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The Yellow Daisies are blooming! Join us on a guided hike of Panola Mountain to complete the annual Daisy Days Triple Hike Challenge. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. Ages 10+ $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Diamondback terrapins are turtles found in brackish waters along the coast of Georgia. Habitat degradation and harvesting have impacted their population. Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will be bringing hatchlings to show some of the results of their efforts to help the population recover. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join a ranger in our bird watching area at the interpretive center. We will identify and talk about the native bird species that visit our park and might also visit your own backyard. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This early morning kayak paddle will allow visitors early entry into the park so they can be out on the water as the sun is rising. This guided kayaking opportunity will allow visitors a greater chance of viewing wildlife. for Suitable for ages 16+ This event is By pre-registration only call 770-732-5871 to make your reservation. $45 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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New to Kayaking? Join a ranger for Beginners Kayaking around the reservoir. We'll have all the supplies you need to try your hand at kayaking. Please bring water, a hat, sunglasses and a dry bag if you have one. Limited spots avaiable so call 770-732-5871 to register. Suitable for ages 16 + $45 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Every wonder what goes bump in the night? Explore the marsh and here it come alive on this guided night kayaking trip. Suitable for ages 16+ Pre-registration required. call 770-732-5871 to pre-register. $50 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join a ranger for a guided paddle on Lake Tugaloo. Call the office to register. Space is VERY limited. Limited to 4 boats/4-8 people. $25 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Local Musical Artists share their music with us. Each week is a different Artist. Come out to hear wonderful music in a porch pick’n atmosphere. Music will be on the Lake pavilion. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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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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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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Join us for ranger-led hikes along Mountain Creek Loop trail (Sat.; ~3.2 miles) and Cascade Falls (Sun.; 4 miles total). Meet at NoName parking lot on Saturday and Roadside Park/TV tower parking lot off Alt. 27 on Sunday. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Cancelled in the event of storms. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the ranger for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. We provide dip nets and catch pans. Wear tennis shoes you can get wet. All ages welcome. Park at Pool. Meet right of playground. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. 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. Park at boat dock. $15 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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Join the ranger for a farm animal encounter. Get up close and personal and learn about these animals’ habits and heritage.Pre-registration is required by calling or visiting our park visitor center. Meet at the Relihan building on the Heritage Farm. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join a park ranger for a wagon ride around the park. Learn fun facts about Hard Labor Creek and the history of the area while celebrating Labor Day! Wagon rides last approximately 20 minutes. First come, first serve basis. $3 per person $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 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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Explore a rustic home and lifestyle from the mid-1800s. Let us teach you about the chores and games of the period and how the common people struggle and persevered during daily life. Admission fee required. $3-$6. 770-443-7850.
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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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The shrimp many people know as a favorite seafood is not the only species of shrimp that exists. Out in the marsh, there are often-unseen multitudes of smaller shrimp known as grass shrimp. Come learn about and see these incredibly small inhabitants of the marsh. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This early morning kayak paddle will allow visitors early entry into the park so they can be out on the water as the sun is rising. This guided kayaking opportunity will allow visitors a greater chance of viewing wildlife and hearing the morning chorus of birds. Suitable for ages 16+ $45 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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New to Kayaking? Join a ranger for Beginners Kayaking around the reservoir. We'll have all the supplies you need to try your hand at kayaking. Please bring water, a hat, sunglasses and a dry bag if you have one. Limited spots avaiable so call 770-732-5871 to register. Suitable for ages 16 + $45 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Every wonder what goes bump in the night? Explore the marsh and here it come alive on this guided night kayaking trip. Suitable for ages 16+ Pre-registration required. call 770-732-5871 to pre-register. $50 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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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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Archery
Monday, Sep 4, 2023 9 AM to 10 AM
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Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on our archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment will be provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Please call the Visitor Center to sign up. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead to go to the Visitor Center first. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Immerse yourself in the prehistoric world of North America by joining a naturalist for an in-depth talk about the giant ground sloths discovered on Skidaway Island. Visitors will learn about them on the island where they were first found in North America and see actual sloth fossils. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Archery
