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High Falls State Park


Saturday, May 24, 2025

Summer Mushroom Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Summer may still officially be weeks away, but mushrooms don't know that! Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to hike the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) to see what's out. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Common Summer Mushrooms of the Southeast Chat
Saturday, May 24, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Learn to identify common summer mushrooms of our area, including toxic ones. Meet at the Program Area. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Good Old Fashioned Nature Hike
Sunday, May 25, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Meet the Naturalist on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to see what interesting plants, fungi, or signs of animal activity we can find along the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Campers Only Field Games
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Campers are invited to stop by for some good old fashioned fun. We'll have several field games to choose from for a little friendly competition. Inquire in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Monday, May 26, 2025

Historic Hike: From Igneous Rock to Southern Rock
Monday, May 26, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Learn how the Mesozoic Era, the Muscogee Creek Nation, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Allman Brothers Band, and the Flood of '94 all shaped the history of the land and water that is High Falls State Park. Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Trail Bingo Hike
Monday, May 26, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Meet on the porch of the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail and play bingo for prizes at the same time! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Free Fishing Day
Saturday, May 31, 2025 8 AM to 7 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Interested in fishing, but not ready to commit just yet? Come fish at High Falls State Park without a fishing license this day only! Limited loaner poles available. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Forest Fires: Wild or Prescribed?
Saturday, May 31, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Join the Naturalist for this Wild Georgia program and learn how prescribed burns can keep forest habitats healthy. We will also discuss wildfire prevention. Participants will receive a Smokey the Bear comic book (while supplies last) as well as a stamp on their "Wild Georgia: A Plan for Tomorrow" bookmark. Please register in advance. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Free Fishing and Fishing Basics
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Fish without a license all day this day only! Also bring your own pole or borrow one of ours and join the Naturalist at 3pm to learn the basics of fishing with a spinning reel or spincast (pushbutton) reel. Limited loaner poles available. Please register in advance. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Almost Summer Solstice Hike
Sunday, Jun 8, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Summer is almost upon us. Let's hit the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) to see what signs of the coming season we can identify and discuss what these things have signified to humans throughout history. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt (Búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica)
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for an ALL NEW summer themed photo scavenger hunt! Pick up your assignment at the Park Office and return with your pictures before 4pm to pick out a prize. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, June 15, 2025

Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt (Búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica)
Sunday, Jun 15, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for an ALL NEW summer themed photo scavenger hunt! Pick up your assignment at the Park Office and return with your pictures before 4pm to pick out a prize. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Monday, June 16, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Monday, Jun 16, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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Friday, June 20, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Friday, Jun 20, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, June 22, 2025

Kudzu Cordage
Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Our ancestors made cordage and rope from natural fibers for thousands of years. Learn the reverse twist method to convert invasive vine bark into cordage! Supplies limited, please register in advance. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Summer Mushroom Hike
Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 3:30 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Mushrooms can be unpredictable, but summer is their big season in Georgia. Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated) to see what we can identify. We'll also discuss mushroom morphology to help with identification. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Homeschool Day: Wild GA & the State Wildlife Action Plan Part 2
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 10 AM to 10 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring homeschoolers or traditional students who are out of school to learn about the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), the importance of wildlife conservation, and some of our local species of interest. We'll cover topics we didn't last time! All participants will receive a stamp on their Wild Georgia bookmark. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, June 29, 2025

Toddler Time: Frogs
Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 2 PM to 2:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring little ones to hear a story about the life cycle of frogs. We'll also learn about some special frogs that call Georgia home. Meet on the front porch of the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Native or Invasive? Walk About
Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Test your local plant knowledge in this walk about game where contestants try to identify whether park flora is native or not. Meet on the front porch of the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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