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This program is tailored to accomodate Georgia high school students participating in the Georgia State Parks and HIstoric Sidtes Art Contest, but all are welcome to attend. We'll go out into the park to a site TBD. Bring your own art supplies and work in whatever medium you prefer. For more information on the Art contest visit: $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Embrace your inner curiosity and see a variety of bugs that call Georgia home on a fun 1-mile hike $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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Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the resources that make up our park. $10 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join us at the museum and help spruce up the exterior of the building and grounds. We will also work on our scarecrow for Dahlonega's Scares on the Square event. 706-864-2257.
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Join park staff as we make improvements to the front entrance of the park. We will also have trail maintenance opportunities available for volunteers! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Join us at Picnic Shelter #3 as we do our first Paint the Park watercolor program! We'll dip water out of the lake to clean our brushes. We'll enjoy painting the start of the fall colors in front of us! $3.00 per person. Call the Visitor Center to register. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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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Celebrate National Public Lands Day and Yous State Parks Day by volunteering. Volunteers get free admission. Volunteers are needed to help with the yearly clean-up. Work projects vary from year to year, but generally include flower bed maintenance and cleaning, mulch spreading, and trail maintenance. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Learn about local wildlife, history, and outdoor skills with learning stations and discovery tables. Live animals, nature discoveries, inflatable archery, and more hands-on adventures. Park Office lawn. $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 shoes you can get wet. Adults and families welcome. Park at Pool. Meet to the right of pool playground. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Throughout history, bread has been the most important food source for everyone. The baker will be rolling dough and baking fresh loaves of bread out at the Bake & Brew kitchen. Stop by to see what 18th century baking was like! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come and be part of our largest volunteer event of the year! Join us for a day dedicated to improving the park, where you can lend a helping hand. Together, we will clean and clear branches, debris, and more, as we strive to make our park beautiful and pristine. To participate, please pre-register by calling 912-727-2339. 912-727-2339.
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Join us for our biggest volunteer day of the year! Stop by and lend a helping hand as we spend the morning improving the site. We will be cleaning and clearing branches, debris, and more as we work hard to make our site beautiful and pristine! Please register in advance. 912-884-5999. 912-884-5999.
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Join us for an opportunity to look for some of the reptiles that inhabit our region. 1.5 miles/moderate. Begins at the Beach area at 10am. Registration required. 12 people max. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Celebrate fishing. No license required on this day for adults or youth. Catch some fish and win some fun prizes. Age categories are 3-17. and 18 & up. Entry fee $5 per person. Bring your own pole and bait. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Meet at the Heritage Farm. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Bring the kids and let them fish with a ranger. Today is a free fishing day in Georgia so adults do not need a fishing license, so this is a great time to spend time outdoors together and catch some fish. Pole and bait provided by our Friends Group. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Join us for Your State Park Day. This years theme is Habitat and Heritage. We are planning to do trail clean up and clean up the Mill House. There is no parking fee for those who are helping. We will meet at 10 am at the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Join us for Your State Park Day. This years theme is Habitat and Heritage. We are planning to do trail clean up and clean up the Mill House. There is no parking fee for those who are helping. We will meet at 10 am at the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Help us preserve our natural beauty! Come support Georgia Veterans State Park by volunteering for various clean up projects around the park! Meet us at the Visitor Center at 9AM to get started. 229-276-1004.
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Help us preserve our natural beauty! Come support Georgia Veterans State Park by volunteering for various clean up projects around the park! Meet us at the Visitor Center at 9AM to get started. 229-276-1004.
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It's time to work on "Habitats and Heritage" with a variety of park improvements. This year we are in need of volunteers to help us with 6 projects on our CCC Camp and at the equestrian area. Pre-registration required. If you can join us, please email: friendsofhardlaborcreek@gmail.com. Sponsored by Friends of Hard Labor Creek. 706-557-3001.
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Want to shoot an arrow in archery, but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting the bullseye. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Call the park office to register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Naturalist for this nighttime symphony performed by a host of nocturnal creatures on Lake Rutledge after dark. Frogs, crickets, cicadas, and maybe an owl or two may be heard on this sunset paddle. Enjoy the stars after the sun goes down if the night sky is clear. Space is limited, please pre-register. Ages 8+. $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Volunteers around the country will be helping to improve their favorite state park or historic site on this special day. We hope you will join us in improving Hardman Farm. 706-878-1077.
