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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Hooked Up: Fishing with The Shriners
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 9:30 AM to 2 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
We're excited to invite all youth to a day of fishing fun on April 18, 2026! Enjoy a day filled with fishing, fun entertainment from the Red Devil clowns, birds of prey encounters, petting zoos, and much more! Each child will get to take home a new fishing pole and t-shirt to continue fishing for life! All you need to do is RSVP through the link! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Fishing FUNdamentals
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $10.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Junior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 8 AM to 11:30 AM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Come join us for our Annual Jr Fishing Rodeo at Pond 2. Registration starts at 8:00 AM; the competition starts at 8:30 AM. Winners announced at 11:30 AM. Ages 15 and under welcome. Pond 2 will be open to the public at 12 PM, after the Junior Fishing Rodeo! The competition is free. Parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Dock Detectives
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Senior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 8 AM to 11:30 AM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Join us for our annual Sr Fishing Rodeo at Pond 1. Registration starts at 8:00 AM; The competition starts at 8:30 AM. Winners announced at 11:30 AM. Ages 55 and older welcome. Pond 1 will be open to the public at 12 PM, After the Senior Fishing Rodeo! The competition is free. Parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, May 2, 2026

2026 Kids Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, May 2, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026 9 AM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Join us for our annual fishing rodeo at Black Rock Lake! Kids 15 and Under. Free event. Meet at the BRMSP Lake Fishing Pier at 9:00am. Goodie-bags and prizes provided. Trophies for biggest and most fish. Some loaner poles will be available to borrow while supplies last. Food and beverages will be available to purchase. Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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May Day Picnic
Saturday, May 2, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Did you know High Falls was once known for its May Day Picnic? Bring your picnic lunch & join us for old fashioned games, cane pole fishing, horseshoes, and more. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Dock Detectives
Saturday, May 16, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Fishing 101
Saturday, May 16, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
National Kids to Parks Day Event: Come learn the ins and outs of fishing at Pond 1! You are welcome to bring your own rods, we will have a few rods to lend. Bring your own bait. Meet at the Park Office and we will walk to Pond 1 as a group. Call the Park Office to register. Parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Monday, May 25, 2026

Fishing FUNdamentals
Monday, May 25, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $10.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Dock Detectives
Sunday, May 31, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Saturday, June 6, 2026

35th Annual Junior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 8 AM to 12 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Kids 15 and younger can try to win prizes for largest fish or youngest angler, as well as a door prize. Register between 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. at the main office and enjoy some great fishing in Lake Liberty. The tournament will start at 8am and end at 12:00pm Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Jr. Ranger Camp
8:30 AM - 4 PM from Jun 10, 2026 until Jun 12, 2026 
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Join Park Rangers on June 10th- 12th for three days of fun in the outdoors! Rangers will be learning outdoor skills, crafts, and more! Ages 6-12 years old. Registration is available in the Park Office or email. $65 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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3-Day Junior Ranger Camp, ages 6-10
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 8 AM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Jr. Ranger Camp
8:30 AM - 4 PM from Jun 11, 2026 until Jun 12, 2026 
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Join Park Rangers on June 10th- 12th for three days of fun in the outdoors! Rangers will be learning outdoor skills, crafts, and more! Ages 6-12 years old. Registration is available in the Park Office or email. $65 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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3-Day Junior Ranger Camp, ages 6-10
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 8 AM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Friday, June 12, 2026

Jr. Ranger Camp
8:30 AM - 4 PM from Jun 12, 2026 
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Join Park Rangers on June 10th- 12th for three days of fun in the outdoors! Rangers will be learning outdoor skills, crafts, and more! Ages 6-12 years old. Registration is available in the Park Office or email. $65 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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3-Day Junior Ranger Camp, ages 6-10
Friday, Jun 12, 2026 8 AM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026

35th Annual Senior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 8 AM to 12 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
This tournament will be held at Lake Liberty. Anglers 55 years and older can try to win prizes in several categories, as well as win a door prize. Register between 7:30 - 8:00a.m. at the main office and enjoy some great fishing. The tournament will start at 8am and end at 12:00pm. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

3-Day Junior Ranger Camp, ages 6-10
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 8 AM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Thursday, July 16, 2026

3-Day Junior Ranger Camp, ages 6-10
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 8 AM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Friday, July 17, 2026

3-Day Junior Ranger Camp, ages 6-10
Friday, Jul 17, 2026 8 AM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Friday, July 31, 2026

World Ranger Day
Friday, Jul 31, 2026 9 AM to 3 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
A day full of traditional ranger activities to celebrate World Ranger Day! Come get your boots muddy and enjoy the outdoors with the rangers of Victoria Bryant State Park. Please call the office to sign up. $2- $10 parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Friday, November 27, 2026

Gobble Wobble
Friday, Nov 27, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
Did you happen to Gobble until you Wobbled this Thanksgiving? Here is your chance to walk off a bit of those Turkey and stuffing gains! Join our Naturalist on a guided hike from the visitor's center to our primitive cabin, and learn some fun facts about the park along the way! $5. 706-878-3087.
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