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Join a ranger for a short nature hike where we’ll slow
down, explore the forest floor, and discover the tiny
details that often go unnoticed. Using your smartphone
camera, you’ll learn simple tips for capturing close-up
photos of these small wonders while we discuss how
the forest floor plays a big role in ecosystem health. $5 plus 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, Jun 27, 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.
Pre-registration is required at least one day in advance, either
at the Park Office or by calling 706-663-4858. Meet at archery field below dam. Park at boat dock. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Have you ever seen a salamander or caught a crayfish? Join
Park Rangers for an investigative stream lab to discover
salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. Wear shoes
you can get wet. Pre-registration is required at least one day in
advance, either at the Park Office or by calling 706-663-4858. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Our popular crafting class returns! Join us as we assemble our own terrariums to take home. Learn about environments and ecosystems, condensation and photosynthesis along the way! Space is limited please pre-register to guarantee a seat! Cost: $15 per person to cover container, plants, and materials. $15. 912-437-4770.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia! Meet at the Relihan Museum & Nature Center located down the hill from the park office. Pre-register at office before program. $5 for adults, children 12 and under $3 parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Come explore our Relihan Museum & Nature Center open from 10am to 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. The Relihan Museum & Nature Center is located down the hill from the park office. Standard parking fee is required. This program is free to the public. Standard parking fee is required. Parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Want to shoot try your hand at archery, but don’t know where to start? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting bullseyes. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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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Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on a paddle around Lake Rutledge. Ages 10 and up. $23 if you use your craft, $28 if you use ours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an afternoon inspired by the way the first family of Hardman Farm State Historic Site might have marked the nation’s Centennial in 1876. 706-878-1077.
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Just in time for the summer solstice! Pick up your assignment in the park office after 9am and return with your pictures before 4pm to claim your prize. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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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. $25 plus parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Art In The Park Event! We will provide a wide variety of crafty materials for you to explore. It will be a total creative free for all so come and make whatever your heart desires. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Join us at Jack Hill State Park for our side-chalk program. Bring your creative kids down to the park and let them leave their mark on our park! We will decorate our office walkway with unique chalk art for all of our visitors and social media followers to see! Parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Join the rangers on a nature hike up to the Marble Mine and down Jenkins Gap Trail. Learn about Georgia’s unique biodiversity and what plants and wildlife are hidden in the forests. $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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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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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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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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Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! 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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Bring your pups, adorned in patriotic accessories, on a Tails on Trails adventure. Gather at the spring for a hike along Woodpecker Trail. Dogs must be on a maximum 6’ leash and please remember to clean up after them. Fur friends and patriotic attire are encouraged but not necessary. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Celebrate America's 250th with red, white, and blue balloon target practice. Meet at the archery range for archery basics with all equipment provided. All levels of experience are welcome.
Ages 8 and up $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Meet the king snake, a calm and fascinating reptile known for its beautiful patterns and excellent climbing skills! Learn fun facts, see it up close, and discover why this “king” of the reptile world is so special. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Grab your red light and hit the trails for a nighttime adventure searching for spiders and glowing mushrooms! We’ll explore the woods after dark, discover cool nighttime creatures, and see nature in a whole new way. Fun, spooky, and full of surprises!
Registration is required. Please call the park office to register. $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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Mushrooms come in many shapes and colors, with summertime being great for viewing certain varieties. On this ranger-led hike, you will have the chance to learn all about them, including their historical uses and how to appreciate these beautiful parts of nature safely. $5. 770-443-7850.
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Join a ranger for a morning kayak paddle and observe wildlife on the lake. Spots are limited please reserve you spot by 5pm on the day prior, by calling 404 405 8598. Ages 10+ welcome all minor must have an adult present. All equipment provided. Recommended: please bring water, a hat and a dry bag. 35 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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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Join a ranger for this beginner's kayaking program. Ages 10+ welcome, all minors must have an adult present. All equipment provided. To register please call 770-732-2613. Recommended: please bring water, a hat, sunglasses and a dry bag. 35 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.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join a ranger on this guided kayak paddle around the reservoir looking at flora and fauna. Ages 10+ welcome, all minors must have an adult present. To register call 770-732-2613.
Please bring: water, a hat, sunglasses, and a dry bag.
