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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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. 912-882-5156.
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Give your child unforgettable summer memories at this Jr. Ranger Camp on Lake Lanier for ages 7-11. Camp Sandy Shores consists of 3 days of exciting activities like crafts, hiking, archery, kayaking, fishing and daily time to swim on our beach. There is limited space so please call soon to register! Wednesday-Friday. $85 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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July 9th- 11th. Ages 5-7. 9:00- 3:00 daily. Drop your Jr Rangers off for 3 days of outdoor fun! Kids need to bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and wear closed-toe shoes. Call the office to sign up. Space is limited. $115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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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. 912-882-5156.
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Come join our monthly full moon night hike to welcome July's Buck Moon! We'll meet at the Visitor Center fire ring, then hike the 1.2 mile paved Wilkins Greenway Trail out to Lee St & back, about 2.5 miles total. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join us 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. 912-882-5156.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $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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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join the rangers for a day of learning and adventure! Bring the family to New Echota to participate in the statewide Jr. Ranger program. There will be various demonstrations and activities throughout the day including but not limited to 1800s printing, Cherokee weapons, and scheduled nature hikes. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Our park needs your help! Join us for this volunteer work day centering around the removal of invasive species from Sweetwater Creek State Park. No previous experience needed. All ages welcome. Must register to participate. Call 770 732 2613 to register 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 16 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. To register or for more info, please click on the link below. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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This will be a guided, ranger-led hike on a 1/4 mile shallow section of Pickett's Mill Creek. We will hike, do a macroinvertebrate round-up, and pick up trash along the way. Our goal will be to determine the health of the creek, discover a living ecosystem, and leave it cleaner for the future. Free admission for participants with preregistration. 770-443-7850.
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Join the park rangers for our 5-day junior ranger summer camp. Learn new skills dating back to the Civil War. We'll also include outdoor skills such as archery, fishing, leaving no trace, and more. Become an official Junior Ranger here at Fort McAllister! For ages 6-8. Registration Open. Payment is due upon registration. $150. 912-727-2339.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Campers will be joining Rangers to learn archery basics, try their hand at fishing, and learn about the varied wildlife in the park. Ages 6-12 years old. This is a 2 day camp between 8:30am- 4pm. Registration in required. $45 registration fee. For registration or questions call 706-857-0826. $45 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Are the kids ready to try something new this summer? Join us in the great outdoors as you learn, explore, and create. Kids will make new friends while earning their Jr. Ranger badge. Pre-registration is required with limited spaces available. Call the park office for more details. $100 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Take a step back in time to explore life as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Together we will learn about life during the Great Depression, the New Deal, and in a CCC Camp. Interactive activites include team building, games, conservation projects, and much more. For more information contact Alexis Belman $175 for one week. 706-655-5870.
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Now open to ages 6-12.
Enthusiastic explorers who like to stay physically active will enjoy guided nature hikes, challenging games, races, and more. This camp is designed for building confidence, making friends, and team-building exercises! Opportunities for exploration abound. Click event title for details. $275-$300 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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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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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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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Are the kids ready to try something new this summer? Join us in the great outdoors as you learn, explore, and create. Kids will make new friends while earning their Jr. Ranger badge. Pre-registration is required with limited spaces available. Call the park office for more details. $100 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Are the kids ready to try something new this summer? Join us in the great outdoors as you learn, explore, and create. Kids will make new friends while earning their Jr. Ranger badge. Pre-registration is required with limited spaces available. Call the park office for more details. $100 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Are the kids ready to try something new this summer? Join us in the great outdoors as you learn, explore, and create. Kids will make new friends while earning their Jr. Ranger badge. Pre-registration is required with limited spaces available. Call the park office for more details. $100 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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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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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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Join our rangers in making this classic camping meal during National Hot Dog month! 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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Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and sky viewing. Telescopes will be set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Time is subject to change. $5 parking. 706-393-2349.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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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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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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Before the kids head back to school, bring the family out for one more weekend of summer fun. This combination outdoor/indoor program will take you outdoors for a tour of the historic turn of the century farm with hands on activities. Then join a ranger indoors to cool off at the visitor center for activities and crafts. $2.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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Join us for our 1st annual Plumleaf Azalea Fest. We will have ranger presentations in the visitor center about Plumleaf Azaleas along with a guided tour into the canyons to view their unique habitat at peak bloom. Vendors will also be selling plumleaf azalea merch and there will be activities for the kids. $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Join mushroom expert Brian Hale to learn all things mushrooms! Spend 1 hour in the "classroom" going over the basics of mushroom identification, uses, and how to avoid any bad foraging experiences. After the class, we will head outside to see what we can find! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Give archery a shot or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited $15 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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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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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Before the kids head back to school, bring the family out for one more weekend of summer fun. This combination outdoor/indoor program will take you outdoors for a tour of the historic turn of the century farm with hands on activities. Then join a ranger indoors to cool off at the visitor center for activities and crafts. $2.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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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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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Now open to ages 6-12.
