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Learn simple techniques for not getting lost and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors of Georgia. Search and Rescue Dog Team will be joining the class unless a SAR activity is occurring. Meet at the Nature Center. Register in advance. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Find out why Panola Mountain is such an important ecosystem during a Ranger led hike to the top of the mountain. Explore the conservation area, as we twist and turn on the trail, we will see different plants and wildlife. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and water. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Enjoy our free "Mountain Music" concerts every Saturday night. A different band each week will play for an hour or more. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and meet at the Vaughan log cabin located behind the park office. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join actress Carol Cain as she portrays Rosie the Riveter in three performances. James Fowler will portray FDR and deliver the 1944 D-Day prayer. Rachel Elliott will portray Betty the Homemaker as we honor the women who served on the home front during WWII. $8-$12. 706-655-5870.
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Join us for a Fun Run sponsored by Georgia Association of Physician Assistants. Both the 1- and 3-mile trail races will start at 8 AM. Register by June 8. At 2 PM, join us for an introduction to geocaching – an outdoor treasure hunting game. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Geologist and "Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park" member John Johnston will lead a moderate 2-mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. There will also be a visit inside the ruins of the Civil War era New Manchester Mill alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join us for a beautiful two-hour paddle through a peaceful stretch of Sweetwater Creek in a tandem kayak. There is an optional short hike to view the mill ruins and whitewater rapids. This outing is for adults (18 yrs. and older) who can swim and those 12 yrs. to 17 yrs. with a parent. Kayak, PFD, and paddle included. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. This historian or ranger-led hike will include going inside the ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids which provide great photo opportunities. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Bring your dog and join us for a most enjoyable evening dog hike. We will cover approximately two miles including walking alongside the whitewater rapids and visiting the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill. Dogs must be leashed. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This reptile program includes live snakes to view up close and personal. Meet at the amphitheater to learn about venomous and non-venomous snakes found in Georgia. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Wolf Creek will be stocked with plenty of trout to be tempted by anglers 12 and younger. Prizes will be given to the lucky ticket holders. Adults must be accompanied with the children that will be fishing at the registration tent prior to fishing. A limited amount of fishing poles will be loaned out. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Did you know that our bats eat thousands of mosquitos every night? This amazing creature has many surprises to share. Meet at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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Join a ranger to learn how to make cord out of natural materials. Meet at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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Join us for a guided hike to the observation tower, and listen to the cricket frogs by the river. Meet at the picnic table by the boat ramp in shoes good for a 2 mile hike. No dogs please. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come out and join the naturalist for a morning walk while we look for plants and animals found along the trail. Meet at the visitor center in shoes good for 2 mile hike. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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You will get muddy and wet on this family friendly underground adventure. Tours are offered by Georgia Girl Guides on weekends and some weekdays. Reservations required: www.GeorgiaGirlGuides.com. $30-$60 $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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The Heritage Farm will feature demonstrations of late 1800s farm life on the second Sunday of every month. A different demonstration will take place every month. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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All ages are invited to make fun, decorative paintings using leaves. Meet at picnic shelter 4. $1 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Ever watch a snake unhinge his jaw to swallow his meal? Or wonder how fast a skink can move when he spots a tasty cricket? Join us to watch our scaled friends devour their lunches. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This ranger-led, early morning hike will take us downstream to the five story New Manchester mill ruins which were destroyed in the Civil War and alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek. This 1.25 mile long hike is rated easy/moderate. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak) and join interpretive guide Rod Villemaire on the first in a series kayak trips through Crooked Rivers marshes. Discover some of the native marsh wildlife while discussing bird behavior, courtship and reproduction. Learn great bird identification tricks. Intermediate to Experienced kayakers only. Reservations required. $10 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Each day we spend mornings working with the horses and riding. Afternoons we will swim and have arts and crafts. The last day we spend the morning on a Lunch Ride and an afternoon program for parents. Register by May 26, 2012. $5 parking. 706-628-7463.
