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Each month on the night of the new moon, we hike out from the Visitor Center to reach a dark spot of forest with a clear sky above. The colder the better for stargazing, & on these moonless nights we gather together to observe & discuss the cosmos. These park-after-dark adventures are kid-friendly. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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We’re thrilled to offer a three-day adventure for your kids with our rangers, featuring activities like fire building, compass reading, tree identification, history hikes, outdoor games, and arts and crafts. If your child would love this experience, contact us soon to secure their spot! $150.00 parking fee required. 770-975-4226.
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Spend a week with a ranger! This Jr. Ranger Camp features activities like fire building, shelter building, and apple butter making. Everyday will have a new and excited hike. Please be sure to pack your child a lunch and whatever they need to be comfortable. Close toed shoes recommended, water bottle required. $100 per child per week or $25 per day $25-$100 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join our naturalist to paddle around Vogel's lake, learn the history of lake Trahlyta and some Cherokee legends. Call or stop by our Visitors center to register. Limit of 6 people per even and a 25$ fee per person. 25$ plus parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Take a walk on the wild side with a night hike. We will listen for nocturnal residents while using a black light to look for biofluorescent critters. Participants encouraged to bring water and hiking shoes. Meet at the visitor center. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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If you are an avid hiker, camper, or just love spending nights under the open sky, join us as we cover the basics of outdoor campfire cooking! Watch a Naturalist work their magic around the fire as they prepare a few meals that you can try out on your next adventure! Cap off the night with s'mores and hotdogs! Find us at the campground firepit! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the creek and look for critters that live in and around it! We will also learn a bit about the critters we find and how to respect them and their habitat. Meet at the Black Rock Lake trailhead by the parking area, bring water, and wear shoes that can get wet.
Meet at Black Rock Lake! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Join a Park Ranger on a guided hike to scout out our hidden gem Greasy Creek Falls. We will also stop to talk about plants along the way! Meet at the Black Rock Lake trailhead by the parking area by 12:30pm. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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The flashing lights of fireflies are synonymous with summer nights! In this program you'll find out why they glow, and other fascinating facts about these unique insects. Parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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A hands-on workshop about butterflies and sustainability! Learn about the incredible journey of the monarch butterfly and how you can help protect its habitat. Then, get creative with a fun papermaking activity using recycled and natural materials. Support pollinators, spark creativity, and take home your handmade paper! $10 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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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. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join the frogs in a night-time jamboree where you will make a banjo, harmonica, and frog mask during this craft program. Learn about the frogs of Georgia while you hear them sing on Lake Brantley. Pre-registration required. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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We invite you to join us at our wonderful park! We will engage in a casual conversation about the park and its available activities. We will also discuss the local wildlife and answer any questions you may have. So, come on by, have a seat, and enjoy the company of a ranger while indulging in a free S'more! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Spend a week with a ranger! This Jr. Ranger Camp features activities like fire building, shelter building, and apple butter making. Everyday will have a new and excited hike. Please be sure to pack your child a lunch and whatever they need to be comfortable. Close toed shoes recommended, water bottle required. $100 per child per week or $25 per day $25-$100 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Come to Vogel and learn all the things you can do with a simple tarp. Join our natural at the volleyball field behind the Visitors Center, WEATHER PERMITTING. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Bring your own s'mores and drop in on our naturalist at Possum Hollow to get to know s'more about nature. Everyone is welcome!
Smores kits available for 2$. Pay before hand at the visitors center or when you get to possum hollow(cash only). Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Join us 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 Parking fee required. 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! Parking fee required. 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! Parking fee required. 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join our Naturalist on an easy 1 mile wilderness hike to the Trail Head 1 Creek to look for and identify Salamanders.
Bring water shoes as we will be getting in the creek and bring a towel to dry off legs.
Creek height : Ankle to shin deep on adults
* We will not be getting in the knee deep areas due to safety concerns $8 Adult / $5 Child parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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What better way to understand the daily life of an 1800s family than to experience it for yourself? Local craftspeople will demonstrate early 19th century skills such as blacksmithing, quilting, weaving, blow guns and more. The Vann Mansion, Cherokee Farmstead, Vann Kitchen, and museum will be open for self-guided tours. Enjoy live fiddle music! $8. 706-695-2598.
