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Join Smithgall Woods to discover the numerous species of snakes living all around us! get a chance to ask your reptile-related questions, see some snakes in person, learn how to identify the venomous species, and learn how to live safely around them. Parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Have you ever wanted to go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins? This ranger led mill tour is your chance. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. not stroller friendly. This is an easy 1 mile hike. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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This easy 2.5 mile guided hike showcases one of our most imperiled ecosystems. Grasslands have globally been declining at a rapid rate. These grasslands are essential for a healthy and functional ecosystem providing services for wildlife, erosion control, and nutrient cycling. See the difference our native grasses can make! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Prepare to hear a ghost story about the natural resources that once resided in Sweetwater Creek. What does the American Persimmon, Devil's Walkingstick, Honey Locust, and Wild Tomato have in common? These plants have survived past their extinct coevolution species. To hear our tale of Evolutionary Anachronism call 770-732-2613 to register. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Give archery a shot or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited $15 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Learn everything you need to know about fishing on Lake Hartwell and then join the Park Ranger on a fishing trip to hone your skills. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you could see in the area and meet one of our live snakes! Feel free to ask our park naturalist any questions that you may have about the park, or its wildlife. Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for a movie at the day use parking lot. Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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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 parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This program will take you down to Daniel Creek where we'll wade in the creek to search for aquatic critters to see what lives in the canyon's streams. For kids and adults ages 8+. Close-toed shoes that can get wet are required. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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The flashing lights of fireflies are synonymous with summer nights! In this program you'll find out why they glow, and other fascinating facts about these unique insects. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Archery
Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 12 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 archery shelter. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Each participant will be given a drawing prompt from a story. Once everyone has finished their pictures, we will read the story and share the pictures that everyone drew. The pictures will be shared on our facebook page and have a chance to be featured in a book in our visitors center. Parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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-CANCELLED 9/14/25- Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on this 1 mile hike. Ages 10 and up. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Fungi exist everywhere around us, and in all shapes and sizes. Join a ranger in this mushroom workshop where you will learn about the different parts of a mushroom, how to ID mushrooms, and common mushrooms you may find in Hard Labor Creek. The program consists of a 1-mile hike where we will look for fungi along the way test your ID skills. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Our ancestors made cordage and rope from natural fibers for thousands of years. Learn the reverse twist method to convert invasive vine bark into cordage! Supplies limited, please register in advance. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Mushrooms can be unpredictable, but summer is their big season in Georgia. Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated) to see what we can identify. We'll also discuss mushroom morphology to help with identification. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Wear you water shoes to the Overland Nature Trailhead for a relaxing, guided walk through our creek as we learn about this month's S.W.A.P. species, the Eastern Hellbender. This incredible amphibian is not found in our area, but we can still learn about it's importance and conservation needs! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Learn all about amphibians and macroinvertebrates during a 1.25 mi. hike on the Watershed Trail. We will be spending some time at Panola Creek looking for these amazing creatures, so be prepared to get muddy and wet. Ages 5+. Pre-registration is required. Call the Park Office to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for a ranger-led hike to observe the habitats for the three threatened/endangered species of wildflowers found at Pickett's Mill Battlefield. Participants may also be able to help conduct bloom counts. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Have you ever wanted to go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins? This ranger led mill tour is your chance. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. not stroller friendly. This is an easy 1 mile hike. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Time to talk about the good the bad and the ugly. Learn about some of the most despised and misunderstood species, and challenge yourself to learn about the good they do. Meet our ambassador animals and hopefully see them in an all new light. even the most loathsome species deserve love. Call 770-732-2613 to register or come to the visitor center. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Prepare to hear a ghost story about the natural resources that once resided in Sweetwater Creek. What does the American Persimmon, Devil's Walkingstick, Honey Locust, and Wild Tomato have in common? These plants have survived past their extinct coevolution species. To hear our tale of Evolutionary Anachronism call 770-732-2613 to register. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Learn to shoot a bow and about archery safety. Located behind the main office. Ages 8 and up. Must wear closed toe shoes. Spaces are limited advanced registration required by calling our office at 706-356-4362. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Start your morning off right with a good stretch and breathing exercises. Meet us on the beach for a guided yoga session. This event is for all ages and beginners are welcome. Please bring a towel or a yoga mat and a water bottle. Parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Archery
Monday, Jun 23, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 12 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 archery shelter. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Looking for a way to get your kids outside or more involved with history and environmental science? Etowah's Junior Ranger Days will offer fun crafts and activities based around nature and historic skills. Each day of camp will focus on a different theme! See additional info below. Registration is required! $20 per day per child
$60 for the full week. 770-387-3747.
