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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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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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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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Experience sugar cane syrup making the old-fashioned way as we cook cane juice in the original kettles and press sugar cane on the steam powered press. We will also have live bluegrass music, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, and woodstove cooking and a Civil War encampment commemorating the arrival of General Sherman's federal troops. Admission is $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Join us at 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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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. We will add fall targets for fun and friendly competition. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve their skills. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 7 to adult. Registration is required in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Calling all volunteers! Our rangers need your help on several work projects, from cleaning the historic buildings to landscaping and gardening. Any groups such as boy scouts or girl scouts need to call and register. Admission fees will be waved for any volunteers. Call 706.624.1321 for further information or to register your group. 706-624-1321.
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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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Let's come together for a peaceful hike along the Sweet Gum Trail to enjoy the beautiful fall weather. At some point during the hike, we'll stop to reflect on calming quotes that can help ease the mind and provide a break from life's pressures. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a sunset hike on the iconic Iron Hill Trail. You will experience beautiful lake views as the sun sets over the park. Please meet at the Iron Hill Parking Lot at 6 PM, and then we will hike a 1.5-mile section of Iron Hill. Pre-registration is required. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of the animals. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Watch this bi-annual kayaking event up-close from the splash zone! The hike is considered highly strenuous and technical as you will be traversing 800 feet of elevation up and down a 25 - 55 degree rocky incline. There will be fallen leaves adding an extra layer of difficulty.
Waiver must be signed. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Take a lovely hike along the river to see what colors are on display and learn some basic tree identification along the way! $3 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Enjoy a beautiful paddle on the river while the trees show off their fall colors.
Ranger led, no experience necessary. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Cloudland Canyon is the only state park in Georgia that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1 hour presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Bats
Sunday, Nov 3, 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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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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Fall is historically the time for root and bark based medicinal herbs. Learn how people have traditionally used some of our native and naturalized plants to treat what ails. Hike the Historic Trail (ADA) and continue on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated) if you choose. Meet at the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Experience the beauty of a crisp autumn morning as we embark on an enchanting hike along the Sweet Gum Trail, searching for delightful birds. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the fall season in the Park while learning about the diverse bird species that call this place home. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us and make some cool take-home nature arts and crafts. Supplies are provided. Call us or stop by the Visitor Center to pre-register. We will meet in the Event Room at the Visitor Center $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Don’t forget to set your clocks back by an hour. What better way to spend your extra time than on the trails at your favorite state park? Join us for a ranger-led 1-mile hike highlighting local flora and fauna. Wear hiking shoes and bring water. Meet up at the Big Ferry Trailhead. Don’t be late! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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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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Watch this bi-annual kayaking event up-close from the splash zone! The hike is considered highly strenuous and technical as you will be traversing 800 feet of elevation up and down a 25 - 55 degree rocky incline. There will be fallen leaves adding an extra layer of difficulty.
Waiver must be signed. $15 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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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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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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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Enjoy a story time lead by the wonderful librarians of the Hall County Library System. We will meet at Picnic Shelter #1.The theme of this month's story time is squirrels! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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 for a class on how to recognize animal tracks. Fun events for the whole family.
$5 per person $5 for parking $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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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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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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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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 at the Interpretive Center, outside if fair weather. $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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This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Take a walk with the park Naturalist from the interpretive center along the Overlook Trail to the Meadowlands and back. Moderate hike $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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This Ranger led hike takes you down into the canyon and up the west side to a rocky outcrop on the West Rim Trail. Moderately strenuous. $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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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 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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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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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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
Thursday, Nov 7, 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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Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours $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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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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Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of the animals. $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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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 Trading Post any time between 4:00-5:30PM. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Join a Park Ranger for some evening fun; come for the story and a song, stay for s'mores! Meet behind the Mellinger Center next door to the Trading Post. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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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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Join our rangers at the Huckleberry trail to experience a night hike that will engage all five of your senses! This program in an exploration of how the dark can impact our senses. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Autumn Encampment's Friday is just for students. The Fort will be filled with stations displaying colonial military life in early Georgia. We will have Scottish Highlanders, "enlistment" stations, navy sailors, black powder demos, and more! Perfect for grades 3-8 as well as homeschool groups interested in registering a one-hour time slot. $4.25-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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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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We need your help! Red Top is launching an ambitious initiative to plant trees around the park, and we want you to be a part of it. Join us at the Trading Post at 9 a.m. and embark toward the campground to make a real difference. Who knows, we might even catch a glimpse of the Lorax along the way! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come join our rangers for a fun-filled evening of songs, skits, and more! Meet us in the campground at the picnic shelter beside Comfort Station 3. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of delightful fun and s'mores. Some chairs are provided but feel free to bring your own. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of the animals. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come meet our Corn Snake and Western Hognose, who will be serving the public as ambassador animals. This hands on learning opportunity explores the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our Corn Snake and Western Hognose, who will be serving the public as ambassador animals. This hands on learning opportunity explores the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our Corn Snake and Western Hognose, who will be serving the public as ambassador animals. This hands on learning opportunity explores the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our Corn Snake and Western Hognose, who will be serving the public as ambassador animals. This hands on learning opportunity explores the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. $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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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come meet a Park Ranger and make some Veteran's Day themed crafts. Stop by the Mellinger Center in the campground anytime between 12-1:30pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Come enjoy a guided hike of our beautiful, moderately difficult Tennessee Rock Trail and make it to the peak just in time to enjoy a beautiful view of the sunset. Be sure to wear closed toe hiking shoes and bring water and a flashlight. Please bring $5 cash for the event fee, or pay in advance at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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In any ancient setting, crafting rope and glue for tools, clothing or shelter could exponentially increase your chances of survival. In this class you will learn how to weave plant fibers into cordage and craft glue from natural materials. You’ll leave with the items you crafted and extra materials to practice at home. call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.
