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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15 (tickets at the event link starting August 1, 2024). 478-986-5172.
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. We will add fall targets for fun and friendly competition. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve your skills. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 7 and up. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us for our Friday Night themed Hikes.
This week is... NATURE BINGO!!! Great fun for kids and families. Winner gets bragging rights... and some swag!
We will meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center at 5. We will be hiking a 1 mile moderate loop section of Sweetgum Trail. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Mushrooms are abundant in autumn as summer growth begins to decompose. Join a naturalist as we scour the forest floor to see all the variety of forms and colors of mushrooms found here at the park. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Looking for a fieldtrip for your homeschool family? This month we'll be learning about the site's Native American History. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join us for a hay ride and s'mores on a relaxing evening. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come enjoy your fall break with a Jr Ranger Day Camp! Ages 7-1.
Jr Rangers need to bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and wear closed toed shoes. Please call the park office to register. $35 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Hop on the seige train with our rangers for a guided tour out to Battery Wymberly, a Civil War confederate earthworks battery located down our battery trail. We will learn a little about Savannah's defenses, how they were built, and the fall of Savannah to union forces in Dec. 1864. Call our office to purchase your ticket in advance. $15. 912-353-3023.
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Join us for a family-friendly fall event, walking the BRMSP Lake Trail with a guide. You will make stops along the way and hear interesting history and stories about the park and the area.
At the end of your walk, join other participants for a campfire and s’mores.
To Register: https://friendsofgastateparks.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=351 $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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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 $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered
into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. $15 per person. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for a ranger-led hike along Overlook Loop trail (~3.4 miles). Meet at parking lot across from Callaway’s Country Store. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Cancelled in the event of storms. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Nightmare on 190 has now grown to not one, not two, but three great haunted experiences in one. Make your plans to come enjoy one of the best haunted houses you'll ever walk through! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are non-refundable. The haunted house will operate rain or shine. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Experience our premier event of the year - an annual tradition since 1979! Experience an entertaining 30-minute guided candlelit tour through time with stops at the blacksmith’s shop, hospital, powder magazine, barracks jail, and more. Watch out - there may be a sneak attack by Union ships in the river! $25. 912-727-2339.
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Bear Talk Saturday, Oct 14, 2023 11 AM to 11:45 AM
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All are welcome to join a ranger for an informative talk about black bears. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for an educational guided hike up to the west overlook, and a tour of the CCC stone fire tower. Registration is required. Please visit or contact the park office to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join our staff for fun scavengers hunt. Wonder across our farm and pond for many clues. Winners will receive prizes! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Drop by the Heritage Farm garden and chat with interpretive staff. Learn how settlers handled their fall planting, stored, and put up vegetables. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Starting promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, we will offer a tours of Hamburg's 1920 Gristmill and Agricultural Museum. You will hear some local history, local lore, and learn a bit about early Washington County's history $5-$2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Meet at the boat ramp at 7:00 p.m. to explore the Yellow trail. During this hike, we will try to communicate with some of the local owls that live nearby. Please contact the park office to register for this event before 5:00 p.m on October 14. This event will be cancelled if there are storms in the area. Ages 6 and under with an adult. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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This ranger-led hike will take visitors along gentle ridges and cascading creeks. Explore our past as we walk by the remains of some unknown CCC constructions. Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hike geared toward active participants 8 years old and above. Call the park office to register and pay fees in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join the naturalist as we paddle up the northern part of Lake Rutledge looking for the best spot to enjoy the annular solar eclipse. Enjoy the changes in tones as the landscape turns darker during mid afternoon. Protective glasses provided. Bring water, sunscreen and a change of clothes/towel. Please register online using the link below. $20, kayak and equipment included, $15 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Try your hand at spooky archery with themed targets. We will have a variety of monster targets to pick from, with some being easier for beginner archers and some being more advanced. All skill levels welcome. Participants age 10 and up. Space limited to 10 participants.Call the park office to register by paying in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join staff and learn how to safely practice archery. Participants will be able to shoot several rounds and play a target game! Ages 6-15
Pre- Registration Required. $10 per participant. $5 Parking Pass Required. Call the Park Office to sign up at 706-857-0826. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join staff and learn how to safely practice archery. Participants will be able to shoot several rounds and play a target game! Ages 6-15 Pre- Registration Required. $10 per participant. $5 Parking Pass Required. Call the Park Office to sign up at 706-857-0826. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15 (tickets at the event link starting August 1, 2024). 478-986-5172.
