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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Sidney Lanier, the poet and namesake of our Lake Lanier, turns 184 this February! This hike around the lake is to learn about Sidney Lanier and his lasting impact on North Georgia. Meet at the Huckleberry Trail. Pre-registration is required; call the visitor center to save your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Sidney Lanier, the poet and namesake of our Lake Lanier, turns 184 this February! This hike around the lake is to learn about Sidney Lanier and his lasting impact on North Georgia. Meet at the Huckleberry Trail. Pre-registration is required; call the visitor center to save your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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In honor of Georgia's most famous poet, Sidney Lanier, we are throwing a poetry party inside the group shelter! Learn about 3 different types of poetry and try your hand at making your own. A fun and judgment-free environment to try something new. Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. Recommended for ages 8+. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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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Enjoy a day filled with cool rides, local history, and musket firings. Classic car owners are invited to show off their amazing autos and meet fellow automobile enthusiasts. $6-$10. 912-727-2339.
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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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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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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. Parking fee required. 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. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Celebrate Black History Month by learning the story and impact of the Eleanor Roosevelt School. We revisit President Roosevelt’s 1937 school dedication speech and the Fort Valley State University original disparity research. Come hear the plans to reopen the Eleanor Roosevelt School, presented at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Memorial Museum. 5.00 Youth -$7.50 Adults Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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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. $35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Looking to learn more about the early days of Georgia's history? Looking to do so with a bang? Come by and check us out this weekend for for demonstrations in our military camp, our early Georgia camp, our colonial life area, and our heritage garden! $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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We're waving admission on February 8th, so bring your family to the Vann House and tour the historic Cherokee plantation home, Vann Kitchen/Workhouse Cabin, 1800s Cherokee Farmstead Cabins, and tour the Visitor Center with a 15-minute site film. Arrive by 3pm to best enjoy the day. $0. 706-695-2598.
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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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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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Join us for a tour of one of the oldest courthouses in Georgia and learn the history of the first major Gold Rush in Unites States in beautiful Dahlonega Georgia. Admission will be free. 706-864-2257.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Register for this kayak to share a beautiful trip on Lake Lanier with your significant other. Call the visitor center to save your spot; pre-registration is required. $20 per person, or $10 if you bring your own kayak. Meet at the day-use boat ramp. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Led by our park naturalist, this 2-hour guided hike takes us out from the Visitor Center, counting species & learning about their specific characteristics. We'll begin on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, with optional intersecting trails along a 2-3 mile loop hike. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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This ranger-led hike will take visitors along Lake Rutledge on a portion of our Beach Trail, and then up to see one of the only Civilian Conservation Corps Camps left standing in America. Participants will learn about CCC and Hard Labor Creek history. Hike geared toward active participants 8 years old and above. Pre-registration required Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Hardman Farm Historic Site is participating in Super Museum Sunday, hosted by the Georgia Historical Society. Admission on this day is FREE! Hardman Farm boasts 173 acres and over 19 outbuildings to explore. It is also home to the second most recognized feature in the State of Georgia, the Nacoochee Indian Mound. 706-878-1077.
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This ranger guided walking tour focuses on the lives and experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored at the Jarrell Plantation and in the surrounding community. Reservations required. Free Admission all day. Free. 478-986-5172.
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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners of war in late 1864. Learn more about these prisoners’ struggle for survival, as we hike to the spring that provided essential clean drinking water. Our hike will begin at the Camp Lawton History Center. This tour is FREE in honor of Super Museum Sunday. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join our Rangers and volunteers for a day of learning and activities! The Rangers will be leading guided tours and demonstrations in the historic buildings of New Echota. If history is not your cup of tea the nature trails will be open for hiking. Admission fees will be waived for the day. Call 706.624.1321 for further information. 706-624-1321.
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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. Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Invite your friends and family to Pickett's Mill Trivia during the annual 2026 Super Museum Sunday! Difficulty can be selected per game and will include a variety of topics involving the Civil War. Not only is this the chance for a friendly competition, but it is also a great learning opportunity! 770-443-7850.
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Join us for a meditation session led by the monks of the Atlanta Meditation Center, designed to help clear our minds for the holiday season. This free event will take place in the event room located inside the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Hi Friends. We're hosting a sensory friendly super museum Sunday experience in which our museum will be open before standard operating hours for folks who've preregistered (you can call 770 732 2613 to do so) The lights will be dimmed and the building will be kept at a quiet sound volume. There will be a tactile station set up for folks as well. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Experience life in Colonial Georgia during the 18th century with a military encampment, Sutler's Row, craft demonstrations, military demonstrations, and period music and dance. Food concessions will be available. 912-353-3023.
