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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. This month's prize was donated by Chick-fil-A, while supplies last! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
 
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Read a picture book while hiking with this Story Stroll from the Hall County Library System! Enjoy "The Hike," starting at picnic shelter 3. After you have completed the book, you can pick up a sticker from the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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William Bartram is one of the best known American naturalists of the 18th century. Join a ranger as we follow his footsteps along the Altamaha environs. Make birding and other observations in a nature journal given to those who participate! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Start your day with a leisurely stroll around our lake loop trail. Join a ranger for this easy, 1.2-mile hike. Begins at the Beach area at 9:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Join our Friends Group member Katelyn Moore, as she shares information and fun facts about pollinators to celebrate World Bee Day (5/20/26). She will have an observation hive so you can see the bees in action and see what the buzz is about. We will be set up at the tables near the office / gazebo. $2 per person fee. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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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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Fungi exist everywhere around us, and in all shapes and sizes. Join a ranger in this mushroom workshop where you will learn about the different parts of a mushroom, how to ID mushrooms, and common mushrooms you may find in Hard Labor Creek. The program consists of a 1-mile hike where we will look for fungi along the way test your ID skills. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Naturalist for a guided hike on our Big Creek Trail and enter the fascinating habitat of our gopher tortoise! This hike is to bring awareness to all the efforts to protect this amazing reptile! Sign up at the Visitor Center prior to the hike. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to the spring and learn more about these prisoners' struggle for survival.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Come join us on Iron Hill trail, as we explore the unique geology of Red Top Mountain. We discuss the park's geological history and the the different rocks and minerals found throughout the area. We will also go over why Red Top Mountain was a popular area for mining. Let's rock n' roll! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Looking to get into the sport of fishing and don't know where to begin? Then look no further! Because we at Red Top Mountain are proud to present a beginners course into this time honored tradition. We will discuss everything from equipment, bait, and where to find fish. So if you're interested in learning how to fish, Then call now! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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. This free event will take place at the historic cabin behind the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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We are heading into the trails at night to hunt for scorpions and enjoy the sounds of the park after dark. Meet us at the Visitor Center with water and closed-toed shoes. Wear weather-appropriate walking clothes. We'll be walking approximately 1 mile of easy/moderate trail. We will provide black lights for the Hike. $6 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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Come hike the Hurricane Falls Loop (2 miles) with a ranger and enjoy the views of the dam's water release! This hike is strenuous and requires navigating approximately 650 stairs. Bring plenty of water and snacks! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Meet the Naturalist at the Park office for a crash course in Kayaking. We'll be going over basic strokes, maneuvers, as well as Paddling Safety. Afterwards we'll hop into the water and test our new found knowledge. Be sure to bring water, snacks, dry clothes, and a towel. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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See our animal displays and learn about owls, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and more. Visit with our Corn Snake and learn fascinating facts about the snakes you find in the park and your own backyard. Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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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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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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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. This month's prize was donated by Chick-fil-A, while supplies last! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Read a picture book while hiking with this Story Stroll from the Hall County Library System! Enjoy "The Hike," starting at picnic shelter 3. After you have completed the book, you can pick up a sticker from the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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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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. This month's prize was donated by Chick-fil-A, while supplies last! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Read a picture book while hiking with this Story Stroll from the Hall County Library System! Enjoy "The Hike," starting at picnic shelter 3. After you have completed the book, you can pick up a sticker from the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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At first, learning how to use a compass can be confusing... Especially if you do not have a good teacher. As luck would have it, we are fantastic teachers and can get you started off on the right foot! Learn the parts of a compass, how to follow a bearing, how to calculate distance based on your individual stride, and more. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have! There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. Then, it's your turn to see if you can pull it off! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Many people that we see here in the park believe they have a “bad” sense of direction or will simply NEVER be able to navigate without the help of GPS. Well.. It's actually pretty simple! Determine your intended path of travel, align your north with the grid lines on the map, calculate your distance, acquire a landmark and off you go. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is back in full effect at Red Top! First time shooters and seasoned archers are welcome. We provide the equipment, the instruction, the safe setting, and we can help you get more of your shots in the 10 ring! We will be using compound bows with a 15-30 pound draw weight. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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. Please note: peanut butter is one of the main ingredients used. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $3 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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. This month's prize was donated by Chick-fil-A, while supplies last! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Read a picture book while hiking with this Story Stroll from the Hall County Library System! Enjoy "The Hike," starting at picnic shelter 3. After you have completed the book, you can pick up a sticker from the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Attention campers! Join us at the campgrounds playground for yard games & giggles with a Ranger every Wednesday evening in May. Bring your own games & friends or come play with our friendly naturalists. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Come join us on Iron Hill trail, as we explore the unique geology of Red Top Mountain. We discuss the park's geological history and the the different rocks and minerals found throughout the area. We will also go over why Red Top Mountain was a popular area for mining. Let's rock n' roll! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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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Join us at the historic Suwannee River Sill to learn about the swamp’s most famous residents: alligators! These large, long-lived survivors from a prehistoric world are far more fascinating—and important—than they first appear. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Celebrate World Bee Day with us as we learn about the role bees play in our environment and build a bee house! Meet at the park office, then we'll go down to the Nature Center together. Please call the park office to register. Suitable for all ages. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for an event on use of a compass and learn how to use that compass to set a course from a map or 'orienteer.' We'll have compasses, maps, and a simple course set up. This program is recommended for kids 8+. Weather permitting, call to reserve your spot. $6.50 706-695-2598.