All equipment provided. 35 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join a ranger on this guided kayak paddle to the beaver damn.
Call 770-732-2613 to register. Ages 10+ welcome all minors must have an adult present. Please bring: water, a hat, sunglasses, and a dry bag. All equipment provided. 35 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Come one come all and race for the glory not just for the gold! Want to experience the fun, excitement, and reward of completing a triathlon without all that effort? Join us for our 3rd annual family friendly event. This triathlon themed event will have a 1.5 mile bike portion, a wade-in river crossing and a 1 mile running portion. $5 per a participant or $15 per family + the $10 parking fee parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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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Bring the whole crew, including leashed pets, for a day of fun and fellowship in the fresh air. We’ll meet at Shelter 5 and set off on a guided 1.25-mile hike along Victoria's Path (low-intensity route perfect for families). Along the way, our Naturalist will share insights about the plants and wildlife we encounter. Wear closed-toe shoes. $5 individual or $15 family rate parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Pack a cooler and join us at Shelter 5 for a relaxing picnic. Let the kids enjoy the playground or splash in the creek while you unwind and enjoy an afternoon of community and camaraderie. FREE plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Get ready to explore like a true wildlife detective. We’ll kick things off by creating our very own animal track identification frames, then put them to the test on a track scavenger hunt around the Nature Center. Meet at the Park Office, and we'll go to the Nature Center together. Ages 5+. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Blue Ridge Raptors will be bringing some of their amazing birds!
Blue Ridge Raptors is an education program that brings live birds of prey to the Park.
Event will be held at the Event Room. 3$ for kids and 5$ for adults. $3-$5 plus parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Join to survey Big Cloud's Creek creek using a seine net. This is a very hands on program, visitors are encouraged to bring clothes and shoes that can get wet. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river while the sun sets. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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The city has fallen, and British Redcoats are everywhere. As Liberty Boys you are tasked with a dangerous mission: smuggling vital intelligence and black powder into the city. But stay sharp, the trails along the Narrows are crawling with Loyalist patrols. Can you navigate the shadow and complete your mission, or will you be captured by the Crown? $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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This summer we are challenging kids to come out to the parks for a hiking adventure.
Come grab a summer hike challenge booklet from the office.
After completing 5 hikes here at A.H.Stephens state park you will complete the booklet then return it to the office to receive a prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come enjoy our Monumental moments theme
celebrating Americas 250th by learning more about our park and its history with this educational scavenger hunt.
You can pick up the scavenger hunt at the front office and return it for a small prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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It's the most overlooked projectile in human history! Join a ranger and learn how to throw an atlatl, a traditional tool that was so prevalent, it was used across the globe! Visitors can earn how they were used, see the different types, and try their aim on the site range! $5 program fee parking fee required. 770-b38-7374 ext. 7.
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We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! Learn to distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Tour the historic Meeks cabin, built in the 1830’s, for an insightful look at what everyday life would have been like two centuries ago here in Wiregrass Georgia. This program is free to the public. Standard parking fee is required. Free plus parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Come explore our Relihan Museum & Nature Center open from 10am to 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. The Relihan Museum & Nature Center is located down the hill from the park office. Standard parking fee is required. This program is free to the public. Standard parking fee is required. Parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Come have fun in the sun on our Giant Slip N Slide, or play Cornhole, Disco Golf, Volleyball, and many more fun activities in the Campground. We will also have hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream for sale!
$10 Parking Fee Required $10.00 plus parking fee required. 478-552-2393.
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Want to shoot try your hand at archery, but don’t know where to start? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting bullseyes. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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The Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Hard Labor Creek in 1934, and finished their work here in 1939. They left behind the camp they lived and worked in, in which some buildings still stand today. Join a ranger on a historic tour through what remains of Georgia's only standing CCC Camp. Program geared towards ages 8+. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come beat the heat and get your feet wet! We'll observe organisms that reside in a creek. We will use dip nets for catching macro invertebrates, crayfish and fish. Ages 8 and up. Please wear water shoes and clothes that can get wet or dirty. Pre-register in advance by calling the park office. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Bring your own kayak or reserve one of ours for a fee and join retired raptor expert, Bob Sargent, for a guided birding experience on the lake! Space is limited. Must call to register. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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You know this is your Naturalist's favorite time of year!
