Wild Georgia Events

F.D. Roosevelt State Park


Saturday, September 20, 2025

Eye Spy Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Salamander Meander
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 1 PM to 2 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. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Sunrise Yoga on the Mountain
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Start your day feeling amazing! This fun, alignment-based yoga practice with registered yoga teacher Monique French plus breathtaking mountain top views will refresh your mind, body, and spirit. Class is $10 cash at the entrance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Eye Spy Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Discover Georgia’s Wild Side
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 12:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Lace up your boots and join us for a Ranger-Led Hike, where Georgia’s late-summer beauty meets early hints of fall. This guided hike is a perfect chance to explore scenic trails and learn about native plants and wildlife. This is a 4-mile moderate to strenuous hike around Dowdell Knob’s Loop Trail. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Beneath Our Feet
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Take a step back in time as we dive into the fascinating world of geology with a special focus on Hollis Quartzite! Join us on a guided exploration where we'll examine samples of Hollis Quartzite, hike through exposed outcrops, and uncover the natural forces that shaped the land beneath our feet. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Your State Parks Day-Outdoor Discovery Stations
Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
It's Your State Parks Day, get out to the Parks! Learn about local wildlife, history, and outdoor skills with fun games, activities, and discovery tables. Nature discoveries, inflatable archery, and more hands-on adventures. Park Office lawn. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Homeschool at the Park: Skeleton Secrets
Thursday, Oct 2, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join us for a hands on homeschool program where science and creativity come together! Students will explore the fascinating world of animal skeletal systems and discover how bones help animals move, eat, and survive in their natural habitats. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Eye Spy Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by calling the park office. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Let there be Landscapes!
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
In celebration of the Georgia State Parks Art Contest. We want you to take part in sharing the beauty of our state park! This contest is open to Georgia residents in 9th – 12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year. Earn a chance to have your art displayed at the Georgia State Capitol. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Music In The Park
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Come and join some fun and music with the Nearly Normal String Band. The band consists of husband and wife team, Viva and Neil Araki. Meet at the stone amphitheater next to the park office. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Archery
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by calling the park office. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Spooky Nature Crafts
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Celebrate the Halloween season with us as we combine the creativity of crafting with the magic of nature! In this family friendly program, we’ll use natural materials like pinecones, acorns, leaves, and twigs to create spooky seasonal crafts. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Star Light, Star Bright
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 7:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and sky viewing. Telescopes will be set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Time is subject to change. $5 parking. 706-393-2349.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Halloween Cookie Contest
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Bring your homemade cookies to the pavilion by the Trading Post by 3 PM and Judging will take place at 4 PM. Prizes for adults and youth 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Please bring your cookies on a wrapped paper plate. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required at the Park Office or by calling 706-663-4858. Admission: $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Halloween In The Park: Costume Contest
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 4:30 PM to 5 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.
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Halloween In The Park: Campsite Decorating Contest
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 5 PM to 7 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 7 PM. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Halloween In the Park: Trick-or-Treating
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 5 PM to 7 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Trick or Treat around the campground! Start at the Trading Post for a 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.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

American Frontier Days
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 9 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, explorers and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Sunday, November 16, 2025

American Frontier Days
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 9 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, explorers and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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