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!
Geocachers, take our Geo-Challenge!
Grab your GPS and join one of the biggest treasure hunts in the state. We now have 42 hidden caches in our state parks. Find coordinates on www.Geocaching.com. Learn more . . .
Kayak/Canoe the Towaliga River on Sunday Afternoon
Sundays until Aug 29, 2010 / 12:30 PM
Sundays until Aug 29, 2010 / 12:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Join interpreters paddling the Towaliga River from the park to Mayfield Rd. Bridge takeout. Great for novice class-I whitewater paddlers who are comfortable with self-rescue when stuck on rocks. Watch Jackson, Ga weather report before coming. Meet at park office to organize shuttle. Trip requires personal boat. Register in advance. $15 guide fee, $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
Twilight Canoe Outing
Friday, Aug 6, 2010 / 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Friday, Aug 6, 2010 / 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for an evening paddle on the lake. All participants must be able to swim and have some canoeing experience. Minimum age 12 years. Register in advance. $10 includes canoe rental. $5 for those bringing their own canoe or kayak. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Georgia's First Fourth
Saturday, Aug 7, 2010 / 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, Aug 8, 2010 / 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday, Aug 7, 2010 / 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, Aug 8, 2010 / 10 AM - 4 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
Hear the reading of the Declaration of Independence as it is read in the town of Savannah in August of 1776. Participate in the debate to declare independence or to remain loyal to the king. See musket firings, the hanging of a tax collector, the forming of the militia, and more. $3.50 - $5. 912-353-3023.
Georgia Veterans Memorial Triathlon and Duathlon
Saturday, Aug 14, 2010 / 7 AM to 10 AM
View all eventsSaturday, Aug 14, 2010 / 7 AM to 10 AM
Georgia Veterans State Park - Cordele, GA
Racers can participate in a triathlon, a half-mile swim in Lake Blackshear, a 13.6 mile bike race and a 3.1 mile run, or a duathlon, which drops the half-mile swim. Registration fee plus $5 parking. 229-273-1668.
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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