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Take a family friendly spooky hayride through the campground! Follow the signs for parking and hayride check in. Last ride start at 4:30pm. Adults are $5, children (5-12yo) are $3, and 4 yo and under are free. Parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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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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This Program has been CANCELLED due to dangerous fire-weather conditions. 770-443-7850.
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Join us for a two-hour course on the basics of paddling! We will cover essential paddling techniques and important safety tips. This course is designed for those with little to no experience. We will meet at the Visitor Center and launch from the Lakeside Trail. As this is a pre-registered event, please call ahead to reserve your spot. 6-11: $20 12& up: $35 parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us in celebrating the spooky season with some wonderful arts and crafts! We'll create fun and exciting spooky crafts that you can take home. Stop by and join the rangers at Red Top to make some awesome creepy creations! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Grab a cup of coffee and sit for a spell. Have a chat with our naturalist, who will be available at the fire ring behind the Visitor Center. This is your chance to discuss the history, flora, and fauna at Skidaway Island with one of our friendly, knowledgeable rangers. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Pack a lunch and join us for a laid-back hike to the picnic area at the intersection of the Avian Loop and Connector Trail. Meet at the Sandpiper Trailhead at 12:00 PM. The total distance is approximately 2 miles, with a break at the Skidaway Narrows to eat lunch and chat as we enjoy the view. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. The ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-5871.
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This all-outdoors class includes a hike on the yellow trail to visit several old growth trees and a rare Longleaf Pine ecosystem, and we’ll explore clues to recognizing different ecosystems along the way. We’ll hike approx. 3 miles on natural trails, please wear close-toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water.
To register call 770-732-2613 $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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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Gourd-geous pumpkin or beautiful bat, you choose! Make a seasonal sun-catcher and learn how bats benefit plants like pumpkins and more! Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Come look at the unbe-leaf-ably beautiful changing leaves! Meet at the Overlook Trail for a short hike to learn about why trees shed their leaves, as well as some tree ID. Then, you will participate in a leaf tracing activity to create a lovely fall memory to keep, before hiking back. Friendly for all ages, register at the visitor center. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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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Bat Week
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 10 AM to 11 PM
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Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bat Week
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
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Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Join us as we explore the Japanese art of Haiku! We will discuss its benefits and learn how to practice mindfulness in our everyday lives. Additionally, we will cover the proper way to write a Haiku. If you have any questions, please call us at the Visitor Center or email us at redtopprogram@gmail.com. Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Learn how to follow a bearing, calculate distance, and more. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to construct, start and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, heat, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold! Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 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! $10.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a great skill to have. Start preparing for an emergency BEFORE it happens. 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, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Make a bat garland to hang in your belfry or home, and learn more about bats and their contributions to our ecosystem. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join us for a spooky movie in the museum and mask making. Popcorn will be available. Must preregister by 5 pm day of. Call 770 732 2613 $10 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Bat Week
Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
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Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Celebrate the fall season at Jack Hill State Park this October with some pumpkin carving. We'll supply the basic tools and stencils, all you have to do is get creative! Bring your own pumpkin or use one of ours during this holiday event. Please pre-register for this event up to 5 days in advance by calling or visiting the front office. 912-557-7744 $5-$15 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Ever wonder how Bats and Cats got connected with Halloween? Learn this and more fun facts as we explore Bats and Cats. Focus will be on Bobcats and Bats; how both survive, what they eat, where they live and their adaptations. We will even make a bat kite.
