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Tuesday,
October
6, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Wednesday,
October
7, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Thursday,
October
8, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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See authentic artifacts, discover artifacts in our dig-boxes, craft, and learn about the science of archaeology. $6.50 706-695-2598.
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Join a Naturalist at the Interpretive Center to learn a variety of frontier skills. In the shade, practice making cordage from natural fibers, learn to craft a fire using flint and steel, and watch a demonstration of "fire-cake" being cooked over hot coals the way soldiers would have prepared them during the revolutionary war. $5 plus
parking fee required. 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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Friday,
October
9, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water as the sun sets. We'll paddle to the spot we've found Bald Eagles mating and talk about their ecological importance. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes or a towel. For more info and to register, click on the link below. $23 if you use your craft, $28 if you use ours
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. Friday nights this Fall, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20.00 per person 912-264-7333.
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A guided tour of Kolomoki Mounds, as we climb Mound A and learn about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2,000 years ago and many of the natural resources still present today. Closed toed shoes & flashlights are advised. Hike will last about 1 hour and will cover 3/4 of a mile. Meet at the Temple Mound Parking Lot.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Recommended for people ages 17+. If you dare, join us at Picnic Shelter #3 to learn about Hall County's ghosts, local legends, and history from a Gainesville native. Pre- registration required by 5 PM day of. $3 plus
parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday,
October
10, 2026
Step back in time and explore the roots of our local heritage in our namesake fort. This program offers a rare opportunity to step inside the interior of our late 18th-century blockhouse. Whether you are a dedicated history buff or just curious about the past, stop by to walk the same floorboards as Georgia's early settlers!
Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Long before the arrival of the British in Georgia and South Carolina, other European powers began exploring the southern coasts. Spain, from La Florida, and France, before Louisiana, sought to control the Golden Isles. Colonies were created and destroyed. They traded with Native tribes and documented their lives. These are their stories. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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In support of the 2026 GA State Parks art contest, we will be hosting an acrylic painting program with our historic cabin and the autumn colors as our inspiration. All materials will be provided. $3.50 - $6 770-443-7850.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Take part in Archaeology themed activities at the Vann House. Learn about artifacts in our dig-boxes, learn more about ancient pottery by creating your own, see real stone tools being crafted (knapped) see the tools of an archaeologist from KSU, see actual artifacts from the Vann House excavations, talk to archaeologists, and more. $7. 706-695-2598.
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Join us for a day of family fun! Food and craft vendors will be onsite along with a free kids zone and archery from WRD. Enjoy performances on stage from local performers and the popular antique tractor parade.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Walk with a park Naturalist and meet some of the trees that live in the forests of the southeast and discover all the foods that rain down from the autumn canopy. After identifying the many different species, you will learn how their fruits and nuts are still used as food today and how you can use them in your own kitchen.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Take a guided interpretive tour of the Elijah Clark cabin. You will learn about Elijah and Hannah Clark, the Revolutionary War, and see many artifacts from the era. Sign up at the Visitor's Center. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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The cotton boll weevil arrived to Georgia around 1920 and destroyed cotton crops around the state. In this program learn all about the boll weevil and its affects on Georgia's economy and the efforts that eventually eradicated the bug. Program will include a tour of the cotton farm and a boll weevil activity. $5.50-$8 ($1 for children 5 & under) 478-986-5172.
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Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 1:00-3:00 PM.
Please note that this event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Arachnids are all around us, but have you ever wanted to learn more about them? Join us as we look through all 8 of their eyes and discover their web-filled world! Youth $5.00 and Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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Join us for an autumn evening candle lit tour at liberty hall followed by a delicious sweet treat and warm apple cider. $10. 706-456-2602.
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Sunday,
October
11, 2026
Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2,000 years ago. We will explore the history, daily life, skills, and tools utilized by the Kolomoki and the natural resources still present today that helped create this thriving community. Meet at the Interpretive Hut by the Visitor Center.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Take a guided interpretive tour of the Elijah Clark cabin. You will learn about Elijah and Hannah Clark, the Revolutionary War, and see many artifacts from the era. Sign up at the Visitor's Center. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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A merchant has set up shop in the Highlander House. Did you know that Georgia's Board of Trustees had an official storefront in Darien to supply the Highland Scots? Come see what colonial commerce was like nearly 300 years ago! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Monday,
October
12, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Tuesday,
October
13, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday,
October
14, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $6 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Thursday,
October
15, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join a Naturalist at the Interpretive Center to learn a variety of frontier skills. In the shade, practice making cordage from natural fibers, learn to craft a fire using flint and steel, and watch a demonstration of "fire-cake" being cooked over hot coals the way soldiers would have prepared them during the revolutionary war. $5 plus
parking fee required. 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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Friday,
October
16, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Walk with a park Naturalist and meet some of the trees that live in the forests of the southeast and discover all the foods that rain down from the autumn canopy. After identifying the many different species, you will learn how their fruits and nuts are still used as food today and how you can use them in your own kitchen.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water as the sun sets. We'll paddle to the spot we've found Bald Eagles mating and talk about their ecological importance. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes or a towel. For more info and to register, click on the link below. $23 if you use your craft, $28 if you use ours
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. Friday nights this Fall, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20.00 per person 912-264-7333.
