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Friday, April 25, 2025

Creatures of the Night Hike
Friday, Apr 25, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $2 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Earth Day Campfire Program
Friday, Apr 25, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come learn from our naturalist the ways we can be better stewards for the environment in honor of Earth Day! Will include fun educational games like a recycle relay race. This program is for overnight guests and will meet at the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Swamper's Guide to the Galaxy
Friday, Apr 25, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Campfire Fun for the Family
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come join us for an evening of s'mores, songs, stories! Bring your favorite hot beverage: coffee, hot tea, or hot chocolate. S'mores will be provided. Spots limited, call to reserve your spot. $7.00 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Paint The Park at Sunset
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
A watercolor program for adults of all artistic experience. We will be painting the scenic view from Picnic Shelter #3 that overlooks the lake. $3 per person, call the visitor's center at 678-450-7726 to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Canyon Camp Out
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 4 PM to 9 PM
Providence Canyon State Park - Lumpkin, GA
Join us for a unique opportunity to camp in the canyons. Rangers will guide campers down to the canyons, teach campfire building, talk about backpacking essentials, and s'mores will be provided before camping overnight. Spots are limited, guest must call to register. $30/per tent $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Sunday, April 27, 2025

Astro Club Monthly Meetup
Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
On the night of the New Moon, we gather on the bridge at the hour of dusk. Followed by our monthly night hike into the forest for some stargazing & discussion of the cosmos. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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New Moon Hike
Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly park-after-dark adventure for some sky viewing on the night of the No Moon. We'll hike out to find a dark spot of forest where we can enjoy stargazing from a quiet place. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, May 2, 2025

Nocturnal Night Hike
Friday, May 2, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Explore the world of nocturnal animals with our Nocturnal Night Hike! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Huckleberry Trail, no flashlights are necessary. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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National Space Day Astronomy
Friday, May 2, 2025 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Join us on National Space day to appreciate vastness of space, in detail only attainable with a high powered telescope. Plan to pay in cash. We will meet in the helicopter field, just down from the gravel strip next to the Campground. Look for the orange cone. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, May 3, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, May 10, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Rockin' Up the Marble Mine by Moon Light
Saturday, May 10, 2025 8 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Meet Rangers at the Park Office for a moderately strenuous 1.5 mile night hike to the Marble Mine. Learn about the geology and history of the park while enjoying some rock candy, and exploring the Marble Mine Trail. Make sure to bring a flashlight, water, and wear comfortable shoes. $2 per person. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Night Hike and Scorpion Hunt
Sunday, May 11, 2025 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. We'll hunt phosphorescent organisms, listen for owls, and listen to the waves of Lake Allatoona crash the into the rocks under the stars. You'll be meeting at the Visitor Center to walk the mild 1 mile White Tail Trail. So come on down and have some fun in the dark. $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Full Moon Hike
Sunday, May 11, 2025 8:15 PM to 9:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Monday, May 12, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Monday, May 12, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly full moon night hike to welcome May's Flower Moon! We'll meet at the Visitor Center fire ring, then hike the 1.2 mile paved Wilkins Greenway Trail out to Lee St & back, about 2.5 miles total. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, May 16, 2025

Creatures of the Night Hike
Friday, May 16, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $2 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, May 17, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Become a Campfire Chef: Nachos!
Saturday, May 17, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
This is nacho average cooking program! This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk Under the Stars
Saturday, May 17, 2025 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. Pre-registration begins May 1st. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Sunday, May 18, 2025

Allatoona Pass Night Hike
Sunday, May 18, 2025 8:30 PM to 10 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for an exciting night hike at Allatoona Pass Battlefield. We will explore the area, discuss its history, and examine the circumstances that led to the battle. Additionally, we will visit one of the old earthen forts and talk about what each side may have experienced. Don’t miss out on this incredible adventure. $7.00 770-975-4226.
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Friday, May 23, 2025

Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, May 23, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Explore the Park After Dark
Friday, May 23, 2025 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
We'll be starting our program well before sunset, opening with an ambassador animal meet and greet before we're ready to begin our night hike through the river corridor. Meet some of our native species and later explore their habitat on this night time hike. Call 770 732 2613 before 5 pm day of to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, May 24, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Sunset Paddle
Saturday, May 24, 2025 7:30 PM to 9 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Come enjoy an evening paddle with Rangers to watch the sunset on the Lower Lake. Participants will learn about some history of the park and local wildlife that comes out at night. Registration is required. $15 per person (rental included) | $5 per person if bringing own kayak. Contact Park Office to register or for any questions. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Campers Only Field Games
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Campers are invited to stop by for some good old fashioned fun. We'll have several field games to choose from for a little friendly competition. Inquire in the Park Office for more information. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Monday, May 26, 2025

New Moon Night Hike
Monday, May 26, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Following our Astro Club meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, we'll head out to find a dark spot of forest for some stargazing & discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark, & will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, May 30, 2025

