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Saturday,
December
12, 2026
Get ready to celebrate the holidays with Red Top Mountain State Park! Join us for simple holiday crafts to make with the whole family. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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The Little White House needs your help getting into the holiday spirit. Join our Rangers as we make vintage ornaments and learn how families celebrated the holidays in FDR's time. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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Celebrate Christmas with a Roosevelt family tradition by the fireside. Join us as FDR portrayer James Fowler will recreate the Roosevelt Christmas scene for children and grownups by retelling Clement Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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Meet us in the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center for a fun craft! We will be making pinecone birdfeeders; supplies will be provided! Allergen Note: we will be using peanut butter for this craft! $3 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join the Unicoi State Park Activities team at the Visitor Center to learn about North Georgia's local wildlife. You may even get to meet our residents Anderson, Luna, and Petunia.
Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Get into the holiday spirit and join the Naturalist for a fun-filled ornament painting activity! Create your very own festive masterpiece to take home and add a personal touch to your holiday decorations. All supplies will be provided by the Naturalist, so just bring your creativity and holiday cheer! $6.00 plus
parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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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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Make a candle as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Celebrate Christmas with a Roosevelt family tradition by the fireside. Join us as FDR portrayer James Fowler will recreate the Roosevelt Christmas scene for children and grownups by retelling Clement Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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Participants will create their own nature-inspired ornaments using pinecones and natural materials found in the park. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required at the Park Office or by calling 706-663-4858. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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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 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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Make a custom soap as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. 5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! $30 adult
$22 youth
$65 family (2 adults and all of their children under 18). 706-878-1077.
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Meet our ambassador animals up-close! Join a park naturalist and two live animals (may include turtle, snake, hawk and/or owl) for a discussion about our native animals and how to help them in the wild! Meet us in the Visitor Center Arch Room! On rare occasions our animals may need the day off- your understanding is appreciated.
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join us at sunset to hunt candy canes, afterwards enjoy a holiday movie, s'mores, and hot chocolate. Please call the office to sign up. Meet at the picnic shelter in the Day Use Area.
Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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Visit Santa, Frosty, and the Grinch while viewing light displays and enjoying hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows and/or S'Mores over an open fire. Games and crafts are available for all ages.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us each Friday. Saturday & Sunday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday-Sunday until December 20th. $10 per person. 229-276-1004.
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Come see the farm all lit up in its holiday finery. Enjoy some good music and traditional holiday storytelling'! Get some tasty treats while you're here! $2 admission
parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Sunday,
December
13, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Say click and take a pic! In this relaxing hike, journey with a ranger as we slowly make our way around our park, snapping pictures that'll last a life time.
We'll be learning how to properly set up and some techniques to best capture pictures of our beautiful wildlife.
Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-5871.
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Make your own flapping butterfly! Along the way, learn about how a butterfly's unique traits help it survive. Apply what you've learned and create your own butterfly species with its own colors, markings, and wing shape. $6 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Meet us in the conference room at the Interpretive Center for a talk about snakes and to meet our local snake ambassadors! You'll even have the opportunity to touch them if you'd like! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join us at Amicalola Falls State Park for am animal-themed adventure designed for our littlest explorers! Once a month, we will meet and read a themed story, engage in a related craft and interact with our own animal ambassadors! Afterwards, join us for a short, family-friendly hike to explore nature! Ages 2-5 years old.
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join Friends of Hard Labor Creek at Camp SP-8, Georgia’s only surviving CCC camp, for a 1930s-style dinner celebrating the CCC’s legacy. Historian John Croom will share its history and accomplishments. Proceeds support camp rehabilitation. Pre-registration required. $60 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Make a candle as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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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 per terrarium
parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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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Make a custom soap as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. 5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Reserve your spot online for this 45-minute program. Learn amazing facts about our backyard heroes and what you can do to help protect them. Programs may include up to 2 of the following live animals: various species of snake, box turtle, hawk, and or owl. Meet us in the Visitor's Center Arch Room!
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Monday,
December
14, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Tuesday,
December
15, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Bring your homeschool family to tour the house decorated in the manner of a 19th century Moravian Christmas. Learn how the missionaries taught their Cherokee pupils to celebrate Christmas and their activities, and we'll do some as well. We'll enjoy Cherokee Christmas stories next to the fire as well. $6.50 706-695-2598.
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Wednesday,
December
16, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Thursday,
December
17, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Come join us for a fun lesson on animal fur and create your own wet-felted fur based on patterns of animals in the park. 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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Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Friday,
December
18, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-5871.
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Ho, ho, ho! Kids, it’s time to write those letters to Santa! Have you been naughty or nice this year? Join the Naturalist for a little holiday magic as we write down all our Christmas wishes for Ol’ St. Nick. $3.00 plus
parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Make a candle as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Make a custom soap as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. 5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! $30 adult
$22 youth
$65 family (2 adults and all of their children under 18). 706-878-1077.