Meet at the Park Office porch to see if there are any fungal friends out on the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join our naturalist at the Museum for a hike through the front of the park to observe the historic spots and learn about one of the oldest state parks in the country! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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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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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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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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Celebrate America's 250th with red, white, and blue balloon target practice. Meet at the archery range for archery basics with all equipment provided. All levels of experience are welcome.
Ages 8 and up $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 a ranger for a morning kayak paddle and observe wildlife on the lake. Spots are limited please reserve you spot by 5pm on the day prior, by calling 404 405 8598. Ages 10+ welcome all minor must have an adult present. All equipment provided. Recommended: please bring water, a hat and a dry bag. 35 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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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Join a ranger for this beginner's kayaking program. Ages 10+ welcome, all minors must have an adult present. All equipment provided. To register please call 770-732-2613. Recommended: please bring water, a hat, sunglasses and a dry bag. 35 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.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join a ranger on this guided kayak paddle around the reservoir looking at flora and fauna. Ages 10+ welcome, all minors must have an adult present. To register call 770-732-2613.
Please bring: water, a hat, sunglasses, and a dry bag.
All equipment provided. 35 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join a ranger on this guided kayak paddle to the beaver damn.
Call 770-732-2613 to register. Ages 10+ welcome all minors must have an adult present. Please bring: water, a hat, sunglasses, and a dry bag. All equipment provided. 35 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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This summer we are challenging kids to come out to the parks for a hiking adventure.
Come grab a summer hike challenge booklet from the office.
After completing 5 hikes here at A.H.Stephens state park you will complete the booklet then return it to the office to receive a prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come enjoy our Monumental moments theme
celebrating Americas 250th by learning more about our park and its history with this educational scavenger hunt.
You can pick up the scavenger hunt at the front office and return it for a small prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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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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Immerse your little artist in this one-of-a-kind Junior Ranger Art Camp! Campers will learn about different mediums and art styles to make nature-themed crafts with our naturalist. Registration closes on Friday, June 26th. Bring your own lunch. $30 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us for a rare opportunity to see the full moon from the trail. Pre-registration and payment required. Space is limited. No walk-ups allowed. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Celebrate America's 250th with red, white, and blue balloon target practice. Meet at the archery range for archery basics with all equipment provided. All levels of experience are welcome.
Ages 8 and up $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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We are excited to announce our upcoming teen junior ranger camp! This adventure-packed camp offers engaging activities for young explorers, including kayaking, essential survival skills, and learning pioneer skills. Participants will also enjoy tree identification and much more, deepening their appreciation for nature. $150 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Exciting news! We have tons of openings left for our epic Teen Junior Ranger Camp! If you know a teen who's craving adventure and thrills, this is the ultimate chance they’ve been waiting for! Get ready for a jam-packed schedule of amazing activities like kayaking, fishing, fire and shelter building, and so much more! $150 per child. 770-975-0055.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus parking fee required. 706-878-4707.
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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river while the sun sets. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Enjoy an unique paddle experience under the light of the full moon! Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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This summer we are challenging kids to come out to the parks for a hiking adventure.
Come grab a summer hike challenge booklet from the office.
After completing 5 hikes here at A.H.Stephens state park you will complete the booklet then return it to the office to receive a prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come enjoy our Monumental moments theme
celebrating Americas 250th by learning more about our park and its history with this educational scavenger hunt.
You can pick up the scavenger hunt at the front office and return it for a small prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us every Tuesday in June to create a fun craft at picnic shelter #2.
There are 12 spaces available for each craft so please call an register before arriving. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Immerse your little artist in this one-of-a-kind Junior Ranger Art Camp! Campers will learn about different mediums and art styles to make nature-themed crafts with our naturalist. Registration closes on Friday, June 26th. Bring your own lunch. $30 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us for three days of awesome summer fun at our Jr. Ranger Camp! We will have tons of ranger led activities including hiking, paddling, swimming, nature talks, crafts, history, and more!
Each day begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM.
Ages 7-13. Registration is required. 10 kids max per camp.