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Join us for a day full of food, games, boat rides and live performances. Win the grand prize in the Kolomoki Kornhole tournament or let your kids enjoy the free Kolomoki kids area. Try your hand at archery or watch the antique tractor parade. Craft and food vendors are available on site with performances on the Georgia-Pacific amphitheater. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us and learn the basics of Archery. There are two time slots for this event. 1:15PM-2:30PM and 2:45PM-4:00PM. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Ages 10 and up. Pre-register at the Visitor Center. Come show us what you got! Meet at the Archery range behind the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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We have several crafts to choose from for all ages! We will be making animals from pinecones and even a fall themed centerpiece for your holiday get togethers! Pre-register at the Visitor Center before the event.We will meet at the Interpretive Center for craft time.See you there! $4 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather on the Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the campground picnic shelter to hear the Legend of the Corn Husk Doll and create your own unique doll to take home. All ages welcome. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. We will add fall targets for fun and friendly competition. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve their skills. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 7 to adult. Pre-registration is required. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Come out for a visit filled with wholesome fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure, create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Come out for a visit filled with wholesome fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure, create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Did you know Panola Mountain is also home to a restored grassland? Join the rangers on a 2-mile exploration of our grassland area looking for butterflies and our other pollinators that call this important ecosystem home. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, etc. Meet at Alexander Lake Parking Lot. Ages 6+. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us and the Coca Cola Space Science Center for a night under the stars. Learn about the night sky and view stars and planets through telescopes. Please bring a blanket or a chair $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Join us at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center
See how pewter is heated and used for casting.
Make some of your own designs or from molds! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a lap around Iron Hill Trail at sunset...
With lots of stopping for photo ops and selfies!
Great for kids and families!
We will meet at the Iron Hill Parking Lot. This is a 3.9 mile moderate loop. Bring your off-road capable bike. Helmet strongly urged. Close-toed shoes required. Bring plenty of water. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Allow the serene and pleasant environment of the park to quiet your mind and body during sunrise yoga instruction. We will do a gentle Vinyasa flow to start the day in the morning. Bring a mat and water bottle. Yoga blocks, strap, and blanket are optional items to bring. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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We have many reptiles living here in the park with us as our educational ambassadors. This is your chance to meet them all, hear their stories, and learn about the vital roles they play in their native ecosystems. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come Join Trout Unlimited for an introduction to Fly Fishing! This program will operate like a 101 class. Learn the difference between fly fishing and spin fishing, how entomology ties into this sport, how to tie your own flies, different casting techniques and end it with an onstream demonstration. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This ranger-led cruise is all about the ambiance as you relax and enjoy the sensory experience of the swamp's transition from day to night. As the sun inches towards the horizon, the mirror lake creates a reflection of the changing sky above. Birds fly back to roost and crickets, owls and frogs start to sing. We may even spot alligators. $35 for ages 12+ $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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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 $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Learn fun facts about our only flying mammal here. some of the state’s most fascinating frequent fliers! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Make your own souvenir from a hardwood tree cross-section. Using paint and markers, design a keychain, coaster, or ornament . Supplies provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join knowledgeable staff for a guided tour of our 19th century Heritage Farm. Explore the outbuildings, learn the reasons for their construction, and see some of the critters on the farmyard! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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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. $5 parking. 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. $15 plus $5 parking. 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. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Let go of your stress on an easy morning hike through serene woods. We will walk to an observation tower which overlooks the river and provides expansive vistas of the marsh. This hike will be one mile in total. Please call the Visitor Center to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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While walking through the park, visitors might encounter barred owls, great horned owls, screech owls, or--during this event--pine cone owls. We will be using natural materials to craft miniature owls that can fly home with you to keep you company until your next visit to the park. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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“What tree is that?” Come and find out. Our naturalist will point out a variety of trees along the Big Ferry Trail. This hike will be one mile in length. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Learn to make cords from the fibre of the Filamental Yucca plant in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to prepare the fibres and braid them into a wearable bracelet! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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It's not ALL about the bees and beautiful butterflies. Learn about some of the less attractive, but no less important, underappreciated pollinators. Meet at the Interpretive Center in main day-use area. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase! After finding the phrase, turn in your map and receive a goodie bag. This event is for all ages and is included with standard site admission. This event is going on Tuesdays thru Sundays, 9am - 4pm, all October. $5 - $8. 912-264-7333.
