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Stop by the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center to learn more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how you can recreate responsibly in our park! Don't forget to grab a bingo card as well! Prizes will be given for completed sheets! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Bee - Positive! To celebrate World Water Day, we will be making a hydration station for the bees. We will meet at the Campground Pavilion. Please call the park office to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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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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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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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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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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Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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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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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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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Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Make your own to take home while watching our birdfeeders. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. $3 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Come enjoy the fire behind the Visitor Center. A ranger will be available to answer all your questions about fire, safety, camping, and more! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Everyone loves a good campfire! In this outdoor class, kids will learn what items are needed for a safe campfire, hands on training of how to start one, safely put one out and what to do if one gets out of control. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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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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Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join 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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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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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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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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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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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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Come out for a beautiful hike along with riverside trail to learn all about these intriguing, armored mammals that call the campgrounds home. Afterwards, stop by the Visitor Center to purchase our popular Armadillo decal sticker. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-025-4727 ext. 1.
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the wildflowers in Sitton Gulch are in bloom! Come see what's up along the Sutton Gulch Trail. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we will drive down the mountain to the lower trailhead. 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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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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Have you ever seen an interesting plant or insect, but didn't know how to identify it? With the iNaturalist app, you can ID plants, animals, insects, and fungi in just seconds! Come learn how to use the app at the visitor center, followed by a fun competition to test your new skills. Pre-register by calling the visitor center. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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You may remember a little race from years long gone called the Red Fox Run. This race took place at F.D. Roosevelt State Park and it was a hit! Well, we are bringing it back. It is as if a little fox finally poked its head out of the fox hole and said to itself, “it is time to run again”. “No more lazing around in the den”. 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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Help restore the park’s pollinator garden while learning
why native plants are vital to a healthy ecosystem. Participants will take part in cleaning and replanting the garden, supporting pollinators, and strengthening the park’s natural landscape. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The 18th century saw the rise of amateur scientists who documented the wondrous environments of the colonial coastlines. Botanists, poets, artists, and philosophers adventured along drawing animals, plants, and fungi. One such naturalist is docked at the Fort with her specimens for a show and tell! $8.25-$4.75 912-437-4770.
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Join us as we celebrate the rich history of the naval stores industry in South Georgia! Learn all about catfaces, tar cups, rosin and turpentine! Historical demonstrations will take place throughout the day. $5 adults, children 12 and under $3 (standard parking fee required) parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Join us at the Campground Activity Shelter for a fun and fascinating program all about Gopher Tortoises and the important role they play in helping our environment thrive. 229-276-1004.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with your family and everyone's favorite rabbit. A great photo opportunity. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. First come first serve. $5, kids age 2 and under free. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on the link below $25 + app fee, kayak and equipment included, $20 (+app fee) if your bring your own kayak parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Spring has sprung! Join our Park Naturalist on an educational hike to the Ocmulgee River to see some of the first blooms of the year. Learn about our habitat management and the various native plants and birds that you might see in your own backyard. $5.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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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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Is it time to update your recipe book? New Echota is the place to be. Join our Ranger in the middles class cabin to learn about recipes from the book “Cherokee Cooklore”. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Diamorpha smallii is in bloom! Endemic to the Southeast, this gorgeous red succulent fills Panola Mountain's solution pits during the month of March and makes for some beautiful photo opportunities. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Register in advance by calling the park office. Click event for details. $10 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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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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This event is an introduction to foraging for edible and medicinal plants. Learn about the basic components of foraging, safe and ethical practices, and some common plants found in this region. Then, come on a guided hike to see what we can find. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your foraging journey. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Come hike the 1099 stairs with a ranger! Learn more about the monumental moments of Tallulah Gorge's history and enjoy the challenge of hiking one of the most monumental and difficult trails in our park! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Living Historians will share their stories and demonstrate the skills of the early settlers in Northeast Georgia. Learn about blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, primitive weaponry, and woodcarving. Enjoy lively music provided by local musicians. Entertainment and parking are free. House Tours available for standard fee. $1 - $6. 706-356-4362.