Please contact the park office to register. $75 plus parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Exciting news! We have tons of openings left for our epic Teen Junior Ranger Camp! If you know a teen who's craving adventure and thrills, this is the ultimate chance they’ve been waiting for! Get ready for a jam-packed schedule of amazing activities like kayaking, fishing, fire and shelter building, and so much more! $150 per child. 770-975-0055.
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This summer we are challenging kids to come out to the parks for a hiking adventure.
Come grab a summer hike challenge booklet from the office.
After completing 5 hikes here at A.H.Stephens state park you will complete the booklet then return it to the office to receive a prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come enjoy our Monumental moments theme
celebrating Americas 250th by learning more about our park and its history with this educational scavenger hunt.
You can pick up the scavenger hunt at the front office and return it for a small prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come cool off with a Naturalist Every Wednesday, 11:30am-12:30pm June-August, as we dive into the ecosystem within Little Amicalola Creek! Learn about the cool creatures that call our creek "home" and hear about how the North GA river systems have been a resource for plants, wildlife, and people alike for centuries! Nets and buckets provided. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us for three days of awesome summer fun at our Jr. Ranger Camp! We will have tons of ranger led activities including hiking, paddling, swimming, nature talks, crafts, history, and more!
Each day begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM.
Ages 7-13. Registration is required. 10 kids max per camp.
Please contact the park office to register. $75 plus parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Exciting news! We have tons of openings left for our epic Teen Junior Ranger Camp! If you know a teen who's craving adventure and thrills, this is the ultimate chance they’ve been waiting for! Get ready for a jam-packed schedule of amazing activities like kayaking, fishing, fire and shelter building, and so much more! $150 per child. 770-975-0055.
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This summer we are challenging kids to come out to the parks for a hiking adventure.
Come grab a summer hike challenge booklet from the office.
After completing 5 hikes here at A.H.Stephens state park you will complete the booklet then return it to the office to receive a prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come enjoy our Monumental moments theme
celebrating Americas 250th by learning more about our park and its history with this educational scavenger hunt.
You can pick up the scavenger hunt at the front office and return it for a small prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us for three days of awesome summer fun at our Jr. Ranger Camp! We will have tons of ranger led activities including hiking, paddling, swimming, nature talks, crafts, history, and more!
Each day begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM.
Ages 7-13. Registration is required. 10 kids max per camp.
Please contact the park office to register. $75 plus parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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This summer we are challenging kids to come out to the parks for a hiking adventure.
Come grab a summer hike challenge booklet from the office.
After completing 5 hikes here at A.H.Stephens state park you will complete the booklet then return it to the office to receive a prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come enjoy our Monumental moments theme
celebrating Americas 250th by learning more about our park and its history with this educational scavenger hunt.
You can pick up the scavenger hunt at the front office and return it for a small prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join Don Carter for 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. $15 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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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 for an evening of s’mores and stories around the campfire.
This event will be held near the campground entrance. Feel free to get comfy with your own chair or blanket! Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35 parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Explore Unicoi in a different light, that light being the light of the moon. Join our staff for a fun unique night hike through our park. Flashlights provided. Weather Dependent. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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This summer we are challenging kids to come out to the parks for a hiking adventure.
Come grab a summer hike challenge booklet from the office.
After completing 5 hikes here at A.H.Stephens state park you will complete the booklet then return it to the office to receive a prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come enjoy our Monumental moments theme
celebrating Americas 250th by learning more about our park and its history with this educational scavenger hunt.
You can pick up the scavenger hunt at the front office and return it for a small prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us for our 1st Community Day! We will have a patriotic parade around the park at 10AM-Decorate your bike! Following the parade, meet us in the event field for Dunk a Park Ranger ($1 for 3 tries), Watermelon contest, tug-a-war, corn hole, badminton, water balloon toss, relay race, 3 legged race, hot dogs and snow cones while supplies last ($1) Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us for a day filled with games, crafts, and Independence Day fun! Get your face painted, ride the hayride float, encounter live birds of prey, try your hand at one of the water relay games, or have a hotdog or two! This 4th of July, we are going all in for America's 250th birthday! See you then! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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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Meet at the Black Rock Lake trail head by 9AM for naturalist lead 0.75 mile hike to Greasy Creek Falls!
Along the way you will learn about some of the local flora and history! Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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