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Join us for an opportunity to paint prominent areas of the park! Cool Springs overlook at 10am/13th, Fire Tower at 10am/26th. Registration required. $5 per person. 12 people max. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Come join us for a fun filled Halloween event! There will be trick or treating, a costume contest with prizes, hayrides, food and coffee truck, a site decorating contest with prizes, and more fun! 0-4 free, 5 and up $5 per person. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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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! 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. At night, play put putt on our glow in the dark mini golf. Wagon Rides $3 per person, Glow Mini Golf: $5 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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Fresh for Fall, a new photo scavenger hunt! Bring your phone, receive your assignment at the Park Office, and return with your photos by noon to receive your prize. Extra prize for the kiddos if they are wearing their Halloween costume! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center and hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center for Halloween crafts! We have several crafts to choose from for all ages. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. Don't miss out on the fun! We will see you there!!! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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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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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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Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call the Visitor Center to register in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Campers are invited to adorn their campsites with family-friendly, earth-friendly decor. Judging begins at 5 pm and ends by 7 pm. Winners will receive a prize. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Though no great battles were ever fought in the Okefenokee, it was a place of military action during the American Civil War. Homeguard, draft dodgers, and deserters were embroiled in their own civil war and the swamp was the setting. Join us for an evening of interactive learning. Attendees will enjoy hearing accounts of the wartime in the swamp! $3 per attendee $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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The night time brings on a whole new atmosphere to a place. Many people who are unnerved by the night say, it’s not the dark itself, but what could be lurking in it. On this hike we hope to unveil the world of nocturnal nature, and shed some light on the shadowy side of the outdoors.
Bring a flashlight or headlamp, and your adventurous spirit! $10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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come show off your awesome costume in our annual costume contest. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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come join us for some halloween fun at the Nature Hut. there will be face painting, games, and more. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us at our amphitheater fire ring for some silly and family friendly stories. Get to know your fellow campers and tell your favorite stories around the campfire. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your campsite. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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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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Spooky fun is in the air!
Design and paint your very own sliced wood jack-o-lantern ornament for Halloween! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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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. Free with price of admission. 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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Get ready to be thrilled and chilled at our Spooktacular Movie Night Event! It's a mystery movie (rated PG, of course). We can't reveal the title, but we guarantee it will add the perfect amount of spookiness to your night.
What to bring: Fun Pajamas, blankets, pillows, bean bags $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Join our ranger for a guided hike along the Gold Mine Creek Trail. 2.5 miles/strenuous. Begins at the Beach parking area at 11am. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Trees look much different this time of year. Test your seasonal tree identification skills on the Historic Trail (ADA approved) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). Meet on the front porch of the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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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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Stop into the Visitor Center to purchase your fall craft kit for just $2. Several seasonal crafts will be available to choose from. Available throughout the day while supplies last. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $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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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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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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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 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.
Ages 10 and up. $10 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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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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Learn about the different cloud formations and what they're called, and found how Cloudland Canyon got it's name! Meet at the Interpretive Center. $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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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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This program will introduce you to some of the most common (and some not as common) fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Bats
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 1 PM to 2 PM
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We love bats here at Cloudland Canyon State Park! This program will tell you why as we dispel the myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal! $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 learn and create during our holiday themed wildlife lecture and craft workshop! All About Bats will teach visitors all of the bat basics while we make bat-themed crafts! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $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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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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Uncover the lives of lizards, skinks, and other unusual reptiles of Georgia. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Bats
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024 1 PM to 2 PM
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We love bats here at Cloudland Canyon State Park! This program will tell you why as we dispel the myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal! $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 Jack Hill State Park for Creepy Crawlie Cups! We will be making themed dessert cups for the Halloween season! Grab some gummy worms, grab some Oreos, grab some chocolate, and lets have some fun! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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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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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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Try your hand at the exciting sport of archery. Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Try your hand at the exciting sport of archery. Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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A ranger will be roving the park to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more! $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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Join us as we look for those pesky little critters. They are so cute and cuddly. Help us look for Ooey Gooey. How many beetles can we find? Let's find Beetle Bailey!!! How many bugs can you identify?