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Artist Andrew Lee is joining us for Vann House Day to bring you a flintknapping workshop in which students will craft their own stone arrowheads. Participants will take away their own work and a new pressure flaker. This class is separate from Vann House Day and spots are limited, call to reserve your spot! $70. 706-695-2598.
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Beat the heat by coming inside for a history lecture about the Cherokee alliance with the USA during the First Creek War. Learn about prominent Cherokees who took part, including John Ross, Major Ridge, and Joseph Vann. This lecture is included with Vann House Day admission and presented by archaeologist and former Vann House staff Dane Roberts. included. 706-695-2598.
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Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Ever wonder what our state amphibian is, or which frog can croak the loudest? Come find out at the Frogs and Toads of GA Campfire Program! Listen to an interactive campfire story and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Archery
Saturday, Jul 26, 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 parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Each participant will be given a drawing prompt from a story. Once everyone has finished their pictures, we will read the story and share the pictures that everyone drew. The pictures will be shared on our facebook page and have a chance to be featured in a book in our visitors center. Parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 12 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at archery shelter. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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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 yoga teacher Monique French plus breathtaking mountain top views will refresh your mind, body, and spirit. Class is $10 cash at the entrance. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate monumental moments with us as we honor this year’s Georgia State Parks theme, Monumental Moments: America’s 250th! Take part in our on-site scavenger hunt and explore the park in a whole new way! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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This workshop provides RV owners with practical knowledge and skills to help them maintain their vehicles, ensure safety, and enhance their overall camping experience. It will cover key maintenance aspects of essential RV systems, including refrigerators, water heaters, furnaces, and air conditioners, in addition to general RV care. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for an evening of nature, wonder, and winged visitors!
Explore a scenic trail as the sun sets, perfect for all ages and skill levels. Learn about local plants, animals, and the magic of the twilight forest. After dark, we'll gather at a light trap to witness a dazzling array of moths and night-flying insects. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Stop by to speak with a living historian portraying a Civil War soldier about Fort McAllister's history. $5.50 - $9.75 912-727-2339.
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Come join us every Saturday for a long, leisurely stroll on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, as we typically take 3-4 hours to complete this 7-mile loop hike. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia. $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia. $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on this 1 mile hike. Ages 10 and up. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Fungi exist everywhere around us, and in all shapes and sizes. Join a ranger in this mushroom workshop where you will learn about the different parts of a mushroom, how to ID mushrooms, and common mushrooms you may find in Hard Labor Creek. The program consists of a 1-mile hike where we will look for fungi along the way test your ID skills. $3 plus parking fee required. 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 or a towel. For more info and to register, click on the link below. $20 if you use your craft, $25 if you use ours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Campers join the Naturalist to explore our critter highway tucked away on the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). We'll look for animal tracks and scat to see if we can identify wildlife activity in the area. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Meet the Naturalist at the Program Area for an update on local species of interest for this year's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) revision. Participants will receive a stamp on their Wild Georgia bookmark. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Bring your phone and meet the Naturalist at the Overland Nature Trailhead for a guided 3/4 mile hike to learn how to use apps like iNaturalist or Merlin Bird ID to identify different flora and fauna on your hikes! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Come to the museum to meet our Naturalist! Ask any questions you have about Indian Springs, and view our collection of educational posters, turtle shells, animal pelts, and pocket guides to learn all about Georgia's oldest State Park Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Become a Junior Ranger! Experience nature first-hand by completing fun and exciting missions designed to familiarize the youth with the great outdoors. Learn about plants, wildlife, sustainability, and more! Bring home a new set of skills by becoming a Junior Ranger! $25 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Join us for an exciting, hands-on guided hike up the Marble Mine Trail where nature meets geology! We'll explore the scenic trail, search for interesting rocks, and learn how to test their hardness using the Mohs scale. See how geologists classify rocks in the field. $2 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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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. Parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join our Naturalist for a beautiful sunset kayak paddle on our blackwater lake!. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. Space is limited! We will meet at the kayaks beside the gazebo to hit the water! All participants must be able to swim. We hope to see you there! $25 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Try your hand with a compound or recurve bow after learning the basics from a certified instructor. Archery equipment will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome for a fun time of red, white and blue balloon target practice. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 8 and up $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Knowing how to read a map, and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It seems like a daunting task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, just navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is a fun and exciting hobby. Whether your reason to learn is having fun, learning a new skill, hunting, or just looking supercool whilst shooting high-speed projectiles, we have the equipment and the know-how to help you out. This program is great for children and adults! No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is a fun and exciting hobby. Whether your reason to learn is having fun, learning a new skill, hunting, or just looking supercool whilst shooting high-speed projectiles, we have the equipment and the know-how to help you out. This program is great for children and adults! No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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, and nocturnal creatures start their night. $35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Learn to shoot a bow and about archery safety. Located behind the main office. Ages 8 and up. Must wear closed toe shoes. Spaces are limited advanced registration required by calling our office at 706-356-4362. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you could see in the area and meet one of our live snakes! Feel free to ask our park naturalist any questions that you may have about the park, or its wildlife. Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for a movie at the day use parking lot. Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Blue Ridge Raptors will be bringing some of their amazing birds!
