Night Hike
Reed Bingham State Park - Adel, GA
Friday, May 18, 2012 / 7:30 PM
Meet our ranger at the nature nook to look at our museum before a guided night hike. The nature nook will be open from 7:30-8 pm and the hike will start promptly at 8 pm. Explore your nighttime senses during this hike suitable for all ages. Please wear appropriate walking shoes and bring a flashlight. $1 plus $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
Cumberland Island Kayak Trip
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Friday, May 18, 2012 / 9 AM to 4 PM
A moderately strenuous 2-hour paddle and 1-hour hike to and from the beach will take visitors through the salt marsh to Cumberland Island. Paddlers will return to Crooked River by boat. Enjoy birdwatching and beach combing while exploring the cultural and natural history. Bring lunch and water. Reservations required. $75 tandem boat, $4 national park fee. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Twilight Paddle
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Friday, May 18, 2012 / 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Friday, May 25, 2012 / 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Friday, Jun 8, 2012 / 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Friday, Jun 15, 2012 / 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Friday, Jun 22, 2012 / 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Join us for a ranger-led, peaceful outing on the lake at sunset. This trip is for adults (18 and older) who can swim and have some experience canoeing or kayaking. $15 includes canoe or kayak, paddle and PFD. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Sky Gazing
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn , GA
Saturday, May 19, 2012 / 9 PM
Learn about the night sky with a one-hour informative session followed by sky gazing. Mars and Saturn should be visible with the naked eye as well as many stars and constellations. Telescope viewing will be available. Meet at the Tennis Court Area Building. $5 parking. 706-657-4050. Handicap Accessible.
GeoCaching Spring Fling
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Saturday, May 19, 2012 / 9 AM
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.