Reserve your space now... $5.00 per person $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Bat Week
Thursday, Oct 31, 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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Bats
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
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We love bats here at Cloudland Canyon State Park! This program will tell you why as we dispel the myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Bats
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 1 PM to 2 PM
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We love bats here at Cloudland Canyon State Park! This program will tell you why as we dispel the myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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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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 Jack Hill State Park on Halloween for our Make A Monster craft program! Make your own personalized monster on colorful cardboard paper and make them as scary and hairy as you want! We will have all sorts of markers, crayons, googly eyes, and other craft supplies. We hope to see you there! $3 plus $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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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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Meet our turtles and enjoy a sweet treat. No costume? No problem - Make your own turtle shell to wear home! Meet behind the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Campers are invited to adorn their campsites with family-friendly, earth-friendly decor. Judging begins at 5 pm and ends by 7 pm. Winners will receive a prize. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come Trick or Treat our visitor center! We'll have 5 different riddles for quests to solve, for each one solved you can take an extra piece of candy! Don't forget to add to our tally chart of who trick or treated the visitor center on the way out! 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come out and decorate your vehicle for Halloween and hand out candy to Boys and Gohuls as they walk from car to car. There will be hayrides and other activities as well! Prizes will be awarded to best costumes, best pet costume, and best vehicle decoration. free plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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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 us at Amicalola Falls State Park for our first Annual Fall Festival! Bring your friends and family to enjoy live animal shows, hayrides, pumpkin painting, s'mores, games, crafts, and so much more! Find us at the Top of the Falls Parking area! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come to our Visitor Center and check out some knots, discover their uses, and learn how to tie them. Stop by anytime between 1-2:30pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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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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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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Purchase a Grab and Go Activity Bag for kids in our visitor's center! Each bag contains an activity sheet as well as two crafts, all supplies needed are provided. The theme of this month's bag is squirrels! $4 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Grab your horse and join in on our first ever First Day Ride. Meet in the equestrian parking lot and be ready to ride at 11am. Our Friends will be leading this ride, sticking mostly to the Blue, Green and Pink trails. Call the park office to sign up! Typical riding pass will need to be paid for. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Gather on Camp Lawton History Center's side porch to hear the Legend of the Corn Husk Doll and create your own unique doll. $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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Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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A wide variety of mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what mushrooms we can find and identify. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This program is suitable for all ages. Students will be learning about game species and how humans have interacted with their environment. From the fish of Sweetwater Creek to deer and turkey. During this time students will be allowed to cast their own animal tracts to take home with them. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come by the Nature Hut to see some taxidermied animals you would see in the area and take the opportunity to meet two of our live snakes! $5 parking. 706-456-4362.
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Join us at our nature center for an informative program all about the snakes that are native to Georgia and in your very own backyard, and meet our beloved snakes that reside here at Tugaloo. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us on a pet-friendly ranger-led hike. On the hike we will explore the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps and Alexander H. Stephens. We will meet at Lake Liberty, which is in front of our park office. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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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 our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Look for our Ranger who will be roving the campground from 1-2pm to answer any questions you might have about nature, our park, or the Junior Ranger Program. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Join our Park Ranger for this easy to moderate hike to Greasy Creek Falls. The hike is approximately three quarters of a mile each way, or about 1.5 miles round trip; please wear good shoes to walk in and bring water. Bring $2 cash for the event fee, or pay in advance at the Visitor Center. Meet at the Black Rock Lake trailhead by the parking area. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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During this program you will learn methods for identifying common wildlife scat and tracks found in North Georgia $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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This program will introduce you to some of the most common (and some not as common) fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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You will learn how to build a fire from the ground up, then stick around for S'mores and campfire fun! Meet at the interpretive Center $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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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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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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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Purchase a Grab and Go Activity Bag for kids in our visitor's center! Each bag contains an activity sheet as well as two crafts, all supplies needed are provided. The theme of this month's bag is squirrels! $4 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Come celebrate Native American Heritage month. Times of guided tours will be posted the day of the event. Expect to be outside for at least an hour and a half. $2 -$6. 770-387-3747.
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Autumn is here! The leaves are changing colors, falling from the trees, and becoming a rich resource in the cold months. We will learn why fallen leaves are important for the environment and why you should leaf them be. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Bear Talk
Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 11 AM to 11:30 AM
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Come join our rangers for an informative talk about black bears. Begins at the Old Fort picnic area at 11am. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us at the Campground Activity Shelter from 2p-3p to learn all about Gopher Tortoises and how they help the environment!
Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a craft and hike to see a real tortoise burrow! $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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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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Let's see if we can find some of those elusive fall fungi. This time we'll see if anything is out on the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). Meet at the parking area of the Tranquility Trailhead. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Drop your bait exactly where you want with a cane fishing pole you made yourself! Meet at the Program area to make a pole and learn a little bit about the fish in the park. Quantity limited, register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center and hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join our Naturalist at the Interpretive Center for a informative talk about turtles. Meet Clover, Quincy, Augustine and Taylor! These turtles are sure to put a smile on your face. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We look forward to seeing you there! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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