Blue Ridge Raptors is an education program that brings live birds of prey to the Park.
Event will be held at the Lake Pavilion. 3$ for kids and 5$ for adults. $3-$5 plus parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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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. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Some animals sleep at night, but others are active after dark. Enjoy an easy hike around Lake Trahlyta with our naturalist and learn all about our nocturnal neighbors. No flip flops! Hike will cancel if storming. UV Flashlights provided. Pre register at the Visitors Center. $5 fee per person.
Meet at Visitor Center at 9:00pm. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river while the sun sets.
Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led.
Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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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 parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bank Robberies! Gun Fights! Moonshine! Jail Breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! A historical hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum introduces visitors to these cases Learn about the people responsible for keeping law and order, those who committed crimes, and the punishments delivered to the guilty. See history where it happened! $5. 706-864-2257.
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Have trouble identifying poison ivy or telling venomous snakes from non-venomous ones? Or, do you wonder how to interact with that wildlife once you know what it is? This talk at picnic shelter 3 is for you! Learn how to ID local potential hazards and learn the safest way to interact with them. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Archery
Sunday, Jul 27, 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 parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Archery
Sunday, Jul 27, 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 parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Are you curious about the venerable art of archery? Join Etowah rangers for archery class! Learn about and fire both traditional and modern archery equipment including historic longbows, traditional Mississippian flatbows, and today's recreational compound bows! $20. 770-387-3747.
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Are you curious about the venerable art of archery? Join Etowah rangers for archery class! Learn about and fire both traditional and modern archery equipment including historic longbows, traditional Mississippian flatbows, and today's recreational compound bows! $20. 770-387-3747.
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-CANCELLED 9/14/25- Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Tour the historic Meeks cabin, built in the 1830’s, for an insightful look at what everyday life would have been like two centuries ago here in Wiregrass Georgia. This program is free to the public. Standard parking fee is required. Free plus parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Tour the historic Meeks cabin, built in the 1830’s, for an insightful look at what everyday life would have been like two centuries ago here in Wiregrass Georgia. This program is free to the public. Standard parking fee is required. Free plus parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Basket weaving is a rich historical art that has deep cultural roots. Many different cultures across the world have perfected the arts of basket weaving with a variety of different natural materials. Watch a ranger while they demonstrate the basics of making a basket out of pine needles in front of the Park Office. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 8 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking. Any minor needs to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. To register or for more info, please click on the link below. $25 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Can you turn off your phone and hike for an hour? Hike without taking pictures? Join the Naturalist for this challenge where we will focus on enjoying the moment and being awed by nature on the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Bring your favorite art medium to the Overland Nature Trailhead and draw some scenery with our Naturalist! We will be going for a short hike to find a scenic spot, and then stopping to draw it! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Become a Junior Ranger! Experience nature first-hand by completing fun and exciting missions designed to familiarize the youth with the great outdoors. Learn about plants, wildlife, sustainability, and more! Bring home a new set of skills by becoming a Junior Ranger! $25 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Knowing how to read a map, and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It seems like a daunting task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, just navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Looking to get into the sport of fishing and don't know where to begin? Then look no further! Because we at Red Top Mountain are proud to present a beginners course into this time honored tradition. We will discuss everything from equipment, bait, and where to find fish. So if you're interested in learning how to fish, Then call now! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is a fun and exciting hobby. Whether your reason to learn is having fun, learning a new skill, hunting, or just looking supercool whilst shooting high-speed projectiles, we have the equipment and the know-how to help you out. This program is great for children and adults! No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is a fun and exciting hobby. Whether your reason to learn is having fun, learning a new skill, hunting, or just looking supercool whilst shooting high-speed projectiles, we have the equipment and the know-how to help you out. This program is great for children and adults! No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Learn everything you need to know about fishing on Lake Hartwell and then join the Park Ranger on a fishing trip to hone your skills. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for a movie at the day use parking lot. Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for a peaceful paddle and enjoy colorful foliage. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. $15.00 per person parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Join us on a 1.5 mile hike through the woods while learning about some of our local plant life and enjoying some fall colors! Meet at the visitor center. Please bring water and comfortable shoes $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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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. Parking fee required. 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. Parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Archery
Monday, Jul 28, 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 parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Join the park rangers for our 4-day Junior Ranger Summer Camp for our littlest rangers! Learn skills from the 1800s, equestrian history, play with toys that have stood the test of time, and enjoy a hayride through the park! For ages 4-6. Registration opens March 15th. Payment is due upon registration. $120. 912-727-2339.