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Show your love for High Falls State Park by volunteering to keep it beautiful! Participants in the service project get a free park pass for the day! Must register in advance. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Volunteer in celebration of Your State Parks Day. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and free admission to the site. The project will include pick up of limbs, moss and other yard debris. We will provide any needed tools and water. Free for Volunteers. 912-264-7333.
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Please call the park office to pre-register for this event.
Join us for Your State Parks Day 2024 from 9AM to 12PM to help us rehabilitate our pollinator garden! 770-504-2277.
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Please call the park office to pre-register for this event. Join us for Your State Parks Days 2024 from 9AM to 12PM at the Overland Nature Trail to rehabilitate one of our most popular trails! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join Jack Hill State Park as we work to keep our nature trail beautiful and clean. We will be taking a steady stroll along our swamp bay nature trail. Along the way, volunteers will help us clean up any trash or debris on the trail. This a great way to come out and support your local state parks. 912-557-7744.
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Join Jack Hill for our Dog Days adoption event! We are teaming up with three local animal agencies to bring you a paw-some opportunity to meet some adorable dogs looking for a forever home. Mingle, play, and find your new best friend at Jack Hill State Park. You might even find a new hiking buddy! $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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This year we will be offering a climbing wall, turtle shows, snake shows, face painting, a popsicle vendor, archery (pre-registration and fee required), and as always the fishing rodeo for kids 15 and under. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Meet at the park visitor center as we divide up projects for all ages to participate in. Grab a volunteer shirt and your free ParkPass for the day when you join us. Various volunteer projects will be available from picking up trash, organizing a program trailer and sprucing up flowerbeds. 229-724-2150.
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Join us in our effort to preserve the habitats of our wildlife by doing clean up and trail maintenance. Mid morning snacks and a lunch will be provided by the Friends of Laura S. Walker State Park. We will also be discussing some of the history and heritage of our Park. We will meet at Group Shelter 3. Sign up at the Visitor Center. Thank You. 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 the Visitor Center for the largest volunteer day of the year in Georgia State Parks! We will clean up and make improvements behind our park office. Bring a shovel, gloves, closed toed shoes, and water. 478-982-1660.
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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. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join our rangers for YSPD 2024 as we prepare the farmstead garden for next spring's planting. Other opportunities include trail clean-up and landscaping. Free admission to tour the site for participants.
Scout Troop leaders and other group leaders please call to reserve a project. Call 706.624.1321 for further information. 706-624-1321.
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The Yellow Daisies are blooming! Join us on a guided hike of Panola Mountain to complete the annual Daisy Days Hike Challenge. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. Ages 10+ $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join Friends of Panola volunteers as we work to keep our public lands beautiful and clean. We will be working on various clean-up projects around Alexander Lakes. Meet at Alexander Lakes: 4965 Flat Bridge Rd. Stockbridge, GA 30281. 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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In conjunction with National Public Lands Day, we are hosting a volunteer workday involving the establishment of a new row crop exhibition garden at the Prather Cabin. Please bring gloves... water and snacks provided. Admission is free for volunteers on this day. 770-443-7850.
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Getting to where you want to go is easy! As long as you have Google Maps. Buuut, what happens if you don't?... Come learn this VALUABLE life skill with us, and be able to successfully navigate an area using a map and compass! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Maps and compasses will be provided. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Pewter has been used since the Ancient Egyptians. See how Pewter is used today to heat and make castings. Cast your own one-of-a-kind souvenir from pre-made molds or design your own. Stop by the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center anytime between 1-4. Brought to you by Friends of Red Top Mountain State Park! $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Volunteers are being sought to help out with weeding flower beds, removing spider webs and cleaning outside museum and grounds.
Gloves and tools will be provided. Admission Fee is free for those who volunteer. 706-655-5870.
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Come help keep our State Park clean and safe. Join Seminole to make our park beautiful! 229-861-3137.
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Show support and BLAZE A TRAIL on YOUR STATE PARKS DAY! The trails at Skidaway Island State Park not only link us to our treasured maritime forests and precious marsh habitat, but they also connect us to our historic heritage. To better connect to our heritage and habitats, we will apply trail markers on the Avian Loop Trail. 912-598-2300.
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Show support and BLAZE A TRAIL on YOUR STATE PARKS DAY! The trails at Skidaway Island State Park not only link us to our treasured maritime forests and precious marsh habitat, but they also connect us to our historic heritage. To better connect to our heritage and habitats, we will apply trail markers on the Connector Trail. 912-598-2300.
