April 2025

Easter Fun is Blooming

Egg-cellent adventures are popping up across Georgia’s State Parks! From colorful hunts to bunny crafts, there’s fun in store for the whole family. Join an egg-stra fun hunt at Don Carter, or hop on a wagon ride with the Easter Bunny at Hard Labor Creek. Venture on a scavenger hunt at Hofwyl-Broadfield using a special Easter map filled with clues and surprises. Create bunny-themed crafts at Victoria Bryant, or join the Twilight Egg Hunt at Laura S. Walker. Snap a photo with the Bunny at Tugaloo, or invite your four-legged friends to search for eggs at Tallulah Gorge. Celebrate the season with sunshine, laughter, and sweet memories in the making!

Find the Fun

Hands-on Skills At Parks

Slow down and get hands-on this season with programs that bring nature and timeless skills together. Explore everything from traditional crafts to outdoor techniques and cultural heritage. Learn to make herbal tinctures at Red Top Mountain, or craft cordage from kudzu at High Falls. Try your hand at archery at Magnolia Springs, Mistletoe, or Etowah Indian Mounds. Join a tree ID hike at Amicalola, or discover the basics of map and compass reading at New Echota. Dive into daily life skills at Kolomoki or master useful knots at Cloudland Canyon. Take a chance to learn, explore, and make the most of time outside this month.

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Friends News For You

Nature’s Big Day Out

Earth Day is just around the corner—April 22, 2025—and it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Georgia’s natural spaces. Celebrate the day by exploring a new hiking trail, joining a volunteer project, or taking part in a local cleanup effort. Join cleanup efforts at Amicalola Falls or the Wilkins Greenway Trail at Fort Yargo. Take in the scenery on a guided hike at A.H. Stephens, or paddle through the peaceful waters at George L. Smith. However it’s celebrated, Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of protecting and preserving Georgia’s parks.

Celebrate Earth

Passport Complete! Adventure Across Georgia

From mountain trails to coastal marshes, Jane and Mindi—two Georgia State Parks Passport holders—completed their journey across the state. With every visit logged in their Georgia State Parks Passport, they journeyed across the state, collecting stamps and memories along the way. The Georgia State Parks Passport serves as a fun and interactive way to experience each park, offering a keepsake filled with stamps, dates, and destination highlights. Once all parks are visited, a special challenge coin is awarded to commemorate the accomplishment. Now is the perfect time to begin a journey across Georgia’s wonders—one park, one stamp at a time.

Get A Passport

Fort Mountain Getaways

For a last-minute getaway or scenic day trip, Fort Mountain State Park offers the perfect escape. Nestled in the mountains, this hidden gem features cozy cottages, star-filled campsites, and unique platform camping. Visitors can hike or bike scenic trails, explore the historic fire tower, and discover the ancient rock wall. With fresh air, sweeping views, and peaceful surroundings, Fort Mountain delivers a refreshing retreat in the heart of nature.

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Volunteer Highlights

Volunteers In Action

Friends of Red Top- Volunteers added new plants and planter boxes around the Trading Post, improving the appearance and welcoming feel of the area.
Friends of Chattahoochee Bend- Work focused on the West Platform area, where volunteers rebuilt the ramp on one of the platforms.
Friends of Sloppy Floyd- With help from Berry College students, volunteers replaced mulch in the playground, painted the storage room, split firewood, and cleaned up the pollinator garden. The chapter was also nominated by the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce as Non-Profit of the Year.

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Spotlight Stories

A Hike to Remember: Appalachian Trail

Have you ever dreamed of hiking all 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail—or maybe you’re one of the brave few who already have? Megan McGahee, outdoor enthusiast and photographer, is taking on this incredible challenge. Megan has previously shared her beautiful photography for Friends giveaways, and now she’s sharing her biggest adventure yet. She is documenting her journey from Georgia to Maine. Follow along and experience the trail through her eyes on her channel, Megan’s Outdoor Adventures.

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