Take Flight Events

F.D. Roosevelt State Park


Saturday, December 2, 2023

Sunrise Walk with a Ranger
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023 7 AM to 8 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Chat with a ranger and walk ½ mile in (1 mile total) to Buzzard’s Roost. Watch the sun rise (7:25 am) and learn more about park. Coffee provided at the end. Stone amphitheater next to Park Office. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Holiday Cards at the Park
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Elf Snowball Fight Hike
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Santa's elves are very excited for Christmas and they want to have a snowball fight! Join us on a 0.8 mile jaunt along Delano trail and try to hit the elves hiding in the woods with "snowballs"! Geared towards ages 3-8. Meet at Trading Post. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Sunday, Dec 3, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Monday, December 4, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Monday, Dec 4, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Homeschool In The Park: Map & Compass
Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 10 AM to 11:30 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Geared towards families who homeschool. Let’s learn how to use maps and compasses to find some hibernating winter critters! Discover how to read a map and navigate with a compass with fun crafts and activities. Pre-registration is required. Limited space. Meet at pavilion below Lake Deleanor. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Friday, December 8, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Friday, Dec 8, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Holiday Cookie Challenge
Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 1 PM to 2 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Enter your favorite, homemade cookies in our contest for a chance to win a fun holiday prize. Bring 1 dozen cookies on a paper plate in a closable, plastic bag with a cookie name, contact info, and an ingredients list to the park office between Fri. Dec 8th & 10 AM, Sat. Dec 9th. $2 each recipe. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Santa Paddle
Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 2 PM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join Santa’s flotilla on Lake Deleanor. We provide life jackets, paddles, 2-person canoes, kayaks, paddleboats or row boats. Boater check-in 1:45 PM at park office for life jackets and paddles (if applicable). Pre-register & prepay at the park office. Limited space for boaters. Dress for the weather. $28 per paddleboat, $15 per canoe/kayak/johnboat. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Monday, December 11, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Monday, Dec 11, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Friday, Dec 15, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Game Night: Jolly Jeopardy
Friday, Dec 15, 2023 6 PM to 7 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join us for a family-friendly game of winter jeopardy. Test your knowledge of the holidays and winter-related subjects. Campfire lit, weather permitting; guests are welcome to bring their own marshmallows and roasting sticks. Meet at Pavilion by Trading Post. Pre-registration required. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Pictures and Storytime with Santa
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 3 PM to 4:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be popping by our park before making his trip all over the world. Stop by to say “Hi”, give Santa your Christmas wishlist, and take a picture or two! Santa will be outside the Trading Post for pictures 3-3:30 PM. Pets welcome too! Then, Mrs. Claus will have a cozy Christmas storytime in the nearby pavilion at 3:30pm. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Holiday Cards at the Park
Sunday, Dec 17, 2023 8 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Last Days of Fall Hike
Sunday, Dec 17, 2023 12 PM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Enjoy the last days of fall with a hike to the falls! Geared towards ages 8 and up; ~4 mile moderate trail difficulty. Bring water and a snack. Location disclosed upon registration. Meet at Roadside Park/TV Tower parking lot/Cascade Falls trailhead. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Monday, January 1, 2024

Dowdell's Knob Loop at FD Roosevelt State Park: 1st of the Year Hike
Monday, Jan 1, 2024 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Celebrate the first day of 2024 with a ranger-led 4.3 mile hike along our Dowdell’s Knob Loop (easy-moderate difficulty). Wander through the winter woods while gazing at the valleys below. Shuttle available at approximately the halfway point for those who wish to stop early (~2.5mi total). Bring water. Meet at Dowdell’s Knob trailhead. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Chili Challenge X: Cooking, Tasting & Hot Pepper Eating Contests-
Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 12 PM to 2 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Saturday Jan. 13th Chili set-up 12 PM; Tasting 1-2 PM; Pepper Contest 1:45 PM. Sign-Up to enter this amateur cooking contest or be a taster or hot pepper eater. Cooks must pre-register & pre-pay by Jan 10. Must cook at least 5 quarts homemade chili, any style, and bring it in a crock pot. Cash prize for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. $10 Cook $5 Taste $5 Peeper Eater $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Friday, February 16, 2024

