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Hard Labor Creek State Park


Friday, April 3, 2026

Campfire and Stories
Friday, Apr 3, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 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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Friday, April 10, 2026

Campfire and Stories
Friday, Apr 10, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 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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Friday, April 17, 2026

Campfire and Stories
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 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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Friday, April 24, 2026

Campfire and Stories
Friday, Apr 24, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 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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Friday, May 15, 2026

Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk
Friday, May 15, 2026 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. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, May 22, 2026

Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk
Friday, May 22, 2026 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. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, May 29, 2026

Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk
Friday, May 29, 2026 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. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, June 5, 2026

Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk
Friday, Jun 5, 2026 8:30 PM to 10 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. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, June 12, 2026

Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk
Friday, Jun 12, 2026 8:30 PM to 10 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. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Paddle Under the Perseids
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 10 PM to 11 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join a park ranger on this kayak tour as we watch what is considered to be the year's best meteor shower because the meteors are often bright and leave long trails. Bring a change of clothes, flashlight, bug repellent, and water. Limited spaces, 8 years and older. Registration opens on July 19. $30 if you use your boat or $35 if you use ours. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Paddle Under the Perseids
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 10 PM to 11 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join a park ranger on this kayak tour as we watch what is considered to be the year's best meteor shower because the meteors are often bright and leave long trails. Bring a change of clothes, flashlight, bug repellent, and water. Limited spaces, 8 years and older. Registration opens on July 19. $30 if you use your boat or $35 if you use ours. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 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. 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 will be available Sept 23. $10 cash at the door. $10 online. $3 wagon ride cash parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 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. 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 will be available Sept 23. $10 cash at the door. $10 online. $3 wagon ride cash parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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