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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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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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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. This month's prize was donated by Chick-fil-A, while supplies last! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Read a picture book while hiking with this Story Stroll from the Hall County Library System! Enjoy "The Hike," starting at picnic shelter 3. After you have completed the book, you can pick up a sticker from the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Weather you're a dandelion enthusiast or can't stand seeing them in your garden, on this hike come join our naturalist as we discuss and learn to identify native and non-native weeds! We'll meet at the boat ramp at Campgrounds #2, taking the yellow trail along the shoreline to the dam, ~1.5 miles out & back. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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The Interpretive Center is open for a rare opportunity to meet our ambassador animals! We'll also share our collection of local taxidermy, bones, furs & pelts from around the state. Meet our Naturalists & discuss park history, ecology & conservation. This program is fully accessible & appropriate for all ages. Pre-register at Visitor Center by 5pm. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Scale down the Solar System and take a stroll from planet to planet with a ranger. Learn about our neighbor planets and gain a sense of just how large the Solar System actually is! At the end of this informative stroll, visitors will get a chance to take a closer look at the full moon through our telescope! Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Mrs. Mindy from the Health Department will be bringing mosquito larvae, pupae, and adults for show and tell! She will talk about the importance of mosquitoes and how to control their population in your home. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Embark on an exciting outdoor adventure as we hike to the scenic Wild Turkey Creek, a perfect natural setting to discover and study the fascinating anatomy of crawdads. This hands-on experience invites curious minds to engage directly with nature, offering both educational insight and the thrill of exploration. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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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. This month's prize was donated by Chick-fil-A, while supplies last! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Read a picture book while hiking with this Story Stroll from the Hall County Library System! Enjoy "The Hike," starting at picnic shelter 3. After you have completed the book, you can pick up a sticker from the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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A watercolor program for adults (16+) of all artistic experience. We will be painting the scenic view from Picnic Shelter #3 that overlooks the lake. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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This three-and-a-half-hour drop-off camp is the perfect way for children ages 4-12 to make new friends and learn about the fort’s history. Junior Rangers should come in clothes that are ready to get messy. Drop off at the Visitor Center at 6 pm and pick up at the Visitor Center at 9 pm. Pre-registration required. $35. 912-727-2339.
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Start your day with a leisurely stroll around our lake loop trail. Join a ranger for this easy, 1.2-mile hike. Begins at the Beach area at 9:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus 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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Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail where we will hike to our boardwalk that crosses our black water lake! Bring a flashlight to check out all of the night critters! We will also explore using black lights to see what plants or animals glow in the dark. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM the day of the event. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to the spring and learn more about these prisoners' struggle for survival.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Spring is finally here and it's a wonderful time to see Red Top! Join us hiking the Sweetgum Trail, on the lookout for the items on our Scavenger Hunt. Keep an eye out for butterflies, bees, ferns and frogs, just to name a few! We will explore around the lake, creeks, over the hills and through the woods in order to find as many items as we can. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Here at Red Top Mountain State Park, we like to teach people how to build shelters that they could use in different survival scenarios. The main objectives are staying warm, dry and comfortable. There is no way to predetermine the type of sticky situation you might find yourself in, so we like to cover different types. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have! There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. Then, it's your turn to see if you can pull it off! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is back in full effect at Red Top! First time shooters and seasoned archers are welcome. We provide the equipment, the instruction, the safe setting, and we can help you get more of your shots in the 10 ring! We will be using compound bows with a 15-30 pound draw weight. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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We invite you to join us at our wonderful park! We will engage in a casual conversation about the park and its available activities. We will also discuss the local wildlife and answer any questions you may have. So, come on by, have a seat, and enjoy the company of a ranger while indulging in a free S'more! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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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How can wetlands burn? Do wildfires help or hurt environments? What makes a place fire prone? How has our relationship with fire changed over time?