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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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Come out to make bracelets to share with your friends! A gift to bring a smile to others. We will meet at the Campground Pavilion. Please call the park office to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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the wildflowers in Sitton Gulch are in bloom! Come see what's up along the Sutton Gulch Trail. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we will drive down the mountain to the lower trailhead. 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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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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Before the colonists declared war by dumping it in a cold harbor, tea was a staple drink served at every 18th-century table.
Join us in the Officer's Barracks as we serve up the history of tea. From Black, Green, to block form--enjoy a warm cuppa with us beside the fire! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with your family and everyone's favorite rabbit. A great photo opportunity. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. First come first serve. $5, kids age 2 and under free. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Peanut Butter Pinecone program! Visitors will learn how to make their very own pinecone bird feeders to bring home to the rest of the family! This simple and easy program is perfect for all ages, and we invite you to make as many as you like. We hope to see you there! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Peanut Butter Pinecone program! Visitors will learn how to make their very own pinecone bird feeders to bring home to the rest of the family! This simple and easy program is perfect for all ages, and we invite you to make as many as you like. We hope to see you there! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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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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Are you a keen observer? Finding the beauty in nature is its own reward, but today you have a chance to earn an additional prize. Stop by the Visitor Center to receive your instructions then head out to explore! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Drop by the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center to meet some of our snakes and learn about their habitats, diets, and appearances, and even get the opportunity to touch them! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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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March 30 - April 3, 2026.
Camp season starts early this year! Kids ages 6-12 will spring into action as they explore the coast, try new outdoor skills, and dive into hands-on activities that are sure to make Spring Break an unforgettable adventure!
Space is very limited - only 16 spots...
Call (912) 598-2300 to register today. $275. 912-598-2300.
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Attention trail running enthusiasts! Join one of our park rangers for a five-mile run along the Overlook Trail to the Back Country camping loop and back to the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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For children ages 6 to 12. We will learn about lake critters, trees, birds, animal tracks and more on your way to earning a super-cool Jr. Ranger badge. $30 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Great fun awaits youth and adults alike at this year’s Easter Celebration! Join us for an evening of laughter, games, and candy filled excitement. The festivities kick off with sack races, egg toss, and an egg spoon relay, perfect for all ages! $3 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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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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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 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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Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt!
4 and under egg hunt- starts at 11:00
5 and up egg hunt starts at 11:30
Meet at the Kirbo Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 229-838-4244.
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Bring an Easter basket and a picnic, and spend the afternoon enjoying our beautiful riverside park. The kiddos will try to hunt down where that sneaky bunny hid those eggs. Pre-registration is required and opens Feb 15th by calling 912-727-2339 $10 Per Participant parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with your family and everyone's favorite rabbit. A great photo opportunity. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. First come first serve. $5, kids age 2 and under free. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on the link below $25 + app fee, kayak and equipment included, $20 (+app fee) if your bring your own kayak parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us for a day of Easter fun. Participants will make an Easter craft made from tree slices, play Easter games, have some jellybean fun and go on an egg sticker scavenger hunt along the bunny trail. When completed participants will receive a bag of treats. The nature center will also be during the program.
Registration is required. $5 pre child or $15 per family parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Join us for a day of Easter fun. Participants will make an Easter craft made from tree slices, play Easter games, have some jellybean fun and go on an egg sticker scavenger hunt along the bunny trail. When completed participants will receive a bag of treats. The nature center will also be during the program.
Registration is required. $5 pre child or $15 per family parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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We are turning our beginning archery into Easter fun. Participants will learn the basics of shooting a compound bow. Then ready, aim, fire. Once participants have mastered the art of shooting, we will turn our targets into baskets full of Easter balloons. Get ready to have some fun as we shoot and pop the balloons in the baskets. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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It’s time to learn all about trees. Join Rangers on a nature hike to learn all about the different species of trees that call our site home. The hike will be on the New Town Creek trail, and it ranges in difficulty from easy to moderate. Admission fee required. Call for further information. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Diamorpha smallii is in bloom! Endemic to the Southeast, this gorgeous red succulent fills Panola Mountain's solution pits during the month of March and makes for some beautiful photo opportunities. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Register in advance by calling the park office. Click event for details. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Peter Cottontail is leaving eggs hidden in the park! Pick up an Egg-citing Scavenger Hunt at the Park Office, then use the clues to find the hidden eggs and fun nature facts. Crack the secret code phrase and come back to the front desk before 4PM to win a prize! Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Easter Egg hunt, games, and activities in the picnic area of LWH. Free community event!!
