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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

West Rim Trail Hike
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 to Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 - 1 PM to 3:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
A leisurely pace will be set as we hike to the West Rim of the Canyon, only completing the 2.5 mile loop section of the trail. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Christmas in the Park
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 6 PM to 10 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 28th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Christmas Eve Carols
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! Join our rangers in caroling Christmas classics in the campgrounds. We will meet at the pavilion in the RV campground at 2pm and begin caroling at 2:15pm. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Santa Coming to the Park
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Santa will making his last stop in the Pine Mountain area on Christmas Eve giving out sweets to our campers and families, stopping at the Trading Post and Boathouse parking lot before heading back to the North Pole. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Kringle Krafts
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us this holiday season for a festive celebration of Christmas crafts! We'll be creating delightful projects, including popsicle stick ornaments, orange pomanders, and other seasonal decorations. Come enjoy the merriment and unleash your artistic skills. Call today to reserve your spot! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Pioneer Skills: Plant Tinctures
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Winter Jr. Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This winter drop off camp is for ages 6+ enjoy activities like cocoa making, campfire in jar, apple butter making, hiking and winter gift making activities, and a snowstorm in a jar. Please pack your child with a lunch, water bottle and appropriate clothes for the weather. $100 per child for all 3 days or $45 per child per day $100-$45 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Thursday, December 25, 2025

Christmas in the Park
Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 6 PM to 10 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 28th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Friday, December 26, 2025

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 to Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 10 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Trail Hike
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 to Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 1 PM to 3:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
A leisurely pace will be set as we hike to the West Rim of the Canyon, only completing the 2.5 mile loop section of the trail. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Birds & Brews
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Join a ranger for a morning of birding and relaxation, as we welcome in the new year with a coffee in hand and birds in sight. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Incredible Edible Insects
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Learn about the practice of eating insects historically and in different cultures, and those that are brave enough can try eating some themselves! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 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! Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Friday at the Forge
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
It's time to get fired up! Join our rangers as we show off both the fun and the challenges of blacksmithing. Watch as we present the tools of the trade from the Civil War and the work it takes to make something beautiful! Nails, railroad ties, and more, our smithies can do it all with a little skill and a lot of love for metalworking. $5.50-$9.75 912-727-2339.
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Fire Skills and Smores
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Learn fire safety from our ranger-led campfire construction demonstration and enjoy some smores next to our outdoor fireplace! Begins at Shelter 7 at 4:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Community Campfire & S'mores on the House!
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – Dec 26, 2025 until Sep 4, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring as we welcome our weekend campers and park visitors with an enchanting family-friendly campfire program! This program will include a campfire construction demonstration, a group activity element (sing-along or interactive story), and either hot chocolate or s'mores. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Camp Lawton: Prison Life
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners of war in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to the spring that provided essential clean drinking water. Along the way, we will discover more about these prisoners’ struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Christmas Campfire
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Bring family and friends to the campground picnic shelter and enjoy our cozy campfire, roasted marshmallows, and a Christmas game. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Reptile Rendezvous
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us at the Visitor’s Center and meet our box turtles, Mr. T and Scooter! Say hi to our King Snake, King Henry, and Rat Snake, Gandalf! $5.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 1 PM to 2:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Kringle Krafts
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us this holiday season for a festive celebration of Christmas crafts! We'll be creating delightful projects, including popsicle stick ornaments, orange pomanders, and other seasonal decorations. Come enjoy the merriment and unleash your artistic skills. Call today to reserve your spot! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Map Mastery
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Have you wanted to learn how to read and download topographical maps for your area? Do you know about all of the factors that go into being able to read a map? Are you aware that "north" isn't always north. What about the science behind it and why? If you would like to know these things and lots more, meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Smoking, Salting, and Preserving - Sauerkraut
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
From salting and canning, to fermenting and smoking. Depending on what you have too much of, one of these methods can help you to increase the lifespan of your food and ensure that you have food put up for the future! Visitors will be making fermented sauerkraut to take home. Come see how just cabbage, salt, and time, produces this iconic condiment $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Evergreen Hike
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Our maritime forests are predominately evergreen. Come enjoy a 1-mile walk in the woods as we highlight the importance of conifers and even deciduous trees that remain green throughout the year. Meet at the Sandpiper Trailhead. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Sunset on the Swamp Cruise
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset. Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters. $25-35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Rocks Rock!
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike with a ranger on the Inspiration Loop trail to learn about geology and the formation of the gorge! Must RSVP! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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