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Campers will be joining Rangers to learn archery basics, try their hand at fishing, and learn about how search and rescues are conducted on the park. Ages 13-15 years old. This is a day camp between 8:30am- 4:30pm. Registration in required. $25 registration fee. For registration or questions call 706-857-0826. $25 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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A camp designed specifically for the adventurous older kid! Explore the outdoors, make friends, and learn some new skills along the way. Participate in activities such as hiking, archery, wilderness survival skills, kayaking, bouldering, and more! All participants must know how to swim. Ages 10-14. Register using the link. $250. 770-389-7801.
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Now open to ages 6-12.
The sky is the limit when you use your imagination! Arts and crafts are just the beginning for campers who will have the opportunity to express themselves in a variety of creative ways. Click event title for details. $275-$300 parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus parking fee required. 706-878-4707.
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Join us for a peaceful paddle and enjoy colorful foliage. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. $15.00 per person parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Join us to learn about the local wildlife found in the creeks and rivers around the park. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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June 24th is both International Fairy Day and Upcycling Day, so come upcycle collected materials into fairy houses and celebrate two holidays in one! Stop by the Mellinger Center in the campground between 1-3pm. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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(Ages 6-12 only)
Come earn your Junior Ranger badge in a two fun filled days of hiking trails learning about the ecosystem, the different regions of Georgia, wilderness safety, wild animals and their habitats. Have fun with fellow students engaging in arts and crafts! $75 per child parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Looking for a way to get your kids outside or more involved with history and environmental science? Etowah's Junior Ranger Days will offer fun crafts and activities based around nature and historic skills. Each day of camp will focus on a different theme! See additional info below. Registration is required! $20 per day per child
$60 for the full week. 770-387-3747.
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What was life like for a well-to-do girl in Nacoochee in the 1870s? In this one day camp, 6-10 year olds will play period games, play dress up with Victorian attire and have an English tea. $40. 706-878-1077.
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We’re thrilled to offer a three-day adventure for your kids with our rangers, featuring activities like fire building, compass reading, tree identification, history hikes, outdoor games, and arts and crafts. If your child would love this experience, contact us soon to secure their spot! $150.00 parking fee required. 770-975-4226.
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Join us on a 1.5 mile hike through the woods while learning about some of our local plant life and enjoying some fall colors! Meet at the visitor center. Please bring water and comfortable shoes $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Join us for a peaceful 4th of July while enjoying nature's lightshow! Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Visitors are encouraged to bring red lights or headlamps. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Come cool off with a Naturalist Every Wednesday, 11:30am-12:30pm June-August, as we dive into the ecosystem within Little Amicalola Creek! Learn about the cool creatures that call our creek "home" and hear about how the North GA river systems have been a resource for plants, wildlife, and people alike for centuries! Nets and buckets provided. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Love our shady trails? Thank a Hemlock! But these forest giants are under attack by a tiny pest—the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Join us for an exciting and educational experience as we discuss what scientists are doing to combat this invasive species. Meet us in the Visitors Center Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come earn your Junior Ranger badge in a two fun filled days of hiking trails learning about the ecosystem, the different regions of Georgia, wilderness safety, wild animals and their habitats. Have fun with fellow students engaging in arts and crafts! $75 per child parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 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. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Looking for a way to get your kids outside or more involved with history and environmental science? Etowah's Junior Ranger Days will offer fun crafts and activities based around nature and historic skills. Each day of camp will focus on a different theme! See additional info below. Registration is required! $20 per day per child
$60 for the full week. 770-387-3747.
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Each month on the night of the new moon, we hike out from the Visitor Center to reach a dark spot of forest with a clear sky above. The colder the better for stargazing, & on these moonless nights we gather together to observe & discuss the cosmos. These park-after-dark adventures are kid-friendly. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Swamp Adventure Camp
Through these engaging activities we endeavor to cultivate knowledge through hands-on learning.
-Fishing Skills
-Hiking
-Creature lessons
-Outdoor crafts
-Creative Journaling $75 plus parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Bring homeschoolers or traditional students who are out of school to learn about the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), the importance of wildlife conservation, and some of our local species of interest. We'll cover topics we didn't last time! All participants will receive a stamp on their Wild Georgia bookmark. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for a fun and educational bear breakdown! Learn how to distinguish between different species of bear while you learn about their behaviors, adaptations, and habitat! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Come join the Naturalist in fun learning adventures about nature. Children will learn about wildlife including touching a snake, go on an animal track adventure, visit the nature center, make a animal kite, play water games and more. Registration is required for this program. Please call the park office to register between 8 AM- 5 PM. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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We’re thrilled to offer a three-day adventure for your kids with our rangers, featuring activities like fire building, compass reading, tree identification, history hikes, outdoor games, and arts and crafts. If your child would love this experience, contact us soon to secure their spot! $150.00 parking fee required. 770-975-4226.