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Saturday,
October
17, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Step back in time and explore the roots of our local heritage in our namesake fort. This program offers a rare opportunity to step inside the interior of our late 18th-century blockhouse. Whether you are a dedicated history buff or just curious about the past, stop by to walk the same floorboards as Georgia's early settlers!
Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Classic cars from all over southeast Georgia will be on hand all day vying for the championship in the 13th annual car show. Come view the cars and vote for your favorite and then tour a historic rice plantation.
Childrens Play Area
Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day! $8.75 Adults
$6.50 Seniors
$5.50 Youth
$20.00 Car Enterance Fee 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Make plans to meet our Ranger at the Emanuel County Farm & Home Museum on Museum Rd, Swainsboro. The museum has a room filled with memorabilia and photos of George L. Smith II, which our Park is named after. The museum has a reenactment event scheduled which we are told will have several other demonstrations. THIS IS AN OFF SITE EVENT. 478-763-2759.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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In observance of 250 years of United States history, we will feature a presentation recognizing German Americans who participated in the Battle of Pickett's Mill. There will also be an outdoor cooking demonstration featuring a traditional dish of their culture. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2,000 years ago. We will explore the history, daily life, skills, and tools utilized by the Kolomoki and the natural resources still present today that helped create this thriving community. Meet at the Interpretive Hut by the Visitor Center.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Take a guided interpretive tour of the Elijah Clark cabin. You will learn about Elijah and Hannah Clark, the Revolutionary War, and see many artifacts from the era. Sign up at the Visitor's Center. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 1:00-3:00 PM.
Please note that this event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Before the colonists declared war by dumping it in a cold harbor, tea was a staple drink served at every 18th-century table.
Join us in the Officer's Barracks as we serve up the history of tea. From Black, Green, to block form--enjoy a warm cuppa with us beside the fire! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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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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It's time to get your Spooky on!
Come to Smithgall Woods for our annual Haunted Hike!
Take a spooky hayride up to our Martins Mine trail, where we will go through the haunted history of North Georgia's Gold Rush. $10 plus
parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting.
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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A guided tour of Kolomoki Mounds, as we climb Mound A and learn about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2,000 years ago and many of the natural resources still present today. Closed toed shoes & flashlights are advised. Hike will last about 1 hour and will cover 3/4 of a mile. Meet at the Temple Mound Parking Lot.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Recommended for people ages 17+. If you dare, join us at Picnic Shelter #3 to learn about Hall County's ghosts, local legends, and history from a Gainesville native. Pre- registration required by 5 PM day of. $3 plus
parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Sunday,
October
18, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Take a guided interpretive tour of the Elijah Clark cabin. You will learn about Elijah and Hannah Clark, the Revolutionary War, and see many artifacts from the era. Sign up at the Visitor's Center. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Being clothed in the 18th century wasn't as simple as going to a store and buying an outfit. See the technique of making clothes from scratch. From wool spinning to weaving, dyeing, and sewing! Standard admission rates apply. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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The Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Hard Labor Creek in 1934, and finished their work here in 1939. They left behind the camp they lived and worked in, in which some buildings still stand today. Join a ranger on a historic tour through what remains of Georgia's only standing CCC Camp. Program geared towards ages 8+.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Monday,
October
19, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Tuesday,
October
20, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Wednesday,
October
21, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Thursday,
October
22, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Walk with a park Naturalist and meet some of the trees that live in the forests of the southeast and discover all the foods that rain down from the autumn canopy. After identifying the many different species, you will learn how their fruits and nuts are still used as food today and how you can use them in your own kitchen.
Parking fee required. 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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Friday,
October
23, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join a Naturalist at the Interpretive Center to learn a variety of frontier skills. In the shade, practice making cordage from natural fibers, learn to craft a fire using flint and steel, and watch a demonstration of "fire-cake" being cooked over hot coals the way soldiers would have prepared them during the revolutionary war. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. Friday nights this Fall, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. $20.00 per person 912-264-7333.
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A guided tour of Kolomoki Mounds, as we climb Mound A and learn about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2,000 years ago and many of the natural resources still present today. Closed toed shoes & flashlights are advised. Hike will last about 1 hour and will cover 3/4 of a mile. Meet at the Temple Mound Parking Lot.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Saturday,
October
24, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Step back in time and explore the roots of our local heritage in our namesake fort. This program offers a rare opportunity to step inside the interior of our late 18th-century blockhouse. Whether you are a dedicated history buff or just curious about the past, stop by to walk the same floorboards as Georgia's early settlers!
Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Scottish Terrier Society of Greater Atlanta will present a fun-filled day of activities celebrating Fala. Activities include a parade and a variety of contests. Dogs not allowed on Historic Site except during the parade. 706-655-5870.
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Hardman Farm comes to life with hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, traditional craft vendors, local authors and historians, apple cider from a hand-cranked press, biscuits cooked on our wood-fired antique stove and much more. $8. 706-878-1077.
