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.
Labor Day Weekend - Last Hurrah of the Summer
Labor Day Celebration and Luau
Saturday, Aug 30, 2008
Labor Day Celebration and Luau
Saturday, Aug 30, 2008
George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge - Fort Gaines, GA
This celebration is filled with guided nature hikes, crafts and relay races during the day, followed by an evening end-of-the-summer Luau Party at the marina with live entertainment. $3 parking. 229-768-2571.
A Dip Into the Past
Saturday, Aug 30, 2008 to Monday, Sep 1, 2008 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday, Aug 30, 2008 to Monday, Sep 1, 2008 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
Swim in the historic pools originally built by Franklin D. Roosevelt as a place for therapy. Normally kept empty for preservation, the pools will be filled with naturally warm spring water. 1 1/2-hour swim sessions begin at 10 a.m. Ages 6 and older. Reservations suggested but not required. $15 adults; $10 ages 6 to 17. 706-655-5870.
Take your grandparents to a park for Grandparents Day
Grandparent-Child Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Sep 6, 2008 10 AM - 2 PM
Grandparent-Child Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Sep 6, 2008 10 AM - 2 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Celebrate National Grandparents Day weekend with this fun contest. Together you'll look for items in nature, sharing stories about what you find. Prizes will be awarded to the team(s) with the most items. $3 parking. 706-541-0321.
Grandparent Canoe Outing
Sunday, Sep 7, 2008 9 AM - 12 PM
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Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Join a ranger-led canoe excursion on Tallulah Lake with your grandparent. Enjoy the morning as we paddle around looking for wildlife and enjoying the company of our grandparents on this special day. A limited supply of canoes, life jackets and fishing gear is avaliable. Register in advance. $3 parking. 706-754-7981.
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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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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