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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river while the sun sets. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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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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Ever wondered while hiking the trails, if someone once inhabited the area your walking through?
Join our Naturalist to hear about the people that once inhabited the Chattahoochee River area, hike the boulder trail to see old structures and hear about other finds around the park. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Before joining us for smores and games, join us instead for flint and steel! This class will teach you the basics of fire-building and the different uses it has! $5.00 per guest $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Experience a unique and relaxing yoga session on our beach, lead by instructors from Find Your Center Yoga Studio.
This event is BYOYM- Bring Your Own Yoga Mat! People of all levels of experience are welcome. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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With this fun, self-led scavenger hunt on the Overlook Trail, you will play the role of a conservationist who needs to find Georgia's threatened and endangered animals to help protect them. Ask for a checklist from the visitor center, and once the scavenger hunt is completed, you can win a prize and a stamp for your Wild Georgia bookmark! . $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Take a short hike with our naturalist around the Huckleberry Trail to learn some general local history as well as local flora and fauna. The trail is 0.75 miles, unpaved, with a mix of walking uphill and downhill. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Come learn about the art of upcycling, where you make crafts from often thrown-away or recyclable materials. This program will teach you how to make paper beads and bracelets/necklaces. We will meet outside the visitor center, recommended for ages 10+. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saving endangered wildlife may sound like a daunting task, but what if conservation can take place in your own backyard? Join Etowah Rangers for a series of interpretive hikes focusing on some of Georgia's most at-risk species outlined in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and learn about the State's plan for a more 'wild' future! $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Start your day feeling amazing! This fun, alignment-based yoga practice with registered yoga teacher Monique French plus breathtaking mountain top views will refresh your mind, body, and spirit. Class is $10 cash at the entrance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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You may remember a little race from years long gone called the Red Fox Run. This race took place at F.D. Roosevelt State Park and it was a hit! Well, we are bringing it back. It is as if a little fox finally poked its head out of the fox hole and said to itself, “it is time to run again”. “No more lazing around in the den”. $35 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate the end of summer in the largest spring-fed pool in Georgia. Enjoy music, food, and games for the whole family from 1-3 PM. Regular pool admission required. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This Labor Day weekend we celebrate the history of colonial trades and crafts folk. Featured trades include: the Rat & Tankard tavern workers, the local volunteer militia crew, and more! The Friends of the Fort will have free refreshments available to visitors inside the tavern. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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You deserve a break today! Come out to Fort McAllister for an educational and entertaining day for the whole family. Living historians will be firing muskets. Join us for Civil War games, medical displays, watermelon, and more! $6 - $10. 912-727-2339.
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Spinning, blacksmithing, woodworking, and other early trade skills will be demonstrated; along with historic blackpowder weapon firing demonstrations on the hour. $3.50- $5 912-884-5999.
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Join a ranger on a guided hike to the West Overlook and a tour of the CCC fire tower. 1.5 miles/moderate. Registration is required. $2 per person. Begins at the Old Fort picnic area at 1:00 pm. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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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. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join us for a unique exposition of antique and contemporary quilts and coverlets from around South Georgia! Pieces will be on temporary display for a limited time, and awards will be given for best in show, oldest piece, and rattiest in show! The show will take place in the group shelter across from the archery range. Public admission is $2 for adults, children 12 and under are free. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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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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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 a paddle around Lake Rutledge. Ages 10 and up. $20 if you use your craft, $25 if you use ours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come and enjoy our miniature golf course in a different light — at night! The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories. We will provide glow in the dark golf balls and the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Please bring a flashlight, bug repellent and cash. $5 CASH only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Hike our Historic Trail (ADA) and learn how the Mesozoic Era, the Muscogee Creek Nation, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Allman Brothers Band, and the Flood of '94 all shaped the history of the land and water that is now High Falls State Park. Meet on the front porch of the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Looking for something fun and free to do this holiday weekend? Show off your Georgia Band knowledge and win swag prizes at the same time in this unique version of Bingo. Meet at Picnic Shelter #2. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join us for an interesting conversation and displays on how Carolina Gold Rice was cultivated here at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation and throughout the low country in the mid-late 1700s and 1800s. $8.75 Adults
$6.50 Seniors
$5.50 Youth 912-264-7333.