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Arts & Crafts, Nature Hikes, and Outdoor Skills are packed in this day program geared toward helping kids get in touch with nature. First week is for ages 7-9; second week is for ages 10-12. Register in advance. Limit of 15 children per week. $60. Discount for 2nd child. 770-867-3489.
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Make your family vacation memorable by attending Unicoi Family Camp. Spend each day attending classes or workshops while enjoying time with your family. No age limits. 2013 applications will be available April 15. Register in Advance. $35 adult/$25 child. $5 parking. 706-878-2201 ext. 305.
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Kids age 10-13 come out and enjoy 3 days of outdoor adventure. Kayaking, fishing, hiking, outdoor skills, photography, and environmental education and more.
Space is limited, reservations required. $85 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Each day we spend mornings working with the horses and riding. Afternoons we will swim and have arts and crafts. The last day we spend the morning on a Lunch Ride and an afternoon program for parents. Register by May 26, 2012. $5 parking. 706-628-7463.
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Arts & Crafts, Nature Hikes, and Outdoor Skills are packed in this day program geared toward helping kids get in touch with nature. First week is for ages 7-9; second week is for ages 10-12. Register in advance. Limit of 15 children per week. $60. Discount for 2nd child. 770-867-3489.
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Nature is full of science lessons, but you probably won't be doing these experiments at school. Each day of camp will provide a new understanding of the underlying principles of the natural world, made fun through safe experiments that have a BIG impact. $65 or $75 if paid after May 28 for June's camp and after June 29 for July's camp. 706-878-3087.
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Make your family vacation memorable by attending Unicoi Family Camp. Spend each day attending classes or workshops while enjoying time with your family. No age limits. 2013 applications will be available April 15. Register in Advance. $35 adult/$25 child. $5 parking. 706-878-2201 ext. 305.
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Kids age 10-13 come out and enjoy 3 days of outdoor adventure. Kayaking, fishing, hiking, outdoor skills, photography, and environmental education and more.
Space is limited, reservations required. $85 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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View and explore our closest star, the sun, with The Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project. Learn what the interior and surface of stars are like and what powers them. Look through specialized solar viewing scopes to see sun spots, calcium K images and more. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Each day we spend mornings working with the horses and riding. Afternoons we will swim and have arts and crafts. The last day we spend the morning on a Lunch Ride and an afternoon program for parents. Register by May 26, 2012. $5 parking. 706-628-7463.
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Arts & Crafts, Nature Hikes, and Outdoor Skills are packed in this day program geared toward helping kids get in touch with nature. First week is for ages 7-9; second week is for ages 10-12. Register in advance. Limit of 15 children per week. $60. Discount for 2nd child. 770-867-3489.
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Join our naturalist for a 1.5 mile walk to learn about the native plants and animals that inhabit the marsh and maritime forest of Skidaway Island. You just may see an alligator, or the elusive painted bunting! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Nature is full of science lessons, but you probably won't be doing these experiments at school. Each day of camp will provide a new understanding of the underlying principles of the natural world, made fun through safe experiments that have a BIG impact. $65 or $75 if paid after May 28 for June's camp and after June 29 for July's camp. 706-878-3087.
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Make your family vacation memorable by attending Unicoi Family Camp. Spend each day attending classes or workshops while enjoying time with your family. No age limits. 2013 applications will be available April 15. Register in Advance. $35 adult/$25 child. $5 parking. 706-878-2201 ext. 305.
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Kids age 10-13 come out and enjoy 3 days of outdoor adventure. Kayaking, fishing, hiking, outdoor skills, photography, and environmental education and more.
Space is limited, reservations required. $85 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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View and explore our closest star, the sun, with The Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project. Learn what the interior and surface of stars are like and what powers them. Look through specialized solar viewing scopes to see sun spots, calcium K images and more. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Each day we spend mornings working with the horses and riding. Afternoons we will swim and have arts and crafts. The last day we spend the morning on a Lunch Ride and an afternoon program for parents. Register by May 26, 2012. $5 parking. 706-628-7463.