Monday, Sep 4, 2023 3 PM to 4 PM
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Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on our archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment will be provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Please call the Visitor Center to sign up. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead to go to the Visitor Center first. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Celebrate Labor Day by making smores around the campfire and learning about fire adapted ecosystems. Smores kits will be avaiable inside. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Tal-luau
Monday, Sep 4, 2023 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Join us for our annual Tal-luau (Tallulah Luau)! This will be a final beach bash before our swimming beach closes for the season. There will be food for sale a DJ, door prizes, and games. No registration necessary, we hope to see you there! free plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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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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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Take a walk with the Park Naturalist to learn about some of the summer wildflowers blooming at the Meadowlands. Total distance is just under 2 miles on mostly flat terrain. $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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Join the park's Naturalist to learn to Identify some of the most common trees and plants found along the East Rim of Cloudland Canyon. This easy walk goes along the Overlook Trail to the Main Overlook and down to the Bear Creek Overlook. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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 $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Take a walk with the Park Naturalist to learn about some of the summer wildflowers blooming at the Meadowlands. Total distance is just under 2 miles on mostly flat terrain. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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This program will dispel the myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal and emphasize its importance in the environment. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Have a chance to explore crooked Rivers name sake as we disembark and explore Georgia’s beautiful salt marshes. $45 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Geared towards families who homeschool. Learn the basics of surviving in the wild, including fire-making, shelter-building, and knot-tying. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Limited space. Meet at pavilion below Lake Deleanor. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Homeschoolers are invited to Chattooga County Library to Learn about trees, how to identify them, and leaf painting. For any questions, call 706-857-0826. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join the rangers to learn the basics of map reading and using a compass. Compass and permit to the orienteering course included. Dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes. Sunscreen and bug spray highly recommended. Meet at Alexander Lake parking lot - 4965 Flat Bridge Rd. Stockbridge, GA 30281. Ages 6-12 $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join the rangers to learn the basics of map reading and using a compass. Compass and permit to the orienteering course included. Dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes. Sunscreen and bug spray highly recommended. Meet at Alexander Lake parking lot - 4965 Flat Bridge Rd. Stockbridge, GA 30281. Ages 6-12 $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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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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We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. By using provided UV lights, you will see scorpions and millipedes glowing in the dark. Meet at the park office to walk along an easy/moderate 3/4 mile trail. Kids ages 6 and older. Bring a flashlight, bug repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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What's the park like at dark? Join our Interpretive Ranger for a guided kayak paddle around Mountain Lake located within our Conservation Area. This program is designed for absolute beginners. Program fee includes kayak, paddle, and life jacket. Space is very limited and pre-registration is required. Meet at Nature Center. Ages 8+ $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Drop by our Interpretive Center to say hi and learn about our animal of the day. We will have a different animal out each day for visitors to see and touch. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Hello Home School Families! This month we'll be looking at the site's civil war ear history, black powder weapons demo will be avaiable! pre-registration is preferred $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come join us at A.H. Stephens at our Historic CCC Fire Tower in the newly renovated campground. A ranger will be on site to answer any questions you might have and to show you around the CCC Tower itself! $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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Assist our interpretive ranger with caring for the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home
Space is limited. Please call or visit the main office to register Fee is $1 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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.
Space is limited. Please call or visit the main office to register in advance Fee is $10 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Bank robberies. Gun fights. Moonshine. Jail breaks. Hog Thieves. Murders. An urban hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site introduces visitors to these cases and even more from the annals of Lumpkin County court records. $5. 706-864-2257.
