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Join a naturalist to get a glimpse into the life of a snake and what they eat. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Follow a ranger on a 1-mile hike to see and learn about the native plants that grow in our park and the surrounding area. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for a relaxing afternoon as we crack open a children’s book with one of our reptiles friends in the Nature Center $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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This presentation will inform you about the blight that's killing this important and iconic tree - the Eastern Hemlock - what's being done about it, and what you can do to help. Takes place in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Follow the trails with a naturalist and learn to identify animal tracks, food sources, resting places, and hideaways. Learn to identify the scat they leave behind and what they might have eaten available in the area. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail for this 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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learn about our reptiles particularly snakes that call Tallulah Gorge Home $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly jeopardy game to win great prizes. Test your knowledge of camping, critters, and carefree activities! Meet at pavilion by Trading Post. Preregistration required to ensure enough players. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. We'll look for scorpions, millipedes and centipedes by using provided UV lights. Meet at the park office to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Kids ages 6 and older. Bring a flashlight, bug repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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1.5 Mile round trip hike to the marshy wetland that is home to a native pitcher plant species. Guided paved hike until we reach the marsh where a good pair of waterproof boots is recommended as the area we will be exploring stays wet. Water, sunscreen and bug spray also recommended. $2 per person $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Books ignite a child's imagination and encourage learning. Join one of Panola Mountain State Park's rangers for a special reading of a children's picture book and a short "Creature Feature" animal presentation. This event will be held at the Amphitheater next to the Nature Center. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join a ranger for a guided hike on one of our beautiful nature trails. Bring your binoculars as we'll be on the lookout for wildlife. Meet at the Coastal Plain Nature Trails trailhead. Be sure to bring a bug spray and wear comfortable shoes. $3 plus $5 parking. 229-896-3551. $3 plus $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
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Join our naturalist for a hike around Huckleberry Point Loop. This easy walk takes you to a wooded area which hugs the shoreline of the lake. Along the way we will focus on tree identification. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, and bring water. Meet at boat ramp parking. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone bunny rabbit or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 per person. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bones Station
Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Oct 1, 2022 until Oct 29, 2022
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. $15 per person. 15$ plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for a ranger-led hike along Overlook Loop trail (~3.4 miles). Meet at parking lot across from Callaway’s Country Store. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Cancelled in the event of storms. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us the first Saturday in October for a fall color hike! Mistletoe is covered with a wide range of hardwoods and this is a perfect time of year to see all the amazing color they have to offer! We will be hiking the Cliatt Creek trail. Meet us at the office parking lot. $4 or $10 for a families staying in the campground $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join New Echota rangers on a walk to learn about the forests that make up the Ridge and Valley Ecosystem! Learn to identify several key tree species in the area, as well as their historic uses by both the Cherokees and settlers. The hike will be ~1.5 hours in duration, with a low to moderate difficulty. Adults (18–61): $7.00
Seniors (62+): $6.50
Youth (6–17): $5.50 706-624-1321.
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Join Smithgall Woods in welcoming Mycologist Brian Hale, who will share the ways people used mushrooms throughout history, how they are used today, and the interesting ways they may be used in the future. We will also take a short hike to observe and ID Fall mushrooms
Dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Drop in for coffee with a ranger to get to know some of the staff and natural resources in a relaxed setting. This month we'll be taking a peak at the foliage and changes we can expect to see this fall. Feel free to come at any point during the event window and stay as long as you'd like. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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With colder weather on its way we'll take this opportunity to look at what happens to cold blooded critters around this time of year. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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With colder weather on its way we'll take this opportunity to look at what happens to cold blooded critters around this time of year. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the animals that can be found within Panola Mountain State Park Nature Center! You will be able to learn more about the animals native to Georgia and the animals that call Panola Mountain home. Join us every Sunday for a different animal! $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come see all the various bird species that inhabit the island alongside a naturalist on a 2-mile hike on the Sandpiper and Avian Loops. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, but they are not necessary for a good birding trip! Meet at the Sandpiper trailhead. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Get up-close encounters with some of the snakes and turtles you may encounter on your visit to the park. See them in action and learn how they are not to be feared but appreciated for the role they play in our ecosystem! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Take a fun and educational walk on our Semper Virens trail and learn where the trail gets it to name from. Explore the coastal shell midden forest and explore the champion trees that call it home $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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“What tree is that?” Come and find out. A ranger will point out a variety of trees along the Big Ferry Trail. This hike will be one mile in length. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Skulls, scapula's, and ribs, Oh My! Learn all about skeletons of different creatures and see some real bones in this interactive lab! Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Limited space. $8 per student. Meet at pavilion below dam. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Discover why Panola Mountain is such a fragile and unique ecosystem. We will examine several aspects of the mountain from the geological process that made it 300 million years ago through the erosion and weathering that brought Panola to the surface to the unique habitat that covers it today.