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Arts & Crafts, Nature Hikes, and Outdoor Skills are packed in this day program geared toward helping kids get in touch with nature. First week is for ages 7-9; second week is for ages 10-12. Register in advance. Limit of 15 children per week. $60. Discount for 2nd child. 770-867-3489.
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At 10 AM, meet us for an early morning bird walk as we observe local varieties residing in our salt marsh, salt flats, and maritime forest. Binoculars are available to borrow, or you may bring your own. At 2 PM, join us in making rain sticks. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Nature is full of science lessons, but you probably won't be doing these experiments at school. Each day of camp will provide a new understanding of the underlying principles of the natural world, made fun through safe experiments that have a BIG impact. $65 or $75 if paid after May 28 for June's camp and after June 29 for July's camp. 706-878-3087.
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Make your family vacation memorable by attending Unicoi Family Camp. Spend each day attending classes or workshops while enjoying time with your family. No age limits. 2013 applications will be available April 15. Register in Advance. $35 adult/$25 child. $5 parking. 706-878-2201 ext. 305.
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Meet at the Visitor Center. Preserve an animal track, and learn about how to find and interpret "wild" sign. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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Join us for a guided hike to the observation tower, and look for firefly nymphs by the river. Meet at the picnic table by the boat ramp in shoes good for a 1.5 mile hike. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Kids age 10-13 come out and enjoy 3 days of outdoor adventure. Kayaking, fishing, hiking, outdoor skills, photography, and environmental education and more.
Space is limited, reservations required. $85 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Each day we spend mornings working with the horses and riding. Afternoons we will swim and have arts and crafts. The last day we spend the morning on a Lunch Ride and an afternoon program for parents. Register by May 26, 2012. $5 parking. 706-628-7463.
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Experience a picturesque and fascinating historic site within the state park, while learning about life in the late 1700's. Fun for the whole family; tours includes various interactive activities and educational opportunities. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Start the night off in the Discovery Room by meeting one of Georgia's native snakes and then follow a Park Ranger on a moderate, 1-mile hike. We'll be on the lookout for some of the lesser-seen animals that call Red Top home. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Learn about lizards, turtles and snakes... Oh my! See and touch live examples. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Nature is full of science lessons, but you probably won't be doing these experiments at school. Each day of camp will provide a new understanding of the underlying principles of the natural world, made fun through safe experiments that have a BIG impact. $65 or $75 if paid after May 28 for June's camp and after June 29 for July's camp. 706-878-3087.
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Come to our Interpretive Center Friday Evenings in June to learn about the natural and cultural history of Okefenokee. We'll have programs on Alligators, Snakes, Nocturnal creatures, and the logging operation that lasted over 20 years. $5 Refuge Parking. 912-637-5274.
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Come out to the cul-de-sac at the end of 177 where we'll have an 18" telescope set up. You'll be able to see planets, star clusters, nebulae, and other celestial bodies. Learn new constellations you may not be familiar with. Registration Required. $5 Refuge Parking Fee. $3. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for a ranger-led, peaceful outing on the lake and up Beaver Creek. This trip is for those 16 years or older who can swim or children 6 years or older who can swim and are accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Bait Shop. Registration in advance is necessary. $15 includes canoe or tandem kayak, PFD, and paddle. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Make your family vacation memorable by attending Unicoi Family Camp. Spend each day attending classes or workshops while enjoying time with your family. No age limits. 2013 applications will be available April 15. Register in Advance. $35 adult/$25 child. $5 parking. 706-878-2201 ext. 305.