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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 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! Pinecones, beads, glitter, and all other supplies provided. Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Call the park office to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Unleash the fun as dogs swim and play in and around the largest spring-fed pool in Georgia. Music, activities and contests with prizes ongoing: dog match, best splash, best trick and more. Fenced in pool area. Off-leash ok. Located at Liberty Bell Pool off Hwy 354. $10 per dog $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Have you ever seen a salamander or caught a crayfish? Join Park Rangers for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. Nets and other critter-catching tools provided. Wear shoes you can get wet. Meet to the right of pool playground. Call the park office to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This program is registration only. Girl Scouts are invited on a guided hour tour at Georgia's southern most British fort by a Royal Navy Scout. Call our front desk at 912-437-4770 to register your scout group. Each tour is limited to 50 participants. Ages 6+. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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This program is registration only. Girl Scouts are invited on a guided hour tour at Georgia's southern most British fort by a Royal Navy Scout. Call our front desk at 912-437-4770 to register your scout group. Each tour is limited to 50 participants. Ages 6+. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Register your troop to experience the beauty and tranquility of Fort McAllister on this ranger guided tour of the fort and barracks, as we recount history and tell stories of the last battle of General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea. This program requires Fort Admission. $5.50-$9.75 912-727-2339.
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Girl Scouts come enjoy a hands-on wool fiber spinning activity, as they learn how the early settlers made their own clothing. Scouts will card wool, spin the walking wheel, and experience the texture of various natural fibers. Fort tour with an American Continental soldier offered. Call the site office to register. $5. 912-884-5999.
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Come join a ranger for a guided hike of the Big Rock Nature trail, and an in depth look at the various types of plant life along the trail. Registration is required. Please contact or visit the park office to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Drop by the cabin and enjoy an in-depth look into the history of corn. Learn about its cultural significance through the ages. Volunteers will be demonstrating spinning wool on a spinning wheel from the nineteenth century. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Visit the Relihan Museum & Nature Center and make traditional corn husk doll. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join our naturalist for a fun-filled adventure into the sand hill ecosystem. Learn about Longleaf pines, gopher tortoises and the important part each inhabitant plays in this unique forest. 1- mile walk on natural surface terrain. Geared towards ages 6 and up. Dress for the weather. Bring water to drink. Call park office to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Come join our Rangers for fun, park themed bingo inside our shelter. Prizes awarded. Learn the natural and human history of the park as you play our original game. Move outside for the campfire finale. Bring your own s’more fixings, roasting stick, and camp chair. We’ll provide marshmallows and log benches. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Call the park office to register. Girl Scouts are invited to join in on this fun craft! Using markers, beads and string, we will decorate a necklace with a pendant made from a sliced tree branch. We will learn about how trees grow, and the how to tell their age. $5 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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Ever wanted to hammock camp, but aren't quite sure what to do? Or maybe you have hammock camped before and just want a refresher. Join a ranger to learn the basics of camping, what to look for in a campsite, and most importantly, how to set up your hammock safely. Ages 10+. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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This ranger-led paddle + hike around Lake Rutledge will take participants back in time to the 1930s. By 1 hour paddle and then a short hike we will reach Indian Rock, one of the park's hidden jewels. Bring closed-toe shoes, water, and bug repellent. Use the link below to register in advance. Program open to general public including Girl Scouts. $25 with a rental craft, $20 with your own $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 our get-together as we make yummy s'mores over a campfire. Please sign-up in the park office or call to make your reservation. We hope to see you there! $3 per person. $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Learn to identify different bird species with a short walk around the farm open by reservation only. We will learn the 4 keys to identifying birds and how to use binoculars effectively in finding birds in the wild. During the walk we will also explore the historic farm and learn how birds and other pollinators benefit farmers. $1.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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This program is registration only. Welcome all Girl Scouts for this statewide effort. Join our Naturalist for a guided hike down our Lake Trail. Complete five challenges and receive a Girl Scouts Love State Parks sticker upon completion. Pre-register at the Visitor Center. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail! See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Come join our Naturalist at the Interpretive Center for a informative talk about turtles. Find out what role they play in their natural habitat. Meet our turtles Clover, Quincy, Augustine and Taylor. They are sure to put a smile on your face. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day with us as we hike along the Spring and Woodpecker Trails. On this guided 1-mile trail hikers will see abundant wildlife and one of the most beautiful springs in all of Georgia!
