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High Falls State Park


Saturday, August 30, 2025

Historic Hike: From Igneous Rock to Southern Rock
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Hike our Historic Trail (ADA) and 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 now High Falls State Park. Meet on the front porch of the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Georgia Band Bingo
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Looking for something fun and free to do this holiday weekend? Show off your Georgia Band knowledge and win swag prizes at the same time in this unique version of Bingo. Meet at Picnic Shelter #2. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Summer Mushroom Hike
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Mushrooms can be unpredictable, but odds are we'll see some in the woods this time of year. Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead Parking Area to hike on the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Campers Only: High Falls Playground Ninja, Kids Edition!
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Camping Kids, do you have what it takes to complete our obstacle course for a prize? Meet at the playground in the Riverside Campground to give it a try! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Campers Only Field Games
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Campers are invited for some friendly competition while enjoying good old fashioned games like horseshoes and 4-square. Come to the field behind the Pool House after 6:30pm and wrap up at 8:30pm. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Trail Bingo Hike
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring Girl Scouts for this fun guided hike where we will do some nature learning and play bingo for prizes at the same time. Space is limited. We will hike the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Gorgone Checkerspot Craft & Learn
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring Girl Scouts to learn about the local species of interest, the Gorgone Checkerspot butterfly! We'll also make a magnet to take home. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, September 21, 2025

DNR Art Contest Sketching in the Park
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
High School students! Have you heard about the Georgia DNR State Parks & Historic Sites art contest? Join local artist Lauren Deloris and the Park Naturalist at the fall line where we'll sketch an incredible view of the natural falls of the Towaliga River. Pencils, colored pencils, wild-crafted artist's charcoal, and sketching paper provided. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Fishing with Friends Junior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Kids are invited to celebrate Your State Parks Day at High Falls State Park with a Junior Fishing Rodeo! We'll have prizes and fishing fun all Morning. The Friends of High Falls Lake will be on hand to talk with grown ups about how they can volunteer to support High Falls State Park by joining the Friends. Call to register or use the provided link. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

DNR Art Contest Off Trail Sketching in the Park
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
High School Students! Heard about the Georgia DNR State Parks & Historic Sites art contest? For this special sketching opportunity, go off trail with the Naturalist to an area not normally accessible to the public for a unique view of the old powerhouse. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to hike on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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