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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Looking for a way to get your kids outside or more involved with history and environmental science? Etowah's Junior Ranger Days will offer fun crafts and activities based around nature and historic skills. Each day of camp will focus on a different theme! See additional info below. Registration is required! $20 per day per child
$60 for the full week. 770-387-3747.
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Get ready for a day of fun activities with our rangers, and earn your Hofwyl-Broadfield Junior Ranger badge!
-This camp is for ages 6-12.
-Call 912-264-7333, email allie.ellis@dnr.ga.gov, or click event link to register $10.50 912-264-7333.
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Come meet our Park Naturalist Lou and learn about animals you might see around the park, check out our collection of pelts, and get some information about upcoming events and our Junior Ranger Program. Come by the Trading Post any time between 6:00-7:00pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Did you know that there are 10 types of clouds?
Come join our Naturalist in identifying the types, shapes and name of each one. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Learn about the different turtles of Georgia, and which one has been designated the "State Reptile"! $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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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Ever wondered how you can age a fish, or what the state record is for the biggest fish caught in Georgia? Come find out at the Fish of GA Campfire Program! Listen to a story and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Explore the world of nocturnal animals with our Nocturnal Night Hike! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Overlook Trail, no flashlights are necessary. Call 678-450-7726 to preregister of bring cash day of. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Looking for a way to get your kids outside or more involved with history and environmental science? Etowah's Junior Ranger Days will offer fun crafts and activities based around nature and historic skills. Each day of camp will focus on a different theme! See additional info below. Registration is required! $20 per day per child
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Archery Friday, Jun 27, 2025 9 AM to 11:30 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Pre-registration required by calling the park office. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Explore the process of printmaking through botanical prints. Take home a lasting impression of the ephemeral beauty of nature. We will print a variety of plants found on the park. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by calling the park office. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn the basics of weaving with pine needles. Make your own cup coaster to take home! Suggested ages are 12 and older (needles, thread, and scissors will be used). Cost: $5. We recommend calling to reserve a seat! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bring your kayak or canoe or rent one of ours for a fee and join the Naturalist for a guided paddle to experience the beauty of High Falls Lake at twilight. We'll visit the cliff swallows and see what other flora and fauna is on the lake this time of year. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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Ever been creeped out by a "large mosquito" in your tent or while you are at the bath house? These harmless insects are actually call Crane Flies; no, they do not suck your blood. They are the victim of mistaken identity as they are true flies not mosquitoes. $8 Adult / $ 5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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We love the pups here at CCSP! Bring your four-legged friends on this hike on the Overlook Trail from the interpretive Center to the Catfish Pond at the Meadowlands. This is a moderate 2-mile hike round trip. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Come learn to identify trees using a key guide made by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Use your detective skills to investigate different tree traits, and expand your botanical vocabulary! We will meet and practice in front of the visitor center and then use our knew found knowledge on the Overlook Trail. Recommended for ages 10+. $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Pop in for this a-maize-ing campfire cooking program! Learn how to make elote, also known as Mexican street corn. 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. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saving endangered wildlife may sound like a daunting task, but what if conservation can take place in your own backyard? Join Etowah Rangers for a series of interpretive hikes focusing on some of Georgia's most at-risk species outlined in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and learn about the State's plan for a more 'wild' future! $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Start your day feeling amazing ! This fun, alignment-based yoga practice with registered teacher Monique French plus breathtaking mountain top views will refresh your mind, body and spirit. Please bring a mat. Weather permitting. Setup at the Stone Amphitheater adjacent to Park Office at 7:15 AM. Restrooms open at 8:00 AM. $10 (cash only) at the amphitheater sign-in $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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Archery Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 9 AM to 11:30 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Pre-registration required by calling the park office. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the ranger for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants and the importance of their habitats. We provide dip nets and catch pans. Wear tennis shoes you can get wet. All ages welcome. Pre-registration and pre-payment required at the Park Office. Park at the Pool. Meet to the right of the playground. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our popular crafting class returns! Join us as we assemble our own terrariums to take home. Learn about environments and ecosystems, condensation and photosynthesis along the way! Space is limited please pre-register to guarantee a seat! Cost: $15 per person to cover container, plants, and materials. $15. 912-437-4770.
