2026 Georgia Mountain Rally, May 1, 2 and 3 at the picturesque Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, GA. Enjoy legendary Appalachian Mountain riding, steak and chili dinners, interesting speakers (Kandi Spangler will make an encore appearance), and training from the BMW Performance Center. This area of the...
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM - Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA - Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about...
Friday, Feb 27, 2026 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM - Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA - Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins.This event is...
Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA - Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about...
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM - Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA - Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre...
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 6 PM to 8 PM - Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA - Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in...
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM - Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA - This Ranger led hike takes you down into the canyon and up the west side to a rocky outcrop on the West Rim Trail. Moderately strenuous.Meet at the Interpretive Center in main day-use area 5 minutes prior to program...
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM - Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA - This guided, mostly flat, 1.5 mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long.Please meet at the interpretive center in the main day-use area 5 min...
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM - George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA - Friends of Georgia State Parks has an event Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5k scheduled for April 18-26. We would like to invite you and your friends to meet our Park's Friends Group to complete your 5k journey on...
Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM - George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA - Join our Ranger as we Spring Forward this weekend. We will hike the Deer Run Trail