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Fungi Fun
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
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Join our naturalist at the Overland Nature Trail head to learn about Georgia's native mushroom species on a short hike! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join our naturalist at the museum to learn about Georgia's native snakes and lizards and meet our park snake Cornbread! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join the rangers For an evening paddle around the Upper lake. Meet at the office by 7:30PM. Make sure to bring water and wear clothing that can get wet. $5 - $15 $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range behind the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the campground picnic shelter to make red, white, and blue pinwheels for Labor Day. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Try your hand with a compound or recurve bow after learning the basics from a certified instructor. Archery equipment will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome for "pop" of color balloon target practice. Meet at the archery range at 3:15 pm to complete waivers.
Ages 8 and up $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join the Rangers on a guided hike of New Echota's nature trails in search of both common and rare plants that call the site home. The hike will take place on the New Town Creek trail and the hike will be easy to moderate. Weather dependent program. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Open to ages 6+, please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. $75 per child for all three days or $30 per child per day.
Your kids will participate in:
Fishing
Sand Art
Popsicle Making
Natural Tie Dye
Nature Hikes and Plant ID
Historic Games
Creek Exploration
Ambassador Animal Interactions $30-75 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Last movie night in the pool! Concessions will be available for purchase. Ages 12+ Space is limited. Call the office to sign up and to find out the movie we’re watching! $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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With this fun, self-led scavenger hunt on the Overlook Trail, you will play the role of a conservationist who needs to find Georgia's threatened and endangered animals to help protect them. Ask for a checklist from the visitor center, and once the scavenger hunt is completed, you can win a prize and a stamp for your Wild Georgia bookmark! . $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Explore day to day life of what it was like here at Etowah during the Mississippian Period. Learn about raising a Three Sisters kitchen garden, how homes were built, and the expectations of different family members here around the site. A great program for families and home school students! Visitors will get to take home their own packet of seeds. $2. 770-387-3747.
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Curious about what you can create using just paper, glue, and your hands? Come create mountain and wildlife themed paper mosaics with a ranger! All ages welcome. Begins at Picnic Shelter 5 at 11:00 AM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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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. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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In conjunction with our Wiregrass Quilt Show we will have a special quilt display in the Relihan Museum and Nature Center. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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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 $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 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 $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Mushrooms can be unpredictable, but odds are we'll see some in the woods this time of year. Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead Parking Area to hike on the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Camping Kids, do you have what it takes to complete our obstacle course for a prize? Meet at the playground in the Riverside Campground to give it a try! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join our Naturalist for a beautiful sunset kayak paddle on our blackwater lake!. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM the day of the event. Space is limited! We will meet at the kayaks beside the gazebo to hit the water! All participants must be able to swim. We hope to see you there! $25 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Learn all about amphibians and macroinvertebrates during a 1.25 mi. hike on the Watershed Trail. We will be spending some time at Panola Creek looking for these amazing creatures, so be prepared to get muddy and wet. Ages 5+. Pre-registration is required. Call the Park Office to register. Click event for more details. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for a hike along the Sweet Gum Trail where we will explore various tree species that inhabit the park. Learn about the characteristics of each and discuss their role in the environment. Additionally, we will address some endangered species in Georgia and events that led to their decline. $5 plus $5 parking. 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. Coffee and tea available for sale in the gift shop or bring your own. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Open to ages 6+, please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. $75 per child for all three days or $30 per child per day.
