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Walk thru time from the middle 1700’s to the late 1800’s and see living skills’ displays from local historians. See trappers, explorers and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Archery
Saturday, Nov 15, 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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Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate monumental moments with us as we honor this year’s Georgia State Parks theme, Monumental Moments: America’s 250th! Take part in our on-site scavenger hunt and explore the park in a whole new way! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Our annual Colonial military reenactment is open to all those interested in the harsh, yet adventurous, lives of soldiers and sailors. Only on Saturday at 2pm: a black powder battle demonstration! Military history of the 18th century includes reenacting from Highlanders, British armies, Royal navies, and foreign campaigns! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Stop by to speak with a living historian portraying a Civil War soldier about Fort McAllister's history. $5.50 - $9.75 912-727-2339.
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Enjoy some glowing games, look for bioluminescent bugs with our blacklights, and receive a free glowstick on this easy, one mile hike around the lake! You are encouraged to wear bright clothes, light up shoes, and other glow-in-the-dark gear. All ages welcome. Begins at the Beach area at 5:30 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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Join us for our 46th anniversary of the Pioneer Harvest Festival as we celebrate the culture and history of the Wiregrass region of South Georgia. Enjoy historical demonstrations and presentations from the Wiregrass Ecological & Cultural Project as well as other living history groups. $5 per adult, children 12 and under $3, standard parking fee required parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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We will be making cane syrup from cane harvested at our Park. Syrup will be made and sold at the Syrup Shed across from the campground. Food vendors and Arts and Crafts vendors will be set up in the playground area. $5 Park Pass per vehicle, $5 entry fee per vehicle. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Come out and help improve our wonderful park by joining our Volunteer Workday. This workday, we will be completing projects in our historic CCC camp, including brush clearing and painting. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact friendsofhardlaborcreek@gmail.com. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Meet at the Park Office to 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. Free Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Meet the Naturalist around the campfire at the Program Area to learn about our locally Federally Endangered Species including where they have been identified and what threats they face. Receive a stamp on your Wild GA bookmark. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join us for our Paint in the Park event! A fun painting class hosted by our Friends group. Pre-registration required at the link on our FB page.* Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Join rangers for a sunrise paddle around the Upper lake. Meet at the office by 7:00AM. Make sure to bring water and wear clothing that can get wet. $15 (rental included)
$5 (if bringing own craft) parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Join rangers at the Visitor Center fire ring to learn how to make cookies over the campfire and roast marshmallows. Make sure to bring a chair to relax next to the fire. Registration required. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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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 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 parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Mistletoe is looking for volunteers to help with work on our Rock Dam trail and Cliatt Creek trail. Drinks and tools will be provided but volunteers can feel free to bring their own. Work will include repairing damaged portions of the trails and cleaning up overgrown areas. 706-541-0321.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for Astronomy Night hosted by the Coca Cola Space and Science Center from Columbus. There will be a brief presentation followed by an opportunity to view space from telescopes. Please bring a blanket or chair. Parking fee required. 229-838-6202.
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Archery is an exciting hobby, sport, and is great fun for all ages. Not to mention... you would look SO much cooler with a bow in your hand, shooting arrows at high speed! We also just so happen to have the equipment, and the know-how, to get your shots where you want them. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot. Ages 8+ only. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is an exciting hobby, sport, and is great fun for all ages. Not to mention... you would look SO much cooler with a bow in your hand, shooting arrows at high speed! We also just so happen to have the equipment, and the know-how, to get your shots where you want them. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot. Ages 8+ only. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us as we embrace the creativity of the fall season with the help of the Muses! We'll provide all the necessary supplies, and you'll get to keep your beautiful creations. Come along and work with our rangers to make something stunning together! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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The dutch oven is a great tool to have in the kitchen as well as the campsite. From high temp searing and all-day simmering, to cobblers and cakes. This time, we will make batches of hearty chili in pairs over an open fire. Bring a kitchen knife from home you are most comfortable using, and meet at the Vaughn Cabin behind the Visitors Center. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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There is something magical about being in the swamp at sunset, the colors reflecting on its dark waters. Kayak in the swamp as the sun slips away, birds fly home to roost, and nocturnal creatures start their night. $35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Watch this bi-annual kayaking event up-close from the splash zone! The hike is considered highly strenuous and technical as you will be traversing 800 feet of elevation up and down a 25 - 55 degree rocky incline. Bring water and snacks!
(The only gorge access allowed without a boat)
Waiver must be signed. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join us for a movie at the day use parking lot. Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Join 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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Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Interested in expanding your knowledge of the people who lived at Etowah? The winter lecture series will feature four different lectures over the course of winter 2025-2026. We will feature different subjects in the fields of Archeology & Anthropology. You can expand your knowledge by listening to lectures given by experts in these fields. $12-$16. 770-387-3747.