Learn the fascinating story of wildfires in the Okefenokee Swamp and how fire and water continue to define our unique ecosystem. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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The Okefenokee is full of predators—from epic alligators and black bears to slithering snakes, soaring birds, and a few more unexpected hunters. Come discover how these remarkable inhabitants stalk, strike, and survive in the swamp. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35 parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Ever dreamed of hiking the Gorge Floor but worried about getting lost? We’ve got you covered! Join us for a Guided Gorge Floor Hike and explore one of Georgia’s most breathtaking landscapes with one of our fearless Rangers leading the way. No guesswork—just adventure! This hike is very technical and strenuous, but rewarding. Must RSVP! $20 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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International Day of Biological Diversity: We will explore how different organisms within an ecosystem support and rely on one another. Each participant will build your own "ecosystem in a jar" to take home and observe. Meet at the Park Office, and we'll go down to the Nature Center together. Call the Park Office to register. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Location: Visitor Center's Arch Room Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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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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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Join us at the playground near the Black rock overlook to unleash your inner artist and create monumental murals with sidewalk chalk!
Join in anytime from 10am - 12pm Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Think you’ve got the best toss in town?
Join us for an action-packed Cornhole Tournament filled with friendly competition and fresh air!
Prizes for top teams!
Bring a partner or sign up solo. Meet at The Mellinger Center at 1pm. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Join us for a unique and enjoyable afternoon of plant finger painting set against the serene backdrop of the Chattahoochee River. This event invites families and nature enthusiasts alike to engage in a creative activity that connects art with the natural world. It’s an opportunity to unwind and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors together. $5 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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Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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. This month's prize was donated by Chick-fil-A, while supplies last! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Read a picture book while hiking with this Story Stroll from the Hall County Library System! Enjoy "The Hike," starting at picnic shelter 3. After you have completed the book, you can pick up a sticker from the visitor center! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join Don Carter for our first-ever Junior Ranger Family Camp! Adults can accompany their children for classic summer fun that is enjoyable for all ages. Learn about Georgia plants, animals, and history through hiking, games, and crafts, all while making unforgettable memories. $15 per child, $5 per adult. Registration is required before May 20th. $15 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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Kick off summer at Liberty Bell Pool with a day full of sunshine, music, and fun! Join the park rangers for lively pool games and poolside activities the whole family will enjoy.
A local DJ will be spinning your favorite summer tunes from 1–3 PM, setting the perfect vibe for a day of splashing and celebration! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join our ranger to make memories in the campground! We will be playing classic games, playing with bubbles and chalk, and enjoying ice cream. Parking fee required. 229-838-4244.
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Join us for a Memorial Day commemoration. Help us pay tribute to our fellow patriots who died while serving in the US military. Living history interpretations will take place throughout the day including musket and cannon firings. Tour the fort, museum, and grounds of Fort McAllister along the banks of the Ogeechee River. $5.50 - $9.75 912-727-2339.
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Mark this important day that remembers the people who paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy. There will be hourly musket firing demos by an American revolution soldier, as well as a hands-on wool spinning and weaving activity. $3.50-$5.00 912-884-5999.
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Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 2:00-4:00 PM.
