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How did the African community live during enslavement in Georgia up to the Civil War, and how did life change in the decades after June 19, 1865 when slavery ended in the United States? Join us on this walking tour to learn about the people who lived in middle Georgia before the war and stayed after to seek a new beginning. Reservations required. $4.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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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 $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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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. $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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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 $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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To celebrate Juneteenth we're hosting a guided nature hike on the purple trail. all ages welcome, moderate terrain change on this mile ling hike. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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This guided hike focuses on the legacy of Harriet Tubman; one of the most remarkable naturalists who was able to prove that understanding our natural landscapes is a path to freedom. This guided hike will span 2 miles noting plants that were just as useful then as they are now. To register call 770-732-2613 or come in person to the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Cool off with a popsicle at the pool! $1 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us in some friendly competition for an evening volleyball game! We will supply face paint, glow sticks, and a volleyball tutorial led by our interpretive staff! Waters will be provided as well as first aid. This program is meant for grade levels 7th-12th. Bring your A-game and meet us at the campground volleyball net! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Celebrate American Eagle Day with us! Craft your own bald eagle to take home with you while you learn about our national symbol and its conservation success story. Stop by the Mellinger Center in the campground between 10am-12pm. $5 parking. 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 Visitor Center anytime between 11:00am-12:30pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? Fee is $3 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Campers will discover the natural wonders of the park from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday through Friday. Camp includes parking pass, swimming (Wednesday through Friday only), archery, art projects, t-shirt, special science activities, nature and trail discoveries, canoe and kayaking and map skills. $175. 706-663-4858.
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Get crafty and make a beautiful mini leaf-shaped bowl with a ranger! These fun little keepsakes will help children learn about plants and nature along the Georgia coast. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Come join a ranger for an informative talk about black bears. Begins at the Old Fort picnic area at 11:00am. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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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. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Sky fishing is a fun way to see night-time insects in a new light. A sheet with a light shining on it will be put up by Picnic Shelter 4. Nocturnal insects, like moths, are attracted to the light and land on the sheet, which allows us to get a closer look at how nocturnal insects have adapted to living in the dark. This is an all-ages free event. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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*$2 per person, please bring exact change to event*
Bring a flashlight and wear your hiking shoes and join the Naturalist at the Program Hut for a short (1 mile) hike to look for some of Georgia's most fantastic frogs and toads $2 plus $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Knowing how to use a compass is a GREAT skill for your child to possess. Get them started early, learning valuable life skills. If you want your child to learn something new, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. This program is geared towards younger children. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Looking to get into the sport of fishing and don't know where to begin? Then look no further! Because we at Red Top Mountain are proud to present a beginners course into this time honored tradition. We will discuss everything from equipment, bait, and where to find fish. So if you're interested in learning how to fish, Then call now! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Weather, available materials, supplies on-hand, terrain, and more, all factor in to the type of shelter you can and should build in a survival situation. Come prepare for the worst as we discuss and build different shelter types together! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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You've seen every season of "Alone"? Wonderful! But do you have the skills to effectively build and maintain a fire without the use of lighter or matches? Knowing how to construct a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Come get properly educated. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us to create wonderful take-home arts and crafts projects. All supplies are provided, so just bring your creativity. $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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We invite you to join us at our wonderful park! We will engage in a casual conversation about the park and its available activities. We will also discuss the local wildlife and answer any questions you may have. So, come on by, have a seat, and enjoy the company of a ranger while indulging in a free S'more! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour of the swamp. See birds heading home to roost and alligators heading out to hunt, hear the frogs start their chorus, and watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters. $25-35 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Meet below shelter 4 for a guided hike along Victoria's Path. We'll be finishing the hike at Sliding Rock where you can slide in the water and cool off! Please call the office to sign up. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Make the most of the longest day of the year by joining us for a relaxing sunset paddle on the river. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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This tournament will be held at Lake Liberty. Anglers 55 years and older can try to win prizes in several categories, as well as win a door prize. Register between 7:30 - 8:00a.m. at the main office and enjoy some great fishing. The tournament will start at 8am and end at 12:00pm. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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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. Find us in the Visitor Center's Arch Room! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Bo will be by the Visitor Center teaching the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace, which show children & adults how responsible actions protect the outdoors. Knowledge and preparation are essential to enjoying all that nature has to offer while ensuring the wonders of the outdoors are there for generations to come! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Ramble through our temperate rainforest with a ranger and learn about some of the things that make it so special. Meet at the porch of the Mellinger Center in the campground by 4:00pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Hike with the Naturalist alongside a beautiful wilderness creek and see what species of flora you can identify with our Nature App. Bring a journal to record your findings!
(1 mile hike will be from the Visitor Center to Trailhead 1 Creek and back) $8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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. $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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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 how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Archery
Saturday, Jun 21, 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 $5 parking. 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. $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Archery
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 3 PM to 4 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 $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Chat with a ranger and walk ½ mile in (1 mile total) to Buzzard’s Roost. Watch the sun rise (6:32 am) and learn more about the park. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water and snacks. Wear comfortable shoes. Cancelled if inclement weather. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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