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Walk thru time from the middle 1700’s to the late 1800’s and see living skills’ displays from local historians. See trappers, explorers and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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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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Come join our park naturalist on this 2-hour interactive hike through our bird sanctuary along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. Discover how many species of birds make our park home, and how many more are just visitors! You may see the iconic Great Blue Heron & the ubiquitous Carolina Wren, or hear the distinctive drum of different woodpeckers! $10 plus parking fee required. 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+. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Want to shoot try your hand at archery, but don’t know where to start? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting bullseyes. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Want to learn how to cook a hearty one pot meal over your campfire? Come watch the Naturalist make a pot of chili and cornbread in the Dutch oven. Meet at the fire ring in the Program Area. Must Register in advance. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your Fall wreath! Take your wreath home and enjoy it for years to come! We will have plenty of colors to choose from. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot! We look forward to seeing you during this holiday season! $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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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 up with local geocachers for the 25th annual Geocaching International Film Festival as they say, “TFTC-Thanks for the Community!” and enjoy watching this year’s finalists (film reel lasts approximately one hour). Meet in the Interpretive Center. Depart following the screening for geocaching on the park, led by SaGe (Savannah Geocaching). 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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Watch this bi-annual kayaking event up-close from the splash zone! The hike is considered highly strenuous and technical as you will be traversing 800 feet of elevation up and down a 25 - 55 degree rocky incline. Bring water and snacks!
(The only gorge access allowed without a boat)
Waiver must be signed. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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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Come join us to celebrate National Hiking Day!
We will be hiking our easy 1 mile, paved sunset drive nature trail.
Make sure to bring a water bottle and appropriate shoes. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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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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Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Uncover the history and science behind the abandoned moonshine stills on Skidaway Island State Park. Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike highlighting some of the area’s most fascinating tales. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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For all the Hikers out there, this day is for YOU! Come on out and join us for a hike at the Inner Loop Trail leading into Victoria's Path. We will meet at the Park Office. This hike is Intermediate, the hike is approximately 3 miles long. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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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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Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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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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Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Bring homeschool students to learn all about snakes. We'll focus on Georgia's snake species of interest and get a stamp on your Wild Georgia Bookmark. $1 plus parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 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 Bingo sheets. 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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Join us as we embrace the creativity of the fall season with the help of the Muses! We'll provide all the necessary supplies, and you'll get to keep your beautiful creations. Come along and work with our rangers to make something stunning together! $8.00 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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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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Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Each month on the night of the new moon, we hike out from the Visitor Center to reach a dark spot of forest with a clear sky above. The colder the better for stargazing, & on these moonless nights we gather together to observe & discuss the cosmos. These park-after-dark adventures are kid-friendly. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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We are stepping back in time to learn how pioneers survived without running water, electric or cars. What games did children play, what toys did they have? Learn this and more as we step back in time. Students will play with toys from the past, create their very own pioneer toy, churn butter by hand and make a corn husk doll. $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 corn 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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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 Parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Want to learn how to identify a sick animal and what makes them sick? We will be covering the following diseases: rabies, white-nose syndrome and chronic wasting disease. Find out which animals are affected, how they are affected, and what you do if you come across a sick animal. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Friends of the Park volunteer, Bonnie Cayce, will be leading a yoga session at the Interpretive Center with a special live musical accompaniment. The session is free, but donations to the Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park organization are appreciated. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat and water. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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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*!Pre-registration is required at least 1 hour before the scheduled time!*
Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $5 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Snuggle up next to our campfire and unwind with a cup of hot cocoa. A park ranger will have some activities planned too. Meet us by the assembly shelter in the campground. Parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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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 down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Meet at Camp Lawton History Center and churn your own butter the old fashioned way. Private group programs are available with advanced scheduling.
$3 Registration is required in advance. $3 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Gather family and friends around our campground campfire for a game, story, and roasted marshmallows.
Please register in advance at the Visitor Center. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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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 Bingo sheets. 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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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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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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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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We invite you to join us at our wonderful park! We will engage in a casual conversation about the park and its available activities. We will also discuss the local wildlife and answer any questions you may have. So, come on by, have a seat, and enjoy the company of a ranger while indulging in a free S'more! Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives specifically in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this jewel of the marsh. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins. 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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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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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river while the sun sets.
Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led.
Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Together we will craft simple kites that anyone can make and fly. Come to the fishing dock at the Black Rock Lake and give it a try! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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This historical program will detail the story of the Cross over Clayton, which has existed in many iterations over the past 70 years. Learn about its status to the people of the town vs its legal status, and how it remains in standing today.
Meet at the Visitor Center and we'll stroll and discuss by the overlook. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Want to make a super fun turkey puppet for Thanksgiving? Kids join us at the park for a ranger-led craft session where we'll get creative and learn all about wild turkeys in the park! Its going to be a blast - perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. We will provide all crafts, you just need to bring your imagination. $5 per child parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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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Take a short hike with our naturalist around the Huckleberry Trail to learn some general local history as well as flora and fauna. The trail is 0.75 miles, unpaved, with a mix of walking uphill and downhill. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us at Picnic Shelter 3 to learn about Georgia mammals! You will have the opportunity to touch and interact with a variety of furs while learning about the animals that call our state home. Pay in the visitor center beforehand, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Do you know how Native Americans got to Georgia, or what their different roles were in their communities? Come learn about the culture and history of the Cherokee people at Picnic Shelter 1! This educational program will include a craft. Call our visitor center to register. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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