It's not witches hats but students will learn of the different hats of a Park Rangers job. $6 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador rat snakes. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Step into a storybook adventure this Halloween at Amicalola Falls State Park! Join us for a magical Trick-or-Treat Trail where your favorite storybook characters come to life! Collect candy, stay for spooky campfire stories, and meet fairytale friends at every turn. Costumes encouraged; all ages welcome! Find us at the Lodge Loop trailhead! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Kick back in the Mellinger center with festive crafts for spooky season. Acorn hair clips, glow stick witches brooms, and pine cone bats! Use them as decorations, give them out, or make them at your own parties! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Bat Week
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
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Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Learn about the practice of eating insects historically and in different cultures, and those that are brave enough can try eating some themselves! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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For overnight guests looking to have a sweet Halloween, you are invited to participate in Trick or Treating in the RV Campground and Cottage loops. Set up outside of your campsite/cabin to hand out prepackaged candy/goods; children must be accompanied by an adult. Happy Halloween! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us for a night tour of the Elijah Clark homestead guided by lantern light. This tour will be a mixture of historical and haunted tales of the area. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Finger painting can be messy, but it is always fun! Join a ranger
for a simple, autumn-themed finger painting class. All ages
welcome. Begins at Shelter 5 at 2:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Welcome campers! Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring for FREE s'mores or hot chocolate & interactive story or sing-along. This program is free, fully-accessible & open to the public. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Come camp with us on the spookiest of nights! Kids will collect candy from RV to RV. Campers are encouraged to decorate their sites and compete for the prize of most festive set up. Tour around the park on our decorated conestoga wagon. At night, play put putt on our glow in the dark mini golf. Wagon Rides $3 per person, Glow Mini Golf: $5 per person, cash only parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come and enjoy our spooky miniature golf course, once again, in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Wear clothing for the weather. Bring cash, flashlight and water. $5 cash only parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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The Skeleton Family loves to visit High Falls State Park this time of year! Come to the Park Office to receive clues about where they like to hang out and then see how many you can spot and pose with for a picture! Return to the Park Office to pick out a prize. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join us for a fun evening of S'mores, hot chocolate and popcorn while hearing ghost stories around a campfire! There will also be a craft for the children. Wear your costume! Treats will be given to the kids. We will see you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Get ready to boogie with animal adaptations, groove with the ghouls of the forest, and party with the creepy creatures. There will be a take home art project, costumes are welcome! $5 plus parking fee required. 229-838-6202.
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Start your day off right with a hike at Red Top! We will be taking our oh-so spooky Scavenger Hunt sheets around the trails in search of items to cross off. Snakes, Spiders, and Creepy Crawlies are among the few creatures that frequent the park. What else can you find?... Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a Halloween-themed Archery program. There have been reports of Zombies on the Archery Range... Eliminate them before they eat your brains. Shoot 3 in the head within your hour, and you're a champion of the apocalypse. Also, I'll let you come back next time, free of charge!
No actual Zombies will be harmed during this program. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a Halloween-themed Archery program. There have been reports of Zombies on the Archery Range... Eliminate them before they eat your brains. Shoot 3 in the head within your hour, and you're a champion of the apocalypse. Also, I'll let you come back next time, free of charge!
No actual Zombies will be harmed during this program. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us in celebrating the spooky season with some wonderful arts and crafts! We'll create fun and exciting spooky crafts that you can take home. Stop by and join the rangers at Red Top to make some awesome creepy creations! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a Halloween-themed Archery program. There have been reports of Zombies on the Archery Range... Eliminate them before they eat your brains. Shoot 3 in the head within your hour, and you're a champion of the apocalypse. Also, I'll let you come back next time, free of charge!
No actual Zombies will be harmed during this program. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join the rangers at Red Top Mountain for a cozy evening around the fire as we read classic Halloween tales that have entertained kids for decades. Enjoy some delicious s'mores while you listen! Everyone, both kids and adults, is encouraged to wear their favorite costumes. Come join us for a fun-filled, kid-friendly Halloween celebration! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Campers are invited to adorn their campsites with family-friendly, earth-friendly decor. Judging begins at 5 pm and ends by 7 pm. Winners will receive a prize. Visitors not registered as campers are welcome to tour the campgrounds during this time. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters. $25-35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Trick or Treat Sweetwater Creek's Visitor Center. We'll have a set of riddles for Halloween, yard games and of course candy for trick or treaters of all ages. For a $2 get a set of 3 polaroid photos in our photo booth. $0-$2 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Deep dive into October's more recent birth stone addition Tourmaline as we see examples, utilize microscopes, and get hands on in our geology lab. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Come out and decorate your vehicle for Halloween and hand out candy to Boys and Ghouls as they walk from car to car. There will be hayrides and other activities as well! Prizes will be awarded to best costumes, best pet costume, and best vehicle decoration. If you decorate your vehicle and hand out candy the parking fee will be waived free plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - $7 parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to learn about one of the spookiest animals in North America! You will come face-to-face with the animals who hoot, trill, and scream in the night during a 45 minute owl program. Find us in the Lodge Lobby! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Bring your coffee or hot chocolate to wake up with nature by the Chattahoochee River. Listen and look for the woodland animals such as wild turkeys, osprey, bald eagles, king fishers and more! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Reserve your camping spot and come enjoy a fun filled day of Halloween festivities!
