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!
Better Choices, Healthy Changes,
Tons of Fun . . .
Tons of Fun . . .
Georgia State Parks' new Tons of Fun Fitness Challenge is designed to encourage better choices when it comes to health and wellness. The program is unlike any other, because the emphasis is on making exercise and nutrition fun. After all, fitness can literally be a walk in the park! To find out more, visit TonsofFun.org today!
Geocachers, take our Geo-Challenge!
Grab your GPS and join one of the biggest treasure hunts in the state. We have 46 hidden caches in 43 of our state parks. Find coordinates on www.Geocaching.com. Learn more . . .
GeoCaching Spring Fling
Saturday, May 19, 2012 / 9 AM
Saturday, May 19, 2012 / 9 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Hey GeoCachers! Join those who like to hunt geocaches at the second shelter by the playground and boat ramp for the Chattahoochee Bend Spring Fling. A team challenge will begin at 9:30 a.m. with teams braving a 5-mile course along established trails to find the newest geocaches permitted in the park. Sign up and find out more at geocaching.com! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
5K Road Kill Run
Saturday, May 19, 2012 / 7 AM to 10 AM
Saturday, May 19, 2012 / 7 AM to 10 AM
Reed Bingham State Park - Adel, GA
Stretch your legs and have fun. Meet at the Beach Pavilion to run in our 5k race around the beautiful park. The course is certified and will be professionally timed at the finish line. Register at the Visitor Center or online at www.runningintheusa.com before May 12 or register at 7:00 a.m. the day of the race. $20 pre-register; $25 day of race. $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
Birding at Gilman Rookery
Saturday, May 19, 2012 / 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Saturday, May 26, 2012 8:30 / AM to 11:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
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.
Interpretive Hike
Saturday, May 19, 2012 / 10 AM
Saturday, May 26, 2012 / 10 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn , GA
Hike to the waterfalls and learn what makes Cloudland Canyon unique. This hike includes stair climbing. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
ZZZ's in the Trees
Saturday, May 19, 2012 / 6 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Join us aloft for a tranquil night in the canopy as you lay in your "tree-boat," viewing stars glimmering like diamonds in the sky. A treetop bivouac 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. $125 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
Streamside Adventure
Sunday, May 20, 2012 / 1 PM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join a park ranger and discover cool creatures that call a stream home, plus what these animals tell us about the health of a stream. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you don't mind getting wet. Meet at the Park Office/Trading Post. We will caravan down to the creek. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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