Arbor Day Adventure Walk
Friday, Feb 16, 2024 4 PM to 5:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join us for a 1-mile evening woodland ramble to learn fascinating facts about trees and everything else along the trail. Bring a flashlight just in case. Preregistration required. Preregister through the park office (706-663-4858) during regular office hours (8 AM - 5 PM). $2 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Georgia's Arbor Day Celebration: Amazing Trees
Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Drop by to chat with a ranger. Investigate different part of trees. Test your tree IQ. Outside park office. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Georgia’s Arbor Day Celebration: Tree Cookie Craft
Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Get your creativity flowing as you make your very own tree cookie pendant. Meet outside of Park Office. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Arbor Day Tree Walk
Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join us for a 5-mile hike through the forest to one of our largest trees on the park, Old Ferny. Meet at Cascade Falls trailhead. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Vietnam Veterans Day Event
Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 9 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Welcome to F.D. Roosevelt State Park’s Vietnam Veteran's Day event. Thanks to all men and women who serve and have served in our Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Local veteran groups have war era vehicles and equipment on display, including a MASH tent, historic military weapons, and mock helicopter. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Night Eggstravaganza
Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 7 PM to 8:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Great fun for youth and adults begins with inflatable archery, yard games, craft, and Roosevelt Rabbit in costume. The pre-hunt Easter games start at 7:15 PM with egg toss, sack races, spoon relay, and more! $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Cool Pool Summer Splash Celebration
Saturday, May 25, 2024 1 PM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Music, food, games, and activities for the whole family. Local DJ poolside from 1-3 PM. Regular Pool admission. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354. Pool opens 11 AM. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Jr. Ranger Mini Summer Camp for Ages 5-7 yrs
Thursday, May 30, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
This 2-day hands-on camp includes art projects, camp pendant, nature discoveries, swimming and survival skills. Participants must bring water bottles and their own sack lunches. Meet at the Stone Pavilion by Liberty Bell Pool. $50. 706-663-4858.

Friday, May 31, 2024

Jr. Ranger Mini Summer Camp for Ages 5-7 yrs
Friday, May 31, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
This 2-day hands-on camp includes art projects, camp pendant, nature discoveries, swimming and survival skills. Participants must bring water bottles and their own sack lunches. Meet at the Stone Pavilion by Liberty Bell Pool. $50. 706-663-4858.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Junior Ranger Summer Camp Ages 8-12
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
This 4-day, hands-on camp includes archery, art projects, t-shirt, fishing, nature discoveries, swimming and outdoor skills. Participants must bring water bottles and their own sack lunches. Meet at the Stone Pavilion by Liberty Bell Pool.Space limited to 15 participants $100. 706-663-4858.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Junior Ranger Summer Camp Ages 8-12
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
This 4-day, hands-on camp includes archery, art projects, t-shirt, fishing, nature discoveries, swimming and outdoor skills. Participants must bring water bottles and their own sack lunches. Meet at the Stone Pavilion by Liberty Bell Pool.Space limited to 15 participants $100. 706-663-4858.

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Junior Ranger Summer Camp Ages 8-12
Thursday, Jun 13, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
This 4-day, hands-on camp includes archery, art projects, t-shirt, fishing, nature discoveries, swimming and outdoor skills. Participants must bring water bottles and their own sack lunches. Meet at the Stone Pavilion by Liberty Bell Pool.Space limited to 15 participants $100. 706-663-4858.