Please note that this event will be cancelled in the event of rain. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Meet us at Shelter 4 to paint a Patriotic gourd. Gourd, brushes, and paints to paint a patriotic gourd will be on hand for you to design your gourd to take home with you. $15 per person, RSVP no later than 5/13/2026 to allow time to order gourds. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Join us at Shelter 4 to have a fire and make S'mores. Our Ranger will bring a few games to share but feel free to bring your favorite game to play and make some new friends. $3 per person. RSVP no later than 5/18/2026 for supplies to be purchased. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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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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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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Come and enjoy our miniature golf course in a different light — at night! The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories. We will provide glow in the dark golf balls and the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Please bring a flashlight, bug repellent and cash. $5 CASH only parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us at the Boat Ramp for an introductory paddleboard session around the lake! Pre-registration required, call the park office to register. $25 per person, ages 8 and up. Knowledge of how to swim required. Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for some trivia fun! Learn about the iconic symbols of our nation such as the bald eagle, wild turkey, American bison, and more! After a brief lecture, visitors can participate in trivia games to win a prize! $3 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Hike the marble mine trail with the rangers as they talk about Georgia’s unique geology and how our tectonic plate shaped the mountain ranges. Be sure to bring plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Join the rangers for a night hike at the park to discover what our nocturnal creatures are up to when the park closes. We will hike the Lower Lake trail, learning about what wildlife thrives at night and how they adapt to the dark. Flashlights will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Join our Naturalist for a Guided Tour of Kolomoki Mounds as the sun sinks down and the moon rises up, as we learn about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2000 years ago. Closed toed shoes & flashlights advised. Binoculars & cameras welcome! Hike will last about 1 hour and will cover about ¾ of a mile. 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 in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center
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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We have a 'burning desire' to roast marshmallows and get the weekend 'ignited' properly so we 'wood' be 'fired up' to have you come enjoy a good, old-fashioned campfire by the lake with a Ranger.
Meet us at the Boat Ramp Fire Pit in the Campground. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Let's bug out with a program dedicated to the macroinvertebrates that call our lake their home! Our Naturalist will be present to talk about different species, why they're important and closely examine critters in person! We will meet at the Interpretive Center for the event. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join our Naturalist for a beautiful sunset kayak paddle on our blackwater lake!. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. Space is limited! We will meet at the kayaks beside the gazebo to hit the water! All participants must be able to swim. We hope to see you there! $25 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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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 us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Ready, aim, fire! Ages 8 and up, come learn basic archery skills in a fun and safe environment. Register yourself, your child, or your whole family for a one-hour session of archery, learning how to properly shoot a bow and arrow. Must wear closed toe shoes. Space is limited. Call the park office at 706-541-0321 to register. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Ready, aim, fire! Ages 8 and up, come learn basic archery skills in a fun and safe environment. Register yourself, your child, or your whole family for a one-hour session of archery, learning how to properly shoot a bow and arrow. Must wear closed toe shoes. Space is limited. Call the park office at 706-541-0321 to register. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Memorial Day weekend is set aside to honor those that paid the ultimate price for our country. We are creating luminaries in remembrance of those soldiers. You maybe remembering someone who gave it all or you may simply wish to have a reminder of the reason for this day present in your home. Join us as we create luminaries in their honor. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Meet the snakes found in and around Mistletoe State Park! Are you afraid on snakes? Do you know a venomous from non-venomous snake? Are snakes slimy? Learn this are more as we introduce the world of snakes to our visitors. Live snakes will be shared by Park Naturalist, enjoy a visit to the nature center and we will finish with a craft. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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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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Many people that we see here in the park believe they have a “bad” sense of direction or will simply NEVER be able to navigate without the help of GPS. Well.. It's actually pretty simple! Determine your intended path of travel, align your north with the grid lines on the map, calculate your distance, acquire a landmark and off you go. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Here at Red Top Mountain State Park, we like to teach people how to build shelters that they could use in different survival scenarios. The main objectives are staying warm, dry and comfortable. There is no way to predetermine the type of sticky situation you might find yourself in, so we like to cover different types. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have! There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. Then, it's your turn to see if you can pull it off! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is back in full effect at Red Top! First time shooters and seasoned archers are welcome. We provide the equipment, the instruction, the safe setting, and we can help you get more of your shots in the 10 ring! We will be using compound bows with a 15-30 pound draw weight. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you give two Park Rangers a microphone? Join us for our very first Ramblin' Rangers, where Rangers Ashley and Ant will each talk about FDR-related topics they don't always get to discuss. The Rangers will also be leading a in-depth Q&A and try their best to answer any FDR related questions you have! $5.00 Youth -$7.50 Adults Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you give two Park Rangers a microphone? Join us for our very first Ramblin' Rangers, where Rangers Ashley and Ant will each talk about FDR-related topics they don't always get to discuss. The Rangers will also be leading a in-depth Q&A and try their best to answer any FDR related questions you have! $5.00 Youth -$7.50 Adults Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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