What role do young people play in conserving local wildlife populations and natural habitats? Find out during this week of fun, educational activities! Junior Rangers will have the opportunity to learn about Wild Georgia: A Plan for Tomorrow* while hiking, birdwatching, interacting with ambassador animals, and more. Click on event title for details. $275-$300 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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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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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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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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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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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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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Give your child unforgettable summer memories at this Jr. Ranger Camp on Lake Lanier for ages 7-11. Camp Sandy Shores consists of 3 days of exciting activities like crafts, hiking, archery, kayaking, fishing and daily time to swim on our beach. There is limited space so please call soon to register! Wednesday-Friday. $85 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, collecting species along the way. Check-in & register at the Visitor Center. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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July 23rd- 25th. Ages 8-11. 9:00- 3:00 daily. Drop your Jr Rangers off for 3 days of outdoor fun! Kids need to bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and wear closed-toe shoes. Call the office to sign up. Space is limited. $115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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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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Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Following our Astro Club meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, we'll head out to find a dark spot of forest for some stargazing & discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark, & will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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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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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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 $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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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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! $75. 706-695-2598.
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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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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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. $5 parking. 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. $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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Enjoy a beautiful day in the Valley with live music, games, hayrides, farm animals, food vendors games on the lawn and an open house in the first floor of the Hardman Farm mansion. Grounds admission to the festival is $8 per person and includes all events. $8. Children 5 and under: Free 706-878-1077.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 16 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. To register or for more info, please click on the link below. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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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 $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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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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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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 $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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 $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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It's your chance to meet & greet our Park Rangers on this day of public engagement! Ask us questions, learn about our work in the park, offer your suggestions & get to know our full complement of staff. Take a walk, wet a hook, share a hot beverage, or view our special collection of bones & furs! A live animal may even join in the fun! Free! $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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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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Life is cheddar with yummy campfire meals! Join us outside the visitor center for a gouda time. 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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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Spend the afternoon with us at the campground activity shelter learning important facts about the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake! $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Did you know that the Declaration of Independence did not reach Savannah until August? Come hear the reading of the Declaration as it was read in 1776. Take part in the debate: would you remain loyal to the English King or join the Patriot cause? Programs will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $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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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Our park needs your help! Join us for this volunteer work day centering around the removal of invasive species from Sweetwater Creek State Park. No previous experience needed. All ages welcome. Must register to participate. Call 770 732 2613 to register 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Ahoy maties! Pick up your map and decoder wheel and set the main sales for this self-guided, paddling scavenger hunt adventure that will teach you a bit about our local species. Use your boat or rent one of ours for a fee. Ask the landlubbers in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join us to learn various applications for non-toxic herbal remedies. We'll make a tea, salve, poultice, and more based on what we find. We'll have supplies ready and you'll get to help forage for the plants we need. Call to reserve you spot, spaces limited. This is a weather permitting event. $5.25 - $6.50 706-695-2598.
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