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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. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Tag along with our interpretive staff for a guided tour of our Heritage Farm. Explore the farm and its out-buildings, learn the reasons behind their construction and a good bit about what life was like for Wiregrass farmers during the nineteenth century. $5 for adults, children 12 and under $3 (standard parking fee required) $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Tag along with our interpretive staff for a guided tour of our Heritage Farm. Explore the farm and its out-buildings, learn the reasons behind their construction and a good bit about what life was like for Wiregrass farmers during the nineteenth century. $5 for adults, children 12 and under $3 (standard parking fee required) $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Ever wanted to hammock camp, but aren't quite sure what to do? Or maybe you have hammock camped before and just want a refresher. Join a ranger to learn the basics of camping, what to look for in a campsite, and most importantly, how to set up your hammock safely. Ages 10+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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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Come get your favorite flavor of Homemade Ice Cream from the JHF Friends Group! Flavors consist of peanut butter chocolate chip, chocolate, peach, butter pecan, and more! All proceeds go to Friends of James H. Floyd State Park. 6oz cup for $3. Located at Visitor Center. Park Pass Required. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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How did our ancestors of the past live without electricity? Learn this and more as we explore the history of candle making. Park Naturalist will demonstrate candle making techniques. Then each participant will dip candles like our ancestors from the past. Once completed they will have their own candle to take home. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Owl Wise Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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What makes owls so special? How do they hunt at night? How far can they see? Come join us to get these answers and more as we look at the world of Owls. We will share adaptations of owls through mounts, skulls and beaks. We will visit the nature center, dissect owl pellets and make an owl craft. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Want to know what lives along the shores of Clarks Hill Lake? Come join us to find out. We are going to pull a seine through the water to see what lives in the lake. This will give us the opportunity to get a closer look at the fish that make Clark's Hill home. We will finish this program by creating a fish kite to take home for your enjoyment. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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New Echota invites you to the latest installment of the program series Traditional Cherokee Recipes. The newest recipe that the Ranger will be presenting is sweet potato cakes. Join the Ranger and learn a new recipe to add to your recipe book. The program will take place in the Middle-class homestead. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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This Ranger led hike will take visitors on an adventure to identify a variety of species of trees typical of the Ridge and Valley Province of Georgia. The Ranger will also be discussing the importance of trees and the contributions different species makes to the unique ecosystem of New Echota. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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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. $15 plus $5 parking. 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. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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There is something magical about being in the swamp at sunset, the colors reflecting on its dark waters. Kayak in the swamp as the sun slips away, birds fly home to roost, frogs begin their chorus, and nocturnal creatures start their night. $35 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Do you love Sweetwater Creek State Park? Become an EcoA Steward! Meet twice a month during this 8 month long certification course, cultivate the knowledge & leadership skills to change your community. We're looking for 15-20 stewards for this program. To register please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $100 for full course or $25 single class $25-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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This is a family event on our Short-line/ McKay Trail where you will bike/ big wheel/ scooter, walk/ jog/ run, and wade across the Tallulah River at a shallow spot. The event is a loop and ends back where you start. Don't forget your helmets and towels! Every family goes home with a prize! Pre registration required. $15 per a family $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Meet the Naturalist at the Park office; for a crash course in Kayaking. We'll be going over basic strokes, maneuvers, as well as Paddling Safety. Afterwards we'll hop into the water and test our new found knowledge. Be sure to bring water, snacks, dry clothes, and a towel. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you see in the area, as well as take the opportunity to meet one of our live snakes! Feel free to ask our park naturalist any questions that you may have about the park, or its wildlife. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for a family friendly movie at the Nature Hut . Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Savannah is under British occupation after the Battle of Savannah. Georgia's patriots have fled to the back country, leaving the city in the hands of the redcoats. Help fight back against the tyrannical Redcoats and learn more about this dark time in Savannah's history! $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $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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This program will take you down to Daniel Creek where we'll wade in the creek to search for aquatic critters to see what lives in the canyon's streams. For kids and adults ages 8+. Close-toed shoes that can get wet are required. $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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Archery Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 12 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 9 AM & 11 AM. This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Tag along with our interpretive staff for a guided tour of our Heritage Farm. Explore the farm and its out-buildings, learn the reasons behind their construction and a good bit about what life was like for Wiregrass farmers during the nineteenth century. $5 for adults, children 12 and under $3 (standard parking fee required) $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Bring little ones to hear a story about the life cycle of frogs. We'll also learn about some special frogs that call Georgia home. Meet on the front porch of the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Test your local plant knowledge in this walk about game where contestants try to identify whether park flora is native or not. Meet on the front porch of the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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. $15 plus $5 parking. 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. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Time to talk about the good the bad and the ugly. Learn about some of the most despised and misunderstood species, and challenge yourself to learn about the good they do. Meet our ambassador animals and hopefully see them in an all new light. even the most loathsome species deserve love. Call 770-732-2613 to register or come to the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Make your own perfume in this workshop highlighting fragrances we can attribute to moths! Night blooming flowers can't rely on showy colors to attract their pollinators instead they invested in a strong fragrance. Each participant will leave with 5 perfume testers they've made themselves! Call 770-732-2613 to register or come in person. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you see in the area, as well as take the opportunity to meet one of our live snakes! Feel free to ask our park naturalist any questions that you may have about the park, or its wildlife. