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Join us for an exciting competition all about the state of Georgia! Test your knowledge about our great state for a chance to win a prize! Each team can have up to four members, and the event will take place in the event room at the Visitor Center. Come on down and show us what you know! $8.00 per team. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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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 $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Enjoy activities centered around the dairy that once operated at Hardman Farm. Tour our 100+ year old barn and creamery, enjoy an open house in the 150+ year old mansion, take a hayride, see cooking and butter making demonstrations, listen to live music, and meet local arts and crafts vendors. $8. 706-878-1077.
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Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range by the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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The 125th Ohio Infantry Reenactors will be here to portray the Ohio 124th Infantry Unit that fought at Pickett's Mill Battlefield. They will demonstrate camp life, military tactics, drills, and perform black powder demonstrations. There will be a muster program for all ages as part of our Junior Ranger Program. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Have you ever wanted to go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins? This ranger led mil tour is your chance. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed in side when accompanied by a ranger. please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. not stroller friendly $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Paint one of Georgia's most important species during this paint in the park class. All materials provided with step by step instructions. All ages are welcome. The class sizes are limited so pre-registration is highly encouraged. This is a great way to learn about an uncommon species and its natural history. $10 plus $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist & share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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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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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For our annual Scottish History event, visit Fort King George and witness a variety of Scottish living history demonstrations: musket & cannon firings, blacksmithing, carpentry, medicine, cooking, music, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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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. We will meet at the park office. $10 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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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 $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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What do you know about the Turkey? Is it just good for eating at Thanksgiving? Come join us for an informative discussion about these fascinating birds. What do you call a flock of turkeys? $7 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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. This program is for overnight guests and will meet at the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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. $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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For our annual Scottish History event, visit Fort King George and witness a variety of Scottish living history demonstrations: musket & cannon firings, blacksmithing, carpentry, medicine, cooking, music, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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 $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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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. $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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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. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist & share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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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Join our ranger on a guided nighttime hike to see this month's full moon over the Crooked River! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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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 $5 parking. 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. We will meet at the park office. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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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 $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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. This program is for overnight guests and will meet at the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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! Please call ahead to register. $3 plus $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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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range by the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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We are having a volunteer workday to prepare for our annual prescribed burns. We will be working along the large wheat field and along the yellow trail. Admission is free for volunteers. There will be tasks for all ages and abilities. Free for Volunteers $5 parking. 770-443-7850.
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Hey yall do you want to recreate the feeling of summer camp? Join us for our adults only Jr. Ranger Camp! We'll have guided nature hikes, fire building, ambassador animals, archery and a mill tour. $30 person for one day $50 for both days $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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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 $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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We'll be making festive crafts while we learn about the history of Saint Patrick. Crafts will be followed by a hike to hunt for 4-leaf clovers. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Hey yall do you want to recreate the feeling of summer camp? Join us for our adults only Jr. Ranger Camp! We'll have guided nature hikes, fire building, ambassador animals, archery and a mill tour. $30 person for one day $50 for both days $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our naturalist & share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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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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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Join us for our weekly hike. Wear appropriate clothing and bring water. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come and learn how to make homemade natural fertilizers and natural rooting agents. This 4-hour workshop is hands on learning. Handouts will be provided so that you can finish making your own at home. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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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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 $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Celebrate the lives and skills of women in early Georgia. Discover the important, frequently overlooked, contributions that women made to Georgia’s success as a colony. Interpreters and reenactors will demonstrate 18th century skills needed to survive and thrive in the Georgia wilderness. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist & share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, collecting species along the way. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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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Ages 7 to 14. Bring a lunch to cook over the campfire. Come prepared to have fun and learn new and exciting things to share with your parents and friends. Learn how to properly build and start a fire. Learn basic first aid. Learn what S.T.O.P. is and how it can help you. Nature field trip. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Campfire programs aren't what they used to be unless you come to ours where skits, songs, and s'mores are the norms. Bring your own campfire chairs or blankets and create some family memories at the park. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range by the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join mushroom expert Brian Hale to learn all things mushrooms! Spend 1 hour in the "classroom" going over the basics of mushroom identification, uses, and how to avoid any bad foraging experiences. After the class, we will head outside to see what we can find! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist & share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to join the Naturalist at the Nature Hut to learn wilderness survival skills and other activities towards earning a Jr. Ranger Badge. Pre-registration is required. $30. 706-356-4362.
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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Celebrate the season as Skidaway Island State Park springs back to life! During our annual Spring Festival, local vendors will offer an array of environmentally-friendly products and services for you to shop while food trucks serve up their tasty treats! Whether you’re a local or a camper, you’re sure to enjoy the park’s beautiful scenery. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This week long Jr. Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+
Our campers will be participating in hiking, smores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and so much more.
$100 for the whole week per camper
$25 per day per camper. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Enjoy the junior ranger bingo game lead by our rangers. For families of all ages at picnic shelter 3. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Come meet our naturalist & share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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This week long Jr. Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+
Our campers will be participating in hiking, smores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and so much more.
$100 for the whole week per camper
$25 per day per camper. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Enjoy the junior ranger bingo game lead by our rangers. For families of all ages at picnic shelter 3. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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This week long Jr. Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+
Our campers will be participating in hiking, smores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and so much more.