Campground Halloween Decor Contest (9am-4pm)
Trick or Treat & Costume Contest at Campground 1 (6pm - 8pm)
Best campsite and costume wins prizes! Parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Join one of our interpretive rangers on a morning birdwatching hike. This guided hike is a little more advanced than the Birding Basics hike offered.
Meet at the Sempervirens Trailhead. Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Ever wanted to see what happens after an owl consumes its prey? During this class, you will get to get a look inside your own owl pellet! Every pellet holds something different! Learn about the different types of prey owls consume and how we can help them in the wild. $10 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Join us for a golf cart decorating contest and parade! We will meet for judging at the Elijah Clark cabin and parade the campgrounds from there. Prizes will be given for the most creative, spooky, and funny carts. Parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Join us at the Elijah Clark Cabin to show off your best costume and participate in a costume contest! Prizes will be given for the most creative, spooky and funny costumes. Parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Archery
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 9 AM to 11:30 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by calling the park office 706-663-4858. Meet at archery field below dam. Park at boat dock. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Throughout history, bread has been the most important food source for everyone. The baker will be rolling dough and baking fresh loaves of bread out at the Bake & Brew kitchen. Stop by to see what 18th century baking was like! Samples available throughout the day. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Take aim and try your hand at archery! Learn the fundamentals on a safe range with guidance from certified instructors. All equipment is provided (please note: bows are right-handed). Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by calling 912-727-2339. $15 plus parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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Experience the fort at night as you are guided by candlelight. Learn about how soldiers spent these autumn days during the War. $12-$15. 912-727-2339.
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Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 1:00-3:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Come join us every Saturday for a long, leisurely stroll on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, as we typically take 3-4 hours to complete this 7-mile loop hike. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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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. 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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We don't get many mushrooms in the fall in Georgia, but we do see some interesting species in the park. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to hike the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) to see if we can find any. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Want to learn how to build a better campfire? Meet the Naturalist at the fire ring in the Program Area to learn the components of building a fire as well as a couple of different styles. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join our ranger for a fun morning of learning about migrating butterflies! We will identify the species and see these migrating pollinators in flight on their way south for winter! Fee includes access to regularly scheduled plantation house tours. $5.50- $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Experience sugar cane syrup making the old-fashioned way as we cook cane juice in the original kettles and press sugar cane on the steam powered press. We will also have live bluegrass music, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, and woodstove cooking and a Civil War encampment commemorating the arrival of General Sherman's federal troops. $3-$10. 478-986-5172.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. 229-724-2150.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. 229-724-2150.
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A guided tour of Kolomoki Mounds, as we climb Mound A and learn a little about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2000 years ago and many of the natural resources still present today.
Hike covers about .75 miles and will last about 1 hour. Closed toe shoes, water and cameras are encouraged. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to Camp Lawton’s 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Registration is required in advance. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Past and present come together as you make an old fashioned hand dipped candle with family and friends. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center.
Registration is required in advance and space is limited.
Ages 6 and up $3 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 to enjoy autumn targets. Meet at the archery range at 2:45 pm to check in and complete waivers.
$10 Ages 8 and up. Registration is required in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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How did our ancestors of the past live without electricity? Learn this and more as we explore the history of candle making. Park Naturalist will demonstrate candle making techniques. Then each participant will dip candles like our ancestors from the past. Once completed they will have their own candle to take home. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Do you ever wonder what lives in the woods. Come join us as we discover the world of wildlife at Mistletoe State Park. We will share mounts, furs and more as we explore wildlife that live in our back yard. Guests will make a wildlife animal mask and visit the nature center. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Join staff, Friends of New Echota volunteers and special Cherokee guests as the historic Capital of New Echota comes alive with living history demonstrations, tours, games, and music. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for our fall bark in the park hike! We will be doing a 2.5 mile hike on the canyon loop trail. We will stop along the way and have a bark ranger ceremony where all dogs on the hike will receive a bark ranger badge and certificate. $10 per dog parking fee required. 229-838-6202.