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This tournament will be held at Lake Liberty. Anglers 55 and older can compete for great prizes in several categories. Registration will be held from 7:30am to 7:55am at the park office. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Meet at the Visitor Center to make a colorful butterfly to take home and learn how to entice the real ones to follow! $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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Join us for a guided hike to the observation tower, and listen to the cricket frogs by the river. Meet at the picnic table by the boat ramp in shoes good for a 2 mile hike. No dogs please. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Too hot to stay in the campsite? Join us at the play ground, by the boat ramp for some water fun and games. Come dressed to get wet. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Join us on the porch of the visitor center as we make bottle cap birds and binoculars. There is a $1 fee. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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10 AM - Join the naturalist on a hike to the waterfalls and find out what makes this park unique. This hike includes stair climbing. 2-4 PM - Volleyballs, tennis racquets, and frisbees can be loaned from the Interpretive Center. 8-9 PM - Practice the 7 principles of Leave No Trace ethics. 10 PM - View New Salem's fireworks from the tennis court area. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Bring your camera and walk around this amazing rookery to view and photograph hundreds of nesting wading birds such as endangered Wood Storks, Egrets, Herons, Anhingas, and more. Roseate spoonbills, Stilts, and a variety of shorebirds also commonly seen. Call for reservations. $20 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join presenters from Coca-Cola Space Science Center (Columbus University) at our amphitheater on Highway 190 to view the stars above. The evening will include star talks, star maps, and viewing of the night sky. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This trip will run from Miller Lake, down the Altamaha, and take out at Barrington Lake. Participants will pass by historic bluffs, one of which was home to famous Georgian Mary Musgrove in the colonial era. The trip lasts approximately 4 hours and will involve guided natural and historical interpretation. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets are included. Bring your own snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray. Reservations are required. $35 per person. 912-437-4770.
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Frogs and crickets provide the music and entertainment on this 1.5 mile-walk on the Beaver Pond Trail. Flashlights are welcome, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring bug repellent and digital camera to record the findings. Meet at the Office/Trading Post. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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We will be making mosaic plaster coasters and homemade cards to give your dad this Father's Day. This is an easy craft for all ages. Meet at picnic shelter 4. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Gather around the campfire for singing, story telling and s’mores. Meet at the program area near picnic shelter 4. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Some siblings fight, but the five Kelley kids prefer to make music together. This award-winning family from Appling not only entertains, but teaches classical violin, bluegrass/gospel fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and piano. Donations are appreciated. $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Find out why Panola Mountain is such an important ecosystem during a Ranger led hike to the top of the mountain. Explore the conservation area, as we twist and turn on the trail, we will see different plants and wildlife. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and water. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. One group will start at 1PM; another group will start at 3PM. Please arrive 15 minutes before each program. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for a tranquil night in the canopy as you lay in your "tree-boat," viewing stars and the full moon. A treetop camp will be established in our secluded climbing tree for an overnight experience. Participants should bring dinner, breakfast and a sleeping bag. Register in advance. $90 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Enjoy our free "Mountain Music" concerts every Saturday night. A different band each week will play for an hour or more. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and meet at the Vaughan log cabin located behind the park office. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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At 11 AM learn how to build a fire using different fire starting techniques. At 1 PM learn some handy knots for everyday use. At 3 PM explore the salt flats in search of scat, tracks and other signs of the park's elusive creatures. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join photographer Jackie DeBusk for either the morning or afternoon session and allow her to demystify digital SLR camera settings in easy to understand terms. You will learn exposure, focus area, and metering settings. Please call for registration and fee information. $5 parking. 912-580-5308.
