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Looking to increase your fitness while going on a scenic stroll with some other folks? Join us as we walk the Shortline / Bill & Dusty Mckay Trail. Trail is paved and flat, 3 miles total. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Celebrate the coming of Spring with gorgeous views, live music by the talented Marie Dunkle and Steve Einbender, suncatcher crafts and s’mores! Come hang out at the Black Rock Overlook by the Visitor Center anytime from 6:30-8pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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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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. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. $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 with pine cones. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join us on the First Day of Spring for a 2 hour Paddle. All equipment included (kayak, paddle and life vest and someone to paddle with you).Must be over 15 years old. RSVP by March 18, 2025. $40 per person, $5 Parking Pass. Limit of 6 spots available. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Celebrate warming temperatures and the soon to be longer days by joining in on our guided First Day of Spring Hike! We will be taking to the Trembling Earth Nature Trail to enjoy the Spring season. This hike is 1 mile long on flat/boardwalk terrain. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Dogs are allowed! $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Celebrate International Day of Forests by immersing yourself in the beautiful forest at Black Rock. Hike down the short (but somewhat steep) .25 Norma Campbell Cove Trail to meet Park Naturalist Lou at the bottom with all the materials you will need to create and decorate your own nature journal. Then you can write your first entry! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Come meet Park Rangers, enjoy some s'mores, and listen to or read some poetry. For World Poetry Day, we are opening up the floor to hear your favorite poems or poems written by you! We hope to see you there! Meet at the fire pit between the Mellinger Center and the Trading Post in the campground. Bring water, listening ears, and poetry! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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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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Eagles, hawks, falcons, and ravens, are some of Georgia's largest birds, and among its most imperiled. Come learn about these and other large avian, and the efforts to slow their decline. $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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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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Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Come learn the basics of archery on our archery range. All equipment is provided.
Program is outdoors and weather permitting. Space limited to 10, ages 9 and older. Call park office to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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In honor of National Poetry Day, enjoy enchanting recitations of nature-themed poetry and be inspired to share your own verses. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a first-time wordsmith, join us for a day of creative expression, community, and the simple joy of poetry under the open sky. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Come experience one of the best sunsets in the state! 1 mile/moderate. Begins at the Old Fort picnic area at 6:15pm/7th, 7:15pm/14th and 21st. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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No one plans to get lost. Meet at the picnic shelter across from the archery range and learn what to do if it happens to you. We will build a survival shelter together, so please wear closed toed shoes. $4 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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No one plans to get lost. Meet at the picnic shelter across from the archery range and learn what to do if it happens to you. We will build a survival shelter together, so please wear closed toed shoes. $4 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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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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Try your hand at the exciting sport of archery. Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! Compete against your family and friends to show them that you really are the best at everything!
We provide all of the equipment and the know-how.
Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Try your hand at the exciting sport of archery. Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! Compete against your family and friends to show them that you really are the best at everything!
We provide all of the equipment and the know-how.
Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Do you like to be prepared? Do you plan ahead? Carry survival essentials? If you are this person, but DO NOT know how to navigate an area by map and compass, then you are missing out on a very important skill set! No worries, we can get you up to speed. Meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us by the fire as we welcome you to the park! Enjoy smores and campfire stories as we answer your questions about Red Top Mountain and our programs for you and your family. We'll also discuss this year's interpretive theme and highlight wildlife species you may encounter. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us Friday evening and start the weekend off with an island-side ranger-led campfire! Learn about the principles of fire building and care, hear about the local wildlife, and enjoy some stories and songs! $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
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Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: eastern
rat snakes, corn snakes, an eastern garter snake, or an eastern king snake. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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come learn how to fish then Join the ranger on a fishing trip and ask any questions you may have. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Some plants and animals in Georgia are no longer here, and some will become extinct if we don’t maintain a healthy environment for them to grow. Join us as we discuss some endangered plants and animals in Georgia and ways we can help them survive $3 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join us this spring 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 $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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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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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! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Please join us for this very special hike for Women's History Month. We will talk about the history of International Women’s Day and many key women who made an impact in our region as we hike the .8 mile, relatively easy Black Rock Lake Trail. If you have a special connection to Black Rock or the region, we’d love to hear your story as well! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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The wildflowers in Sitton Gulch are in bloom! Come see what's up along the Sitton Gulch Trail. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive down the mountain to the lower trailhead. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Learn to build a variety of simple shelters using tarps. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Sweep the Hooch is an annual watershed-wide trash clean up that brings together hundreds of volunteers each year at dozens of access points along the Chattahoochee River. Last year 32.5 tons of trash were removed and 2.25 tons were recycled! Sign up to volunteer at the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper website: chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/ $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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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Welcome to F.D. Roosevelt State Park’s 5th annual Vietnam Veteran's Day event. Thanks to all men and women who serve and have served in our Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Local Veterans will have equipment and clothing from the era on display. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Throughout history, bread has been the most important food source for everyone. The baker will be rolling dough and baking fresh loaves of bread out at the Bake & Brew kitchen. Stop by to see what 18th century baking was like! Samples available throughout the day. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Bear Talk
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 11 AM to 11:30 AM
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Join a ranger for an informative talk about black bears. Begins at the Old Fort picnic area at 11am. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come join the quilting circle! Learn a little history, sew your very own quilt block, and walk away with new friendships and an appreciation for early pioneers. $30 per person, children must be accompanied by an adult (standard parking fee required) $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us at the campground activity shelter to learn the importance of the Barbour Map Turtle! $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Take a step back into Washington County's past and learn how corn is made into grits and cornmeal without the use of electricity. The Friends of Hamburg State Park will demonstrate how a gristmill works. NO Corn meal or grits will be available for purchase during this event. $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water as the sun sets. We'll paddle to the spot we've found Bald Eagles mating and talk about their ecological importance. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes (optional). For more info and to register, click on the link below. $20 if you use your craft, $25 if you use ours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Help keep our Chattahoochee River clean. This event is part of a state-wide program by Chattahoochee RiverKeepers. Volunteers clean up the banks of the river. Registration is required, but participation is free. Contact sweepthehooch.org to register. 706-878-1077.
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Invasive? Naturalized? Weeds? Whatever you call them, non-native plants tend to be the first that appear in the spring. Meet on the porch of the Park Office to walk around and see what non-native plants we can find and learn what purpose they may serve and why they were brought here to begin with! $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Bring your phone or your digital camera for a scavenger hunt! Receive your Spring assignment at the Park Office any time after 10am and return any time before 4pm for a prize. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Explore how our pond contributes to the ecosystem and why it is essential for biodiversity. From the surface to the depths, visitors will investigate our pond's subsurface mysteries, discover the wildlife that calls it home, and examine the plants that help keep it thriving, Come find out what lives in our backyard! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Let’s take it bird by bird! Learn how to identify different bird species in this beginner’s program with tips that will help you start your bird watching journey. We will take a short hike and use shape, color pattern, behavior, and habitat to identify a variety of birds and learn how to use binoculars effectively in finding birds in the wild. $4.50-$7 (children 5 and under free) 478-986-5172.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn like the Indigenous people of Kolomoki did nearly 2,000 years ago. We explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized at Kolomoki and the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. Meet at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join the park naturalist for a guided tour of Kolomoki as the sun sinks down and the moon rises up. We will learn about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2000 years ago. Closed toe shoes and flashlights advised. Binoculars and camera welcome! Hike will last about 1 hour and will cover .75 of a mile. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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