Campfire and S'mores
Friday, May 30, 2025 5:30 PM to 7 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Drop by shelter 4 between 5:30 and 7 and kick off the Memorial Day weekend with our Ranger making smores. $3 per person, register by May 23, 2025 so we can have adequate supplies. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, May 31, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk Under the Stars
Saturday, May 31, 2025 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. Pre-registration begins May 1st. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Movie Under the Stars
Saturday, May 31, 2025 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Bring your chairs to the office parking lot for our first summer movie under the stars! Concessions will be available for purchase. Call the office to find out what movie we’ll be showing. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk Under the Stars
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. Pre-registration begins May 1st. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025 9 PM to 10:30 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Astro Club Monthly Meetup
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
On the night of the New Moon, we gather on the bridge at the hour of dusk. Followed by our monthly night hike into the forest for some stargazing & discussion of the cosmos. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Full Moon Night Hike
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join us on our monthly Full Moon Night Hike & view June's Strawberry Moon (also called as the Honey Moon or the Birth Moon) as it rises above our sightline on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. This hike is fully accessible & pet-friendly. Meet at the Visitor Center fire ring. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk Under the Stars
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. Pre-registration begins May 1st. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Monday, June 16, 2025

Night Hike with Trey
Monday, Jun 16, 2025 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Come on down to the Visitor's Center June 16th and 8PM and join Trey on a night hike on the Lake Loop Trail! This trail is beautiful at night with great views of the lake and perfect for star gazing. If you are lucky, you can even catch some shooting stars! Trey will talk about local folklore and state wildlife action plan (SWAP). Please park at the visitors center in the campground. $5 parking. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, June 21, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk Under the Stars
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. Pre-registration begins May 1st. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, June 28, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025 9:25 PM to 10:55 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, August 2, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, August 9, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Full Moon Hike
Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 9:15 PM to 10:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, August 16, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, August 23, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, August 30, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Sunday, September 7, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Sunday, Sep 7, 2025 8:15 PM to 9:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Nature Hikes
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Register your Girl Scout troop to join a Ranger for a nature hike around the three-mile Redbird Trail. Enjoy beautiful views of the Ogeechee River and maritime forest while learning about the flora and fauna of Georgia's coast. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-727-2339 to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Echoes on the Altamaha - Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The moon is full, 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 5, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Sunday, Oct 5, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, October 10, 2025

Voices of the Past - Lantern Tour
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15. 478-986-5172.
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Candlelight Tours: A Soldier's Journey
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 6 PM to 10 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join us for guided, candlelight hikes down trails of history. We begin with a soldier writing home about his experiences, then visit special scenes along the trail where his experiences are brought to life. Preregistration is required. More details will be provided on the Friends of Pickett's Mill website a month prior to the event. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Voices of the Past - Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15. 478-986-5172.
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Candlelight Tours: A Soldier's Journey
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 6 PM to 10 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join us for guided, candlelight hikes down trails of history. We begin with a soldier writing home about his experiences, then visit special scenes along the trail where his experiences are brought to life. Preregistration is required. More details will be provided on the Friends of Pickett's Mill website a month prior to the event. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Friday, October 24, 2025

A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant Weekend #1
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 4 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
October 24th- 25th. 4:00- 10:00 PM both nights. Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. This year we are expanding our Halloween event to 2 weekends! $1-6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Halloween Hayride
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 7 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Come join the friends of AH Stephens State park and staff for the annual haunted hayride! We promise thrills and chills with costume contest, movie on the lawn, campsite decorations, and treats for all!! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 5 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
A family friendly event for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Enjoy this Halloween themed event and receive candy from local organizations and Don Carter park rangers. Please park at the beach, a hayride will take you to the candy! Costumes encouraged. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. Tickets after 9/15 $10 cash at the door. $8 through Eventbrite. $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. Tickets after 9/15 $10 cash at the door. $8 through Eventbrite. $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, October 31, 2025

Trick or Treat, RV Contest, And Wagon Rides
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 4 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come camp with us on the spookiest of nights! Kids will collect candy from RV to RV. Campers are encouraged to decorate their sites and compete for the prize of most festive set up. Tour around the park on our decorated conestoga wagon. At night, play put putt on our glow in the dark mini golf. Wagon Rides $3 per person, Glow Mini Golf: $5 per person, cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant Weekend #2
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 4 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
October 31st- November 1st. 4:00- 10:00 PM both dates. Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. We have expanded our Halloween event to 2 weekends this year! $1-6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Victoria Bryant Christmas Tree and Park Lighting
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 6 PM to 8 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Join us at the front pond for our annual tree lighting! Come see Santa, grab a hot chocolate, and celebrate the season with us! $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Christmas Comes to Victoria Bryant
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 5 PM to 8 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Join us for an evening full of Christmas cheer! Bring the little ones out to see Santa and have their picture taken, a fun Christmas craft, sweet treats, hot chocolate, Christmas lights, campsite decorating contest, campfire, a Christmas movie, and a Christmas light hayride around the park! $1-5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Friday, December 12, 2025

Candlelight Tours
Friday, Dec 12, 2025 5 PM to 9 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Candlelight Tours
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 5 PM to 9 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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Saturday, January 3, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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