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Come join us every Saturday for a long, leisurely stroll on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, as we typically take 3-4 hours to complete this 7-mile loop hike. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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It’s time to start prepping for Spring planting! The first step is deciding what to grow, so we decided to make that a little easier on folks. We’re proud to announce we'll again be hosting the South Georgia Seed Swap at General Coffee State Park! Rain or shine join us March 15th for this wonderful event! FREE plus parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Meet us at the Visitor Center at 12PM on March 8th to assist in prepping our Butterfly Garden for the Spring. Our Park Interpreter will have a list of small projects needing to be completed. Parking fee required. 229-276-1004.
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Join the Park Ranger for a guided tour of the 1920 Gristmill. We will discuss the history of the land, the community that used this mill, and the workings of all of the implements inside of the Agricultural History Museum. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-552-2393.
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Do you enjoy a treasure hunt? We have several geocaches in our area and 2 right here in our park! Join the Naturalist on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) where she will demonstrate the geocaching app and offer tips for getting started. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Interested in adding a Dutch oven to your camping kitchen? Meet the Naturalist at the firepit in the Program Area for a demonstration because you never know when you might need to bake in your yard! Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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The flowers are blooming! Meet us at the Overland Nature Trailhead for a 3/4 mile hike to learn about the flowers and flowering plants here in Georgia’s oldest State Park! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Meet us at the program hut to look at and learn about the different kinds of insects we will start to see here at the park during the coming Spring Season! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for Litter Lowdown! This program helps visitors understand how long different types of waste persist in the environment, the impact of litter on ecosystems, and ways to reduce waste. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Join us to learn Kayaking and Canoeing basics on the Upper Lake. Participants will learn how to launch, different paddle strokes, and even learn what to do if you flip a boat. Registration is required. $15 per person (rental included) | $5 per person if bringing own kayak. For any questions or to register please contact the Park Office. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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On your mark. Get set. Go! Meet at the Visitor Center for the road race through the park. Registration opens at 7 am and race begins at 8 am. Medals provided for all winners! $20-$25 parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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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. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Learn about our Georgia state reptile, the gopher tortoise, as we explore its habitat, range, diet and importance to our environment. This will be a walking/talking tour beginning and ending at the Visitor Center and will span a 1.5 mile hike. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Come join our Naturalist at the Interpretive Center for a informative talk about turtles and other reptiles that call our Park home! Find out what role they play in their natural habitat. Meet our turtles Clover, Quincy, Augustine and Taylor. They are sure to put a smile on your face. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Try your hand with a compound or recurve bow after learning the basics from a certified instructor. Archery equipment will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome for "pop" of color balloon target practice. Meet at the archery range at 3:15 pm to complete waivers.
Ages 8 and up $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the picnic shelter across from the archery range to practice different campfire building techniques. We will build mini campfires and learn to start them using flint fire starters. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join the rangers for a afternoon of learning about Cherokee hunting practices and culture. Get a chance to use a blow gun and atlatl just as the Cherokee would prior to removal. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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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. Parking fee required. 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. $20 plus parking fee required. 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. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Archery
Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM
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Hour-long slots are available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery safety and technique and test your skills on the range. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call the Visitor Center to reserve your hour in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to the archery range. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join Smithgall Woods' Naturalist on a guided hike of the Wetland Trail. This easy, .3 mile trail wraps around Smithgall's wetland area and covered bridge. Learn about the unique qualities of a mountain wetland, and what plants need this type of ecosystem to survive.
Please make sure to dress for the weather, and bring plenty of water. Parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Learn all about the wonderful wild plants of Eastern Appalachia, and their practical uses as food, supplements, and medicines.
Learn the basics of foraging, and how to do it ethically.
This is a beginner class for Spring Wild Plants. There will be a one hour class portion, then a one hour outdoor "plant walk" to see what we can find! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Learn all about the wonderful wild plants of Eastern Appalachia, and their practical uses as food, supplements, and medicines.
Learn the basics of foraging, and how to do it ethically.
This is a beginner class for Spring Wild Plants. There will be a one hour class portion, then a one hour outdoor "plant walk" to see what we can find! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Weather permitting,
We will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for this run mile hiking starting around sunrise and see the mill in the new morning light on this 1 mile easy history hike. Inside the mill ruins you'll hear the tale of the mill workers, why the mill was burnt down, and understand why its protected today. Call 770-732-2613 to register for this sunrise hike by 5pm on 3/7/25 $5 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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Come walk the stairs to the South Rim and view the Ravens on their second year nesting here! Discussing birds and the gorge!
*This program is being held in place of the Persistent Trillium Hike which is postponed until later in the month. $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 at the nature hut for a fun family friendly movie night. Food and drink are welcome, and seating will be available. Call the front office to see what movie will be playing. Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for a female ranger led lesson at the archery range to celebrate international women’s day! Please call the office to sign up. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Purple symbolizes strength and power. Wear purple for international women’s day on a hike around Victoria Bryant State Park! Wear closed toed shoes and bring a water. Meet at shelter 5. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Let’s see what fun we can find in the river and streams!
