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To Sleep or Not to Sleep: Georgia's Hibernating Animals

Monday, Dec 22, 2025 (1:30 PM to 2:30 PM)
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 (1:30 PM to 2:30 PM)

A hike on the Huckleberry Trail that explores where our animals go in the wintertime. Learn the difference between hibernation, brumation, torpor, and migration. Call the visitor center to pre-register or bring cash to the event.

Admission: $1
Parking fee: $5
Event Phone: 678-450-7726

Location
Don Carter State Park
5000 North Browning Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA United States 30506

Directions

GPS Coordinates:

N 34.3876220 | W -83.7464620
Located northeast of Gainesville, on the north side of the lake. From Clarks Bridge Road, go south on N. Browning Bridge Road. At the “Y,” take the left fork and continue for one-half mile to the park entrance.


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Don Carter State Park
5000 North Browning Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30506 View Details


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Don Carter State Park