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 . . .
A.H. Stephens 200th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 / 11 AM
Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 / 11 AM
A.H. Stephens Historic Park - Crawfordville, GA
The Military Order of The Stars and Bars will be hosting the annual birthday celebration. We will be meeting in the Group Shelter, next to the office. The Old Guard of The Gate City Guard will host a Memorial Service following the event at the A.H. Stephens Monument. A BBQ lunch will be available. This year's guest speaker will be Marcia Campbell. $5-$7, plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602. Handicap Accessible.
Colonial Faire & Muster
Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 / 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, Feb 5, 2012 / 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 / 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, Feb 5, 2012 / 10 AM to 4 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
Experience life in Colonial Georgia during the 18th century with a military encampment, sutlers' row, craft demonstrations, military demonstrations, and period music and dance. Food concessions will be available. 912-353-3023. Handicap Accessible.
Southside Backcountry Hike
Sunday, Feb 5, 2012 / 1 PM to 4 PM
Sunday, Feb 5, 2012 / 1 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join a park ranger and/or local historian on a rugged, mostly off-trail, strenuous hike to beautiful and rarely visited areas on the southside of the park. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Full Moon Hike
Monday, Feb 6, 2012 / 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 / 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Monday, Feb 6, 2012 / 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 / 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Enjoy the gorge in the magical, shimmering light of the full moon. The hike will begin at the Interpretive Center, following the North Rim Trail, with a descent of the Hurricane Falls Trail staircase to the suspension bridge over Hurricane Falls. This is considered a strenuous hike, consisting of approximately 1.5 miles and 1,099 steps. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
Atlanta Audobon Society Bird Walk
Saturday, Feb 11, 2012 / 10 AM
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Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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.
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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