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Hike the West Rim three mile loop with the park Naturalist and see the beautiful sights of Cloudland Canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center then you will drive to the West Rim Parking area $5 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Bring Homeschoolers to learn about what happens to flora and fauna during winter. Optional guided hike after instructional time. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Must register in advance. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join a ranger to explore the fascinating world of geology! We will discuss the various types of rocks found at Red Top and delve into Georgia's remarkable geological history. There will be rocks, fluorescent rocks, and fossils on display. Come by, take a look, and learn something new! $2 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join the rangers at Red Top Mountain as we explore the battlefield of a lesser-known but significant battle of the American Civil War. We will discuss the events that led to the battle and have the chance to see the old forts that were used during that time. If you are interested in history, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! $6.00 770-975-0055.
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Senior line dancing class every Tuesday and Thursday of January, starting January the 8th until January 29th.
from 11am till 12pm. Please bring water and comfortable shoes.
no event fee
parking fee required $10 Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Let us introduce you to the nine woodpeckers of Georgia. In this thirty minute program you will learn about their diets, nesting habits, calls, and anatomical features that make them different from other birds. You can choose to stay afterwards to make a pinecone woodpecker feeder. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Coffee, cocoa and conversation! Let's take it slow and enjoy the stroll. This will be an easy walk and talk perfect for all ages and paces! We will meet at the Interpretive Center to start our morning out right! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Come check out our beautiful granite outcrop. It boasts various plants such as the prickly pear, reindeer lichen, green shield lichen, and animal tracks! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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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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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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Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
North? Weast? Wait...where are we going? Have these questions trouble you no longer as we learn how to read a map and compass with a ranger. This class will teach you the basics and we'll put our skills to the test afterwards with a short hike. $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
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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*!Pre-registration is required at least 1 hour before the scheduled time!*
Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $5 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Welcome campers! Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring for FREE s'mores or hot chocolate & interactive story or sing-along. This program is free, fully-accessible & open to the public. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's earthworks and breastworks along the Camp Lawton Trail. 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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In this lab, participants will learn about the role owls have in the ecosystem, analyze and dissect owl pellets, and reconstruct the skeletons of prey animals. Meet at the Nature Center classroom. Ages 6+. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Call the park office to register. $8 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join us as we explore the night sky at Red Top Mountain. We will discuss celestial bodies and gaze upon them through a telescope. We will also look at the different constellations and explore their mythology. Don’t miss out on this splendid experience! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives specifically in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this jewel of the marsh. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Take an easy walk out into the swamp on the boardwalk trail while learning some of the fascinating ways that water and wildfire have shaped the swamp. See remnants of previous fires and find out why fire is an essential part of life in Okefenokee. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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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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Stop by our table in the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and ask a ranger your burning questions about one of our favorite local mammals! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, built in 1885 by well known African American bridge builder Washington W. King. $0 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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