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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 parking fee required. 706-878-4707.
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Come to Tallulah Gorge for a day of activities. For ages 8-12. Bring water and lunch, snacks will be provided. Dress prepared to go outside. $30 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Curious about all those bird calls and songs you hear? Introducing Merlin, the perfect app for budding bird nerds. All you need is your cell phone. We will help you download the free app and show you how to use it. We will go on a short, 1/4 mile walk and try out your new tool. The outdoors is way more interesting when you know what's out there! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Come to Tallulah Gorge for a day of activities. For ages 8-12. Bring water and lunch, snacks will be provided. Dress prepared to go outside. $30 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Come cool off with a Naturalist Every Wednesday, 11:30am-12:30pm June-August, 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. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Bring a friend or come and make a new one! In celebration of International Friendship Day, we will be making friendship bracelets as well as new friends. Meet in the Mellinger Center in the campground at 6pm. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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 parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Ages 8 and older can learn basic archery skills from establishing the proper stance to release and follow through. Register yourself, your child, or your whole family for an hour of fun and instruction.
Must wear close-toed shoes. Space is limited. Call the park office at 706-541-0321 to secure your spot. $10 plus $5 parking. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Looking to get into the sport of fishing and don't know where to begin? Then look no further! Because we at Red Top Mountain are proud to present a beginners course into this time honored tradition. We will discuss everything from equipment, bait, and where to find fish. So if you're interested in learning how to fish, Then call now! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Have you ever wanted to go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins? This ranger led mill tour is your chance. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. not stroller friendly. This is an easy 1 mile hike. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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 parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Come to Tallulah Gorge for a day of activities. For ages 8-12. Bring water and lunch, snacks will be provided. Dress prepared to go outside. $30 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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In celebration of Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day, join rangers by Black Rock Lake to enjoy the beautiful pre-sunset scenery and listen to their favorite uncommon instruments. Feel free to bring your own uncommon instrument to play if you'd like! Meet at Black Rock Lake's fishing dock at 7:30pm. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as you go on a birding adventure with one of our interpretive rangers.
This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River. Meeting at the Nature Center. Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Explore the area and learn about our fine feathered friends while making a locally sourced bird feeder with pine cones and peanut butter. $2.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Bank Robberies! Gun Fights! Moonshine! Jail Breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! A historical hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum introduces visitors to these cases Learn about the people responsible for keeping law and order, those who committed crimes, and the punishments delivered to the guilty. See history where it happened! $5. 706-864-2257.
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Take some time to get to know park staff and your fellow campers by playing games together! With a wide array of card and board games for all ages, there is something for everyone. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Does your kid want to learn to kayak but you don't know where to start? Join us after hours at the park and we will discuss the basics of kayaking with you and your kid, answer questions you both may have, and let you use a tandem kayak for a short paddle on the water to get a feel for it. RSVP by 7/24/25. $50 for parent & child (not each) Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Join the Rangers in our picnic area to ask any questions that you might have about rangers. Learn about the work we do on the parks and in the other branches of the Department of Natural Resources. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Knowing how to use a compass, along with a map, is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get your kids started early, learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like them to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. This program is geared towards younger children but all are welcome. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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