State Parks & Historic Sites

Campfire and Stories
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

Enjoy the sunset and share stories around a campfire. Bring stories about your favorite hikes, wildlife sightings, camping trips, and more. A park ranger will talk about Hard Labor Creek history, wildlife, and even tell ghost stories. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.

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Edible and Multi-Use Plant Hike
Sunday, Nov 1, 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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Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Nov 6, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

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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Survival Skills
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 12:30 PM to 2 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus 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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Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

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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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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Toddler Fun Sunday
Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Survival Skills
Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 12:30 PM to 2 PM

Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA

Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus 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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