Learn a bit about rivers and the creatures that live in them. We’ll look for salamanders, fish, crawdads, and more. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Calling all green thumbs!
The Wormsloe Heritage Gardeners would like to share their knowledge and heirloom seeds with you! Come by to get free seeds and bring some of your own to share! $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Dive into the freshwater world of darters! We will explore the Threats impacting populations and the conservation efforts to help protect these interesting and imperiled fish. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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
Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 11 AM to 11:45 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 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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Archery
Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 3 PM to 3:45 PM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 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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Are you interested in learning watercolor techniques or looking for an opportunity to paint outside? Meet at 10 AM with a Naturalist and hike out to paint the scenic Etowah River and surrounding landscape. Art supplies are provided!
High school students have an opportunity to submit their artwork in the upcoming Georgia State Parks Art Contest! $10 Program Fee. 770-387-3747.
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Walk thru time from the middle 1700’s to the late 1800’s and see living skills’ displays from local historians. See trappers, explorers and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join a ranger for an informative talk all about this often-misunderstood creature that inhabits Fort Mountain. Begins at the Old fort picnic area at 11am. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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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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Join us around the campfire for stories and s’mores. Bring your friends and enjoy some time with them, and maybe make a few new ones. S’mores will be provided. Parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Spring mushrooms will be here before you know it! Join the Naturalist at the firepit in the Program Area to brush up on spring mushroom identification. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Meet our Naturalist, Natalie outside of the museum to view our collection of pelts, skulls, turtle shells, snake sheds, and to ask any questions you have about Georgia’s oldest State Park! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our soap making workshop! Our naturalist will guide visitors through the simple and fun process of soap making. Of course, you can bring yours home! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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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. $20 plus parking fee required. 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. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Come and meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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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Come walk the stairs to the South Rim and view the Ravens on their second year nesting here! Discussing birds and the gorge!
*This program is being held in place of the Persistent Trillium Hike which is postponed until later in the month. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Give back to nature and the community by taking part in Stewardship Sundays. Assist with activities such as trail maintenance, trash collection, gardening, cleanup, invasive plant removal, etc. Bring work gloves and water! Meet at the Interpretive Center to report for duty! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Enjoy a story time lead by the wonderful librarians of the Hall County Library System. Story time will be followed with an activity lead by a ranger. We will meet at Picnic Shelter #1.This month's theme is turtles and tortoises! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Exercise your brain and body on this short trail. Stop by the park office (trading post), pick up a trek card and set off on a self-guided hike on our Nature Brantley Trail. After the trek, return to the park office to pick up your EGG-citing award! Bring water, bug repellent and wear closed-toe shoes. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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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Enter into the amazing world of amphibians as we explore salamander habitat on this 1.5 mile hike. We'll discuss and potentially see various species within the park. Suitable for all ages, not stroller friendly. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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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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. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long. Parking fee required. 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. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bring homeschoolers to learn all about animal tracks! We'll practice identifying common tracks for this area and even see if we can find some in the park. The Naturalist will demonstrate how to make an in situ plaster cast of a print we find. Space is limited, must register in advance. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Explore Panola Mountain on a 2-mi. hike to discuss this rare ecosystem and what threats currently face granite outcrops. Closed toed shoes with good tread are required. Hike is considered moderately strenuous. Meet at the Nature Center. Register by calling the Park Office as space is limited. Please click event for more details. $8 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Explore Panola Mountain on a 2-mi. hike to discuss this rare ecosystem and what threats currently face granite outcrops. Closed toed shoes with good tread are required. Hike is considered moderately strenuous. Meet at the Nature Center. Register by calling the Park Office as space is limited. Please click event for more details. $8 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for a hike along the Sweet Gum Trail where we will explore various tree species that inhabit the park. Learn about the characteristics of each and discuss their role in the environment. Additionally, we will address some endangered species in Georgia and events that led to their decline. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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. Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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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In collaboration with the Camden County Audubon Society, enjoy a relaxing morning as you go on a birding adventure with a Master Birder.
This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River. Meeting at the Nature Center. Parking fee required. 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 and peanut butter. $2.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with a self lead scavenger hunt hike! If you find a hidden shamrock on the Overlook Trail and snap a picture, you can win a prize in the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Geared toward families who homeschool. Join Rangers and learn interesting facts about this amazing plant. Make a bamboo walking stick and take a short nature hike. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by calling the park office. Location will be at the picnic shelter below the dam. Ages 7 and up $10 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Let the beauty of spring inspire your creativity for this stamping craft The Naturalist will have a variety of stamps and ink pads so you can create a springtime scene on a card. Bring your own journal or canvass if you want to do more! $2 plus parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Participants will learn how to shoot a compound bow. Once they learn the basics ready, aim and fire. Archers will shot at targets and finish off with seeing if they have the luck of the Irish by shooting the pot of gold. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Join us for a wee, little walk in the woods in search of shamrocks. We've hidden 10 shamrocks along the trail. Will you be lucky enough to find them all?
Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring some water. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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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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Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $5 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with a self lead scavenger hunt hike! If you find a hidden shamrock on the Overlook Trail and snap a picture, you can win a prize in the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with a self lead scavenger hunt hike! If you find a hidden shamrock on the Overlook Trail and snap a picture, you can win a prize in the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join our Rangers at the picnic shelter for a magical night under the stars as we celebrate the lunar eclipse! Enjoy moon-themed snacks and drinks, get creative with a simple moon-inspired craft, and gather around the campfire for s'mores. Parking fee required. 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. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Come join us on our monthly night hike to view the full moon rising over the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. Weather permitting. This guided walk is appropriate for all ages & is pet-friendly. $1 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Enjoy a ranger led paddle at night along the beautiful Lake Rutledge under the light of a full Moon. Experience the wonders of nature that are unique to nighttime. In case of a cloudy sky, the ranger will talk about constellations and planets. Please register by purchasing your ticket online using the link below. $20 if you use your boat, $25 if you use ours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Come join us on a full moon hike as we watch the sunset and the moon rise over Clark's Hill Lake. We will venture into the woods listening and looking for animals that come out at night. The full moon makes it easier to see and enjoy natures surroundings. Bring a flashlight and hiking shoes. Pre-registration is required $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Join us for a hike along the Sweet Gum Trail where we will explore various tree species that inhabit the park. Learn about the characteristics of each and discuss their role in the environment. Additionally, we will address some endangered species in Georgia and events that led to their decline. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives specifically in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this jewel of the marsh. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join a ranger for a paddle into the Okefenokee Swamp guided by moonlight. We will be paddling along Billy's Lake to watch Okefenokee twinkle and wildlife begin their nights out. Beautiful scenery and wildlife await you! $30 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river while the sun sets.
Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led.
Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Join us as we explore the type of trees and plants found in
A.H. Stephens Park, wear sturdy shoes and bring water.$3 program $5 parking fee. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come try your hand at this beginners archery lesson, and put your new found skills to the test. Ages 8 and up. Call the park office to pre-register. Couples get a discount, We will meet at the picnic shelter #3. $10 plus parking fee required. 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us weekly for our Saturday Morning Hike as we view Nature in the Winter at the Park. Dress appropriately for the weather. Please call for reservations. Limited to 20 Morning Hikers who enjoy nature and want the exercise. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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This workshop includes camping, hiking, and survival essentials. How to use a compass and other ways to find the right directions. What to do if lost. How to identify poisonous plants and the ones you can eat or drink. How to build a fire that you know will stay lit.
This is a hands-on workshop and very interactive. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
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 parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with a self lead scavenger hunt hike! If you find a hidden shamrock on the Overlook Trail and snap a picture, you can win a prize in the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Any horse riders feeling lucky? Don Carter State Park is joining with Chattahoochee Horse Trail Association to host a Saint Patrick's Day Horse Ride! 3 items will be hidden on the trail, find 1 and you will win a prize! Lunch will be provided at noon in the parking lot.
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Any horse riders feeling lucky? Don Carter State Park is joining with Chattahoochee Horse Trail Association to host a Saint Patrick's Day Horse Ride! 3 items will be hidden on the trail, find 1 and you will win a prize! Lunch will be provided at noon in the parking lot.
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Ever wondered if turtles can feel through their shells, or what Georgia's state reptile is? Come find out at the Turtles and Tortoises Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story about turtles and play educational games with our naturalist. CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Pop in for this one of a kind campfire cooking program! Meet us outside of the visitor center to make fresh popcorn and enjoy the hot batch with delicious toppings! This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. $5 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 11 AM to 11:45 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 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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Archery
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 3 PM to 3:45 PM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 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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Celebrate monumental moments with us as we honor this year’s Georgia State Parks theme, Monumental Moments: America’s 250th! Take part in our on-site scavenger hunt and explore the park in a whole new way! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Hike with a ranger on Overlook Loop (3.4 miles) Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water and snacks. Wear comfortable shoes. Cancelled if inclement weather. Free Ages 15 – Adult. Must pre-register by calling the park office. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Are you feeling lucky? Join us for a special archery target shooting where you can shoot clovers and get candy. For ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Pre-registration required by calling the park office. Meet at archery course below dam. Park at boat dock. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Sick with the flux or mal aria? The Doctor is in and might have a cure! Visit the Doctor’s house inside the Fort and learn all about 18th century medical practices. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Learn how the Irish shaped the sound of 1860s America through traditional tunes, ballads, and marching songs. Explore Irish melodies' history, instruments, and cultural impact on both Union and Confederate armies. Perfect for history and music enthusiasts alike! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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Join a ranger on a guided hike to the West Overlook, Mystery Stone Wall, and a tour of the CCC fire tower. 1.5 miles/moderate. Registration required. $2 per person. Begins at the Old fort picnic area at 1pm. $2 plus parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Come join us every Saturday for a long, leisurely stroll on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, as we typically take 3-4 hours to complete this 7-mile loop hike. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Meet us at the campground activity shelter at 1PM on March 15th. We will be crafting butterfly suncatchers while learning the science behind light scattering. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-276-1004.
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Join the Park Ranger for a guided tour of the 1920 Gristmill. We will discuss the history of the land, the community that used this mill, and the workings of all of the implements inside of the Agricultural History Museum. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-552-2393.
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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. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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