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Children and their special "big person" can fish in a lake stocked with catfish, bass and bream. Fish caught can be kept. Bring your own bait (no corn) and rods. This event is not at Smithgall Woods, but at Buck Shoals, a nearby unopened state park. Call for directions. Occurs every third Saturday through September. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join an expert angler and learn about the art of fly casting on the banks of Sweetwater Creek. Poles will be provided, or anglers can bring their own tackle. Class is geared toward 7 years and older. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. This historian or ranger-led hike will include going inside the ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids which provide great photo opportunities. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join us for a beautiful two-hour paddle through a peaceful stretch of Sweetwater Creek in a tandem kayak. There is an optional short hike to view the mill ruins and whitewater rapids. This outing is for adults (18 yrs. and older) who can swim and those 12 yrs. to 17 yrs. with a parent. Kayak, PFD, and paddle included. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Bring your dog and join us for a most enjoyable evening dog hike. We will cover approximately two miles including walking alongside the whitewater rapids and visiting the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill. Dogs must be leashed. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Did you know that our bats eat thousands of mosquitos every night? This amazing creature has many surprises to share. Meet at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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Join a ranger to learn how to make cord out of natural materials. Meet at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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Come out and join the naturalist for a morning walk while we look for plants and animals found along the trail. Meet at the visitor center in shoes good for 2 mile hike. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come out and join the naturalist for a morning walk while we identify the plants and animals found along the trail. Meet at the visitor center in shoes good for 1.5 mile hike. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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You will get muddy and wet on this family friendly underground adventure. Tours are offered by Georgia Girl Guides on weekends and some weekdays. Reservations required: www.GeorgiaGirlGuides.com. $30-$60 $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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This is the perfect cave tour for beginners who are unsure of the underground environment. Guides will take you into the first room of a cave and direct your attention to cave formations and cave critters. You will get muddy and wet by crawling into and out of the cave. Ages 6 and up. Reservations required. These tours are offered November-March. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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Catch and release channel catfish in our scenic pond. Poles will be available for use during the session. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Bring your binoculars for this gentle hike through the park's Power of Flight area. Basic identification techniques and common birds will be discussed. Good for all ages. We recommend long pants and sleeves. Meet at the Alexander Lake Area. Register in advance. Donations of birdseed are appreciated. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Watch our animals chew, chomp and devour their lunch. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This field trip is designed for anyone interested in learning more about birds, the important habitats critical to some species, and organizations like the Audubon Society which are dedicated to bird conservation. Meet at the park's Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This ranger-led, early morning hike will take us downstream to the five story New Manchester mill ruins which were destroyed in the Civil War and alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek. This 1.25 mile long hike is rated easy/moderate. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak) and join interpretive guide Rod Villemaire on the first in a series kayak trips through Crooked Rivers marshes. Discover some of the native marsh wildlife while discussing bird behavior, courtship and reproduction. Learn great bird identification tricks. Intermediate to Experienced kayakers only. Reservations required. $10 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Each day we spend mornings working with the horses and riding. Afternoons we will swim and have arts and crafts. The last day we spend the morning on a Lunch Ride and an afternoon program for parents. Register by May 26, 2012. $5 parking. 706-628-7463.
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Arts & Crafts, Nature Hikes, and Outdoor Skills are packed in this day program geared toward helping kids get in touch with nature. First week is for ages 7-9; second week is for ages 10-12. Register in advance. Limit of 15 children per week. $60. Discount for 2nd child. 770-867-3489.
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Each day we spend mornings working with the horses and riding. Afternoons we will swim and have arts and crafts. The last day we spend the morning on a Lunch Ride and an afternoon program for parents. Register by May 26, 2012. $5 parking. 706-628-7463.
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Arts & Crafts, Nature Hikes, and Outdoor Skills are packed in this day program geared toward helping kids get in touch with nature. First week is for ages 7-9; second week is for ages 10-12. Register in advance. Limit of 15 children per week. $60. Discount for 2nd child. 770-867-3489.
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You will get muddy and wet on this family friendly underground adventure. Tours are offered by Georgia Girl Guides on weekends and some weekdays. Reservations required: www.GeorgiaGirlGuides.com. $30-$60 $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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Learn how to craft a wreath Christmas ornament using longleaf pine needles; taught by artist Susan Avery, known for her award-winning pine needle baskets. Class is limited to a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20. Adults only due to skill level required. Fee includes all supplies. Reservations and payment must be made two weeks in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Each day we spend mornings working with the horses and riding. Afternoons we will swim and have arts and crafts. The last day we spend the morning on a Lunch Ride and an afternoon program for parents. Register by May 26, 2012. $5 parking. 706-628-7463.
