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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
 
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Join an interpretive ranger to learn how camouflage is used in nature and make your own camouflaged egg! Next, test your detecting skills by searching for camouflaged eggs that will challenge even the most experienced egg hunters! This program is intended for k-6 but all are welcome! Find us in Shelter 2! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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the wildflowers in Sitton Gulch are in bloom! Come see what's up along the Sutton Gulch Trail. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we will drive down the mountain to the lower trailhead. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Join us for a very fun and festive Easter themed hike, as we hop down one of our trails in search of some very strange and colorful eggs. $5.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Before the bunny started hiding eggs on Easter, it was a vital part of Native American life. Native Americans utilized rabbits for their meat and skins. They also used rabbits in many of their myths. Come out to Etowah and create your own bunny rabbit & hear a few myths. This event includes a $5.00 Program Fee for supplies and materials. $5.00 Program Fee
$2-6 Admission 770-387-3747.
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Try your hand at historical archery with longbow shooting. For ages 8 and over. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: standard admission + $5. Registration required, please call ahead to reserve your spot! Space is limited! $9.75-$13.25 912-437-4770.
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Try your hand at historical archery with longbow shooting. For ages 8 and over. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: standard admission + $5. Registration required, please call ahead to reserve your spot! Space is limited! $9.75-$13.25 912-437-4770.
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Start your day with a leisurely stroll around our lake loop trail. Join a ranger for this easy, 1.2-mile hike. Begins at the Beach area at 9:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on a paddle around Lake Rutledge. Ages 10 and up. $23 if you use your craft, $28 if you use ours parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Bring your phone or digital camera for a spring themed photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment in the park office after 9am and return with your pictures before 4pm to claim your prize. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead Parking Area (moderately rated) to hike on our most tranquil trail and share nature inspired poetry. Bring some poems to read or just enjoy the ones the Naturalist brings. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase. Then, turn in your map and receive an Easter goodie bag. This event is for all ages, Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am - 4 pm, from March 3 to April 5. Win an extra prize for sending us a selfie while on your hunt. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Join our naturalist at the Program Hut for an introductory archery class, equipment provided! $10 per person, 14+. Pre-registration required, call the park office for more details. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Pick up an “Animals that Lay Eggs” card in the Visitor Center to begin this self led hike. Follow colored egg directions on Woodpecker Trail, read clues on eggs, and guess the animal before revealing the answer. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included.
Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Peter Cottontail is leaving eggs hidden in the park! Pick up an Egg-citing Scavenger Hunt at the Park Office, then use the clues to find the hidden eggs and fun nature facts. Crack the secret code phrase and come back to the front desk before 4PM to win a prize! Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for a special Easter Egg Hunt Scavenger Hunt! Pick up a bingo card at the front desk in the Visitor Center and search for hidden items around the day-use area behind the Visitor Center. If you find all the eggs, you'll receive a prize! Don't miss out on the fun! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Pewter has been used since the Ancient Egyptians, and the first known piece dates back to 1450 B.C.! Here at Red Top, we will melt and use pewter to cast your own custom nature design in the form of a medallion. Come to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center anytime between 1 and 4. $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-4226.
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There is always something new and exciting to see - all you have to do is look! Bring the family out to explore and enjoy a spring scavenger hunt for a prize while supplies last. Stop by the Visitor Center for instructions, then head out to explore! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Watch this bi-annual kayaking event up-close from the splash zone! The hike is considered highly strenuous and technical as you will be traversing 800 feet of elevation up and down a 25 - 55 degree rocky incline. Bring water and snacks!
(The only gorge access allowed without a boat)
Waiver must be signed. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Ever wondered what a nature journal entails? Get creative with the Naturalist creating your own journal. We will go over the different types of nature journals and then hit the trails to enjoy all nature has to offer. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us at Picnic Shelter 2 to learn about Georgia mammals! You will have the opportunity to touch and interact with a variety of furs while learning about the animals that call our state home. Pay in the visitor center beforehand, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Spend three days with the park rangers over Bryan County Spring Break. Learn skills from the Civil War and outdoor skills such as archery, fishing, and hiking. For ages 6-12. Registration begins on February 15. Payment is due upon registration. $110. 912-727-2339.
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Bring your phone or digital camera for a spring themed photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment in the park office after 9am and return with your pictures before 4pm to claim your prize. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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This camp is for ages 5-15 with different challenges available for each age level. Participants will explore the natural world, with guided nature hikes and ambassador animals. There will be designated time for science and arts related activities. Students will learn fire safety and will do some campfire cooking.
To register call 770-732-2613 $200 or $50 per child per day parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Come see Kat Von Hacke at Tallulah Gorge State Park for a special author reading of The Tale of Jeter Gray Fox, the first book in The Lost Fables of Appalachia series. Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Hop on over to Equestrian Loop #2 for an unforgettable Easter Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center and search for eggs on the trail. One participant will be drawn from a raffle after April 12th, and they will win a special prize! Program fee and normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Bring your phone or digital camera for a spring themed photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment in the park office after 9am and return with your pictures before 4pm to claim your prize. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Three days of recreational and educational activities for kids, age 6 through 12, to obtain the opportunity to earn their Georgia State Park Junior Ranger Badge! New experiences and new friends, atop of daily adventures!
Pre-Registration is required, and spaces are limited.
Call our Office to reserve today! 125 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Are you afraid of snakes? Do you know the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? These questions will be answered in this program. Join our naturalist as we explore the world of reptiles. The Naturalist will share turtle shells, bones and live snakes as we learn about reptiles in Georgia. We will search for reptiles along a short trail. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Ready, aim, fire! Ages 8 and up, come learn basic archery skills in a fun and safe environment. Register yourself, your child, or your whole family for a one-hour session of archery, learning how to properly shoot a bow and arrow. Must wear closed toe shoes. Space is limited. Call the park office at 706-541-0321 to register. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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