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Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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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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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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Come join us for a valentines day "paint and snack" event.
February 13th at 6pm.
$20 per person event fee.
All supplies and snacks will be provided for an evening of painting and fun. space is limited please pre register by calling the office (706)456-2602. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Pack you a picnic lunch and come celebrate your love of nature at the state park and have fun creating Valentines Day Cards for those you care about. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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A colony on the eve of Revolution has sprung up around Fort King George. The Winter Village will have 18th century civilian lives on display: tinkers, crafters, artisans, merchants, and more! The Blockhouse will put on court dramas for crowds to enjoy, while merchants sell their wares on Sutler's Street. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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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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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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Bring your sweetheart on a fun Valentines Night glow hike to the observation tower. Wear your Valentines LED lights and glow sticks, the Ranger will provide additional glow items. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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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A colony on the eve of Revolution has sprung up around Fort King George. The Winter Village will have 18th century civilian lives on display: tinkers, crafters, artisans, merchants, and more! The Blockhouse will put on court dramas for crowds to enjoy, while merchants sell their wares on Sutler's Street. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join us at Shelter 4 to take a short hike and gather leaves to make a leaf journal for your Valentines Day visit to our Park. Wear closed toe shoes and dress appropriately for weather. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Join us at shelter 4 to learn how to make fire with magnesium fire starter, then enjoy making smores and fellowship. $2 per person, RSVP by Feb 10, 2026 Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Take aim and learn to shoot arrows like Cupid. After the archery, we'll enjoy s'mores at a campfire. Couples, singles and families welcome. Equipment provided, no experience necessary. Archery class aimed at participants ages 10 and above. Limited to 10 participants. Pre-register using Eventbrite link below. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Do you know what to do if you have an emergency on a trail? Being prepared for an emergency should be step one of any hiking or camping trip. Knowledge of proper emergency protocol and a fully stocked emergency kit can save lives. Join a ranger to learn proper emergency protocol and what you should have in your emergency kit. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us any time 9:30am-11am as we take part in the Great Back Yard Bird Count. Help us make a count of our resident birds and learn all about birding and bird ID. Stay and tour the farm after. This event by Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada helps scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. $5.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. Parking fee required. 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. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Celebrate Valentines together outdoors in a Couples Outdoor Challenge. Couples will work together to score points in challenges. The challenges include a scavenger hunt, archery and fire making. The couple with the highest score wins a a free kayak rental. The program will be completed around the campfire making a sweet Valentine treat. $35 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Ready to channel your inner Cupid? While we can't promise you'll find love, you may just find something new that you love doing! Ages 8+. All equipment provided. Must register in advance. Meet at the Alexander's Lake Pavilion (4965 Flat Bridge Rd., Stockbridge, GA 30281). $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Ready to channel your inner Cupid? While we can't promise you'll find love, you may just find something new that you love doing! Ages 8+. All equipment provided. Must register in advance. Meet at the Alexander's Lake Pavilion (4965 Flat Bridge Rd., Stockbridge, GA 30281). $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join us at the Visitor Center for a fun hour filled with facts and hands on learning about variety of wildlife in Unicoi State Park. Get the opportunity to meet a few critters up close and personal. This is offered year-round and takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Free to the public. Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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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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Crows are among the most intelligent and social animals on the planet. This program will give you the low-down on them and the other members of the Corvid family. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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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A colony on the eve of Revolution has sprung up around Fort King George. The Winter Village will have 18th century civilian lives on display: tinkers, crafters, artisans, merchants, and more! The Blockhouse will put on court dramas for crowds to enjoy, while merchants sell their wares on Sutler's Street. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join our Ranger to discuss the basics of geocaching. We will meet at the tables near the park office, then take a short hike to locate a geocache. Wear closed toe shoes for hike. $2 per person, RSVP by Feb 10, 2026 Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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This ranger-led hike will take visitors along Lake Rutledge on a portion of our Beach Trail, and then up to see one of the only Civilian Conservation Corps Camps left standing in America. Participants will learn about CCC and Hard Labor Creek history. Hike geared toward active participants 8 years old and above. Pre-registration required Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Take aim and learn to shoot arrows like Cupid. After the archery, we'll enjoy s'mores at a campfire. Couples, singles and families welcome. Equipment provided, no experience necessary. Archery class aimed at participants ages 10 and above. Limited to 10 participants. Pre-register using Eventbrite link below. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us any time 9:30am-11am as we take part in the Great Back Yard Bird Count. Help us make a count of our resident birds and learn all about birding and bird ID. Stay and tour the farm after. This event by Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada helps scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. $5.