State Parks & Historic Sites

Paddle and Hike to the Cemetery
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 3 PM to 5:30 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

Are you curious about the residents that lived here before Hard Labor Creek became a state park? Join us for a ranger-led cemetery paddle and hike on a secluded section of the park. Please bring closed toed shoes, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Register in advance by using the link below. $20 if you use your craft, $25 if you use ours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Fantastic Fungi: An Intro To Mycology
Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 1 PM to 2:30 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

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. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Nature’s Workout: Paddle & Hike
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 2 PM to 5 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

Join us for an exciting paddle-and-hike adventure on Lake Rutledge! Paddle 40 minutes to the trail, hike for two hours through swamps and hardwood/pine forests with scenic lake views, then paddle back. During the paddle we'll look for wildlife. Ages: 8+. Bring: Water, bug spray, sunscreen, a towel/change of clothes, and closed-toe shoes. $20 with your own kayak, $25 with ours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Edible and Multi-Use Plant Hike
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 11 AM to 12:30 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

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. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Nature’s Workout: Paddle & Hike
Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 2 PM to 5 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

Join us for an exciting paddle-and-hike adventure on Lake Rutledge! Paddle 40 minutes to the trail, hike for two hours through swamps and hardwood/pine forests with scenic lake views, then paddle back. During the paddle we'll look for wildlife. Ages: 8+. Bring: Water, bug spray, sunscreen, a towel/change of clothes, and closed-toe shoes. $20 with your own kayak, $25 with ours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Nature’s Workout: Paddle & Hike
Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 2 PM to 5 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

Join us for an exciting paddle-and-hike adventure on Lake Rutledge! Paddle 40 minutes to the trail, hike for two hours through swamps and hardwood/pine forests with scenic lake views, then paddle back. During the paddle we'll look for wildlife. Ages: 8+. Bring: Water, bug spray, sunscreen, a towel/change of clothes, and closed-toe shoes. $20 with your own kayak, $25 with ours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Follow in the steps of the CCC - First Day Hike
Friday, Jan 1, 2027 10 AM to 12 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

This Ranger-Led hike will take visitors along the lake banks and gentle ridges. Start the New Year off right with this 2 mile, moderate to rigorous, scenic hike. Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hikes geared toward active adults and children over 8 years old. Register online after November 15. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.

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Follow in the steps of the CCC - First Day Hike
Friday, Jan 1, 2027 2 PM to 4 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

This Ranger-Led hike will take visitors along the lake banks and gentle ridges. Start the New Year off right with this 2 mile, moderate to rigorous, scenic hike. Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hikes geared toward active adults and children over 8 years old. Register online after November 15. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.

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