Your kids will participate in:
Fishing
Sand Art
Popsicle Making
Natural Tie Dye
Nature Hikes and Plant ID
Historic Games
Creek Exploration
Ambassador Animal Interactions $30-75 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Meet the Naturalist at the Park office for a crash course in Kayaking. We'll be going over basic strokes, maneuvers, as well as Paddling Safety. Afterwards we'll hop into the water and test our new found knowledge. Be sure to bring water, snacks, dry clothes, and a towel. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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With this fun, self-led scavenger hunt on the Overlook Trail, you will play the role of a conservationist who needs to find Georgia's threatened and endangered animals to help protect them. Ask for a checklist from the visitor center, and once the scavenger hunt is completed, you can win a prize and a stamp for your Wild Georgia bookmark! . $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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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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 $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Campers are invited for some friendly competition while enjoying good old fashioned games like horseshoes and 4-square. Come to the field behind the Pool House after 6:30pm and wrap up at 8:30pm. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Pack a picnic and join us in Roosevelt's Little White House picnic area for a free day of family friendly games and activities. 706-655-5870.
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Open to ages 6+, please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. $75 per child for all three days or $30 per child per day.
Your kids will participate in:
Fishing
Sand Art
Popsicle Making
Natural Tie Dye
Nature Hikes and Plant ID
Historic Games
Creek Exploration
Ambassador Animal Interactions $30-75 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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Lake Rutledge is home to many night-time creatures that form a beautiful chorus after-hours. Join a ranger for a short 1-mile hike following the shore of the lake while listening for the sounds of night creatures such as frogs, birds, and insects. Pre-registration required. Ages 8+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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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Lets do something super fun for Grandparents Day! Grandparents get ready to channel your inner child- think crazy socks, bright colors, and maybe even a silly hat! And grandkids, its your turn to embrace your wiser side- grab those glasses, a cardigan, and get ready to be the cutest little old person you can be! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Unleash the fun as dogs swim and play in and around the largest spring-fed pool in Georgia. Music, activities and contests. Fenced in pool area. Off-leash ok. Located at Liberty Bell Pool off Hwy 354
No humans allowed in the pool. You can pre-pay at the office or pay correct change at the door. Bring proof of rabies vaccine. $10 per dog $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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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. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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+. $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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Enjoy the changing colors on the lake during this ranger-guided tour. After the sun sets, experience the wonders of nature that are unique to nighttime. Spaces are limited. Geared towards ages 8 and above. For more info and to register, please click on the link below. $20 if you use your boat or $25 if you use ours. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come out and paint Mistletoe State Park. This program is for beginners to painting or someone with experience who wants to paint with a group. This program is being offered in part with our statewide art contest. This contest is designed for high schoolers in the state of Georgia. More information can be found at GaStateParks.org/ArtContest. Free plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Fun craft for children ages 8 and up. Enjoy a Sunday morning by making a guilded craft. Come for the class, then stay and enjoy the playground and picnic area. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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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. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come join our monthly Full Moon Night Hike to view its rise above our sightline on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. 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. Hike begins promptly at 8:30 PM. $5 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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Basket weaving is a rich historical art that has deep cultural roots. Many different cultures across the world have perfected the arts of basket weaving with a variety of different natural materials. Watch a ranger while they demonstrate the basics of making a basket out of pine needles in front of the Park Office. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Before you could get fishing line and nylon rope from the store, people had to make their own cordage from natural materials found in the woods. One of the materials used was yucca leaves. By the porch of the Park Office, a ranger will be doing a demonstration on how to make natural rope from yucca. You'll learn, it's not as easy as it looks! $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 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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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 out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Ever wondered if there were more moth species than butterflies, or what moths eat? Come find out at the Moths of Georgia Campfire Program! Listen to a campfire story and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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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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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Get ready for some Autumn fun and enjoy the beautiful fall colors and fresh air. Join us for a super cool scavenger hunt along the riverside trail with a park ranger. We'll give you a scavenger hunt card - the person who finds everything gets a prize! $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Our park's Naturalist will be conducting a program on the endangered plants and animals of Cloudland Canyon in the Interpretive Center at 10:00 AM, followed by opportunities for GSA Troops to participate in conservation and service activities around the park. Please contact the Park office if you would like to schedule a program for your Troop. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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This campfire cooking program is peachy keen and ripe for fun! 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! Pre-registration is required, you can call ahead or register in the visitor center. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Calling all Girl Scout Troops! Walk with Etowah rangers and earn your Junior Ranger badge by participating in nature and history activities! $2-6 Admission. 770-387-3747.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The Georgia Aster is a beautiful wildflower of our park that needs our help! Find out why they are so crucial to the health of our ecosystems. Take part in helping your local native plant species by joining us in creating decorative handmade seed paper that you can plant in your own backyard. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for girl scouts love state parks day at Florence Marina for an introductory class to fishing! We will also learn about habitat restoration for endangered fish. All poles and bait will be provided. Meet at the visitor center at Florence Marina. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Girl Scout troops are invited to come out and help us keep our park beautiful. After our Girl Scouts will get a guided tour through the Fort. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Register your troop to experience the beauty and tranquility of Fort McAllister on this ranger-guided tour of the fort and barracks, as we recount history and tell stories of the last battle of General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea. We will also offer a musket demo during this tour. This program requires Fort Admission. $8-$15. 912-727-2339.
