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Chattahoochee Bend State Park


Friday, February 6, 2026

Homeschool: Skunk Adventures
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come learn about these misjudged animals' habitat, diet, reproduction and scent. Have fun with a hike and skunk activity guided by a Ranger. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Eye-Spy Valentine Nature Hunt
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 9 AM to 3 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Every Saturday in February bring your camera and take a look around our park for and nature item that is shaped like a heart (leaves, tree knots, rocks,etc.) Take a picture with each item and bring your completed scavenger hunt list and pictures to the Visitor Center to claim your prize. Parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Valentines Day Glow Hike
Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Bring your sweetheart on a fun Valentines Night glow hike to the observation tower. Wear your Valentines LED lights and glow sticks, the Ranger will provide additional glow items. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Monday, February 16, 2026

Presidents Day Scavenger Hunt
Monday, Feb 16, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come see how many presidents you can find along the Flat Rock Trail. Take a picture with each president you find, mark them off your list and turn into the Visitor Center to collect a prize. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Mardi Gras Glow Hike
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Wear you feather boas, hats, LED lights and glow sticks for this fun night hike along the riverside trail. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, March 13, 2026

Homeschool: Be Prepared, Be Safe - Map Navigation an S.T.O.P Survival Tips
Friday, Mar 13, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Does your child know how to read a map or what to do if they get lost in the woods? This class will teach kids how to a read map compass rose, legends, topography, how to stay calm if lost and what steps they need to take to stay safe if lost. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, March 14, 2026

St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Hunt
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
There are leprechauns loose in the state park! Help us find them all and receive a prize at the Visitor Center. The person who finds their pot of gold wins the Grand Prize! $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Monday, March 16, 2026

St. Patick's Day Glow Hike
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Wear your green, LED lights and glow sticks for this fun night hike on the Flat Rock Trail. Bring your flashlight to search for native plants, animal tracks and scat along the granite outcrops. The Ranger will have additional glow items and black UV lights for biofluorescent nature. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, March 20, 2026

Homeschool: Be Prepared, Be Safe - Knot Tying and Animal Track Scavenger Hunt
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Learn 5 most used knots for outdoor adventures and how to identify animal tracks along the riverside trail with a fun animal track scavenger hunt. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Nature Journaling: Bird and Plant ID
Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Learn how to Nature Journal! Bring your own personal journal and hike with a ranger to observe and identify native and non-native plants using the iNaturalist App, along with identifying birds through the Merlin App. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Nine Banded Armadillo: Habitat, Diet and Ecological Role
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for a beautiful hike along with riverside trail to learn all about these intriguing, armored mammals that call the campgrounds home. Afterwards, stop by the Visitor Center to purchase our popular Armadillo decal sticker. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-025-4727 ext. 1.
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