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Come see us in Homerville, GA for the Timberland Jubilee and learn about the volunteer opportunities and programs that we have going on at Stephen C Foster State Park. We will have a turpentine display and various information available about the park and the Okefenokee Swamp. Come see how you can be a part of Stephen C Foster State Park! $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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September 28th is Your State Parks day! A day to volunteer and give back to your favorite / local parks! We will be hosting a cleanup, invasive plant removal on the South Rim Trail. Tools provided, bring your own snacks, water, and gloves! Free plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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On this guided hike we will walk the scenic Hurricane Falls Loop and discuss features of Tallulah Gorge’s History at stopping points along the way. This hike is 2 miles and requires a minimum of 657 stairs. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Volunteer for the day and get a free day pass at Traveler's Rest. We will be fixing up the flower beds and bushes around the Inn.our friends group will be providing water and giving out t-shirts for volunteers. Please bring appropriate footwear and call Tugaloo State Park for more information on this volunteer opportunity: (706) 356-4362. 706-356-4362.
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Meet the Ranger in front of the Park office to help celebrate your Georgia State Parks by helping us keep them beautiful. We will be renovating flower beds near the front office & kiosk. All supplies will be provided by our Friends Group. You will also receive a free t-shirt and day-pass for your volunteered time and help. 706-356-4362.
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come look around our Nature Hut and see our really cool snakes. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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come explore the camp grounds with the Ranger on an exciting bike ride. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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bring your golf cart or a blanket and watch a movie in the day-use parking lot. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Come join us to help clean up and plant our pollinator garden habitat! Supplies will be provided. No pre-registration required. $5 parking. 706-878-3985.
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Enjoy a day of volunteering with the staff and the "Friend's of Victoria Bryant State Park" we will be working towards beautifying and managing our forest. Parking is free for all volunteers that day, and a free hot dog lunch, as a "Thank You" for giving back! We will meet at Picnic Shelter #4. 706-245-6270.
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Join the Friends of Watson Mill to help with park improvements such as a new fire ring and horseshoe targets while getting to know others who care about the park. 706-783-5349.
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Join us for a relaxing art experience. Paint along with us to create an easy and fun picture of the bridge and river.
No experience needed, all materials provided. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Come join us for volunteer projects throughout the site. Past projects include building new shelters in the Early Georgia Camp and weeding and mulching in the Heritage Garden. Free admission for registered volunteers. 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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This program is tailored to accomodate Georgia high school students participating in the Georgia State Parks and HIstoric Sidtes Art Contest, but all are welcome to attend. We'll go out into the park to a site TBD. Bring your own art supplies and work in whatever medium you prefer. For more information on the Art contest visit: $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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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Join a ranger for a guided hike along the Gold Mine Creek Trail! 2.5 miles/strenuous. Begins at Beach parking area at 10am. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Create a dragonfly keyring/ tree ornament by knotting paracord. Activity can be done at any time during the day at the Relihan Museum on the farm. $8.00 per person. Pre-pay and pre-register at the Park Office. Ages 8 & Up. $8 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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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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Let's check some muddy spots and see if we can identify any animal tracks! The Naturalist will also demonstrate making a plaster cast of one of the tracks we find. Meet at the trailhead to the Tranquility trail. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Drop your bait exactly where you want it with a cane pole you made yourself! We will also discuss common fish found in the park. Quantity limited, must register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Enjoy a ranger-led kayak paddle on the lake at Laura S. Walker. We will look for some of the creatures that call our Park home! 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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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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If you've ever wanted to go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins? This ranger led mil tour is your chance. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed in side when accompanied by a ranger. please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. not stroller friendly $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $3 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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A rushing river at the base of rocky cliffs, surrounded by lush forests and a buzz with organic life. Tallulah Gorge is a hub of many ecosystems and animals that call them home. Find out what makes this unique environment the ideal habitat for many species. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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come look around our Nature Hut and see our really cool snakes. $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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Join the Ranger on a fun adventure to find creepy crawly bugs! at the nature hut. and on a short trail hike. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, built in 1885 by well known African American bridge builder Washington W. King.
We’ll take a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia, stop at the overlook where the old mill once stood and end at the power plant ruins. $3 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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Please note: The event advertised for Thursday, September 26, 2024 has been canceled due to expected inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Helene.
