Monumental Moments Events

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Game Night
Tuesdays 5 PM - 7 PM – Feb 24, 2026 
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Join us for a family friendly game night with cards, board games, and fun! Every Tuesday in February. Meet at the Group Shelter. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Feb 24, 2026 until Feb 28, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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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Unboxing the Box Turtle
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Winter Greenery: Evergreens of Cloudland Canyon
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Feb 25, 2026 until Feb 28, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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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Homeschool Day: High Falls History is Monumental!
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring homeschoolers to learn about the history of the park. Optional guided historic hike on our ADA trail after instructional time. Participants will receive a stamp on their bookmark. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Must register in advance. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Music & Movement Hike
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 3 PM to 4:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Our Assistant Naturalist loves to dance across bridges on the trail! Move & shake your stress away on the Tranquility Trail (moderate). Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the King Snake
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the King Snake Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about our ambassador king snake. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 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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Crime and Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
Bank Robberies! Gun Fights! Moonshine! Jail Breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! A historical hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum introduces visitors to these cases Learn about the people responsible for keeping law and order, those who committed crimes, and the punishments delivered to the guilty. See history where it happened! $5. 706-864-2257.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Feb 26, 2026 until Feb 28, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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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DIY Birdfeeder
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
DIY Birdfeeder Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Make your own to take home while watching our birdfeeders. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. $3 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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