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Did you happen to Gobble until you Wobbled this Thanksgiving? Here is your chance to walk off a bit of those Turkey and stuffing gains! Join our Naturalist on a guided hike from the visitor's center to our primitive cabin, and learn some fun facts about the park along the way! $5. 706-878-3087.
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Join in on the holiday activities. We will have the conestoga wagon decorated with lights and ornaments while taking a wagon ride through the park. Warm up with hot cocoa before the ride. Rides every 20 min across from the mini golf. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35 parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Come out and join us as we light up the front pond and Christmas tree. There will be caroling, Hot chocolate, Cookies, and even an appearance by Santa! Parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
 
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Enjoy a leisurely bike ride with a ranger as we explore our park, and end our adventure with a beautiful sunset. $10.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Your Mission: Help our Rangers! Operation Avian soars to new heights as we explore how birds fly and where they fly to Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
 
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Join in on the holiday activities. We will have the conestoga wagon decorated with lights and ornaments while taking a wagon ride through the park. Warm up with hot cocoa before the ride. Rides every 20 min across from the mini golf. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come out and enjoy a leaf watch hayride throughout the park. You will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of fall and you'll be able to take some great fall photos. The hayride will start at the park office. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
 
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Your Mission: Help our Rangers! Operation Avian soars to new heights as we explore how birds fly and where they fly to Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
 
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Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
 
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The Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Hard Labor Creek in 1934, and finished their work here in 1939. They left behind the camp they lived and worked in, in which some buildings still stand today. Join a ranger on a historic tour through what remains of Georgia's only standing CCC Camp. Program geared towards ages 8+. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
 
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset. Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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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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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 1 hour before the scheduled time!* 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 parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
 
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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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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35 parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Visitors will walk along the illuminated path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the rice plantation home; where they will be greeted to beautifully holiday decorated rooms and period dressed interpreters. History buffs will enjoy 19th century musket and cannon demonstrations. $10.00 Adults $6.00 Youth Free- 5 yrs and under. 912-264-7333.
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Explore Unicoi in a different light, that light being the light of the moon. Join our staff for a fun unique night hike through our park. Flashlights provided. Weather Dependent. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. Parking fee required. 706-655-5870.
 
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. Parking fee required. 706-655-5870.
 
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Come and celebrate the Season, make crafts, enjoy Christmas music, Meet Santa, have a snack and go on a hay ride here at the park. Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
  
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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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 and stay after for photos with a hawk or owl. Please consider making a $3 donation by registering! Location: Lodge Lobby September 5th only! $3 plus parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
 
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. Parking fee required. 706-655-5870.
 
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Presentation 11:00 am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. 706-655-5870.
 
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset. Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for an evening full of Christmas cheer! Bring the little ones out to see Santa and have their picture taken, a fun Christmas craft, sweet treats, hot chocolate, Christmas lights, campsite decorating contest, campfire, a Christmas movie, and a Christmas light hayride around the park! $1-5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
 
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Visitors will walk along the illuminated path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the rice plantation home; where they will be greeted to beautifully holiday decorated rooms and period dressed interpreters. History buffs will enjoy 19th century musket and cannon demonstrations. $10.00 Adults $6.00 Youth Free- 5 yrs and under. 912-264-7333.
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Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies in the south east. Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
 
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35 parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
 
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Take a guided hike with a "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, hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10/CASH due day of program. $10 CASH parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Join us for the holidays at our decorated historic cabin for the chance to meet Santa, make ornaments, and learn about how those in the 1800s celebrated. $4 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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Experience the dramatic reenactment of Georgia’s final Civil War battle, marking the end of Sherman’s March to the Sea. The battle begins Saturday, December 12, at 4:40 PM (arrive by 4:00). On Friday, December 11, explore soldiers’ encampments and glimpse camp life leading up to the fight. 912-727-2339.
  
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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, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Location: Visitor Center's Arch Room Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come on a guided hike to Smithgall Wood’s Chunanee Falls Trail this Holiday season! Learn about the origins or our favorite Christmas traditions and how they're still practiced and celebrated today. Parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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The Little White House needs your help getting into the holiday spirit. Join our Rangers as we make vintage ornaments and learn how families celebrated the holidays in FDR's time. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. Parking fee required. 706-655-5870.
 
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Join Georgia Master Naturalists as we explore the native flora and fauna of an Amicalola Spring. In this program, we will be diving into the identification app, iNaturalist, learning to use field guides, and other nature identification apps! Meeting location: Visitor Center Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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Celebrate Christmas with a Roosevelt family tradition by the fireside. Join us as FDR portrayer James Fowler will recreate the Roosevelt Christmas scene for children and grownups by retelling Clement Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. Parking fee required. 706-655-5870.
 
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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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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset. Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join us at sunset to hunt candy canes, afterwards enjoy a holiday movie, s'mores, and hot chocolate. Please call the office to sign up. Meet at the picnic shelter in the Day Use Area. Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
  
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Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
 
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Come see the farm all lit up in its holiday finery. Enjoy some good music and traditional holiday storytelling'! Get some tasty treats while you're here! $2 admission parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
 
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Bring your homeschool family to tour the house decorated in the manner of a 19th century Moravian Christmas. Learn how the missionaries taught their Cherokee pupils to celebrate Christmas and their activities, and we'll do some as well. We'll enjoy Cherokee Christmas stories next to the fire as well. $6.50 706-695-2598.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35 parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Explore Unicoi in a different light, that light being the light of the moon. Join our staff for a fun unique night hike through our park. Flashlights provided. Weather Dependent. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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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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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 and stay after for photos with a hawk or owl. Please consider making a $3 donation by registering! Location: Lodge Lobby September 5th only! $3 plus parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
 
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset. Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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In observance of 250 years of United States history, we will feature a presentation recognizing India Americans who participated in the Battle of Pickett's Mill. There will also be an outdoor cooking demonstration featuring a traditional dish of their culture. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
  
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Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
 
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Spend the final afternoon of 2026 around a cozy campfire with our Park Rangers! Gather with us as we celebrate the end of the year. Enjoy apple cider and hot chocolate while our Rangers share historical anecdotes about FDR and lead a captivating walk-through history of park grounds. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
 
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Join us for the first time, or join us again, as we trek through forests rich with history and shrouded in nature on New Year's Day. This year, we feature Author and Historian Brad Butchovich leading one of three groups on a battlefield stories hike, with rangers leading additional hikes. Arrive early to enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
 
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Come out and enjoy free admission to the site and help us celebrate Super Museum Sunday! There will be ranger-guided battlefield hikes and museum tours. Our feature program will be drilling and firing demonstrations performed by the 125th Ohio Infantry Reenactment Group. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
  
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