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Come join us for a Photo Scavenger Hunt. All you need is a camera or cell phone to enjoy the fun. When the list is completed, come by the office for a goodie bag. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come celebrate the amazing planet we live on and all that it provides for us. Learn about some of our favorite native plants and their potential uses, do fun earth-related crafts, and enjoy making and eating a layers-of-the-earth pudding cup. Advance registration required; please call to register. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Come meet our Park Naturalist Lou and learn about animals you might see around the park, check out our collection of pelts, and get some information about upcoming events. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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The whole family is welcome on this stroll around the Black Rock Lake, during which you’ll learn about the plants and animals that call our lake home and keep an eye out for turtles and other critters in and around the water. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Take part in Archaeology themed activities at the Vann House. Learn about artifacts in our dig-boxes, learn more about ancient pottery by creating your own, see the tools of an archaeologist from KSU, see actual artifacts from the Vann House excavations, talk to archaeologists, and more. $7. 706-695-2598.
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Local Ham radio operators will be returning to CCSP to set up at the Interpretive Center for a more accessible public program on Ham radio technology. Come by and learn about their equipment as they talk to other operators all over the world. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home! $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Watch staff and demonstrators show how people utilized tools and weapons in the past to survive everyday life. See flintknapping, fire building, archery, atlatl use, and more. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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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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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider 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! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Check out our discovery table! Test your knowledge of frogs, butterflies, and animal babies with lifecycle figurines, real nests, and other natural items. Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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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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Join a Ranger on the trail for scaly tails! Are you sharp-eyed enough to spy all the amazing snakes, lizards, and even alligators? This hike is perfect for all ages and enthusiasts of reptiles. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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For the first time at Fort McAllister, we are celebrating Earth Day by offering visitors the opportunity to see how a number of local organizations participate in conservation. For volunteers: call the Visitor Center so you can showcase your efforts in a booth. For visitors: come anytime between 10am and 2pm to learn and play in the park. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Bear Talk
Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 11 AM to 11:30 AM
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All are welcome to join a ranger for an informative talk about black bears $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for an educational guided hike up to the west overlook, and a tour of the CCC stone fire tower. Registration is required. Please visit or contact the park office to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join our naturalist for a scroll though the Seventeen Mile River swamp! Learn about the importance of this critical ecosystem and identify different species along the way. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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The Friends of Hamburg State Park will fire up the 1920's gristmill to demonstrate how corn is processed into Con Meal and Grits.
$5.00 per person to enter the mill, $5.00 paking fee per vehicle. We will have regional crafts for the kids, and other activities planned! $5 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Orienteering and map reading are essential survival skills. Walk through the forest with a ranger and learn how to orient yourself using a compass. Also, learn how to read a map with a fun game. Supplies provided. Geared towards participants 8 years and older. Spaces are limited. Please register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Want to shoot an arrow in archery, but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting the bullseye. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Call the park office to register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on the link below $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Calling all bird lovers! We are excited to host 3 bird walks this April. These walks will be led by local bird enthusiasts Cameron Thompson and Kathy Miller of the Southern Bird Walk Club. We are going to explore parts of the park to watch for and listen to birds while also learning how to identify them. $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Run gate to gate through the park during this 5k race. We will kick the event off with a Fun Run for children 12 and under. Then on your mark, get set, GO! we will lick off the 5k. Call the park for more information. $20 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center and hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Come join our Naturalist at the Interpretive Center for a informative talk about turtles and other reptiles that call our Park home! Find out what role they play in their natural habitat. Meet our turtles Clover, Quincy, Augustine and Taylor. They are sure to put a smile on your face. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the campground picnic shelter and learn to make butter the old fashion way. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Archery
Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
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Try your hand with a compound or recurve bow after learning the basics from a certified instructor. Archery equipment will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome for a fun time of target practice. Meet at the archery range past cottage 9. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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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. $4-$7 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Learn to shoot a bow and arrow at Mistletoe State Park! This is a beginner friendly that will be guided by our naturalists. Adults and Children are welcome! Children must be over 7 years old to participate. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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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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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Take time out of your hectic schedule to join us for a relaxing sunset mountain hike of Panola Mountain. There's nothing quite like watching the sun set from the top of Panola. Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10+. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register. Must pre-register for program. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Spring into action and make your plans for an outing with a visit to our 1853 cabin. Enjoy life-ways demonstrations such as period games, chores, and crafts. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Come join our rangers on a leisurely paddle on the stunning Lake Allatoona. We will depart from the Visitor Center and paddle along the shore. Please remember to bring sunscreen and plenty of water. Kayaks will be available for the participants or you can bring your own water craft. May be canceled if winds exceed 12 mph. 8-11: $15.00 12+: $25.00 $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Navigating without help from The Googles is a skill most people these days do not possess. Join us as we learn basic compass and navigation skills, then put them to the test! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Course maps are available for purchase at the Trading Post and Visitors Center. Compasses will be provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Improvising a fire without the use of matches or a lighter is a great skill to have for any camping/outdoor enthusiast! Here's a bonus incentive... you DEFINITELY don't want to be “That Guy” that can't start or maintain the fire on your camping trip! We will even demonstrate a 2,000 year old method. Come warm up and hone this life-skill with us. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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James Fowler as FDR and Kathryn Smith, author of "The Gate Keeper, will portray Missy Lehand. They will discuss, in character, their relationship that began in the 1920s. Original films shot by Missy will provide the backdrop for this setting in the theater. $9.50-$15 706-655-5870.