We will still host trivia on September 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. as scheduled. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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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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On National Sunset Day, join a park ranger on a moderate 1.5 mile hike to the park summit to enjoy the sunset. Bring an evening snack to enjoy afterwards at the Black Rock Overlook. Please bring cash for the event fee. Meet at the Tennessee Rock Trailhead. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Have a chance to explore crooked Rivers name sake as we disembark and explore Georgia’s beautiful salt marshes. $45 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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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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Have you ever wanted your kids to learn how to use a compass and a map? It is a very valuable skill to have! Join us as we clarify and demystify exactly how to use a compass and learn how to put it to practical use. This program is geared towards younger children. Simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Getting to where you want to go is easy! As long as you have Google Maps. Buuut, what happens if you don't?... Come learn this VALUABLE life skill with us, and be able to successfully navigate an area using a map and compass! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Maps and compasses will be provided. This is a 2 hour program. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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So you've seen every season of "Alone", but do you have the skills to effectively build and maintain a fire without the use of lighter or matches? Knowing how to construct a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Come get properly educated. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 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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Embrace your inner curiosity and see a variety of bugs that call Georgia home on a fun 1-mile hike $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the resources that make up our park. $10 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 Park Rangers for a day of learning and fun. Fall Jr. Ranger Day Camp will be available for ages 6-10 years old. Campers will be joining rangers to learn archery basics, and create nature crafts. Campers will also be able to try their hand at fishing and will learn about the varied wildlife in the park. Call the park office to register. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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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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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 meet our Park Naturalist Lou and learn about animals you might see around the park, check out our collection of pelts, and get some information about upcoming events and our Junior Ranger Program. Come by the Visitor Center anytime between 1:00-2:30PM. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Geared towards families who homeschool. Join us in learning about our aquatic neighbors, what makes them so special, and hopefully catch a few during a fun-soaked stream exploration. Wear clothes that can get wet. Limited space, so pre-registration and pre-payment is required at the Park Office. $8. 706-663-4858.
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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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Join our Naturalist for this nighttime symphony performed by a host of nocturnal creatures on Lake Rutledge after dark. Frogs, crickets, cicadas, and maybe an owl or two may be heard on this sunset paddle. Enjoy the stars after the sun goes down if the night sky is clear. Space is limited, please pre-register. Ages 8+. $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $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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Join Park Rangers for a day of learning and fun. Fall Jr. Ranger Day Camp will be available for ages 6-10 years old. Campers will be joining rangers to learn archery basics, and create nature crafts. Campers will also be able to try their hand at fishing and will learn about the varied wildlife in the park. Call the park office to register. 30.00 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Gather on the Camp Lawton History Center side porch to hear the Legend of the Corn Husk Doll and create your own unique doll to take home.
Registration is required in advance $4 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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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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100 years ago, Franklin Delano Roosevelt first came to Georgia to swim in the warm springs as therapy for polio.Join us as we celebrate that initial visit that would change the world. The Centennial Celebration will occur in front of the Little White House and will include speeches by Haven Roosevelt Luke, FDR and Missy LeHand reenactors, and more. 706-655-5870.
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Hey homeschool families! We're going to be exploring the wonderful world of creepy crawlies. Isopods, spiders and more will be observed during this environmental focused workshop. Learn about the wonderful world of decomposers. Indoors, all ages. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join us at the campground on Friday nights in October. Ring in the season and the weekend with our relaxing fall festivities! A hayride, s'mores, campfire stories, and good conversation. Campers and day visitors welcome! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our scavenger hunt for this day due to cleanup from the recent storm. However, the scavenger hunt will continue starting next week! 912-353-3023.
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Get your kids out of the house for a little adventure and fun learning this Fall!!! This 1day camp is geared toward ages 8-14. Bring your own lunch. It includes outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: Hiking, Archery, Survival Skills, Arts and Crafts.To register call 706-456-2602 $25, $20 for each additional child per family $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 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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Join our Park Naturalist Lou at the Mellinger Center to celebrate World Card Making Day by learning to make some fun, nature-themed cards you can send to loved ones or give to a teacher for Teacher Appreciation Day! Stop by the Mellinger Center Center anytime between 10am-12pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Bring the kids out for a day of fun and learning with our Park Naturalist. Learn about the owls in the Park. What is SCAT. Discover what owls eat. Pellet dissection. Sigh up today to reserve your spot. Limited to 30 participants. $5.00 per person $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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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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Meet us at the park and learn basic watercolor techniques to create a landscape painting. We will be working on site at The Stone Amphitheater. We want you to take part in sharing the beauty of our state parks. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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