“Bring Lunch and join us in our picnic area for and afternoon of fun and games to include a classic Easter egg hunt made possible by the ATT Pioneers.” 706-655-5870.
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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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Meet us behind the Visitor Center for an Easter egg hunt and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Ages 2-12 welcome for the kids hunt. Afterwards we'll have an adult egg hunt with 3 special prizes in golden eggs. Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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To begin with there will be a Easter Craft leading into the Egg hunt and after that will be a Hayride. Please Call the Park Office for more information or to register in advance. $2 - $5 parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join an interpretive ranger to learn how camouflage is used in nature and make your own camouflaged egg! Next, test your detecting skills by searching for camouflaged eggs that will challenge even the most experienced egg hunters! This program is intended for k-6 but all are welcome! Find us in Shelter 2! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Try your hand at historical archery with longbow shooting. For ages 8 and over. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: standard admission + $5. Registration required, please call ahead to reserve your spot! Space is limited! $9.75-$13.25 912-437-4770.
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Try your hand at historical archery with longbow shooting. For ages 8 and over. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: standard admission + $5. Registration required, please call ahead to reserve your spot! Space is limited! $9.75-$13.25 912-437-4770.
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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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Peter Cottontail is leaving eggs hidden in the park! Pick up an Egg-citing Scavenger Hunt at the Park Office, then use the clues to find the hidden eggs and fun nature facts. Crack the secret code phrase and come back to the front desk before 4PM to win a prize! Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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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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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Ever wondered how bees communicate, or how many plants rely on pollinators? Come find out at this Pollinators of GA program! Play 2 educational games and make a related craft with our naturalist at Picnic Shelter 1. Please pre-register by calling the visitor center. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Spend three days with the park rangers over Bryan County Spring Break. Learn skills from the Civil War and outdoor skills such as archery, fishing, and hiking. For ages 6-12. Registration begins on February 15. Payment is due upon registration. $110. 912-727-2339.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Come join us for a half day camp at Stephen C Foster State Park in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp! Delve into the world of alligators, carnivorous plants, migratory birds, and more! Prepare for a fun day of learning and memories that will last a lifetime. $20 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus 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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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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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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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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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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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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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 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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Did you know the Royal Navy's sailors were guaranteed a stout drink every day while aboard ship? In the Caribbean and Southern Colonies, rum was the beverage of choice and was served as "grog". Come get Old Grog's ration and sing a shanty or two with a docked sailor! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Did you know the Royal Navy's sailors were guaranteed a stout drink every day while aboard ship? In the Caribbean and Southern Colonies, rum was the beverage of choice and was served as "grog". Come get Old Grog's ration and sing a shanty or two with a docked sailor! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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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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Join our Rangers at the Vann Tavern to learn about weapons that were used by the Cherokee prior to European contact. Rangers will be teaching visitors about weaponry commonly used by the Cherokee people along with demonstrations. Visitors will have the opportunity to use the weapons upon completion of the demonstrations. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Enjoy a guided hike of the Laurel Ridge Trail with Smithgall's Volunteers. The Laurel Ridge Trail is an approximately 1.6-mile moderate hike featuring mountain coves, high elevation species like chestnut and blackjack oaks, and a wonderful photo opportunity with a view of Mt. Yonah. Parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Suitable for ages 6-17. Family attendance and participation encouraged.
Adaptive Fishing Equipment
Tracked Wheelchairs
Adaptive Kayaking
Adaptive Archery
To register Please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov with participant name, number of attendees, and which activities attendees would like to participate in. 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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