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Arts & Crafts, Nature Hikes, and Outdoor Skills are packed in this day program geared toward helping kids get in touch with nature. First week is for ages 7-9; second week is for ages 10-12. Register in advance. Limit of 15 children per week. $60. Discount for 2nd child. 770-867-3489.
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This is a strenuous hike, but we will go slow and enjoy the beautiful scenery on this 9-mile trail. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, and a hiking stick if you have one. Meet at the G3 Building near the tennis courts. Reservations required. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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Each day we spend mornings working with the horses and riding. Afternoons we will swim and have arts and crafts. The last day we spend the morning on a Lunch Ride and an afternoon program for parents. Register by May 26, 2012. $5 parking. 706-628-7463.
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Arts & Crafts, Nature Hikes, and Outdoor Skills are packed in this day program geared toward helping kids get in touch with nature. First week is for ages 7-9; second week is for ages 10-12. Register in advance. Limit of 15 children per week. $60. Discount for 2nd child. 770-867-3489.
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Meet at the Visitor Center. Preserve an animal track, and learn about how to find and interpret "wild" sign. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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Each day we spend mornings working with the horses and riding. Afternoons we will swim and have arts and crafts. The last day we spend the morning on a Lunch Ride and an afternoon program for parents. Register by May 26, 2012. $5 parking. 706-628-7463.
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Experience a picturesque and fascinating historic site within the state park, while learning about life in the late 1700's. Fun for the whole family; tours includes various interactive activities and educational opportunities. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Start the night off in the Discovery Room by meeting one of Georgia's native snakes and then follow a Park Ranger on a moderate, 1-mile hike. We'll be on the lookout for some of the lesser-seen animals that call Red Top home. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you can travel across Lake Blackshear, tour Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village and sample peanut-butter treats in Plains. Enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the excitement of today’s South as the SAM Shortline Excursion Train runs from Cordele through Georgia Veterans State Park to Americus and Plains, then back. Groups and parties welcome. 1-877-427-2457.
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Come to our Interpretive Center Friday Evenings in June to learn about the natural and cultural history of Okefenokee. We'll have programs on Alligators, Snakes, Nocturnal creatures, and the logging operation that lasted over 20 years. $5 Refuge Parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for a ranger-led, peaceful outing on the lake and up Beaver Creek. This trip is for those 16 years or older who can swim or children 6 years or older who can swim and are accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Bait Shop. Registration in advance is necessary. $15 includes canoe or tandem kayak, PFD, and paddle. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Meet at the Visitor Center to make a colorful butterfly to take home and learn how to entice the real ones to follow! $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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You will get muddy and wet on this family friendly underground adventure. Tours are offered by Georgia Girl Guides on weekends and some weekdays. Reservations required: www.GeorgiaGirlGuides.com. $30-$60 $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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10 AM - Join the naturalist on a hike to the waterfalls and find out what makes this park unique. This hike includes stair climbing. 2-4 PM - Volleyballs, tennis racquets, and frisbees can be loaned from the Interpretive Center. 8-9 PM - Practice the 7 principles of Leave No Trace ethics. 10 PM - View New Salem's fireworks from the tennis court area. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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This is the perfect cave tour for beginners who are unsure of the underground environment. Guides will take you into the first room of a cave and direct your attention to cave formations and cave critters. You will get muddy and wet by crawling into and out of the cave. Ages 6 and up. Reservations required. These tours are offered November-March. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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Ride the SAM Shortline train from Georgia Veterans State Park to Americus, Archery, Plains and back. Ticket prices vary. 1-877-427-2457.