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Celebrate Fall with us on a hike through the woods to admire the beautiful foliage. We’ll explore local trees and wildflowers, and binoculars are recommended for potential wildlife sightings. Call today to reserve your spot! 5.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a relaxing exploration of Haiku poetry! We will delve into its history and learn how to write proper haikus. For inspiration, we will draw from the beauty we observe in the park. If you're interested in discovering this ancient art form, please call us today to reserve your spot. 2.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador rat snakes. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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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Come Join us for a Family hayride through the campground, trick-or-treating, and Spooky campsite decorating contest! Winner will receive a free night stay. Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - $7 parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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North? Weast? Wait...where are we going? Have these questions trouble you no longer as we learn how to read a map and compass with a ranger. This class will teach you the basics and we'll put our skills to the test afterwards with a short hike. $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Curious on how make a flower pot, mug, or bowl out of clay? The people of the Mississippian Culture historically built sturdy coil pots and containers to store everything from seeds to water, and even food. Visitors attending the class will receive a pound of air dry clay, and you will learn step by step how to build their own coil pot. $2-$6
$5 Program Fee. 770-387-3747.
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Come by the Highlander House anytime between 2pm and 4pm to craft your very own cornhusk doll, a toy commonly played with in the 18th century. Perfect for younger ages AND adults! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Step back in time and discover the art of traditional rag doll making! In this hands-on program, you’ll explore the history behind these cherished toys and learn the simple techniques children of the 1860s used to create their own dolls. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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Come learn all about the habits and diet of the black bear and the unfortunate impact human interference has on this keystone species. Get a chance to touch real black bear skulls, claws, and teeth! Begins at the Old Fort Picnic Area at 11:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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-CANCELLED 9/14/25- Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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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, observing species along the way. With our identifier in-hand, we'll search for birds, bugs, lizards, & snakes, and we're sure to find plenty of flora! Check-in & register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Bring your kid(s) and let them be creative in making Christmas ornaments for one of our trees at the park for the tree lighting event on 11/28. We can gather items from nature to decorate and will have some supplies such as popsicle sticks, paint, glue, small plates, paper, pipe cleaners, etc Please email glsstatepark@gmail.com if you plan to come. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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As part of an initiative to expand our STEM programming, HLC has acquired two new InvenTables. These tables are kid-safe engineering tables approved for ages 3+. Participants will be given templates for a craft and will use the InvenTables to complete projects and practice great STEM skills. Most materials used are recycled and repurposed. Ages 6+. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Flex your creativity with this fun craft day. We will be doing hands on crafts and education. This program will be held outdoors so bring closed toed shoes, bug spray, and water. Pre-registration required. Ages 6+. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Bring 4 pebbles to use in this mindfulness exercise as we hike on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated). Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Don’t forget to set your clocks back by an hour. What better way to spend that extra time than on the trails at your favorite state park? Join us for a ranger-led 3-mile hike highlighting local flora and fauna. Wear hiking shoes and bring water. Meet up at the Big Ferry Trailhead. Don’t be late! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. Call 770 732 2613 to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+
Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join a Park Ranger at the Muscadine Interpretive trail to learn all about the native flora and fauna that reside here at Tugaloo. The trail is a short .7 mile hike. Please bring water and closed toe shoes. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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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 morning paddle to see the cypress trees in the fall. $40 per person (plus applicable tax). All equipment provided. Must be able to swim and meet guidelines on waiver. Limited spots, RSVP by 10/29/2025. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about our ambassador king snake. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join us for a adventure filled full moon hike! We will celebrate the Beaver Moon by hiking our 3/4 mile Beaver Trail. Bring water, flashlights, and wear appropriate shoes. $8 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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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Come view the year's first supermoon from the trail! We'll hike out from the Visitor Center along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail to watch the full Wolf Moon make its rise in our sightline. This hike is fully accessible & pet-friendly. Meet at the Visitor Center fire ring. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center before 5pm day of event. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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