world. Learn the basics of archery and see if this hobby is right for you. We will provide the equipment. $15. 770-387-3747.
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Calling all Ghouls and Spooks to come to our Spooktacular Movie Night! Bring a blanket and snuggle up as we watch a great Halloween movie together. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will have a Halloween Season Scavenger Hunt all month-long during October. Visitors may participate daily, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Guests will be given a Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Locations and clues on the map all relate to Halloween and harvest season activities. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Georgia high school students 9th-12th grades are welcome to visit Magnolia Springs for inspiration and to work on your art pieces any day through October 31st. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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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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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Now's your chance to peer into the New Manchester Mill Ruins. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please dress for the weather on this mile long hike. Not stroller friendly. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Hey folks, this archery program is for experience levels we're talking from novice to pro. For our beginners our goal is to get you comfortable using a bow and for our more experiences archers we have some challenges in store for you. This programs is for ages 10+ Closed toed shoes required. Pre-registration preferred. $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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Bat Week
Monday, Oct 28, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Are you wanting to make a difference in your local state park? Come down to Smithgall Woods for a volunteer day in our cottage garden to make sure it continues to be as beautiful as ever! 706-878-3087.
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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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Bat Week
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will have a Halloween Season Scavenger Hunt all month-long during October. Visitors may participate daily, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Guests will be given a Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Locations and clues on the map all relate to Halloween and harvest season activities. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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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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Bat Week
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will have a Halloween Season Scavenger Hunt all month-long during October. Visitors may participate daily, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Guests will be given a Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Locations and clues on the map all relate to Halloween and harvest season activities. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Come join us on Iron Hill trail, as we explore the unique geology of Red Top Mountain. We discuss the park's geological history and the the different rocks and minerals found throughout the area. We will also go over why Red Top Mountain was a popular area for mining. Let's rock n' roll! $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Ever wonder what is underneath the waters surface? Have you ever consider what impacts that we might have on the watery realm ? Then come join one of our rangers as we explore this unusual world. We will depart from the visitor center and walk on down down the Sweet Gum trail to a near by stream. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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