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Bat Week Thursday, Oct 19, 2023 10 AM to 11 AM
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Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Some of the most disturbing and other-worldly life forms may be found in a pond or stream near you! Join us in the Interpretive Center for a presentation about the different creatures that reside in fresh H2O. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This class is open to men and women, age 12 and up, and will focus on those with little to no experience in operating a firearm. Upon completion, participants will understand, and can demonstrate, how to safely handle, operate, maintain and store a shotgun. $10. 706-878-3087.
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Friends of the Park volunteer, Bonnie Cayce, will be leading a yoga session at the Interpretive Center with a special live accompaniment. The session is free, but donations to the Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park organization are appreciated. Particpants will need to bring their own yoga mat and water. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join us for a moderately strenuous, 3 mile trek. This hike offers scenic views from the many rocky outcrops along the trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Bat Bingo Friday, Oct 20, 2023 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Nightmare on 190 has now grown to not one, not two, but three great haunted experiences in one. Make your plans to come enjoy one of the best haunted houses you'll ever walk through! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are non-refundable. The haunted house will operate rain or shine. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come and enjoy our spooky miniature golf course, once again, in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15 (tickets at the event link starting August 1, 2024). 478-986-5172.
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Join us for our Friday Night Hike series.
This week we are taking in the beauty of the changing seasons here at Red Top!
We will be hiking a 1 mile moderate section of Sweetgum Trail.
Meet at the Trading Post and bring your camera or phone to capture the moment before it's gone!. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Follow a naturalist on an easy walk and get acquainted with some of Seminoles winged visitors and year round guests. Meet main office and purchase a water or coke to take on our walk. $5 parking. $5 parking. 229-861-3137.
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After a long week join our museum meditation as we focus on relaxation, goal setting, and how we want to move though the fall season. Pre-registration required call 770-732-5871 to pre-register $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join us for a hay ride and s'mores on a relaxing evening. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Learn about 18th century gardening, blacksmithing, sewing, and other skills used in Colonial Georgia. $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Come and join me on a sunset hike. Bring your camera and an excitement to see nature through a new lens. The ranger that will be guiding you on you hike enjoys nature photography, so she will be willing to help you get the pictures you want along the way. This will be an easy hike, anyone can join us. $6 a person $5 parking. 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 $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered
into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. $15 per person. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Nightmare on 190 has now grown to not one, not two, but three great haunted experiences in one. Make your plans to come enjoy one of the best haunted houses you'll ever walk through! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are non-refundable. The haunted house will operate rain or shine. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The doctor is in! Join us at the fort as we discuss colonial medicine & practices performed during the 18th century. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Movies night is back at the Fort and it is bigger than ever! Enjoy a mystery movie (rated PG, of course) and some snacks. We can't reveal the title here, but we guarantee it will be the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Call the park for more information on the movie or event. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Join our staff for fun scavengers hunt. Wonder across our farm and pond for many clues. Winners will receive prizes! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Construct a longleaf pine needle basket just like pioneers did over a century ago! Instructors will take you through the crafting process step by step. All materials are provided. Gain insight to the longleaf pine and our settlers of days gone by, and marvel at your creation. Bring snacks and drinks. $40 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join a ranger for a close look at these amazing inhabitants of the Wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Meet our corn snake, king snake and rat snake. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Bring the kids to the farm to try their hand at fun fair games. Chicken Stew, Duck Pond, Turkey Shoot, Bean Bag Toss. Prizes will be awarded at each game. From 1PM-2PM , we will be feeding animals! Feed can be purchased for $1.00 at the farm. Vendors available. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join a ranger for a close look at these amazing inhabitants of the Wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Meet our corn snake, king snake and rat snake. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Come sit with us at the beach, while we see osprey hunt and catch their food. $5 parking. 229-768-2571.