Recommended Ages: 8-14 $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Bat Bingo
Fridays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Oct 7, 2022 until Oct 28, 2022
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. We'll look for scorpions, millipedes and centipedes by using provided UV lights. Meet at the park office to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Kids ages 6 and older. Bring a flashlight, bug repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come meet some of our cutest residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Follow the trails with a naturalist and learn to identify animal tracks, food sources, resting places, and hideaways. Learn to identify the scat they leave behind and what they might have eaten available in the area. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail for this 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you see in the area, as well as take the opportunity to meet one of our live snakes! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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A Ranger will be roaming the campground for any on the spot questions you might have about the park, or about nature. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone bunny rabbit or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 per person. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bones Station
Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Oct 8, 2022 until Oct 29, 2022
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. $15 per person. 15$ plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us at Shelter 4 to make a pine cone bird feeder for your birds during the winter months. Supplies are included for you to make a pine cone feeder to take home to feed your birds. Peanut butter may be used as well as seeds. Cost is $3 per person plus parking fee. Registration deadline is 5 pm on October 4th. Limited to 12 participants. $3 per person plus parking fee $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Come to our Birds of Prey program to learn about the owls, hawks, eagles and other magnificent birds that we have in our own backyard! There will also be an optional owl pellet dissection after the talk.
We will be meeting at the amphitheater next to the park office. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Learn simple techniques for staying safe and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors. Search and Rescue Dog Team volunteer, Diane Stone, and her trusty K9 companion Maisey will be leading this interactive class (Unless a SAR emergency is occurring). Meet at the Nature Center. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Take time out of your hectic schedule to join us for a relaxing sunset mountain hike. There's nothing quite like watching the sun set from the top of Panola. Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10 and up. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Get up-close encounters with some of the snakes and turtles you may encounter on your visit to the park. See them in action and learn how they are not to be feared but appreciated for the role they play in our ecosystem! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Diamondback terrapins are turtles found in brackish waters along the coast of Georgia. Habitat degradation and harvesting have impacted their population. Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will be bringing hatchlings to show some of the results of their efforts to help the population recover. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories while lending your own creativity to enhance the story. Come share your love of the outdoors while in the outdoors reading about the wonderful wildlife that surrounds us all. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This ranger-led cruise is all about ambiance as you relax and enjoy the sensory experience of the swamp's transition from day to night. As the sun inches towards the horizon, the mirror lake creates a reflection of the changing sky above. Birds fly back to roost and crickets, owls and frogs start to sing. We may even spot alligators. $25 for ages 12+; $20 for ages 5-12. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Meet at the Shortline Trailhead Picnic Tables. A 1 1/2 mile hike to the Suspension Bridge rock wall and back.
Along the way will be educational demonstrations of different Birds of Prey. Collect tickets at each stop. Hike ends at starting picnic tables for refreshments and a SURPRISE!