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Joining Park staff will be special Cherokee guests as the historic Capital of New Echota comes alive with living history demonstrations, tours, games, and music (Cherokee Repertory Choir). Cherokee arts & crafts will be demonstrated and will be for sale.
Calhoun Boy Scouts will be offering snacks, drinks and grilled foods as a fund raiser. $6-$8 (5 and under free admission). 706-624-1321.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2,000 years ago. We will explore the history, daily life, skills, and tools utilized by the Kolomoki and the natural resources still present today that helped create this thriving community. Meet at the Interpretive Hut by the Visitor Center.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Take a guided interpretive tour of the Elijah Clark cabin. You will learn about Elijah and Hannah Clark, the Revolutionary War, and see many artifacts from the era. Sign up at the Visitor's Center. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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n this Special Presentation Ranger Ant will share the detail story of one of FDR's Greatest Accomplishments, the United Nations. From the turn of the century, the League of Nations , all the way to the founding of the U.N. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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In this Special Presentation Ranger Ant will share the detail story of one of FDR's Greatest Accomplishments, the United Nations. From the turn of the century, the League of Nations , all the way to the founding of the U.N. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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The moon is out, the lanterns are lit! For one night only, the past comes alive to tell you their tales. This year we focus on the history surrounding the 250th anniversary of the USA. Our candle lantern tour gives you the chance to speak with those daring folk who left their mark on the Georgia colony. $10. 912-437-4770.
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Sunday,
October
25, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Take a guided interpretive tour of the Elijah Clark cabin. You will learn about Elijah and Hannah Clark, the Revolutionary War, and see many artifacts from the era. Sign up at the Visitor's Center. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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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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Monday,
October
26, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Tuesday,
October
27, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Wednesday,
October
28, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $6 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Thursday,
October
29, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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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Friday,
October
30, 2026
Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday,
October
31, 2026
Step back in time and explore the roots of our local heritage in our namesake fort. This program offers a rare opportunity to step inside the interior of our late 18th-century blockhouse. Whether you are a dedicated history buff or just curious about the past, stop by to walk the same floorboards as Georgia's early settlers!
Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Visitors will be given a scavenger hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to find the secret phrase.
After completing the hunt, repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the visitor center to receive a prize bag.
This event is for the entire family and for all ages. 912-264-7333.
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Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2,000 years ago. We will explore the history, daily life, skills, and tools utilized by the Kolomoki and the natural resources still present today that helped create this thriving community. Meet at the Interpretive Hut by the Visitor Center.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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A guided tour of Kolomoki Mounds, as we climb Mound A and learn about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2,000 years ago and many of the natural resources still present today. Closed toed shoes & flashlights are advised. Hike will last about 1 hour and will cover 3/4 of a mile. Meet at the Temple Mound Parking Lot.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting.
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Sunday,
November
1, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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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The Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Hard Labor Creek in 1934, and finished their work here in 1939. They left behind the camp they lived and worked in, in which some buildings still stand today. Join a ranger on a historic tour through what remains of Georgia's only standing CCC Camp. Program geared towards ages 8+.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Monday,
November
2, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Tuesday,
November
3, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Wednesday,
November
4, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Thursday,
November
5, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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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Friday,
November
6, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us for a mile long hike along the North Rim Trail and learn more about the local legends, myths, and creatures that call Tallulah Gorge home! Bring plenty of water! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday,
November
7, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Experience sugar cane syrup making the old-fashioned way as we cook cane juice in the original kettles and press sugar cane on the steam powered press. We will also have live bluegrass music, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, and woodstove cooking and a Civil War encampment commemorating the arrival of General Sherman's federal troops. $3-$10. 478-986-5172.
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In 1939, FDR spoke to the nation from Georgia Hall on Thanksgiving. We are going to replay the original radio broadcast after a digital presentation on the history of Thanksgiving at Warm Springs in the theater wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving. Youth $5.00 and Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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In 1939, FDR spoke to the nation from Georgia Hall on Thanksgiving. We are going to replay the original radio broadcast after a digital presentation on the history of Thanksgiving at Warm Springs in the theater wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving. Youth $5.00 and Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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In 1939, FDR spoke to the nation from Georgia Hall on Thanksgiving. We are going to replay the original radio broadcast after a digital presentation on the history of Thanksgiving at Warm Springs in the theater wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving. Youth $5.00 and Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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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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Sunday,
November
8, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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The Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Hard Labor Creek in 1934, and finished their work here in 1939. They left behind the camp they lived and worked in, in which some buildings still stand today. Join a ranger on a historic tour through what remains of Georgia's only standing CCC Camp. Program geared towards ages 8+.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Monday,
November
9, 2026
Experience the best of North Georgia’s fall colors on a hike at Amicalola Falls! Join an interpretive ranger on this 1.5-mile hike from our Visitor Center to the magnificent waterfall. Along the way, learn about native plants, wildlife, and park history while enjoying the crisp fall mountain air. This trail is considered moderate to strenuous. $12 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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