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Sweetwater Creek State Park


Saturday, April 26, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Where there's Smoke there's Hope: Understanding Prescribed Fire
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 2 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Smokey the Bear may have taught us that only you can prevent forest fires but here in Georgia we believe that good fires prevent bad fries and that pyrodiversity enkindles biodiversity. This difficult 3 mile hike will showcase Longleaf Pine, the forest built by fire. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, May 4, 2025

Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, May 4, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, May 18, 2025

Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, May 18, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Friday, May 23, 2025

Explore the Park After Dark
Friday, May 23, 2025 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
We'll be starting our program well before sunset, opening with an ambassador animal meet and greet before we're ready to begin our night hike through the river corridor. Meet some of our native species and later explore their habitat on this night time hike. Call 770 732 2613 before 5 pm day of to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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