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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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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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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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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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Learn about the culture and history of Cherokee people in Georgia. An educational program that will include a craft and tool making experiment. We will meet at Picnic Shelter #1. Call our visitor's center to register! $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Ever wondered how deep squirrels can smell buried food, or how fast squirrels can run? Come find out at the Squirrels of Georgia Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story about the squirrel and play educational games with our naturalist. This program is for overnight guests and will meet at the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Our annual Colonial military reenactment is open with festivities occurring between 10am and 4pm. Witness scheduled cannon and musket firings, various 18th century military history reenacting. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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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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Reenactors with the Wiregrass Ecological & Cultural Project will be interpreting life as it was in South Georgia following the Civil War. Enjoy demonstrations of cane grinding, syrup making, quilting, and much more! Arts, crafts, and food vendors will be on site. $3 admission $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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At Hard Labor Creek, we have a fully functional blacksmith shop that the CCC used in the 1930's to make hinges, nails, door handles, brackets, and much more. Join the park staff to enjoy a brief history of the park, and a demonstration on how the tools in the shop worked. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Work by yourself or as a family team to create your very own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 6 years and older. Pre-registration and social distancing required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us at 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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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. We will add fall targets for fun and friendly competition. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve their skills. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 7 to adult. Registration is required in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join Search and Rescue (SAR) Specialist Dianne Stone and her trusty K9 companion Maisy to learn simple techniques and supplies you should always have on hand when venturing into the great outdoors. You'll come out of this interactive course with the knowledge of what to do if you happen to get lost in the woods. $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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Join us and make some cool take-home nature arts and crafts. Supplies are provided. Call us or stop by the Visitor Center to pre-register. We will meet in the Event Room at the Visitor Center $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Come learn the basics of archery and see if this hobby is right for you. Must call to pre-register and pre-pay to reserve a spot, ages 8+ only. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment provided. The program is outdoors and weather permitting. Meet at the gazebo be hind the Visitor Center $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a sunset hike on the iconic Iron Hill Trail. You will experience beautiful lake views as the sun sets over the park. Please meet at the Iron Hill Parking Lot at 6 PM, and then we will hike a 1.5-mile section of Iron Hill. Pre-registration is required. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Archery
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
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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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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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Come check out our ambassador animals at Sweetwater Creek State Park. Learn the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come check out our ambassador animals at Sweetwater Creek State Park. Learn the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come check out our ambassador animals at Sweetwater Creek State Park. Learn the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Watch this bi-annual kayaking event up-close from the splash zone! The hike is considered highly strenuous and technical as you will be traversing 800 feet of elevation up and down a 25 - 55 degree rocky incline. There will be fallen leaves adding an extra layer of difficulty.
Waiver must be signed. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Fall Hike
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
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Meet at shelter 6 for a mid level hike, following the creek! Wear closed toed shoes and bring a water.
Call the office to sign up. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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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 2:00 to 4:00 PM. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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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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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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This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Take a walk with the park Naturalist from the interpretive center along the Overlook Trail to the Meadowlands and back. Moderate hike $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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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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Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours $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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Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of the animals. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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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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Watch this bi-annual kayaking event up-close from the splash zone! The hike is considered highly strenuous and technical as you will be traversing 800 feet of elevation up and down a 25 - 55 degree rocky incline. There will be fallen leaves adding an extra layer of difficulty.
Waiver must be signed. $15 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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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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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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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This program will 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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Uncover the lives of lizards, skinks, and other unusual reptiles of Georgia. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours $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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Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of the animals. $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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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 short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Take a walk with the park Naturalist from the interpretive center along the Overlook Trail to the Meadowlands and back. Moderate hike $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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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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Sunlight affects life in countless ways! We'll explore various aspects of this theme from rainbows to the upcoming super moon. We'll also make a craft this time. Guided hike optional. Space is limited. Must register in advance. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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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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