State Parks & Historic Sites

Fall Into Junior Rangers
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Fall is a great season to participate in one of Georgia's State Park's Junior Ranger Programs. Ages 8-12 can experience some fun and creative outdoor activities at Mistletoe State Park. Activities will include Archery, Making a Fire Without a Match, Leave No Trace, Nature Hike, Creating Your Own Survival Kit and Lunch Over An Open Fire. $25 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Candle Making
Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA

How did our ancestors of the past live without electricity? Learn this and more as we explore the history of candle making. Park Naturalist will demonstrate candle making techniques. Then each participant will dip candles like our ancestors from the past. Once completed they will have their own candle to take home. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.

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Radical Reptiles
Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 12 PM to 12:45 PM

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 a live lizard and live snakes as we learn about reptiles in Georgia. We will search for reptiles along a short trail. $5-$15 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Beginner Archery
Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 1:30 PM to 2:30 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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Candle Making
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM

Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA

How did our ancestors of the past live without electricity? Learn this and more as we explore the history of candle making. Park Naturalist will demonstrate candle making techniques. Then each participant will dip candles like our ancestors from the past. Once completed they will have their own candle to take home. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.

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Radical Reptiles
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM

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. $5-15 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Beginner Archery
Tuesday, Nov 24, 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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Corn Husk Dolls and Butter Making
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA

Our ancestors struggled to survive when they first arrived in American. They had to live off the land and learn new skills. From planting corn to making toys, skills were learned. They learned the craft of making corn husk dolls from Native Americans. Come join us as we craft a doll taught by Native Americans and make butter from whipping cream. $6 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.

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Pioneer Toys
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM

Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA

Pioneer children played with toys that are completely different from todays toys, however, some of those toys are still enjoyed by kids today. Come join us as we share toys and play games from the past. You will even get to make your own whirly-gig to take home with you. $4 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.

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Campfire Building and S'Mores
Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM

Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA

Join the Park Ranger and learn how to start a fire without a match. Once participates have conquered the challenge, they will enjoy socializing around the campfire and making s'mores. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Beginner Archery
Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 12 PM to 1 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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First Day Cliatt Creek Hike
Friday, Jan 1, 2027 9 AM to 10 AM

Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA

Celebrate the first day of the year with a guided hike from our park rangers. We will be taking a portion of our Cliatt Creek Trail that is just about a mile. Bring water and hiking shoes. The first 100 hikers will receive a celebratory sticker. A $10 parking pass is required for all vehicles. No event fee, parking fee is only requirement. Parking fee required. 706-541-0321.

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