April 2026

Our Volunteer Heroes

Friends of Amicalola Falls continue to make a meaningful impact through cleanup efforts and pollinator beautification projects that help enhance the park for all visitors. Their dedication helps preserve the natural beauty of one of Georgia’s most iconic destinations. Join them for an Earth Day volunteer workday on April 22 and be part of hands-on efforts to support the park. Join a Friends group and be part of the difference—volunteer today and help our parks and historic sites thrive.

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Upcoming Adventures At Parks

Arts In Parks

Spring creativity is blooming across Georgia State Parks with colorful, hands-on fun! Design a floating creation and race for a twig boat race at Watson Mill Bridge, or join fellow artists at Smithgall Woods for watercolor painting surrounded by beautiful scenery. Capture a scenic lake view during paint in the park at Don Carter, or celebrate winged wonders at the butterfly bash at Indian Springs. Create a fun bug craft at Jack Hill, or make colorful butterflies and roses at Laura S. Walker. Make a messy, creative peanut butter pine cone wildlife feeder at Fort Yargo, or enjoy cheerful spring crafts at Traveler’s Rest. Discover the joy of creating in the beauty of Georgia’s State Parks this month!

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Junior Ranger

Adventure is calling young explorers and their families to Georgia State Parks this month! Get your hands dirty and earn a Junior Ranger Badge during Junior Ranger Day at Panola Mountain, or step back in time during the family Junior Ranger Camp at Wormsloe and experience the challenges of Revolutionary-era life. Enjoy classic summer fun during Junior Ranger family camp at Don Carter, or gather around the fire for s’mores and stories during summer s’more smash at Tallulah Gorge. With Junior Ranger activity books and badges available at parks and historic sites across the state, now is a great time to explore, learn, and make lasting memories in Georgia’s great outdoors.

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Friends News For You

Start Stamping Your Adventures

Get a Passport and start capturing each park visit, one stamp at a time. This fun keepsake turns every park visit into a new adventure, with unique and creative challenges that inspire outdoor fun for the whole family. Even better, every Passport purchase gives back—helping support 71 projects across 44 sites in Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites so far. Start stamping across Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites.

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Celebrate Mom In The Parks

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to make memories together in Georgia State Parks. Create a beautiful nature sun catcher at Chattahoochee Bend, or try archery at F.D. Roosevelt, where moms get half off. End the day with a peaceful twilight paddle at Hard Labor Creek and enjoy the beauty of the water at sunset. Whether planning a creative outing or a relaxing adventure, Georgia’s State Parks offer a beautiful setting for celebrating mom. Give the gift of a Friends membership with a full year of outdoor experiences and savings.

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Georgia’s Great Places Has Arrived

The latest issue of Georgia’s Great Places is here and ready to inspire your next adventure. This new edition is filled with scenic destinations, outdoor experiences, and stories that showcase the very best of Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites. Want a copy to keep? Click here to request your printed edition. Prefer to read on the go? Dive into the digital version at the link below and start exploring Georgia’s great places.

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