Friday, June 14, 2024

Junior Ranger Summer Camp Ages 8-12
Friday, Jun 14, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
This 4-day, hands-on camp includes archery, art projects, t-shirt, fishing, nature discoveries, swimming and outdoor skills. Participants must bring water bottles and their own sack lunches. Meet at the Stone Pavilion by Liberty Bell Pool.Space limited to 15 participants $100. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, July 6, 2024

Red, White & Blue Cool Pool Splash
Saturday, Jul 6, 2024 1 PM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Enjoy music, food, games and activities for the whole family while you swim at Liberty Bell Pool! Ranger DJ poolside from 1-3 PM. Regular pool admission required. Liberty Bell Pool off Hwy 354. Canoe battleship, patriotic swimwear contest and more! Regular Pool Admission $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Cool Pool End-of-Summer Splash
Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 1 PM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Come play and swim with us before the pool season ends! Music, food, games, contests, and activities for the whole family from 1-3 PM. Regular pool admission. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354 $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Dog Splash and Luau at Liberty Bell Pool
Saturday, Sep 7, 2024 11 AM to 2 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Unleash the fun as dogs swim and play in and around the largest spring-fed pool in Georgia. Music, activities and contests with prizes ongoing: dog match, best splash, best trick and more. Fenced in pool area. Off-leash ok. Located at Liberty Bell Pool off Hwy 354. $10 per dog $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Nature Craft
Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Create your very own pinecone owl or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Pinecones, beads, glitter, and all other supplies provided. Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Call the park office to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Salamander Meander
Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Have you ever seen a salamander or caught a crayfish? Join Park Rangers for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. Nets and other critter-catching tools provided. Wear shoes you can get wet. Meet to the right of pool playground. Call the park office to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Turtle Stroll
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 9 AM to 10 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Learn to ID some of our slow scaly friends on a leisurely stroll along Lake Deleanor. Meet at the Boathouse by Lake Deleanor. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Your State Parks Day- Volunteering at FDR
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
It’s Your State Parks Day, a day to show you care about GA State Parks! What better way to do that than by helping beautify the park. Possible projects include repainting kiosks, benches, and fences, and removing graffiti from our overlooks. Please help give our park a facelift! Supplies and water provided for volunteers. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Your State Parks Day: Outdoor Discovery Stations
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 10 AM to 1 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Learn about local wildlife, history, and outdoor skills with learning stations and discovery tables. Live animals, nature discoveries, inflatable archery, and more hands-on adventures. Park Office lawn. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Your State Parks Day: Salamander Meander
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join the ranger for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. We provide dip nets and catch pans. Wear shoes you can get wet. Adults and families welcome. Park at Pool. Meet to the right of pool playground. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Halloween In The Park: Decorated and Carved Pumpkin Contest
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 5 PM to 6 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Set-up 5 PM- Judging 6 PM- Display until 8:30 PM. Bring your entry and a candle/light to pavilion by Trading Post. Limit 50 entries. Prizes for adults and youth. Bring your entry and a candle/light to pavilion by Trading Post. Limit 50 entries. Prizes for adults and youth. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Halloween In The Park: Campsite Decorating Contest
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 5 PM to 9 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Judging 5 PM Show us your G-rated, creative side at your campsite. Make us believe you love Halloween and Fall. No gore. Leave no trace décor. Winners awarded at the site by 9 PM. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Halloween In The Park: Costume Contest
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 5:30 PM to 6 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Meet next to Trading Post and show us your costumes. Adult, youth, group, and dog awards. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Campground Trick or Treating
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 6 PM to 8 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Trick or Treat around the campground! Start at Trading Post for scavenger hunt while you trick or treat to earn some extra goodies. Areas 1, 2, 3, & 5 are included in trick-or-treating. No cottages have treats. Campers who bring candy to give out can add it to the stations when they register (optional). $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Saturday, November 16, 2024

American Frontier Days
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 10 AM to 5 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Walk thru time from the middle 1700’s to the late 1800’s and see living skills’ displays from local historians. See trappers, blacksmiths and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. ParkPass required. Masks recommended. Social-distancing will be maintained. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

American Frontier Days
Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 10 AM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Walk thru time from the middle 1700’s to the late 1800’s and see living skills’ displays from local historians. See trappers, blacksmiths and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. ParkPass required. Masks recommended. Social-distancing will be maintained. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.