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High Falls State Park


Saturday, April 26, 2025

Historic Hike: From Igneous Rock to Southern Rock
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Learn how the Mesozoic Era, the Muscogee Creek Nation, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Allman Brothers Band, and the Flood of '94 all shaped the history of the land and water that is High Falls State Park. Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail (ADA). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Bird Watching with Bob:
Saturday, May 3, 2025 8 AM to 10 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Join the DNR's leading expert on raptor conservation for an introduction to bird watching! Regardless of your skill level, Bob, Sargent can teach you what you need to know to jumpstart your hobby. We will start on our Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing to our Tranquility Trail (moderate).Space is limited. Please register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, May 4, 2025

Lichen, Mosses, & Ferns Oh My! Hike
Sunday, May 4, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Did you know lichen aren't plants? Or that moss is non-vascular? Or that we have at least 4 species of ferns on the Tranquility Trail? Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead Parking area (moderately rated) to see which of these often overlooked fauna friends we can find. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Historical Herbal Hike
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Can you identify Bloodroot? Little Brown Jug? Let's see what plants are out on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) and discuss traditional uses throughout history. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Summer Mushroom Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Summer may still officially be weeks away, but mushrooms don't know that! Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to hike the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) to see what's out. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Good Old Fashioned Nature Hike
Sunday, May 25, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Meet the Naturalist on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to see what interesting plants, fungi, or signs of animal activity we can find along the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Monday, May 26, 2025

Historic Hike: From Igneous Rock to Southern Rock
Monday, May 26, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Learn how the Mesozoic Era, the Muscogee Creek Nation, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Allman Brothers Band, and the Flood of '94 all shaped the history of the land and water that is High Falls State Park. Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Trail Bingo Hike
Monday, May 26, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Meet on the porch of the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail and play bingo for prizes at the same time! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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