Parking along Tallulah Beach Rd., Tennis Courts and Shortline. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join us for a ranger-led hike to one of the oldest and largest trees on the park, Old Ferny. Along the way we will see and discuss other species of trees, and see Cascade Falls and Wolf Den cave. Meet at Cascade Falls trailhead at Roadside Park off Alt. 27. ~5 miles total. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for a ranger-led hike to one of the oldest and largest trees on the park, Old Ferny. Along the way see Cascade Falls and Wolf Den. Meet at Cascade Falls trailhead at Roadside Park. ~5miles total. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join a ranger on a relaxing evening paddle enjoying nature, the night sky, and possibly seeing some wildlife. We provide life jackets, paddles, 2-person canoes, kayaks, paddleboats or john boats. Boater check-in 7:45 PM at boathouse. Pre-register & prepay at the park office. Limited space for boaters. $28:$15 $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the animals that can be found within Panola Mountain State Park Nature Center! You will be able to learn more about the animals native to Georgia and the animals that call Panola Mountain home. Join us every Sunday for a different animal! $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Get up-close encounters with some of the snakes and turtles you may encounter on your visit to the park. See them in action and learn how they are not to be feared but appreciated for the role they play in our ecosystem! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join a thrilling night hike to see a full moon from our observation tower. Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for this 1-mile hike and bring shoes that you are prepared to get dirty. Please call the Visitor Center to sign up. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with Fall fun. There will be marshmallows, crafts, apple bobbing, hiking, games, and a hayride! Spots are limited so make sure to register! $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with Fall fun. There will be marshmallows, crafts, apple bobbing, hiking, games, and a hayride! Spots are limited so make sure to register! $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with Fall fun. There will be marshmallows, crafts, apple bobbing, hiking, games, and a hayride! Spots are limited so make sure to register! $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with Fall fun. There will be marshmallows, crafts, apple bobbing, hiking, games, and a hayride! Spots are limited so make sure to register! $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join a naturalist in our bird watching area at the Interpretive Center. We will identify and talk about the native bird species that visit our park and might also visit your own backyard. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join a ranger on a 2-mile hike through the marsh along the Sandpiper and Avian Loop trails to discover how wetlands play a role in protecting our environment. Meet at the trailhead for the Sandpiper Trail. Because the trails can be muddy or wet during high tides, please wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Mushrooms are abundant in autumn, so join a naturalist to see how many we can find! Bring your phone or a camera to take a picture of each type of new mushroom we find, so we can see all the variety of forms and colors of mushrooms found here at the park. We will meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for this 3-mile hike. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Bat Bingo
Fridays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Oct 14, 2022 until Oct 28, 2022
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This hands-on interactive workshop will focus on the first 72 hours of emergency survival. Together we will learn essential skills, including building a survival shelter, fire-making techniques, basic navigation skills, basket weaving for hunting and gathering, and ash soap making. Please pre-register by calling (912) 727-2339 $25 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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This island adventure includes two nights of camping, crabbing, seine netting, fishing, a bicycle tour, climbing a 200-year-old lighthouse, historic Reynolds Mansion tour, beach combing, birding, welcome campfire with s’mores, and low-country boil. Limited to just 25 guests. Click for details. $149 + $15 round trip ferry ticket. 912-485-2299.
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Follow the trails with a naturalist and learn to identify animal tracks, food sources, resting places, and hideaways. Learn to identify the scat they leave behind and what they might have eaten available in the area. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail for this 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you see in the area, as well as take the opportunity to meet one of our live snakes! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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A Ranger will be roaming the campground for any on the spot questions you might have about the park, or about nature. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join the Friends of Chattahoochee Bend for a fun-filled day of hiking and paddling. Hike the 5.5 mile river trail to the north end of the park, where you will stop for a quick break and then paddle down the river to the Day Use area boat ramp. Bring your own kayak or rent one at the park. Meet at the Visitor Center to sign waivers by 8:00 am. $20-$40 $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone bunny rabbit or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 per person. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bones Station
Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Oct 15, 2022 until Oct 29, 2022
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. $15 per person. 15$ plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet at Hamburg Boat Ramp at 8:00 p.m. to walk the Yellow Trail. Listen for night sounds, discuss the Fall Line, and the history of Hamburg State Park. Please dress for the weather. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Classic cars from all over southeast Georgia will be on display vying for the championship in Hofwyl-Broadfield’s annual car show. Come and view the cars, vote for your favorite and then tour a historic rice plantation. Presented by Friends of Hofwyl and Classic Coastal Cruisers automobile club. $5-$8. 912-264-7333.