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Girl Scouts come enjoy a hands-on wool fiber spinning activity, as they learn how the early settlers made their own clothing. Scouts will card wool, spin the walking wheel, and experience the texture of various natural fibers. Fort tour with an American Continental soldier offered. Call the site office to register. $5. 912-884-5999.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work independently or as a family team to build your own shelter using natural materials from the forest—such as sticks, branches, and vines. Then, learn essential skills in fire building and knot tying. All supplies are provided. This program is geared toward ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy a ranger led hike (1 hour) along our new beach trail as we walk by swamps, hardwood/pine forests and a controlled burn area. After the hike, we'll kayak (1 hour) on the lake looking for wildlife such as raptors, herons and migrating birds. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Registration begins after 7/26/25. $25 if you use our kayaks. $20 if you use yours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 8 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking (any minor needs to be accompanied by an adult). Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bring Girl Scouts for this fun guided hike where we will do some nature learning and play bingo for prizes at the same time. Space is limited. We will hike the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Any local Girl Scouts welcome to come and fish, search the lakeside for other critters and learn about local fish species! Some fishing gear provided, or bring your own! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Girl Scout Troops are invited to the park to participate in multiple service projects. Project options include trash clean up along the trails, as well as the option to assist the Friends Group with a park event.Plan to meet at the park office and make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join our Park Naturalist to view and identify our native butterflies and bees. Learn about which plants support our local ecosystem, and how you can help benefit pollinators throughout Georgia. $1.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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Welcome all Girl Scouts for this statewide effort. Join our Naturalist on the Lake Trail hike, after making your own hiking stick. We'll return and work on our archery skills at the range. The day will conclude after planting seeds in our pollinator garden. See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Bring your Girl Scouts out for a day of learning and adventure. Join the rangers for guided tours at 10am and 1pm. The print shop will be open giving demonstrations throughout the day and visitors can make a souvenir page of paper, 1830's style. Self-guided tour option available throughout the day also
Admission fee required. Call 706.624.1321 $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Help make Panola Mountain State Park a better place for all by helping clean up trash around the park and along the nature trails. This event is free for all ages, but please register your Troop or Girl Scout by calling the park. Parking will be waived for all volunteers. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join a Park Ranger on a guided hike of the Rock Outcrop Trail (0.75 mi) to lean how to prepare for a hike, best hiking practices, and what to do if you were to get lost. This event is free for all ages, but please call the park to register your troop or Girl Scout. Meet at the Nature Center. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Step back in time and learn what games were popular to play during the 1800s. This event is free for all ages, but please call the park to register your troop or Girl Scout. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Any Girl Scout group can attend this event. Preregistration is required. This event will span 2 days with morning and afternoon time slots available with a limit of two groups per time slot. Saturday's project will be trail maintenance. Sunday's project will be Historic Gardening 101. Rangers programs provided in addition to the project activity. 770-443-7850.
