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Explore the beginnings of the Suwannee River on this ranger guided hike at the Suwannee River Sill. Learn about the abundant wildlife found within the Okefenokee (the headwaters of the Suwannee) and the history of how people have used this land while taking in the unique scenery of this environment. Sign up in advance by calling park. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Whether its the first time you have fished this year or it's the first time you have ever fished, now is the time to try your hands at this age old sport. Learn how to bait a hook, tie a fly, techniques to use, which baits are best to use. Finally, learn how to unhook your whopper of a fish! 912-637-5274.
 
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Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a Gold Tier certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies on the east coast.
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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Come enjoy a day of Franklin County's colorful history of moonshiners. Free to attend, however a daily $10 park pass or annual pass is required to park. VIP passes are $55 includes t-shirt and 5 tastings; Tasting Pass is $35 for tasting only; T-shirts are $20. Parking fee required. 706-456-4362.
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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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Join us for a Sunrise Hike! A good way to start your day! We will hike the Inner Loop Trail (2.3 miles long, Moderate). Please wear closed toed shoes and bring a water. We will meet at the Park Office. Please call the Park Office to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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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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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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Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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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Calling all equestrians, come test your luck with this Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center, and look for hidden shamrocks on Equestrian Loop #1. One lucky participant's name will be drawn after March 22nd, and they will win a special prize! Program fee as well as normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Walk thru time from the middle 1700’s to the late 1800’s and see living skills’ displays from local historians. See trappers, explorers and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase. Then, turn in your map and receive an Easter goodie bag. This event is for all ages, Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am - 4 pm, from March 3 to April 5. Win an extra prize for sending us a selfie while on your hunt. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners of war in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to the spring that provided essential clean drinking water. Along the way, we will discover more about these prisoners’ struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the archery range for St. Patrick's themed beginner archery. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up
Please stop by the Visitor Center or call (478)982-1660 to register in advance. Programs and events are subject to change or cancellation. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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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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Join us at the Visitor’s Center and meet our box turtles, Mr. T and Scooter! Say hi to our King Snake, King Henry, and Rat Snake, Gandalf! $3.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Meet up with a ranger for a guided hike along our coastal salt marshes, take in the sights and sounds of island scenery, and learn about this important ecosystem. The trails are near the water and can be muddy in some spots, so please wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail behind the Visitor Center for this one-mile hike. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Did you know that Okefenokee is home to 234 species of birds? Wrangle up those binoculars and join a ranger for a hike on our Upland Pine Trail and learn the benefits of learning while birding. By the end you will have a better understanding of how the Okefenokee Swamp benefits these beautiful animals and gives a chance to many species of concern. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join a Park Ranger at picnic shelter 1 for a fun filled program where we dive into the world of all things small. We will utilize a microscope to glance into the tiny worlds that are found the Okefenokee, and even watch carnivorous plants in action under the scope! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. Call 770 732 2613 to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613 $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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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Wear your green, LED lights and glow sticks for this fun night hike on the Flat Rock Trail. Bring your flashlight to search for native plants, animal tracks and scat along the granite outcrops. The Ranger will have additional glow items and black UV lights for biofluorescent nature. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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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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Calling all equestrians, come test your luck with this Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center, and look for hidden shamrocks on Equestrian Loop #1. One lucky participant's name will be drawn after March 22nd, and they will win a special prize! Program fee as well as normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Ever wondered what the biggest owl in Georgia is, or which bird can fly backwards? Come find out at this Birds of Georgia program! Play 2 educational games followed by a craft at Picnic Shelter 1. Call the visitor center to pre-register, or bring cash to the event. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Participants will step back in time getting a glimpse at the way our ancestors lived. They will learn what men, women and children were responsible for. They will create a pioneer toy and a broom from nature. They will learn how to churn butter and dip candles. Then we will go on a nature hike learning how our ancestors used nature to survive. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Learn all about flowers while making your own paper blooming bouquet. All materials and instruction provided. $5 per person. Call (912) 598-2300 to register for this program. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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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Calling all equestrians, come test your luck with this Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center, and look for hidden shamrocks on Equestrian Loop #1. One lucky participant's name will be drawn after March 22nd, and they will win a special prize! Program fee as well as normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase. Then, turn in your map and receive an Easter goodie bag. This event is for all ages, Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am - 4 pm, from March 3 to April 5. Win an extra prize for sending us a selfie while on your hunt. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about our ambassador king snake. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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This program is intended for Homeschool families and is geared towards children aged 8-13
Join Smithgall's Naturalist to learn the basics of using a compass and navigation before testing your new skills in a fun game!
This program does take place 100% outside, so please bring water and dress for the weather. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Try to find our hidden pot of gold on the red trail and take a selfie with it to get a prize. Prizes are limited first come first serve. One prize per participant 0 plus 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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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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Calling all equestrians, come test your luck with this Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center, and look for hidden shamrocks on Equestrian Loop #1. One lucky participant's name will be drawn after March 22nd, and they will win a special prize! Program fee as well as normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase. Then, turn in your map and receive an Easter goodie bag. This event is for all ages, Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am - 4 pm, from March 3 to April 5. Win an extra prize for sending us a selfie while on your hunt. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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The Seed to Plant program is designed for children ages 3-7, introducing them to the world of plants. Kids will learn about plant life and plant their own seed to take home! Don't miss this opportunity for your little one to explore nature and learn something new! $2 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Best Buds
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
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Come join us as we welcome the lovely spring season! We’re excited to explore the different types of twigs and flowers together. We’ll have fun learning how to identify plants by their leaves and flowers, and we’ll chat about how they play a role in our ecosystem. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Game Night
Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM – Mar 19, 2026 until Mar 26, 2026
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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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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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Calling all equestrians, come test your luck with this Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center, and look for hidden shamrocks on Equestrian Loop #1. One lucky participant's name will be drawn after March 22nd, and they will win a special prize! Program fee as well as normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase. Then, turn in your map and receive an Easter goodie bag. This event is for all ages, Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am - 4 pm, from March 3 to April 5. Win an extra prize for sending us a selfie while on your hunt. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Interested in becoming a Friends of Magnolia Springs State Park Volunteer? Community efforts include park beautification, programing, trail maintenance, and more! Please join us at the Group Shelter to learn more about how you can volunteer. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Learn all about flowers while making your own paper blooming bouquet. All materials and instruction provided. $5 per person. Call (912) 598-2300 to register for this program. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a Gold Tier certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies on the east coast.
