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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM until May 1, 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. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Spring Break Jr. Ranger Camp
Ongoing until Friday, Apr 10, 2026 - 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
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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Kick it in the Park!
Tuesdays 5 PM - 6 PM – Apr 7, 2026 until Apr 28, 2026 
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Join us every Tuesday in April at the Event Field for Kickball! Bring water and closed toe shoes. All ages welcome! Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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West Rim Hike
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This Ranger led hike takes you down into the canyon and up the west side to a rocky outcrop on the West Rim Trail. Moderately strenuous. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Salamander Secrets
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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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Easter Egg-questrian Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Apr 7, 2026 until Apr 12, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM from Apr 7, 2026 until May 1, 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. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
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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Junior Ranger Spring Camp
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 9 AM to 3 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
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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Radical Reptiles
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 11 AM to 11:45 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
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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Beginner Archery
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
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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Read with a Ranger
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Read with a Ranger 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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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Easter Egg-questrian Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Apr 8, 2026 until Apr 12, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM from Apr 8, 2026 until May 1, 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. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Pet a Pelt!
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 12 PM to 12:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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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Junior Ranger Bingo
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 1 PM to 1:45 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Enjoy the Junior Ranger Bingo Game led by our rangers, with prizes! For families of all ages at Picnic Shelter 2. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
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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Junior Ranger Spring Camp
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 9 AM to 3 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
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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Rock n' Roll on Iron Hill
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come join us on Iron Hill trail, as we explore the unique geology of Red Top Mountain. We discuss the park's geological history and the the different rocks and minerals found throughout the area. We will also go over why Red Top Mountain was a popular area for mining. Let's rock n' roll! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Spring Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Spring is finally here and now is a wonderful time to see Red Top! Join us as we walk the Sweetgum Trail, on the lookout for the items on our Scavenger Hunt. Keep an eye out for butterflies, bees, ferns and frogs to name a few! We will explore around the lake, in creeks, over the hills and through the woods in order to find as many items as we can. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Fire Starting at Red Top
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have. There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Spring Shelter Building
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Here at Red Top Mountain State Park, we like to teach people how to build shelters that they could use in different survival scenarios. The main objectives are staying warm, dry and comfortable. There is no way to predetermine the type of sticky situation you might find yourself in, so we like to cover different types. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Pewter Pour
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery at Red Top Mountain
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is back in full effect at Red Top! First time shooters and seasoned archers are welcome. We provide the equipment, the instruction, the safe setting, and we can help you get more of your shots in the 10 ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Corn Snake
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador corn snakes. 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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DIY Birdfeeder
Wednesday, Apr 8, 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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Okie-Dokie Okefenokee : Junior Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Come join us for a half day camp at Stephen C Foster State Park in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp! Delve into the world of alligators, carnivorous plants, migratory birds, and more! Prepare for a fun day of learning and memories that will last a lifetime. $20 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Nature Journaling - Birding
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Bring your nature journal, Binoculars, Camera/ iPhone, lunch and enjoy a hike on the riverside trail to search for, identify and log different species of birds along the Chattahoochee River. Keep an eye out for our Bald Eagles, Osprey and Hawks! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Thursday, Apr 9, 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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Cawwwl of the Corvids
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Crows are among the most intelligent and social animals on the planet. This program will give you the low-down on them and the other members of the Corvid family. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Crime and Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Thursday, Apr 9, 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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Easter Egg-questrian Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Apr 9, 2026 until Apr 12, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM from Apr 9, 2026 until May 1, 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. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Shells & Scales: Meet our Ambassador Animals
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center for a rare opportunity to meet our ambassador animals, Brazel & Knots! We'll also share our collection of local taxidermy, bones, furs & pelts from around the state. Meet our Naturalists & discuss park history, ecology & conservation. This program is fully accessible & appropriate for all ages. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
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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Junior Ranger Spring Camp
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 9 AM to 3 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
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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Coffee and Community
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
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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Spring Nature Hike
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Join us as we venture into the woods to see the awakening of spring. View wildflowers along the trail, listen to birds singing and bees buzzing, discover what new life is around the lake and what wildlife we may see. $4 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Wild About Wildlife
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 12 PM to 12:45 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Do you ever wonder what lives in the woods. Come join us as we discover the world of wildlife at Mistletoe State Park. We will share mounts, furs and more as we explore wildlife that live in our back yard. Guests will make a wildlife animal mask and visit the nature center. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Rat Snake
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Rat Snake Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador rat snakes. 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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Unboxing the Box Turtle
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
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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Dark Skies Stargazing
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a Gold Tier certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies on the east coast. Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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