Get Outdoors Georgia (GO Georgia) shows families how easy and fun it is to get outdoors and get fit. Helping to spread the word is our fun loving gopher, who challenges everyone to head to a state park and take advantage of all the opportunities to: Get Out. Get Dirty. Get Fit. And see how many calories you can burn!
Astronomy Night
Saturday, Jul 18, 2009 / 9 PM - 11 PM
Saturday, Jul 18, 2009 / 9 PM - 11 PM
Providence Canyon State Park - Lumpkin, GA
Columbus State Universityand the Coca-Cola Space Science Center will present an evening of star gazing and slides. Visitors may bring their own telescopes, but some will be provided. The park offers excellent sky viewing without light pollution. $3 parking. 229-838-6202.
Backpacking 101
Saturday, Jul 18, 2009 / 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Saturday, Jul 18, 2009 / 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Always wanted to go backpacking but never knew where to start? This program will educate you how to pack and what to leave behind. Also learn "Leave No Trace" principles. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
FireFly Express Hayride
Saturdays until Sep 5, 2009 / 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturdays until Sep 5, 2009 / 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Enjoy a wonderful Saturday-night hayride you'll not soon forget. You can camp in your tent or RV, or simply visit us for the day to enjoy this ride and look at the fireflies and other wildlife on our beautiful park. Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. in the campground. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
Wilderness Survival Tournament
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 / 10 AM to 1 PM
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 / 10 AM to 1 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Show off your wilderness survival skills with some friendly competition that includes starting a fire, basic navigation, and survival shelter building. We will also go over basic skills for surviving in the wilderness. Meet at the Alexander Lakes parking lot. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
New Manchester History Hike
Saturdays until Sep 26, 2009 /10 AM - 12 PM
View all eventsSaturdays until Sep 26, 2009 /10 AM - 12 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead us 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 impressive mill ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids (both providing great photo opportunities). $1-$2 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Muddy Spokes Club
Ride the trails or just ride in the mud. Join the Muddy Spokes Club and you’ll be introduced to some 68 miles of mountain bike trails… from not so hard to downright exhausting.
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Ride the trails or just ride in the mud. Join the Muddy Spokes Club and you’ll be introduced to some 68 miles of mountain bike trails… from not so hard to downright exhausting.
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Canyon Climbers Club
Grab your hiking boots and get out there. Join the Canyon Climbers Club and explore one of Georgia’s canyons from the daunting staircase at Cloudland Canyon to the beautiful depths of Tallulah Gorge.
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Grab your hiking boots and get out there. Join the Canyon Climbers Club and explore one of Georgia’s canyons from the daunting staircase at Cloudland Canyon to the beautiful depths of Tallulah Gorge.
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Park Paddlers
Pick up your paddle to see Georgia's rivers, mill ponds, lakes and even the celebrated Okefenokee Swamp. Join the Park Paddlers Club and go 22 miles through six state parks.
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Pick up your paddle to see Georgia's rivers, mill ponds, lakes and even the celebrated Okefenokee Swamp. Join the Park Paddlers Club and go 22 miles through six state parks.
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Junior Ranger Gopher Badge
A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 – 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge.
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A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 – 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge.
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Library ParkPass Loan Program
Georgia's public libraries are making it easier than ever for patrons to broaden their horizons outdoors as well as indoors. As part of the "Get Outdoors Georgia" campaign, a valid library card now allows patrons to borrow a Georgia State "ParkPass" and Historic Site pass from their local libraries.
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Georgia's public libraries are making it easier than ever for patrons to broaden their horizons outdoors as well as indoors. As part of the "Get Outdoors Georgia" campaign, a valid library card now allows patrons to borrow a Georgia State "ParkPass" and Historic Site pass from their local libraries.
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