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Are you interested in becoming a more mindful angler, but don’t know where to begin? Look no further! We invite you to join our Interpretive Ranger and Fisheries Technician, Emmi Losasso, for a talk on how to be a more conscious angler. We will discuss various ways for you to enhance your skills and experience while out on the water. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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This week is National Pollinators Week, so join a ranger on a walk around the lake to talk about some of the amazing pollinators we have in the area and the relationships they have with our native plants. Meet at the Black Rock Lake trailhead by the parking area at 12pm. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Build your own bug with recycled materials, craft supplies, and a lot of imagination! Stop by the Mellinger Center in the campground between 3-5pm. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Join Rangers to see and taste foods being consumed by the Cherokee people and Moravian missionaries. We're pulling descriptions of meals strait out of the Moravian logs and cooking them up for your dining pleasure. $7. 706-695-2598.
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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Take some time to get to know park staff and your fellow campers by playing games together! With a wide array of card and board games for all ages, there is something for everyone. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Looking for a way to get your kids outside or more involved with history and environmental science? Etowah's Junior Ranger Days will offer fun crafts and activities based around nature and historic skills. Each day of camp will focus on a different theme! See additional info below. Registration is required! $20 per day per child
$60 for the full week. 770-387-3747.
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Swamp Adventure Camp
Through these engaging activities we endeavor to cultivate knowledge through hands-on learning.
-Fishing Skills
-Hiking
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-Outdoor crafts
-Creative Journaling $75 plus parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Get ready for a day of fun activities with our rangers, and earn your Hofwyl-Broadfield Junior Ranger badge!
-This camp is for ages 6-12.
-Call 912-264-7333, email allie.ellis@dnr.ga.gov, or click event link to register $10.50 912-264-7333.
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We’re thrilled to offer a three-day adventure for your kids with our rangers, featuring activities like fire building, compass reading, tree identification, history hikes, outdoor games, and arts and crafts. If your child would love this experience, contact us soon to secure their spot! $150.00 parking fee required. 770-975-4226.
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Come explore the creek and look for critters that live in and around it! We will also learn a bit about the critters we find and how to respect them and their habitat. Meet at the Black Rock Lake trailhead by the parking area, bring water, and wear shoes that can get wet.
Meet at Black Rock Lake! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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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 6:00-7:00pm. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Ever wondered how you can age a fish, or what the state record is for the biggest fish caught in Georgia? Come find out at the Fish of GA Campfire Program! Listen to a story and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Explore the world of nocturnal animals! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Overlook Trail; no flashlights are necessary. Pre-registration is required; call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Looking for a way to get your kids outside or more involved with history and environmental science? Etowah's Junior Ranger Days will offer fun crafts and activities based around nature and historic skills. Each day of camp will focus on a different theme! See additional info below. Registration is required! $20 per day per child
$60 for the full week. 770-387-3747.
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Archery
Friday, Jun 27, 2025 9 AM to 11:30 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Pre-registration required by calling the park office. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Explore the process of printmaking through botanical prints. Take home a lasting impression of the ephemeral beauty of nature. We will print a variety of plants found on the park. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by calling the park office. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Learn the basics of weaving with pine needles. Make your own cup coaster to take home! Suggested ages are 12 and older (needles, thread, and scissors will be used). Cost: $5. We ask that you please call to reserve a seat! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Swamp Adventure Camp
Through these engaging activities we endeavor to cultivate knowledge through hands-on learning.
-Fishing Skills
-Hiking
-Creature lessons
-Outdoor crafts
-Creative Journaling $75 plus parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Naturalist at the program hut to learn all about Georgia’s bats! We’ll also enjoy some s’mores and after the sun sets, we will hike to the top of the dam to watch bats hunting over the lake for their food! $2 plus parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Prepare for a morning of hiking and watching for wildlife. Enjoy a close up look using animal furs and mounts and create a fun origami jumping frog. Drop off and pick up at picnic tables behind the Visitor Center. Please wear closed toed shoes and bring water and a snack.
Ages 7 and up
Registration is required in advance and space is limited. $15 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Learning how to read a map, and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It seems like a daunting task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is a fun and exciting hobby. Whether your reason to learn is hunting, looking supercool whilst shooting high-speed projectiles, or just having fun, we have the equipment and the know-how to help you out. This program is great for children and adults!
No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is a fun and exciting hobby. Whether your reason to learn is hunting, looking supercool whilst shooting high-speed projectiles, or just having fun, we have the equipment and the know-how to help you out. This program is great for children and adults!
No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us to learn about the local wildlife found in the creeks and rivers around the park. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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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. Parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Join us on a 1.5 mile hike through the woods while learning about some of our local plant life and enjoying some fall colors! Meet at the visitor center. Please bring water and comfortable shoes $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 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! Parking fee required. 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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