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Starting promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, we will offer a tours of Hamburg's 1920 Gristmill and Agricultural Museum. You will hear some local history, local lore, and learn a bit about early Washington County's history $5-$2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Fall Festival at Hamburg State Park. We will offer wagon rides through the campground that will stop along the way for trick and treats! We will also be playing a fall themed movie. There will be games and a costume contest for our guests! For those camping with us, we will host a site decoration contest! and concessions will be available. $2-$8 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites, including an appearance by that hockey mask wearing man from the movies. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. Tickets available after September 17. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come and enjoy our spooky miniature golf course, once again, in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Hardman Farm comes to life with hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, traditional craft vendors, local authors and historians, apple cider from a hand-cranked press, biscuits cooked on our wood-fired antique stove and much more. $8. 706-878-1077.
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Classic cars from all over southeast Georgia will be on display vying for the championship in Hofwyl-Broadfield’s annual car show. Come and view the cars, vote for your favorite and then tour a historic rice plantation. Presented by Friends of Hofwyl and Classic Coastal Cruisers automobile club. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Come join the Naturalist at Jack Hill State Park in painting your very own pumpkin! The supplies will be provided, and we will meet at Picnic Shelter 1!
*You must PRE-REGISTER for this event by 10/20/2023 by 5pm $5 per person $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Halloween Hayride at the Park! Sponsored by Friends of James H. "Sloppy" State Park. Admission: Ages 4 and under: Free, Ages 5-14: $3.00, Adults: $5.00. $5 Parking Pass Required. In the event of rain, the Hayride will be canceled. Contact the park office for any questions at 706-857-0826. Ages 5-12: $3
Adults: $5 $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15 (tickets at the event link starting August 1, 2024). 478-986-5172.
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Join us in the day use area to play games, enjoy the concession stand, then take a walk down our "haunted" trail. Campers will pass out candy. FREE face painting will be available. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather on the Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the campground picnic shelter to hear the Legend of the Corn Husk Doll and create your own unique doll to take home. All ages welcome. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. We will add fall targets for fun and friendly competition. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve their skills. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 7 to adult. Pre-registration is required. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Come out for a visit filled with wholesome fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure, create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join professional educator and primitive skill demonstrator Andrew Lee for a hands on, outdoor class, and craft your own traditional atlatl, or "spear thrower!" the class runs from 9:00 AM until 4:00pm, and includes break for lunch (not provided). Spots are very limited, so you must preregister with admission ahead of time by calling the office. $50 per person. 706-624-1321.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for an introductory course that will help you to understand proper compass usage, how to take your pace, and how to use maps to find your way through the wilderness. Ages 8+. Register in advance. Meet at the Alexander Lake Area. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Take time out of your hectic schedule to join us for a relaxing sunset mountain hike of Panola Mountain. There's nothing quite like watching the sun set from the top of Panola. Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10+. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register. Click event for more details. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Ah! The Fall arrives with changing leaves and October harvest. Come enjoy life in a less complex lifestyle with excitement filling the air. We will be demonstrating period tasks, games, and preparation for the coming of Winter. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Join us Saturday October 21st for some reptile education.
