Winter Photo Contest
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn , GA
Now until Thursday, Apr 15, 2010 / 8 AM to 8 PM
Be a part of the 2010 Winter Photo Contest at Cloudland Canyon and win. Click here to find out how to participate. $5 parking. 706-657-4050. Handicap Accessible.
Fort McAllister Photo Contest
Fort McAllister Historic Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Now until Wednesday, May 26, 2010 8 AM to 5 PM
Be a part of the 2010 Photo Contest at Fort McAllister. Take photos of the fort or nature scenes around the park. Click here to find out how to participate. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
Sticks for Kids
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Saturday, Mar 13, 2010 / 3 PM to 5 PM
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 / 3 PM to 5 PM
Saturday, Apr 3, 2010 / 3 PM to 5 PM
Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 / 3 PM to 5 PM
Saturday, May 1, 2010 / 3 PM to 5 PM
Saturday, May 8, 2010 / 3 PM to 5 PM
Kids 7 to 14 can learn the game of golf at the park's course, Highland Walk. Lesson will be taught by the PGA Head Professional/Manager Karl Gross. Clubs provided. Meet at the Golf Course Pro Shop at 2:45 sharp. Register in advance. (706) 245-6770.
New Manchester History Hike
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Saturdays until Mar 27, 2010 /1 PM - 3 PM
Saturdays from Apr 10, 2010 until Sep 25, 2010 / 10 AM - 12 PM
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead us to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. This Historian or Ranger-led hike will include going inside the impressive mill ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids (both providing great photo opportunities). $2-$3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Mountain Top Adventure Hike
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
2nd Sunday of Month from Jan 10, 2010 until Nov 14, 2010 / 2 PM
These guided hikes depart from Panola's nature center and are for people in good physical condition. This hike allows visitors to see Panola Mountain up close, as a ranger explains why the mountain is protected and what we can do to preserve granite outcrops. Bring sturdy shoes, water, bug spray and your camera. Rain or shine. Meeting at the nature center. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before each program. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