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This field trip is designed for anyone interested in learning more about birds, habitats critical to some species, and organizations like the Audubon Society which are dedicated to bird conservation. Meet at the Park Office/Trading Post. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Georgia State University's Observatory will have an open house monthly. In case of inclement weather, facilities will be open for a tour and slideshow. Large groups need reservations: 404-413-6024. Programs start one half hour after sunset. 706-557-3001.
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Take a break from the heat with refreshing games involving water balloons, sponges and fun relays. Fun for all ages. Meet by picnic shelter 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Have fun learning to play this beautiful folk instrument, with free, hands-on instruction from members of the Garden City Strummers Dulcimer Club. If you already play, come on to get in on the jam session. Extra instruments are available. Bring a folding chair. $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Don’t eat dinner until you’ve stopped by for appetizers cooked up with lots of fun! We’ll fry hamburgers on a flat rock, bake biscuits in a cardboard oven, cook omelets in zip lock bags, roast potatoes in mud, and make desserts to die for. Kids ages 8-80 will love this program, which just may change the way you cook the next time you’re camping. $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Don your rubber boots and lend a hand at the "Get the Trash Out" South River clean up. Volunteers will remove trash and tires on both sides of Panola Shoals at Hwy 155 (Snapfinger Road), Flat Bridge Road section of Panola Mountain State Park, and Everett Property (DeKalb County Parks) on Klondike Road. This event is a partnership between South River Watershed Alliance and Keep DeKalb Beautiful. Wear closed toed shoes. $5 parking. 404-285-3756.
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Find out why Panola Mountain is such an important ecosystem during a Ranger led hike to the top of the mountain. Explore the conservation area, as we twist and turn on the trail, we will see different plants and wildlife. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and water. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Enjoy our free "Mountain Music" concerts every Saturday night. A different band each week will play for an hour or more. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and meet at the Vaughan log cabin located behind the park office. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel across Lake Blackshear to Plains and back. Explore President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood farm (Jimmy Carter National Historic Site), go shopping and sample peanut butter treats. Groups and parties welcome. 1-877-427-2457.
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At 2 PM join a tour of the museum. See and touch fossils, reptiles, and more, At 8:30 PM enjoy watching a kid friendly movie under the stars. (Movie will be shown in campground behind comfort station #2.) $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come to the Suwannee River Eco-lodge to look through powerful telescopes to see the craters on the moon. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. This historian or ranger-led hike will include going inside the ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids which provide great photo opportunities. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Bring your dog and join us for a most enjoyable evening dog hike. We will cover approximately two miles including walking alongside the whitewater rapids and visiting the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill. Dogs must be leashed. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Observe the summer skies with members of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. This event is open to anyone -- experienced astronomers and newcomers. A slide show will be followed by observation outdoors with several telescopes. Meet at Shelter 5 behind the park office. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Did you know that our bats eat thousands of mosquitos every night? This amazing creature has many surprises to share. Meet at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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Join a ranger to learn how to make cord out of natural materials. Meet at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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You will get muddy and wet on this family friendly underground adventure. Tours are offered by Georgia Girl Guides on weekends and some weekdays. Reservations required: www.GeorgiaGirlGuides.com. $30-$60 $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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Catch and release channel catfish in our scenic pond. Poles will be available for use during the session. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Enjoy a 2-3 mile walk through a maritime forest. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail entrance. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This ranger-led, early morning hike will take us downstream to the five story New Manchester mill ruins which were destroyed in the Civil War and alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek. This 1.25 mile long hike is rated easy/moderate. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak) and join interpretive guide Rod Villemaire on the first in a series kayak trips through Crooked Rivers marshes. Discover some of the native marsh wildlife while discussing bird behavior, courtship and reproduction. Learn great bird identification tricks. Intermediate to Experienced kayakers only. Reservations required. $10 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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At 9 AM come for a 1.5 mile walk on the sandpiper nature trail to learn about native plants and animals that inhabit the marsh. At 2 PM come for a 2-3 mile walk though a maritime forest. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail entrance. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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