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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Friends of Panola Mountain Extended Hike
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 9 AM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Monday, October 28, 2024

Your State Park Day - Cottage Garden Cleanup
Monday, Oct 28, 2024 10 AM to 1 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
Are you wanting to make a difference in your local state park? Come down to Smithgall Woods for a volunteer day in our cottage garden to make sure it continues to be as beautiful as ever! 706-878-3087.
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Friday, November 1, 2024

Fungi Friday Hike
Friday, Nov 1, 2024 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A wide variety of mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what mushrooms we can find and identify. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Your State Parks Day
Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 9:30 AM to 2 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Calling all volunteers! Our rangers need your help on several work projects, from cleaning the historic buildings to landscaping and gardening. Any groups such as boy scouts or girl scouts need to call and register. Admission fees will be waved for any volunteers. Call 706.624.1321 for further information or to register your group. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Friends of Panola Mountain Extended Hike
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 9 AM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Christmas Open House
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 3 PM to 6 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Join Amicalola Falls State Park this holiday season for our annual Christmas Open House event! Find Santa Andy in The Visitor Center's Arch Room and share your Christmas wishes! Then, hop over to our indoor classroom to encounter Birds of Prey and enjoy holiday crafts, festive treats, a Gingerbread House Competition, and much more! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Friends of Panola Mountain Extended Hike
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 9 AM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

First Day Hike!
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
On New Year’s Day, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites will once again kick off the New Year with the statewide First Day Hike tradition! Two unique hikes will be offered at Amicalola Falls State Park, starting at 9:30am and 12:00pm. A Birds of Prey Show at 11am in the Arch Room of Visitor's Center caps off this great day. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

CANCELED -- Your State Park Work Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Don't forget, September 28 2024, Your State Park Workday, 9am-12pm. Water and snacks will be provided. if you can join us please call 706-614-8348. Help us make a positive difference. 706-456-2602.
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