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Watch nature spring back to life at Skidaway Island State Park during our annual Spring Festival. Shop local vendors and food trucks while enjoying spring weather and the park’s beautiful scenery. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This event is an introduction to foraging for edible and medicinal plants. Learn about the basic components of foraging, safe and ethical practices, and some common plants found in this region. Then, come on a guided hike to see what we can find. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your foraging journey. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts into colors such as orange and pink. Listen to the nocturnal wildlife as they begin to awake for the evening. We will meet in front of the trading post. $35 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Our partnership with the Atlanta Campaign LLC brings a commemorative event of the Civil War that took place at Sweetwater Creek. We will have black powder rifle demonstrations, a period camp set up, and entry into the mill ruins will a ranger. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Try archery for the first time or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited. $15 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Take a wander along the secluded Terrora Trail and learn about the variety of native wildflowers that bloom here in April. 5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join us for our Monthly Mini Golf Tournament at the mini golf course by the beach. Tournament is open to all ages. Call park office to register and pay. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Our first Annual Spring Antique Car and Tractor Show! Registration at shelter 6 whenever you arrive. Winners announced at 1:00 PM. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come volunteer to help with various projects to help prepare for the summer season. Projects include beach & paddle boat clean-up, spreading mulch throughout the park, installing bricks in the “Memory Walkway”, cleaning the volleyball court, and a spring clean-up throughout the park.
Pre-registration required. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Create a fun and easy pinecone critter and draw a home for it to stay in. We’ll have some animals ready to assemble and paint or we’ll help you make your own! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Learn about snakes, lizards, turtles and more! What makes these strange animals so awesome? We’ll share fun facts and learn which ones live here in the park! $3 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join Friends of Amicalola Falls State Park while we build a pollinator garden near our new Visitor's Center! $5 parking. 770-560-1482.
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Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Celebrate Earth Day on this Ranger-led hike from the Interpretive Center to the Meadowlands. This is a
moderate hike $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Explore the area and learn about our fine feathered friends while making a locally sourced bird feeder with pine cones. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Every Sunday afternoon, follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours come at an additional fee of $2 per person and run about an hour long. $6.75-$10.25 912-437-4770.
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Join us for a guided kayak paddle on tidal Red Bird Creek to some interesting areas. We will enjoy fun in the sun. Limited Space. Must call the Visitor Center to reserve a spot. $30 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Join a ranger for an opportunity to look for some of the reptiles that inhabit our region. A brief safety talk will take place before the hike. Starts at Old Fort Picnic Area. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going Sunset stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the evening on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Have you ever wanted to build your own bat house? Here at Sweetwater Creek State Park we're batty for bats! We'll be guiding you through the stages of building a bat house, and helping you at every step along the way, materials provided. Recommended for ages 10+, all minors must have an adult present, 1 bat house is provided per group registering. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Try to do Haikus
Challenge your poetic side
In April spring time
April is National Poetry Month, come on our Haiku Hike! Make your way down the trail and show off your way with words! No skill necessary $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Look and listen as the sights and sounds of daylight turn into those of the night. Experience the sunset and appreciate the creatures who come out to play at the end of the day. 10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join a park naturalist on an 1.5 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our Appalachian Approach trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. Plan to pay with cash as the gift shop is closed at this time. $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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