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Educational program about the benefits of creating wildlife habitat in your own back yard including an outside activity where participants will try their hand at building a home for birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Learn about the different turtles of Georgia, and which one has been designated the "State Reptile"! $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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Start your morning off right with a good stretch and breathing exercises. Meet us on the beach for a guided yoga session. This event is for all ages and beginners are welcome. Please bring a towel or a yoga mat and a water bottle. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Archery Monday, Jun 30, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 12 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Are your kids looking for a little adventure and fun learning this summer? This 3 day camp is geared toward ages 8 - 10. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, survival skills, forest ecology, habitat conservation, The New Deal History and more. $90 per child, $70 for any additional child. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Start your morning off right with some archery. We'll cover the basics and provide equipment. Folks will be able to hone their skills and challenge themselves. Open to ages 8+, all minors must have an adult present. To register please call 770-732-2613. This program will be located on the field in front of shelter 2. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come meet our naturalist and share a hot beverage overlooking the lake & the Old Fort from the cafe tables at the Visitor Center. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Are your kids looking for a little adventure and fun learning this summer? This 3 day camp is geared toward ages 8 - 10. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, survival skills, forest ecology, habitat conservation, The New Deal History and more. $90 per child, $70 for any additional child. $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Make your own perfume in this workshop highlighting fragrances we can attribute to moths! Night blooming flowers can't rely on showy colors to attract their pollinators instead they invested in a strong fragrance. Each participant will leave with 5 perfume testers they've made themselves! Call 770-732-2613 to register or come in person. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Every Wednesday, 11:30am-12:30pm June-August, come cool off with a Naturalist as we dive into the ecosystem within Little Amicalola Creek! Learn about the cool creatures that call our creek "home" and hear about how the North GA river systems have been a resource for plants, wildlife, and people alike for centuries! Nets and buckets provided. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Are your kids looking for a little adventure and fun learning this summer? This 3 day camp is geared toward ages 8 - 10. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, survival skills, forest ecology, habitat conservation, The New Deal History and more. $90 per child, $70 for any additional child. $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Make your own perfume in this workshop highlighting fragrances we can attribute to moths! Night blooming flowers can't rely on showy colors to attract their pollinators instead they invested in a strong fragrance. Each participant will leave with 5 perfume testers they've made themselves! Call 770-732-2613 to register or come in person. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Make your own perfume in this workshop highlighting fragrances we can attribute to moths! Night blooming flowers can't rely on showy colors to attract their pollinators instead they invested in a strong fragrance. Each participant will leave with 5 perfume testers they've made themselves! Call 770-732-2613 to register or come in person. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Start off your Independence Day enjoying America the Beautiful with an easy walk around the lake. You'll get your steps in before any BBQ festivities and learn about some of our native plants around the lake. Meet at the Black Rock Lake trailhead by the parking area at 10am. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Make some fun, patriotic crafts to celebrate Independence Day, and learn some fun facts about Bald Eagles, our national emblem. Stop by the Mellinger Center anytime between 2:00-4:00pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Show your patriotism for our country by going all out in decorating your campsite.
Winning campsite gets a prize! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Calling all people who don't mind getting their hands a little sandy! Teams of 6 or less will have 45 minutes to build sand castles that are judged based on creativity, neatness, details, stability, and height. Prizes for first, second, and third place! Meet the judges at the beach and bring your own tools. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Introducing a new tabletop role playing game for the summer! With a mix of history and fantasy, “The Lost Outpost” explores a mystery involving the missing garrison. Choose between 8 pre-made characters to roleplay as. Call to save your seat at the table! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Join a park ranger before you fire up the grill for a trailer ride around the park. Learn fun facts about Hard Labor Creek and the history of the area while celebrating the birth of our great country! Rides depart from the mini golf area every 20 minutes. First come, first serve basis. $3 Cash Only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come and enjoy our miniature golf course in a different light — at night! The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories. We will provide glow in the dark golf balls and the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Please bring a flashlight, bug repellent and cash. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Celebrate Fourth of July at Jarrell Plantation with live patriotic and bluegrass music, old time carnival games, relays, and races. See the farm come to life with farm skill demos and stay for a slice of watermelon and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Note: event admission pricing varies. $1.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Decorate your bicycle or golf cart and dress-up your best friend for a parade through the campground. Participants of all ages are welcome. $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us in some old time fun. Did you know that bingo has been played before America was discovered? We are going celebrate July 4th Independence Day with this old time game and winning prizes. $1 per card $1 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Make your own perfume in this workshop highlighting fragrances we can attribute to moths! Night blooming flowers can't rely on showy colors to attract their pollinators instead they invested in a strong fragrance. Each participant will leave with 5 perfume testers they've made themselves! Call 770-732-2613 to register or come in person. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Hopefully this finds its target audience. This archery program will encourage you to stay sharp, and challenge yourself. We'll go over the basics, challenge folks to use both their dominant and non dominate side. All equipment is provided. Suitable for ages 8+. All minors must have an adult present. Close toed shoes are required. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Enjoy a festive golf cart parade through the campground! Best decorated golf cart wins a prize. All golf carts entering parade and contest need to line up at the Nature Hut by 11 AM. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us in our campground field to enjoy all sorts of fun games and activities to celebrate this 4th of July. There will be water involved, so be prepared to get splashed! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Events will begin with our 10:00 a.m. bicycle and golf cart parade around our RV campground. Old-time games will start in the field behind the office, at 11 a.m. include musical chairs, water relay, water balloon toss, and more. ( Family vs Family competition.) We may need to limit the number of participants. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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We invite you, your friends, and family to join us in a day of games, crafts, live animal encounters, all of your favorite Independence Day foods, a movie at 8:45pm under the stars courtesy of the Friends of Amicalola Falls State Park volunteer chapter, and many more surprises! Sign up for an unforgettable day of fun! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Find us in the Visitor Center's Arch Room! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Campers come join us for some 4th of July fun! There will be relay races and water games! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Light up the night with our Naturalist on a glow hike along the riverside trail and enjoy the sounds of night life.
