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Love our shady trails? Thank a Hemlock! But these forest giants are under attack by a tiny pest—the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Join us for an exciting and educational experience as we discuss what scientists are doing to combat this invasive species. Meet us in the Visitors Center Arch Room! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Take a short hike with our naturalist around the Huckleberry Trail to learn some general local history as well as local flora and fauna. The trail is 0.75 miles, unpaved, with a mix of walking uphill and downhill. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Come learn to identify trees using a key guide made by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Use your detective skills to investigate different tree traits, and expand your botanical vocabulary! We will meet and practice in front of the visitor center and then use our knew found knowledge on the paved Overlook Trail. Recommended for ages 10+. $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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We will meet at the Park office to discuss gopher tortoises. their importance to the environment then, take a short hike to see the burrows. We will have our resident tortoise on hand in case we don't see one on our hike. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Mushrooms can be unpredictable, but odds are we'll encounter some this time of year. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to hike on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Mee our Naturalist at the Overland Nature Trailhead for a ¾ mile hike to learn about and look for Georgia’s most riveting reptiles and amphibians! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Wear your hiking boots to the Overland Nature Trailhead for a ¾ mile hike to learn about the native/invasive plants in Georgia!. We’ll help you learn to ID which ones you can eat and what to stay away from! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Come with rangers to explore our creek along the Marble Mine trail to find and observe the salamanders up close. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes and clothing. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join us for a night hike along the Upper Lake trail to witness the magical glow of our fireflies and discover how you can help protect them from extinction.
Meet at the office at 8pm. Bring water and comfortable clothing. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join our Naturalist for a guided hike on our Big Creek Trail and enter the fascinating habitat of our gopher tortoise! This hike is to bring awareness to all the efforts to protect this amazing reptile! Sign up at the Visitor Center prior to the hike. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join mushroom expert Brian Hale to learn all things mushrooms! Spend 1 hour in the "classroom" going over the basics of mushroom identification, uses, and how to avoid any bad foraging experiences. After the class, we will head outside to see what we can find! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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School’s out! Bring the kids to the park for a nature scavenger hunt hike to kick off the summer season! Meet at shelter 4. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Some animals sleep at night, but others are active after dark. Enjoy an easy hike around Lake Trahlyta with our naturalist and learn all about our nocturnal neighbors. No flip flops! Hike will cancel if storming. UV Flashlights provided. Pre register at the Visitors Center. $5 fee per person.
Meet at Visitor Center at 9:00pm. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Join our park rangers on this moderate 5K/3.1 mile trail race. Participants are encouraged to bring water and running shoes. 1st place gets their choice of t-shirt from the visitor center! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along beaver creek. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join us to learn, and use the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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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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Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia. $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join the Naturalist to see what plants we can identify and discuss their traditional medicinal uses. Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead Parking Area to hike some of the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Ever wanted to get into birding? Beginners are welcome to join our Naturalist at the multi-use trailhead for a 1 mile hike to learn about Georgia’s birds, and helpful ways to ID them by sight and sound on your hikes! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Learn all about amphibians and macroinvertebrates during a 1.25 mi. hike on the Watershed Trail. We will be spending some time at Panola Creek looking for these amazing creatures, so be prepared to get muddy and wet. Ages 5+. Pre-registration is required. Call the Park Office to register. Click event for more details. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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See Tallulah Gorge in a new light! Watch the sunrise and hike the trails before the park opens for the day. RSVP by phone. Plan to pay in cash! $10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join a Ranger for an informative hike along the trail looking for and identifying bugs with a black light. Meet at Nature Hut. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, built in 1885 by well known African American bridge builder Washington W. King. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join us on a 1.5 mile hike through the woods while learning about some of our local plant life. Meet at the visitor center. Please bring water and comfortable shoes $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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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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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Spend a week with a ranger! This Jr. Ranger Camp features activities like fire building, shelter building, and apple butter making. Everyday will have a new and excited hike. Please be sure to pack your child a lunch and whatever they need to be comfortable. Close toed shoes recommended, water bottle required. $100 per child per week or $25 per day $25-$100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Spend a week with a ranger! This Jr. Ranger Camp features activities like fire building, shelter building, and apple butter making. Everyday will have a new and excited hike. Please be sure to pack your child a lunch and whatever they need to be comfortable. Close toed shoes recommended, water bottle required. $100 per child per week or $25 per day $25-$100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, collecting species along the way. With our identifier in-hand, we'll search for birds, bugs, lizards, & snakes, and we're sure to find plenty of flora! Check-in & register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Spend a week with a ranger! This Jr. Ranger Camp features activities like fire building, shelter building, and apple butter making. Everyday will have a new and excited hike. Please be sure to pack your child a lunch and whatever they need to be comfortable. Close toed shoes recommended, water bottle required. $100 per child per week or $25 per day $25-$100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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July 23rd- 25th. Ages 8-11. 9:00- 3:00 daily. Drop your Jr Rangers off for 3 days of outdoor fun! Kids need to bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and wear closed-toe shoes. Call the office to sign up. Space is limited. $115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, then we'll head out for some stargazing and discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark and will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Spend a week with a ranger! This Jr. Ranger Camp features activities like fire building, shelter building, and apple butter making. Everyday will have a new and excited hike. Please be sure to pack your child a lunch and whatever they need to be comfortable. Close toed shoes recommended, water bottle required. $100 per child per week or $25 per day $25-$100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along beaver creek. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Help keep the park beautiful by picking up litter and clearing the trails. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Take a walk on the wild side with a night hike. We'll listen for our nocturnal residents while using a black light to look for bio-fluorescent critters. Participants encouraged to bring water and hiking shoes. Meet at the visitor center. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join a Park Ranger on a guided hike to scout out our hidden gem Greasy Creek Falls. We will also stop to talk about plants along the way! Meet at the Black Rock Lake trailhead by the parking area by 12:30pm. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Join us for fun and adventure this Summer with our Jr Ranger Summer Camps! We'll be learning about nature and the world around us through a variety of activities such as; fishing, hiking, archery, and much more! Preregistration is required, call the park office for more information $125.00 per Junior Ranger $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Meet the Park Naturalist at the Interpretive Center for a hike down our Lake Trail to see how our Park changes after dark. We will be searching for scorpions and spiders! Bring a flashlight for the hike and bug spray is recommended. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM Saturday. We hope to see you there! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Spend a week with a ranger! This Jr. Ranger Camp features activities like fire building, shelter building, and apple butter making. Everyday will have a new and excited hike. Please be sure to pack your child a lunch and whatever they need to be comfortable. Close toed shoes recommended, water bottle required. $100 per child per week or $25 per day $25-$100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join our Naturalist on an easy 1 mile wilderness hike to the Trail Head 1 Creek to look for and identify Salamanders.
Bring water shoes as we will be getting in the creek and bring a towel to dry off legs.
Creek height : Ankle to shin deep on adults
* We will not be getting in the knee deep areas due to safety concerns $8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Learn how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Saving endangered wildlife may sound like a daunting task, but what if conservation can take place in your own backyard? Join Etowah Rangers for a series of interpretive hikes focusing on some of Georgia's most at-risk species outlined in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and learn about the State's plan for a more 'wild' future! $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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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. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia. $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia. $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on this 1 mile hike. Ages 10 and up. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Fungi exist everywhere around us, and in all shapes and sizes. Join a ranger in this mushroom workshop where you will learn about the different parts of a mushroom, how to ID mushrooms, and common mushrooms you may find in Hard Labor Creek. The program consists of a 1-mile hike where we will look for fungi along the way test your ID skills. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Campers join the Naturalist to explore our critter highway tucked away on the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). We'll look for animal tracks and scat to see if we can identify wildlife activity in the area. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join us for an exciting, hands-on guided hike up the Marble Mine Trail where nature meets geology! We'll explore the scenic trail, search for interesting rocks, and learn how to test their hardness using the Mohs scale. See how geologists classify rocks in the field. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Knowing how to read a map, and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It seems like a daunting task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, just navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Do you love Sweetwater Creek State Park? Become an EcoA Steward! Meet twice a month during this 8 month long certification course, cultivate the knowledge & leadership skills to change your community. We're looking for 15-20 stewards for this program. To register please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $100 for full course or $25 single class $25-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Learn what to do in a survival situation and what to bring with you to help along the way. Located at the Nature Hut. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Some animals sleep at night, but others are active after dark. Enjoy an easy hike around Lake Trahlyta with our naturalist and learn all about our nocturnal neighbors. No flip flops! Hike will cancel if storming. UV Flashlights provided. Pre register at the Visitors Center. $5 fee per person.
Meet at Visitor Center at 9:00pm. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, while learning some photography basics! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join us to learn, and use the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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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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Bank Robberies! Gun Fights! Moonshine! Jail Breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! A historical hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum introduces visitors to these cases Learn about the people responsible for keeping law and order, those who committed crimes, and the punishments delivered to the guilty. See history where it happened! $5. 706-864-2257.
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Knowing how to read a map, and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It seems like a daunting task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, just navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come out and enjoy a fun birding adventure with our naturalist. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Take a hike through the park while learning about some of the fungi species that call it home. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join us on a 1.5 mile hike through the woods while learning about some of our local plant life. Meet at the visitor center. Please bring water and comfortable shoes $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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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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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Have you ever wanted to go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins? This ranger led mill tour is your chance. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. not stroller friendly. This is an easy 1 mile hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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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Have you ever wanted to go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins? This ranger led mill tour is your chance. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. not stroller friendly. This is an easy 1 mile hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Bank Robberies! Gun Fights! Moonshine! Jail Breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! A historical hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum introduces visitors to these cases Learn about the people responsible for keeping law and order, those who committed crimes, and the punishments delivered to the guilty. See history where it happened! $5. 706-864-2257.