$100 for the whole week per camper
$25 per day per camper. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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This week long Jr. Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+
Our campers will be participating in hiking, smores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and so much more.
$100 for the whole week per camper
$25 per day per camper. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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This week long Jr. Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+
Our campers will be participating in hiking, smores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and so much more.
$100 for the whole week per camper
$25 per day per camper. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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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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Join us for our first ever Don Carter Feud! Battle against other families in teams of 4 about questions related to camping and parks. Open to overnight guests and the public to participate or be our live audience! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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This campfire cooking program is peachy keen and ripe for fun! We are celebrating National Peach Cobbler Day outside the visitor center by making this classic southern treat. 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! Please call ahead to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Join us to hunt Easter eggs around the park and play games for prizes.
4 and under egg hunt- starts at 11
5 and up egg hunt starta at 11:15
Meet at the Kirbo Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Join us for Easter Games-
Easter Egg Toss
Spoon Race
Also bring your best decorated egg for our egg decorating contest. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with your family and everyone's favorite rabbit. A great photo opportunity. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. Timed tickets sold in advance, please contact the park office (after March 26). Walk-ins prepare to wait. $3, kids age 2 and under free. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn how people cooked about 100 years ago using a historic wood stove. Lunch will be provided in part from your own cooking efforts. This program is for children ages 7-12. One adult must stay with their children. Advance Reservations are required. Limit of 20 participants. $15 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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Join us for a day of games, crafts, and plenty of hidden Easter eggs. The Easter bunny will be on site taking photos and over 2,000 eggs will be hidden. Food trucks will be available for lunch. Grab the family and join the fun. Egg hunt starts at 12:30 so arrive early! $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come on out for our growing, annual event! We will have various historic trades represented at this event including, but not limited to blacksmithing, woodworking, sewing, spinning, soldier's skills, etc. A food concession will be available. There is sure to be something for everyone! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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On April 12, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt suffered a fatal stroke while posing for the unfinished portrait at the Little White House. To commemorate FDR's legacy,there will be a guest speaker, military band, and color guard ceremony. Free admission until 12:30 p.m., then $7.50-$13. 706-655-5870.
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Join Interpretive Ranger Ashley Aultman, for a 90-minute guided tour, highlighting minute-by-minute accounts of the afternoon of April 12, 1945. The tour will start with a brief presentation in the museum and a tour of the grounds and house were the events unfolded. Historical information will come from diaries and letter of those who were there. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Learn about the vital importance of pollinators, the different kinds, which are unique to the Southern Appalachia, why you should care, and how you can help.
This program is a one our "class". Native and flowering plants will be available for purchase at this program. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with your family and everyone's favorite rabbit. A great photo opportunity. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. Timed tickets sold in advance, please contact the park office (after March 26). Walk-ins prepare to wait. $3, kids age 2 and under free. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. Showing 11:00 and 1:00 $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Come meet our naturalist & share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Great fun for youth and adults begins with, yard games, crafts, and meet Roosevelt Rabbit in costume. The Easter games start at 7:15 PM with egg toss, sack races, spoon relay, and more! Bring your basket & flashlight for three fantastic candy hunts beginning at 8:15 PM separated by age: up to 3 years old, 4-6 year olds, and 7-12 year olds. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for fun activities and hunting for Easter eggs. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with your family and everyone's favorite rabbit. A great photo opportunity. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. Timed tickets sold in advance, please contact the park office (after March 26). Walk-ins prepare to wait. $3, kids age 2 and under free. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Meet at the Helicopter Pad with you furry four legged friends. let the doggy's search for eggs with dog treats in side of them. Dog will need to be on a leash at all times. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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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 $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Hike the Muscadine Trail with the Easter Bunny and search for eggs along the way. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Meet us behind the Visitor Center for an Easter egg hunt and get you picture taken with the Easter Bunny. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Bring an Easter basket and a picnic and spend the afternoon enjoying our beautiful riverside park. The kiddos will try to hunt down where that sneaky bunny hid those eggs. Pre-registration is required by calling 912-727-2339 $10 Per Participant $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist & share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, collecting species along the way. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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See the farm come to life with an antique tractor display and demonstrations of farm skills like blacksmithing, woodstove cooking, spinning, weaving, and more. Visitors can also walk the grounds which includes over 20 original farm buildings, two farm houses, farm animals, a garden, and a mill complex. Note: event admission pricing varies. $1.50 - $9 478-986-5172.
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Join our fellow watercolorists of all ages and skill levels, as we learn to paint one example of the beautiful plants and flowers that thrive in Smithgall Woods State Park. Found in our swamp bog, the simple but elegant Swamp Pink makes a delightful splash of color with an elegant form that begs to be painted. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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This will be a Ranger-led hike around areas where we recently conducted prescribed burns. It will be part of an annual series of programming that fosters learning for the care of endangered or threatened species. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Come meet our naturalist & share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist & share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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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A brisk, six-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! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join Smithgall Woods’ Naturalist on a guided hike on the Laurel Ridge Trail. Learn about the spring plants that are thriving in the Georgia mountains and learn how to identify some of those $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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