Meet our Box Turtles, Kingsnake and Rat Snake!
We will also do some fun reptile related arts and crafts!
Rendezvous at the Conference Room inside the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us Saturday October 21st for our first installment of our Saturday Survival Series - A Beginner's Guide to Orienteering.
Learn how to use a compass to navigate. Plot a course to find your destination.
Great for kids or those interested in getting into Orienteering.
We will meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center at 5 PM $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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In President Roosevelt's first inaugural speech he mentioned the word fear. FDR calmed the fears of millions of American during the great depression and World War II. Visitors will have the opportunity to come and see our reenactor James Fowler as he tells the audience of FDR's fears. Presentations at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm $9.50-$15 706-655-5870.
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Life would be impossible without the planet we live on. Join us for a day focused on ways we can protect our environment, whether it be as individuals or groups working together. We will have tables set up by organizations dedicated to environmental protection and vendors offering eco-conscious products. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Get ready to rise and shine with this sunrise paddle located on our scenic reservoir. Please be sure to dress warm and bring water. Kayak rental and equipment fee is covered in the program price. This event is by pre-registration only ages 16+ please call 770-732-5871 to pre-register $45 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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New to Kayaking? No worries, we'll walk you through the basics of kayaking and get you more comfortable being out on the water. Kayak and equipment rental is covered in the program fee. Suitable for ages 16+ please bring water, a hat and sunglasses. $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come learn to shoot a bow for the first time or hone your skills. People of all ages are welcome as long as they are strong enough to pull a 30-pound bow. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come meet our animal ambassadors that live here in the gorge! This is a wild(life) event you don't wanna miss! $5 $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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The past comes to life as historians share the skills and daily life of the early settlers. Experience spinning, weaving, quilting, blacksmithing, woodcarving, black powder demos, candle dipping and more! We'll also have lively appalachian music and old-time cooking to sample. Inn Tours available from 9 AM - 5 PM with normal admission charge. 706-356-4362.
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Do you enjoy the fall leaf color? Well then come out and enjoy a fall hayride through the park. Beginning at the park office, we will explore the park and enjoy fall's beautiful colors. Along the hayride the lighting will be the best for fall pictures and we will stop to let you get some great shots. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us at the campground pavilion for a safer alternative to carving pumpkins! Call the office to register. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Enter the age where all sewing and mending was done by hand. Join one of our interpretive rangers for a demonstration on the techniques and the skills it took to clothe an army, workforce, or everyday family. $11.25 912-353-3023.
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When the first colonists arrived there were no homes waiting for them. The colonists built small palmetto huts to live in while they constructed their more permanent homes. Join us as we reconstruct our early settlement area and learn how these wilderness shelters were built. 912-353-3023.
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When the first colonists arrived there were no homes waiting for them. The colonists built small palmetto huts to live in while they constructed their more permanent homes. Join us as we reconstruct our early settlement area and learn how these wilderness shelters were built. 912-353-3023.
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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 $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Nightmare on 190 has now grown to not one, not two, but three great haunted experiences in one. Make your plans to come enjoy one of the best haunted houses you'll ever walk through! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are non-refundable. The haunted house will operate rain or shine. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Dog costume contest and Parade down Wilkins-Greenway Trail. All dogs must be on a 6 foot non-retractable leash on park property. Prizes given out. Contest fee is $5. Meet at the visitor center 2:00pm-3:00pm. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Try your hand at spooky archery with themed targets. We will have a variety of monster targets to pick from, with some being easier for beginner archers and some being more advanced. All skill levels welcome. Participants age 10 and up. Space limited to 10 participants.Call the park office to register by paying in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Halloween Hayride at the Park! Sponsored by Friends of James H. "Sloppy" State Park. Admission: Ages 4 and under: Free, Ages 5-14: $3.00, Adults: $5.00. $5 Parking Pass Required. In the event of rain, the Hayride will be canceled. Contact the park office for any questions at 706-857-0826. Ages 5-12: $3
Adults: $5 $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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