$5 park fee per vehicle applies.
Space is limited. Call 478-982-1660 to reserve your space today! $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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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 inside Camp Lawton History Center and learn to make butter the old fashion way. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us as we work together to build a survival shelter.
Ages 7 and up $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Want to know about the Longleaf Restoration project happening at Mistletoe?
Come along with our naturalist on this guided hike to learn all about our forest restoration!
This trails difficultly is easy and it is 1.5 miles total. We will meet at the Campground Shelter and then head out to discuss the changes at our park! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us for a guided tour of the historic 1820's Capital of New Echota and learn about Cherokee lifestyle, Sequoyah, the Cherokee Phoenix Newspaper and the Trail of Tears. Registration is recommended. $6-$8 for admission. 706-624-1321.
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Learn simple techniques for staying safe and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors. Search and Rescue Dog Team volunteer, Diane Stone, and her trusty K9 companion Maisey will be leading this interactive class (Unless a SAR emergency is occurring). Meet at Nature Center. Must register troop in advance. Spaces limited. $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. Click event for more details. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Girl Scouts are invited to work together and learn how to build a campfire and the basics of fire safety. Celebrate what you accomplished with a campfire and s'mores at the end! Must register troop in advance by calling the Nature Center. Space is limited to 20 participants. Ages 6+ $5 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. Click event for more details. $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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All Girl Scout groups are invited to attend this event. Preregistration is required for each group. All activities are open to the public and led by staff and girl scouts. 770-443-7850.
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Get your hiking gear and head out on a 2-mile hike with a ranger. We will talk about hiking tips and ways to enjoy nature while protecting it. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail. Please call the Visitor Center to sign up. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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On Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day, all Girl Scouts are invited to come learn basic campfire skills and safety practices. We will learn how to start and build a fire and then toast marshmallows. Please call the Visitor Center to sign up. Meet at the amphitheater. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Register your troop for a ranger-led paddle on Billy's Lake to look for wildlife and then visit Billy's Island to learn about its history. This program is offered in partnership with the Girl Scouts in honor of the National Girl Scouts Love State Parks initiative. Pr-registration is required. Space is very limited. $20-$25 $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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New to Kayaking? Join a ranger for Beginners Kayaking around the reservoir. We'll have all the supplies you need to try your hand at kayaking. Please bring water, a hat, sunglasses and a dry bag if you have one. Limited spots avaiable so call 770-732-5871 to register. Suitable for ages 16 + $45 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Every wonder what goes bump in the night? Explore the marsh and here it come alive on this guided night kayaking trip. Suitable for ages 16+ Pre-registration required. call 770-732-5871 to pre-register. $50 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Register your Scout Troup by calling the park visitor center. Hike Inspiration Loop and bring a Journal to record inspiring thoughts you might have with a majestic view of the gorge and the soaring Turkey Vultures. $5 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Register your troop for some fun archery games. We will provide basic archery instruction and play some fun archery games. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Limited space of 20. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Let your furry friend have a fun day at the pool!! They can win some cool prizes during the best trick, best splash and ball catch competition. Or they can just hang out by the pool and enjoy the cool water. They will be in the fenced in pool area and can be off leash. Unfortunately owners are not allowed in the pool with their pet. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Local Musical Artists share their music with us. Each week is a different Artist. Come out to hear wonderful music in a porch pick’n atmosphere. Music will be on the Lake pavilion. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Are you a Girl Scout? Do you love Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites? Come explore Wormsloe's interpretive trail including historic ruins, gravesite, a Native American shell midden, and more.
