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High Falls State Park


Saturday, September 13, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Trail Bingo Hike
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring Girl Scouts for this fun guided hike where we will do some nature learning and play bingo for prizes at the same time. Space is limited. We will hike the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Medicinal Plant Hike
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Join the Naturalist to see what plants we can identify and discuss their traditional medicinal uses. Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Gorgone Checkerspot Craft & Learn
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring Girl Scouts to learn about the local species of interest, the Gorgone Checkerspot butterfly! We'll also make a magnet to take home. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Intuitive Nature Collage
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Quiet your mind and let your intuition take over in this guided mindfulness activity! Enjoy the serenity of the park and take home a collage board in a protective cover. No artistic ability required! Supplies limited. Must register in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Double Dutch Jump Rope at the Park
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Are you a double Dutch master? Just ok? Wanting to learn? All levels of double Dutchers are welcome as well as people who just like turning the ropes. Meet behind the Pool House for some retro fun! Free $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, September 21, 2025

DNR Art Contest Sketching in the Park
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
High School students! Have you heard about the Georgia DNR State Parks & Historic Sites art contest? Join local artist Lauren Deloris and the Park Naturalist at the fall line where we'll sketch an incredible view of the natural falls of the Towaliga River. Pencils, colored pencils, wild-crafted artist's charcoal, and sketching paper provided. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Homeschool Day: FALL!
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring homeschool students to learn all about the season of fall and what it means for the flora and fauna of this area. We will do a fall themed craft and have an optional hike at the end. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, must register in advance. $1 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Georgia Free Fishing Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 8 AM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Everyone is invited to fish at the park without a fishing license on this day only! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Fishing with Friends Junior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Kids are invited to celebrate Your State Parks Day at High Falls State Park with a Junior Fishing Rodeo! We'll have prizes and fishing fun all Morning. The Friends of High Falls Lake will be on hand to talk with grown ups about how they can volunteer to support High Falls State Park by joining the Friends. Call to register or use the provided link. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
New for Fall! Bring your phone or digital camera for a photo scavenger hunt! Pick up your assignment in the Park Office anytime after 9am and return with your pics anytime before 4pm and collect a prize! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Fall Mushroom Hike
Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Mushrooms can be unpredictable, but let's go see what we can find on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated). Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

DNR Art Contest Off Trail Sketching in the Park
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
High School Students! Heard about the Georgia DNR State Parks & Historic Sites art contest? For this special sketching opportunity, go off trail with the Naturalist to an area not normally accessible to the public for a unique view of the old powerhouse. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to hike on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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