Experience Georgia's stunning fall transformation in October and November as nature paints the landscape with vibrant reds, yellows, and every shade in between. Plan an autumn adventure to capture the season's most breathtaking moments! Stay in the loop with the latest foliage updates at Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites and share your stunning photos by tagging #GaStateParks and #friendsofgastateparks for a chance to showcase your images on Facebook and Instagram.

Calling all tree lovers and Bob Ross fans—get ready for something exciting! We’re gearing up for the 2025 "Run for the Trees: Happy Little Trees" Virtual 5K, and we’ve got some fantastic shirt designs in the works. Keep an eye out as the winning design will be revealed in early October! Don’t forget, registration for this virtual spring race opens on November 1, so mark your calendars. It’s going to be a fun event you won’t want to miss!

Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene across Georgia and the Southeastern US. We are deeply grateful to our volunteers, park staff, and everyone assisting in restoring Georgia's beautiful state parks.

From clearing debris to providing meals, our volunteers are coming alongside to help support relief. 

If you'd like to help support the recovery efforts, please consider making a donation. Your donation will help restore our parks and support the ongoing recovery work. Thank you for standing with us!

You are invited to attend the 1^st Annual Kids Day at REI Atlanta on Saturday, October 26^th from 11AM-3PM. The day is designed for kids to engage in fun and enriching outdoor activities that not only promote physical health but also cultivate a sense of wonder and curiosity about the outdoors. We want to show them there’s a world of adventure waiting for them behind their screens.

Activities will include bike riding, bike care, test kayak, scavenger hunt, trash trapping demonstrations and more!