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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In observance of 250 years of United States history, we will feature a presentation recognizing African 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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Come see how many presidents you can find along the Flat Rock Trail. Take a picture with each president you find, mark them off your list and turn into the Visitor Center to collect a prize. $3 plus 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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Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join our Ranger in a hike on Presidents Day. We will hike the 3 mile trail so wear closed toes shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. We will leave from the Park office. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Kids will learn how to attract birds to their own backyards in time for the Great Backyard Bird Count in February. They will build a bird houses to carry home, learn habitats and adaptations of various birds and dissect owl pellets Space is limited. All ages welcome $20 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler and Teddy Roosevelt portrayer Dr. Joel Harris will reflect on their place in our nation's history. Two great Americans who follow the same career paths to become giants in American history. Performances will be at 11:00 am, 1:00pm, and 2:00 pm. Youth $5.00 Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler and Teddy Roosevelt portrayer Dr. Joel Harris will reflect on their place in our nation's history. Two great Americans who follow the same career paths to become giants in American history. Performances will be at 11:00 am, 1:00pm, and 2:00 pm. Youth $5.00 Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler and Teddy Roosevelt portrayer Dr. Joel Harris will reflect on their place in our nation's history. Two great Americans who follow the same career paths to become giants in American history. Performances will be at 11:00 am, 1:00pm, and 2:00 pm. Youth $5.00 Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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This week long Junior Ranger Camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm Feb 16 through Feb 20. Ages 6-12 welcome. Please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. Campers will hike, participate in hands on learning and crafts. $200 per child for the full week or $50 per child per day. Please call 770-732-2613 to register. $50-200 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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*No reservations until January 1st*
This Program is for individual Homeschool families, and is appropriate for children aged 7-12
Join Smithgall's Naturalist to learn about the white tail deer, what makes up their ideal habitat, and how they survive through an up-close look and an interactive outdoor game. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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This week long Junior Ranger Camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm Feb 16 through Feb 20. Ages 6-12 welcome. Please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. Campers will hike, participate in hands on learning and crafts. $200 per child for the full week or $50 per child per day. Please call 770-732-2613 to register. $50-200 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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 the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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This week long Junior Ranger Camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm Feb 16 through Feb 20. Ages 6-12 welcome. Please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. Campers will hike, participate in hands on learning and crafts. $200 per child for the full week or $50 per child per day. Please call 770-732-2613 to register. $50-200 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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This week long Junior Ranger Camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm Feb 16 through Feb 20. Ages 6-12 welcome. Please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. Campers will hike, participate in hands on learning and crafts. $200 per child for the full week or $50 per child per day. Please call 770-732-2613 to register. $50-200 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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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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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This week long Junior Ranger Camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm Feb 16 through Feb 20. Ages 6-12 welcome. Please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. Campers will hike, participate in hands on learning and crafts. $200 per child for the full week or $50 per child per day. Please call 770-732-2613 to register. $50-200 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. 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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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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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Thomas Jefferson once wrote, “The superiority of chocolate, both for health and nourishment, will soon give it the preference over tea and coffee in America, which it has in Spain.” Join us for a sampling of Colonial-style hot chocolate and learn the full history of this delightful beverage. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come out and help improve our wonderful park by joining our Volunteer Workday. This workday, we will be walking the Beaver Pond and ATC trails and picking up trash along the way. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact friendsofhardlaborcreek@gmail.com. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Let’s take it bird by bird! Learn how to identify different bird species in this beginner’s program with tips that will help you start your bird watching journey. We will take a short hike and use shape, color pattern, behavior, and habitat to identify a variety of birds and learn how to use binoculars effectively in finding birds in the wild. $5.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. Parking fee required. 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. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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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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Have you ever questioned what to do if you encountered a bear? Join Smithgall & Tom Hennigan, Associate Professor of Biology at Truett-McConnell University, for a 1-hour presentation focusing on bear behavior, vocalizations, types of bears, hibernation and more. All ages are welcome. $5.00 per person parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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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. $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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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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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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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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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Do you know what to do if you have an emergency on a trail? Being prepared for an emergency should be step one of any hiking or camping trip. Knowledge of proper emergency protocol and a fully stocked emergency kit can save lives. Join a ranger to learn proper emergency protocol and what you should have in your emergency kit. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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