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Join us for guided, candlelight hikes down trails of history. We begin with a soldier writing home about his experiences, then visit special scenes along the trail where his experiences are brought to life. Preregistration is required. More details will be provided on the Friends of Pickett's Mill website a month prior to the event. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Calling all Girl Scouts.. Come join us at Red Top for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day!
Scavenging for something fun and healthy to do? Let's go out to explore and see what we can find! Finish your Scavenger Hunt first and pick a prize. All items can be found around the park this time of year. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come and explore what it takes to be a bird! Together we will drive into the interesting anatomy of our feathered friends. Learning what makes birds different from all other creatures and how unique each bird really is! $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Have you heard? Girl Scouts LOVE State Parks - especially Skidaway Island State Park! Gather your Troop and come on over for a visit. We can always use your help keeping the trails clean and tidy. Parking is free for volunteers. Check in at the front desk for your volunteer parking pass. 912-598-2300.
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Come to Smithgall Woods to learn all about what you can be munching on in the fall.
This program consists of 1 hour of indoor class time, before we head out on a short hike to see what we can find!
Learn about the difference between edible, medicinal, and supplemental plants, and what can be foraged ethically in the Southern Blueridge region. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Nature has so much to offer, so lets learn all about by using the 5 senses! What does Sweet Pepper-bush smell like? What do warblers sound like? We will figure that out! We will be hiking the Trembling Earth Nature Trail which is 0.75 miles and is on easy terrain. Please wear closed toe shoes and bring plenty of water. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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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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Girl Scouts are cordially invited to share tea with Mr. Hunnicutt, the famous Victorian photographer, and learn of the town of Tallulah Falls and its historic residents. After, they will have the opportunity to dress and sit for their portrait. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Calling all girls scouts to try their hand at archery in celebration of Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day. 706-356-4362.
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Calling all Girl Scout Troops! Enjoy an Archery 101 class and hayride through the park. We will meet at Picnic shelter #1 and take a hayride to the archery range where we will enjoy Archery 101, followed by a hayride through the park. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Are you a Girl Scout? Do you love Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites? Come explore Wormsloe's interpretive trail including historic ruins, gravesite, a Native American shell midden, and more.
Join us for ranger-led hikes on the blue trail at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Girl scouts get ready for some Autumn fun and enjoy the beautiful fall colors and fresh air! Join us for a super cool scavenger hunt along the trails. We'll give you a scavenger hunt card - and the person who finds everything first wins a prize! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Our park's Naturalist will be conducting a program on the endangered plants and animals of Cloudland Canyon in the Interpretive Center at 10:00 AM, followed by opportunities for GSA Troops to participate in conservation and service activities around the park. Please contact the Park office if you would like to schedule a program for your Troop. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Calling all Girl Scout Troops! Walk with Etowah rangers and earn your Junior Ranger badge by participating in nature and history activities! $2-6 Admission. 770-387-3747.
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Join us for a nature craft while we learn about the Gorgone Checkerspot Butterfly and its hostplants and how we can take part in protecting this species. We will learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and wet-felt a Checkerspot cocoon (chrysalis) out of wool. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our Archery Through the Ages is available for Girl Scouts. A ranger will be present to demonstrate how to use the ancient Atlatl as well as longbow. Scouts must be at least 8 years old to participate. Space is limited, so please call in advance! $10. 912-437-4770.
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Register your Girl Scout troop to join a Ranger for a nature hike around the three-mile Redbird Trail. Enjoy beautiful views of the Ogeechee River and maritime forest while learning about the flora and fauna of Georgia's coast. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-727-2339 to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Girl Scouts come enjoy a hands-on wool fiber spinning activity, as they learn how the early settlers made their own clothing. Scouts will card wool, spin the walking wheel, and experience the texture of various natural fibers. Fort tour with an American Continental soldier offered. Call the site office to register. $5. 912-884-5999.
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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. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 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. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance (after 7/26/25). $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 8 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking (any minor needs to be accompanied by an adult). Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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