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Knowing how to use a compass, along with a map, is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get your kids started early, learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like them to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. This program is geared towards younger children but all are welcome. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Weather, available materials, supplies on-hand, terrain, and more, all factor in to the type of shelter you can and should build in a survival situation. Come prepare for the worst as we discuss and build different shelter types together! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 program fee. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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You've seen every season of "Alone"? Wonderful! But do you have the skills to effectively build and maintain a fire without the use of lighter or matches? Knowing how to construct a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Come get properly educated. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to read a map, and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It seems like a daunting task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, just navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Have you ever wanted to go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins? This ranger led mill tour is your chance. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. not stroller friendly. This is an easy 1 mile hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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 $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, built in 1885 by well known African American bridge builder Washington W. King. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Take a hike through the park while learning about some of the fungi species that call it home. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Explore the world of nocturnal animals with our Nocturnal Night Hike! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Overlook Trail, no flashlights are necessary. Call 678-450-7726 to preregister of bring cash day of. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Naturalist for a beautiful wilderness hike along the creek to identify some of Georgia's largest trees. Don't forget to bring your journal to log your finds. $ 8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Join us for a peaceful morning on the trail as we explore the sights and sounds of summer birdlife! Early hours offer the best chance to hear and see our feathered friends at their most active. $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. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on this 1 mile hike. Ages 10 and up. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join the Rangers for a morning of hiking and history. This ranger led hike will take visitors through the historic town of New Echota and 1 of 2 nature trails here on site. The ranger will discuss different ways the Cherokee and other native tribes were the first conservationist of the Americas. The hike will be easy to moderate. Weather dependent $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Did you know that the Declaration of Independence did not reach Savannah until August? Come hear the reading of the Declaration as it was read in 1776. Take part in the debate: would you remain loyal to the English King or join the Patriot cause? Programs will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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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. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join our Naturalist along the Chattahoochee River to learn about the mammals in the area. Enjoy the beautiful view of the river front at the Observation Tower. $3 per student $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $2 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Nature can be beautiful but, do you know what to do when you encounter a dangerous animal while hiking?
Join our Naturalist on hike to Trail Head 1 Creek to learn how to prepare and what steps to take when confronted with a wild animals who are territorial or sick. $8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join our Naturalist on a beautiful summer hike by the river to the beaver dam to learn about different ecosystems of Georgia and what animals live in each. $3 per student $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come take a hike with Georgia's Northern Resource Manager Phil Delestrez through Chattahoochee Bends prescribed burned areas to hear about the process and learn why it is so essential to our ecosystem. $8Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Join our naturalist at the Overlook Trail for a short, out of this world hike that explores the different planets and how far apart they are. Step among the stars and into curiosity! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Bring binoculars to look for Eastern Meadowlarks, swallows, and other birds who are up and enjoying the morning! This scenic walk will take visitors through the grassy, open field, along the wooded perimeter trail and out to the meandering Etowah River. 770-387-3747.
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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. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Fungi exist everywhere around us, and in all shapes and sizes. Join a ranger in this mushroom workshop where you will learn about the different parts of a mushroom, how to ID mushrooms, and common mushrooms you may find in Hard Labor Creek. The program consists of a 1-mile hike where we will look for fungi along the way test your ID skills. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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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. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Learn all about amphibians and macroinvertebrates during a 1.25 mi. hike on the Watershed Trail. We will be spending some time at Panola Creek looking for these amazing creatures, so be prepared to get muddy and wet. Ages 5+. Pre-registration is required. Call the Park Office to register. Click event for more details. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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"At least 75 percent, maybe more, of the flowering plants on earth receive pollination from insects or animals, with elements like wind assisting others." Researchers need your help so join us at the visitor center to pick up a pollinator counting sheet and go to the pollinator garden to see how many pollinators you can count in a 15 minutes. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Join our naturalist at the Overlook Trail for a short, out of this world hike that explores the different planets and how far apart they are. Step among the stars and into curiosity! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join the Rangers here at New Echota for a morning of birding. Learn about the different species that currently call New Echota home and learn about the species that the Cherokee would have seen. The hike will be easy to moderate. Weather dependent program. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Ask any ballplayer, the last week of August is the dog days of summer, & Tuesday, the 26th is the official day. Join us for our own bark-in-the-park on a light hike exploring the original fort location (meet at Area B boat ramp). $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, collecting species along the way. With our identifier in-hand, we'll search for birds, bugs, lizards, & snakes, and we're sure to find plenty of flora! Check-in & register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Open to ages 6+, please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. $75 per child for all three days or $30 per child per day.
Your kids will participate in:
Fishing
Sand Art
Popsicle Making
Natural Tie Dye
Nature Hikes and Plant ID
Historic Games
Creek Exploration
Ambassador Animal Interactions $30-75 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Ever wondered while hiking the trails, if someone once inhabited the area your walking through?
Join our Naturalist to hear about the people that once inhabited the Chattahoochee River area, hike the boulder trail to see old structures and hear about other finds around the park. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saving endangered wildlife may sound like a daunting task, but what if conservation can take place in your own backyard? Join Etowah Rangers for a series of interpretive hikes focusing on some of Georgia's most at-risk species outlined in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and learn about the State's plan for a more 'wild' future! $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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