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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Learn 5 most used knots for outdoor adventures and how to identify animal tracks along the riverside trail with a fun animal track scavenger hunt. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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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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Calling all equestrians, come test your luck with this Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center, and look for hidden shamrocks on Equestrian Loop #1. One lucky participant's name will be drawn after March 22nd, and they will win a special prize! Program fee as well as normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us for an evening of outdoor fun at our Mini Camp for Junior Rangers ages 4-10. Campers will explore ecology with hands-on activites, crafts, and games that bring this science to life. $35. 912-727-2339.
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Welcome campers! Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring for FREE s'mores or hot chocolate & interactive story or sing-along. This program is free, fully-accessible & open to the public. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase. Then, turn in your map and receive an Easter goodie bag. This event is for all ages, Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am - 4 pm, from March 3 to April 5. Win an extra prize for sending us a selfie while on your hunt. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included.
Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join the Ranger for a sunset hike on Iron Hill Trail at Red Top Mountain! Please wear proper shoes and bring plenty of water. We will meet in the Iron Hill parking lot and set off from there. Don’t forget your cameras! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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How and why do bees make hives? Learn about beehives as you transform upcycled materials into a beautiful work of art. All materials and instruction provided. $2 per person. Call (912) 598-2300 to register for this program. $2 plus 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. $25-$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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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: Visitor Center's Arch Room $3 plus parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Learn how to Nature Journal! Bring your own personal journal and hike with a ranger to observe and identify native and non-native plants using the iNaturalist App, along with identifying birds through the Merlin App. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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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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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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Enjoy a relaxing morning as you go on a birding adventure with one of our interpretive rangers.
This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River. Meeting at the Nature Center. Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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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Calling all equestrians, come test your luck with this Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center, and look for hidden shamrocks on Equestrian Loop #1. One lucky participant's name will be drawn after March 22nd, and they will win a special prize! Program fee as well as normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Sweep the Hooch is an annual watershed-wide trash clean-up that brings together hundreds of volunteers at dozens of access points along the Chattahoochee River. Last year, 41 tons of trash were removed from the river basin! Sign up to volunteer at the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper website: chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/ Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Dive into a scenic adventure with a Ranger on the East End
Loop, a 3.4-mile trail. This is considered a moderate to
strenuous trail for active individuals. Trail has some loose rocks
and acorns. Lace up your comfiest shoes, grab your water, and
prepare for some fun! 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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Archery
Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 9 AM to 11 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We
provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners
welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can
contact us for a special time. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Learn about Eastern Bluebird nesting and habitat during
this hands-on program at the park office bluebird boxes.
Participants will explore nesting stages and habits while
helping clean and prepare nest boxes for the upcoming
nesting season, supporting conservation right where it
happens! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Have fun outdoors playing with various old fashioned, hands-on games and activities! Tug of war, rolling hoops, quoits, nine pins, cup and ball, and more. Fun for all ages! Cost: standard admission. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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In observance of World Frog Day (3/20), join us at the Park Office to talk about the Frogs of Georgia, their habitat, what they eat and more. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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For World Sparrow Day (3/20) we will meet at the Park office and talk about the Sparrows of Georgia and then spend some time near the bird feeder to see if any visit. Bring a picnic lunch for afterwards and see how many birds you may see. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Hear History Come to Life
Join us at the Outdoor Museum Exhibit for an uplifting experience as real veterans from various military branches share their personal stories of service, strength, and dedication.
Come listen, learn, and honor the voices that shaped our history. 229-276-1004.
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Join a ranger for a toddler storytime morning. A ranger will read stories and then participants will learn through hands-on activities and crafts related to the story.
Stories range from historic children's stories written during the 1900s, to modern favorites. Program ideal for ages 5 and under. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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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Help keep our Chattahoochee River clean. This event is part of a state-wide program by Chattahoochee RiverKeepers. Volunteers clean up the banks of the river. Registration is required, but participation is free. Contact sweepthehooch.org to register. 706-878-1077.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase. Then, turn in your map and receive an Easter goodie bag. This event is for all ages, Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am - 4 pm, from March 3 to April 5. Win an extra prize for sending us a selfie while on your hunt. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for a fun and educational program all about...us! Our naturalist will teach visitors all about local history, including fun facts and information about the park itself! Parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Join Jack Hill State Park and take a step back in time 100 years ago! Learn about what the town used to look like, what the people were doing, and more! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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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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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners of war in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to the spring that provided essential clean drinking water. Along the way, we will discover more about these prisoners’ struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the archery range for St. Patrick's themed beginner archery. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up
Please stop by the Visitor Center or call (478)982-1660 to register in advance. Programs and events are subject to change or cancellation. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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March 20th is the first day of spring so join one of our Rangers to welcome spring on the trails of New Echota. Explore the New Town Creek Trail with our ranger as they search for the first signs of spring. The hike will be easy to moderate. Admission fee required. Call 706.624.1321 for more 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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