Wear your light-up shoes, glow in the dark clothing and glow sticks!
*Glow sticks will be provided $8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Missing the thrill of a school field day? Come to our beach to play classic field day games like a spoon race and limbo. We will split you into teams so you can come with a group or by yourself and make some new friends! For people of all ages looking to have some fun on the beach. $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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Music, food, games, and activities for the whole family. Local DJ poolside from 1-3 PM. Regular Pool admission. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354. Pool opens 11 AM. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Step back in time and commemorate Independence Day with the spirit of 1864! This traditional celebration is filled with captivating living history demonstrations, featuring musket firings and the awe-inspiring spectacles of artillery display as well as old-timey games and fresh watermelon! $6-$10. 912-727-2339.
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Celebrate Independence Day with a bang! Visitors will experience historic blackpowder weapon firing demonstrations each hour.
Enjoy playing some of the old fashioned toys and games; sack races, jump rope, bean bags, and more! $3.50-$5.00 912-884-5999.
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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. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join us at the campground activity shelter to learn fun facts about Alligator Snapping Turtles! $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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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 $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join a park ranger before you fire up the grill for a trailer ride around the park. Learn fun facts about Hard Labor Creek and the history of the area while celebrating the birth of our great country! Rides depart from the mini golf area every 20 minutes. First come, first serve basis. $3 Cash Only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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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Join the Rangers for a morning of hiking and history. This ranger led hike will take visitors through the historic town of New Echota and 1 of 2 nature trails here on site. The ranger will discuss different ways the Cherokee and other native tribes were the first conservationist of the Americas. The hike will be easy to moderate. Weather dependent. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Join us for Astronomy Night hosted by the Coca Cola Space and Science Center from Columbus. There will be a brief presentation followed by an opportunity to view space from telescopes. Please bring a blanket or chair. $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Make your own perfume in this workshop highlighting fragrances we can attribute to moths! Night blooming flowers can't rely on showy colors to attract their pollinators instead they invested in a strong fragrance. Each participant will leave with 5 perfume testers they've made themselves! Call 770-732-2613 to register or come in person. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Hopefully this finds its target audience. This archery program will encourage you to stay sharp, and challenge yourself. We'll go over the basics, challenge folks to use both their dominant and non dominate side. All equipment is provided. Suitable for ages 8+. All minors must have an adult present. Close toed shoes are required. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Meet at the campground pavilion for our annual bike parade! Bikes and golf carts welcome. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us in the field behind the pool immediately following the bike parade for field day family games to celebrate the holiday weekend! Please call the office to sign up. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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The King's courthouse is open inside the Blockhouse! Learn all about law, crime, and punishment during a time of rebellion and independence! Maybe YOU can sway the judge and jury? $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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This 4th of July weekend, bring the family and spend some time outside playing with our colonial period toys and games! $4.75 - $8.25 912-437-4770.
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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 @ 9 AM & 11 AM. This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Learn about the creatures that live in Hard Labor Creek and ask a naturalist any questions you have about the wildlife of the park. This program will include a live snake presentation. Program held in front of the Park Office. Program open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Make your own perfume in this workshop highlighting fragrances we can attribute to moths! Night blooming flowers can't rely on showy colors to attract their pollinators instead they invested in a strong fragrance. Each participant will leave with 5 perfume testers they've made themselves! Call 770-732-2613 to register or come in person. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Hopefully this finds its target audience. This archery program will encourage you to stay sharp, and challenge yourself. We'll go over the basics, challenge folks to use both their dominant and non dominate side. All equipment is provided. Suitable for ages 8+. All minors must have an adult present. Close toed shoes are required. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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