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Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the animals that can be found within Panola Mountain State Park Nature Center! You will be able to learn more about the animals native to Georgia and the animals that call Panola Mountain home. Join us every Sunday for a different animal! $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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What changes in Autumn ? What trees loose their leaves first? What trees loose their leaves last.? How is climate change affecting the colors of fall foliage? $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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What changes in Autumn ? What trees loose their leaves first? What trees loose their leaves last.? How is climate change affecting the colors of fall foliage? $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Geared towards families who homeschool. Learn all about the pumpkin! What is it? Where does it come from? Why is it tied to Halloween? Discover the answers with fun games and activities. Cost $8 per student. Must pre-register. Held at offsite location, Painted Pony Farm. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bat Bingo
Fridays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Oct 21, 2022 until Oct 28, 2022
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Take time out of your hectic schedule to join us for a relaxing sunset mountain hike. There's nothing quite like watching the sun set from the top of Panola. Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10 and up. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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This program is by preregistration only. This night kayaking opportunity will be focused on night sky observances.. Even with light pollution form the city we can still observe some planets and constellations ages 18+. Please call to pre-register $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you see in the area, as well as take the opportunity to meet one of our live snakes! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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A Ranger will be roaming the campground for any on the spot questions you might have about the park, or about nature. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone bunny rabbit or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 per person. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bones Station
Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Oct 22, 2022 until Oct 29, 2022
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. $15 per person. 15$ plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Deep in the woods, an eeriness pervades the air. Is that an animal you hear rustling nearby or something else. Darkness is encroaching and you don’t know if you will ever make it home again. Learn all about how to survive if you ever get lost in the woods in this hands-on program. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with Fall fun. There will be marshmallows, crafts, apple bobbing, hiking, games, and a hayride! Spots are limited so make sure to register! $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with Fall fun. There will be marshmallows, crafts, apple bobbing, hiking, games, and a hayride! Spots are limited so make sure to register! $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. The Orionids Meteor Shower peaks this weekend. Help reduce light polution by using red headlamps or flashlights. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Let's walk Byron Herbert Reece Nature Trail and ID Trees during the fall colors. See the beautiful colors of Oaks, Maples, Tulip Poplars, and Sourwood trees. This is a guided hike. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the animals that can be found within Panola Mountain State Park Nature Center! You will be able to learn more about the animals native to Georgia and the animals that call Panola Mountain home. Join us every Sunday for a different animal! $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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This event is by pre-registration only. Make Smores with a Ranger as we tell stories about the site around the campfire. Stories will range from silly to spooky, with a mix of historical accounts, urban folk lore, and local legends. Ages 8+ $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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The last Wednesday of every month, join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 12 students $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bat Bingo
Fridays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Oct 28, 2022
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Books ignite a child's imagination and encourage learning. Join one of Panola Mountain State Park's rangers for a special reading of a children's picture book and a short "Creature Feature" animal presentation. This event will be held at the Amphitheater next to the Nature Center. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you see in the area, as well as take the opportunity to meet one of our live snakes! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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A Ranger will be roaming the campground for any on the spot questions you might have about the park, or about nature. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Rules online and on FACEBOOK and at ark Office. Enter kid-sized, original, already-built scarecrow. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone bunny rabbit or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 per person. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us on a 0.8 mile hike along Delano Trial Loop while spotting all sorts of ghastly ghouls and other mysterious monsters. Meet at Trading Post. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Some folks hate them; some folks love them; but everybody is fascinated by snakes! Meet your rangers at the Nature Center to learn about our snakes. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with Fall fun. There will be marshmallows, crafts, apple bobbing, hiking, games, and a hayride! Spots are limited so make sure to register! $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Come join us for a fun and educational walk on the Upland Pine Trail in search of some of the Swamp's scaly residents. We will learn about the Swamp's reptiles and amphibians that call this wonderful place home and dispel any myths surrounding them. We will discuss their ecological importance and threats that they face today. Don't miss out! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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This event is by preregistration only. Come brave the trails after dark on this ranger led hike as we look for the creepy crawlies that call our park home. Ages 18+ $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Create your very own pinecone bunny rabbit or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 per person. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Panola Mountain is home to a unique ecosystem in the Georgia Piedmont which can be seen through its trees and plants. Join us for a guided hike of the Rock Outcrop Trail (0.75 mi.) to learn about native trees and plants and what makes Panola Mountain special. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the animals that can be found within Panola Mountain State Park Nature Center! You will be able to learn more about the animals native to Georgia and the animals that call Panola Mountain home. Join us every Sunday for a different animal! $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join our naturalist at the nature center for a 45 minute program on the six species of venomous snakes found in Georgia. Brush up on your identification skills and learn some fun facts about these awesome predators! You will also get a chance to see some of our live non-venomous snakes up close. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This ranger-led cruise is all about ambiance as you relax and enjoy the sensory experience of the swamp's transition from day to night. As the sun inches towards the horizon, the mirror lake creates a reflection of the changing sky above. Birds fly back to roost and crickets, owls and frogs start to sing. We may even spot alligators. $25 for ages 12+; $20 for ages 5-12. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Take a fun and educational walk on our Semper Virens trail and learn where the trail gets it to name from. Explore the coastal shell midden forest and explore the champion trees that call it home $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Work by yourself or as a family team to create your very 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 6 years and older. Pre-registration and social distancing required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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November is Native American History month so to celebrate we will be teaching primitive skills throughout the day and have a guided hike along the Trillium Trail to discuss the everyday uses of the local flora and fauna. $3 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Learn simple techniques for staying safe and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors. Search and Rescue Dog Team volunteer, Diane Stone, and her trusty K9 companion Maisey will be leading this interactive class (Unless a SAR emergency is occurring). Meet at the Nature Center. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Enjoy a guided hike on Laurel Ridge Trail. Learn about the unique flora that thrives on different regions of this ridge, and enjoy the beautiful view of Yonah mountain at the top. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Take a guided hike along the Wild Turkey Trail (2.2 miles) and learn about the Long Leaf Pine Trees and pine beetles. You will also learn how prescribed fire rejuvenates the forest for the plants, animals and insects. Meet at the Visitor Center. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Meet at Hamburg Boat Ramp at 8:00 p.m. to walk the Yellow Trail. Listen for night sounds, discuss the Fall Line, and the history of Hamburg State Park. Please dress for the weather. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Work by yourself or as a family team to create your very 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 6 years and older. Pre-registration and social distancing required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join a ranger for an easy and relaxing hike along our boardwalk to enjoy swamp scenery and sounds, and to build an appetite for Thanksgiving turkey. Learn about various tree and plant species that inhabit the famed Okefenokee Swamp and their benefits to the ecosystem. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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This event is by preregistration only. Come brave the trails after dark on this ranger led hike as we look for the creepy crawlies that call our park home. Ages 18+ $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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The last Wednesday of every month, join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 12 students $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Visitors will walk along the illuminated path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the antebellum home. Living history enactors, musket and cannon firings, Santa Claus, carols, hot wassail and cookies will highlight the event. $5 - $10. 912-264-7333.
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Visitors will walk along the illuminated path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the antebellum home. Living history enactors, musket and cannon firings, Santa Claus, carols, hot wassail and cookies will highlight the event. $5 - $10. 912-264-7333.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Learn simple techniques for staying safe and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors. Search and Rescue Dog Team volunteer, Diane Stone, and her trusty K9 companion Maisey will be leading this interactive class (Unless a SAR emergency is occurring). Meet at the Nature Center. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join our Naturalist on a Festive Hike up Laurel Ridge Trail and learn about what flora and fauna is still thriving during our frigid months, and why certain plants and animals are so heavily associated with the holiday season.
Bring your water, and dress for the weather. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join us for an afternoon full of Christmas cheer! Pictures with Santa, Christmas crafts, hot chocolate, and a hayride around the park! Last hayride tickets sold at 3:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope.
The Geminids Meteor Shower peaks this evening! $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Meet at Hamburg Boat Ramp at 8:00 p.m. to walk the Yellow Trail. Listen for night sounds, discuss the Fall Line, and the history of Hamburg State Park. Please dress for the weather. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Exercise your brain and body on this ecology hike. Stop by the park office, pick up a trek card and set off on a self-guided hike on Brantley trail. When you have completed the trek return to the park office to pick up your Holiday sweet treat! Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. Social distancing required. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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