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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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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us for a sunset hike on the iconic Iron Hill Trail. We will see beautiful views of the lake as the sun sets over the park. Meet at the Iron Hill Parking Lot, then hike a 1.5 mile section of Iron Hill. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us each Friday. Saturday & Sunday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday-Sunday until December 20th. $10 per person. 229-276-1004.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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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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Saturday,
December
19, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Help Barry Braindeer solve a winter mystery at Panola Mountain State Park! Pick up a scavenger hunt at the Park Office and search for hidden gingerbread clues throughout the park. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the park office before 4PM to claim your prize! Available Dec. 19-20, 9AM-4PM.
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by calling the park office 706-663-4858.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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This is a relaxed interpretive hike to learn about the many woodpecker species that call our park home. We will hike total around 1.5 miles. Binoculars will be provided. A minimum of two participants is required for the hike to take place. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Bring the wonder of the outdoors into your home with an ecosystem in a bottle! Our terrarium-building class will walk you through the steps to create your own self-sustaining ecosystem that you can keep almost anywhere in your home. $8 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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The park is getting a visit from two very special guests this holiday season — Santa and Mrs. Claus! Bring the whole family out for a little Christmas magic, fun, and festive cheer. Parents, don’t forget your cameras to capture those special holiday memories, and kids, be sure to bring your letters for Ol’ St. Nick!
Parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Give archery a shot or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited $15 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join the Unicoi State Park Activities team at the Visitor Center to learn about North Georgia's local wildlife. You may even get to meet our residents Anderson, Luna, and Petunia.
Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Merry Christmas!! Come chill with your snowmies at Amicalola Falls' Annual Christmas Open House! This event will be hosted in the Lodge Lobby, jam-packed with crafts, live animals, stories, and more! Last one there is burnt gingerbread!
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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: Lodge Lobby September 5th only! $3 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Enter your favorite, homemade cookies in our contest for a chance to win a fun holiday prize. Bring 1 dozen cookies on a paper plate in a closable, plastic bag with a cookie name, contact info, and an ingredients list to the park office Saturday Dec 19th before 1:00 PM. Must include any possible allergens in ingredients list (peanuts, etc.). $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate the season at Panola Mountain State Park with Campfire & Cheer! Enjoy holiday crafts, winter-themed creature features, festive storybook readings, hot chocolate, s'mores and a cozy campfire! Special thanks to Friends of Panola Mountain State Park for sponsoring this event.
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Build your own fantastical creatures with natural materials provided by Red Top Mountain State Park. Flex your creative muscles and craft miniature people and creatures with anything from acorns to leaves to pinecones! $4 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $4, kids 3 years old and under don't pay
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Want to learn archery? Join us on the range to learn how to use a bow. Get the chance to show off your skills, and maybe find your next hobby. $15 per person
parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! $30 adult
$22 youth
$65 family (2 adults and all of their children under 18). 706-878-1077.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join us each Friday. Saturday & Sunday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday-Sunday until December 20th. $10 per person. 229-276-1004.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Sunday,
December
20, 2026
Help Barry Braindeer solve a winter mystery at Panola Mountain State Park! Pick up a scavenger hunt at the Park Office and search for hidden gingerbread clues throughout the park. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the park office before 4PM to claim your prize! Available Dec. 19-20, 9AM-4PM.
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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December 21st marks the fist day of winter. Join a ranger on a 1.25 mi walk of the Watershed Trail to learn more about plants and their historical significance to the winter solstice. Call the park to register as space is limited. Wear good shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at the Nature Center.
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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In observance of 250 years of United States history, we will feature a presentation recognizing India Americans who participated in the Battle of Pickett's Mill. There will also be an outdoor cooking demonstration featuring a traditional dish of their culture. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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Magic is in the air and Santa is coming to Skidaway... Come meet Santa (and perhaps some elves, too!) at the Interpretive Center as you enjoy seasonal craft activities and cocoa, candy, and s'mores!
Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join a Naturalist for a peaceful hike where we will observe the natural beauty of the world through watercolor painting or sketching. Offered every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 11:00AM. We will meet in the Visitor's Center. Please bring your own materials. All skill levels welcome! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $4, kids 3 years old and under don't pay
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Reserve your spot online for this 45-minute program. Learn amazing facts about our backyard heroes and what you can do to help protect them. Programs may include up to 2 of the following live animals: various species of snake, box turtle, hawk, and or owl. Meet us in the Visitor's Center Arch Room!
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us each Friday. Saturday & Sunday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday-Sunday until December 20th. $10 per person. 229-276-1004.
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Monday,
December
21, 2026
Join us for a two-day winter Junior Ranger Camp! We will be doing lots of crafts, games, and nature-themed activities! This program is suitable for ages 5-9. Please pack a lunch; snacks will be provided! It is $25 total for both days! $25 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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This Junior Ranger Camp is geared at ages 6-10 campers will participate in holidy winter crafts, movies,hot cocoa, gift making adn more. Thi scamp is great for folks who need some time to prepare for the holidays. Please pack campers a lunch and approppriate clothes. $100 full 2 days or $50 per camper per day. Call 770-732-2613 to register $100 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Share the joy of reading this holiday season! Bring a wrapped book to exchange with another participant and discover a new story to enjoy. Books can be new or gently used and should be appropriate for all ages. Wildlife / Nature/Camping theme only!
Parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Tuesday,
December
22, 2026
This Junior Ranger Camp is geared at ages 6-10 campers will participate in holidy winter crafts, movies,hot cocoa, gift making adn more. Thi scamp is great for folks who need some time to prepare for the holidays. Please pack campers a lunch and approppriate clothes. $100 full 2 days or $50 per camper per day. Call 770-732-2613 to register $100 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a two-day winter Junior Ranger Camp! We will be doing lots of crafts, games, and nature-themed activities! This program is suitable for ages 5-9. Please pack a lunch; snacks will be provided! It is $25 total for both days! $25 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Oh, no! The Grinch is coming to town! Join us at the park for a fun-filled holiday game of Bingo, with a special surprise guest straight from Whoville himself! Bring your holiday spirit, get ready to shout “BINGO!” and enjoy some Grinchy fun. You never know what kind of mischief he might bring! $3.00 plus
parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Wednesday,
December
23, 2026
Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Get into the holiday spirit with a paw-sitively fun Christmas craft! Join us outdoors to paint your very own “Deck the Paws” holiday masterpiece. Add festive colors, paw prints, and your own creative touches to create a special decoration to take home! $6.00 plus
parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Thursday,
December
24, 2026
Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Friday,
December
25, 2026
Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Saturday,
December
26, 2026
Grab a scavenger hunt sheet from the Interpretive Center and adventure around the park to find each item! Bring back a completed sheet for a prize!
Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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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Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-5871.
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Make your own flapping butterfly! Along the way, learn about how a butterfly's unique traits help it survive. Apply what you've learned and create your own butterfly species with its own colors, markings, and wing shape. $6 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join the Unicoi State Park Activities team at the Visitor Center to learn about North Georgia's local wildlife. You may even get to meet our residents Anderson, Luna, and Petunia.
Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Meet us in the Interpretive Center for a talk about reptiles! Our snake and turtle ambassadors will be present; you will even have the opportunity to touch them! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Make a candle as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join our Naturalist to create your own winter cabin with recycled. You will be given the opportunity to design your own winter-themed cabin to celebrate the holiday season. Your cabin will be what you make of it. We'll supply the materials, and you bring your imagination! Don't miss out on the fun! $4 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Make a custom soap as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. 5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Meet our ambassador animals up-close! Join a park naturalist and two live animals (may include turtle, snake, hawk and/or owl) for a discussion about our native animals and how to help them in the wild! Meet us in the Visitor Center Arch Room! On rare occasions our animals may need the day off- your understanding is appreciated.
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we explore the night sky at Red Top Mountain. We will discuss celestial bodies and gaze upon them through a telescope. We will also look at the different constellations and explore their mythology. Don’t miss out on this splendid experience! Free plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Sunday,
December
27, 2026
Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-5871.
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Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Create a woodland diorama using natural materials found here at Red Top Mountain State Park! Bring a piece of the park back home with you! $4 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Meet us in the conference room at the Interpretive Center for a talk about snakes and to meet our local snake ambassadors! You'll even have the opportunity to touch them if you'd like! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Make a candle as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Make a custom soap as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. 5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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 Casting Shed behind the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Free plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Reserve your spot online for this 45-minute program. Learn amazing facts about our backyard heroes and what you can do to help protect them. Programs may include up to 2 of the following live animals: various species of snake, box turtle, hawk, and or owl. Meet us in the Visitor's Center Arch Room!
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Monday,
December
28, 2026
Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Tuesday,
December
29, 2026
Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Wednesday,
December
30, 2026
Join an interpreter on an adventurous hike to Amicalola Falls! This 1.5 mile hike begins at our Visitor Center and follows along Little Amicalola Creek to our magnificent waterfall! Come see one of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders! Note that a guide is not required to hike the trails. For questions, email a guide at naturalist@amicalolafallslodge.com
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $6 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us as we explore the night sky at Red Top Mountain. We will discuss celestial bodies and gaze upon them through a telescope. We will also look at the different constellations and explore their mythology. Don’t miss out on this splendid experience! Free plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Thursday,
December
31, 2026
This hike is part of a 24 hours of hiking challenge for our First Day Hike celebration with the goal to hike for 24 hours from December 31 to January 2. Visitors who register for guided hike sessions will recieve a first day hike sticker. visitors who can prove on Jan 2 that they hikes for 24 hours in the time window will recieve a challange coin. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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This hike is part of a 24 hours of hiking challenge for our First Day Hike celebration with the goal to hike for 24 hours from December 31 to January 2. Visitors who register for guided hike sessions will recieve a first day hike sticker. visitors who can prove on Jan 2 that they hikes for 24 hours in the time window will recieve a challange coin. 5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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