Join us for ranger-led hikes on the blue trail at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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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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Learn to ID some of our local feathered friends on a leisurely stroll outside the park office. Meet at Park Office front porch. Loaner binoculars and checklists available but limited. Register by calling the park office. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This program is registration only. Girl Scouts are invited to the Officer's Barracks to test their calligraphy. Write with a quill and seal your letter with wax. Call our front desk at 912-437-4770 to register your scout group. Ages 6+. $6.75-$10.25 912-437-4770.
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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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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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Meet Falconer Brandon Johnson, and his Red-Tail Hawk. Learn how this worldwide sport promotes conservation for birds of prey. Discuss positive reinforcement training, hunting for signs of prey, and conservation. Hike in search of signs of prey in woods and open areas. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join the ranger for a farm animal encounter. Get up close and personal and learn about these animals’ habits and heritage.Pre-registration is required by calling or visiting our park visitor center. Meet at the Relihan building on the Heritage Farm. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Take a break from the busy world to practice mindfulness on a short nature walk. A ranger will guide you through how to be more focused in nature and notice things you may not have before. The goal is to enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Ages 6+. Bring bug repellent, water, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Want to shoot an arrow, but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting the bullseye. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants, please register in advance. Program open to general public including Girl Scouts. Registration begins 8/10/24 $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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*Full* Girl Scouts get to learn the basics of archery and learn how to practice safely. For any questions, call 706-857-0826. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Learn to identify different bird species with a short walk around the farm open by reservation only. We will learn the 4 keys to identifying birds and how to use binoculars effectively in finding birds in the wild. During the walk we will also explore the historic farm and learn how birds and other pollinators benefit farmers. $1.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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Join a ranger on a 1.25 mile nature walk on the Watershed Trail and spend time at Panola Creek looking for amphibians and macro-invertebrates. Be prepared to get muddy and wet while we search for these amazing creatures. Ages 5+. Pre-registration is required. Call the Park Office to register troop. Spaces limited to 15 participants. $5 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. Click event for more details. $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. Click event for more details. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Calling all Girl Scouts! Come learn about Red Top's rich mining history and take part in a replica Iron Pour. Join our staff at the Visitor Center and take part in a Pewter Pour. Program will take place behind the Visitor Center. Register by calling the park office. Cost is $3 per person. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for our popular evening hikes! Our Sunday hikes will begin at the steps of the Trading Post. Meet at the picnic tables for a 1 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail. Moderate terrain. Call the Visitor Center at 770-975-0055 to pre-register. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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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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Immerse yourself in the prehistoric world of North America by joining a naturalist for an in-depth talk about the giant ground sloths discovered on Skidaway Island. Visitors will learn about them on the island where they were first found in North America and see actual sloth fossils. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Did you know part of the Hunger Games was filmed down at the Mill? Have your Katniss Everdeen moment with this intro to archery. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Are you a Girl Scout? Do you love Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites? Come explore Wormsloe's interpretive trail including historic ruins, gravesite, a Native American shell midden, and more.
Join us for ranger-led hikes on the blue trail at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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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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This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Follow a naturalist on an easy walk to get acquainted with some of the native pollinators that may be found along the coast. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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The beautiful butterfly fluttering past is only one stage in the insect's life. Bring your little ones (or the young at heart) to make a visual display of all the life stages of a butterfly. Meet in the Interpretive Center. All materials will be provided. Please call to sign up. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join Smithgall's Naturalist on a guided hike of Laurel Ridge Trail Learn about this trail, and surrounding land's rich and interesting history, the beginning of the first Gold Rush, and what happened after.
Laurel Ridge Trail is a moderate 1.6 miles. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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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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The shrimp many people know as a favorite seafood is not the only species of shrimp that exists. Out in the marsh, there are often-unseen multitudes of smaller shrimp known as grass shrimp. Come learn about and see these incredibly small inhabitants of the marsh. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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