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Get Outdoors Georgia
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What is Get Outdoors Georgia?
Georgia State Parks & Historic SitesGet Outdoors Georgia (GO Georgia) shows families how easy and fun it is to get outdoors and get fit. Helping to spread the word is our fun loving gopher, who challenges everyone to head to a state park and take advantage of all the opportunities to: Get Out. Get Dirty. Get Fit. And see how many calories you can burn!
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Geocachers, take our Geo-Challenge!

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Grab your GPS and join one of the biggest treasure hunts in the state. We now have 42 hidden caches in our state parks. Find coordinates on www.Geocaching.com. Learn more . . .

Kids Catfish Rodeo
Saturday & Sunday Sep 4, 2010 and Sep 5, 2010

Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn , GA

Enjoy a short hike to the park's catfish pond and compete for prizes as you spend the day fishing. Limited equipment is available, but if you have your own, please bring it. $2 plus $5 parking. (706) 657-4050.

Swim the Warm Springs - Dip Into The Past
Saturday, Sep 4, 2010 until Monday, Sep 6, 2010 / 10 AM to 4 PM

Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA

Swim in the historic pools built by President F.D. Roosevelt as a place for therapy. Normally kept empty for preservation, the shallow pools will be filled with naturally warm spring water. Tickets to the swim may be purchased over the phone with credit card. Space is limited to 80 participants per session. Reservations are suggested.

Labor Day Festival
Saturday, Sep 4, 2010 until Monday, Sep 6, 2010 / 10 AM to 3 PM

Florence Marina State Park - Omaha, GA

Family celebration including games, boat rides, and crafts. $4 plus $5 parking. 229-838-4706.

Experience Coastal Georgia Festival
Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 / 10 AM to 4 PM

Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA

Celebrate the bounty of Georgia's coast. Nature programs, crafts, food, kayak trips, water festivities and more details to come. $5 parking. 912-882-5256. Handicap Accessible.

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Muddy Spokes Club
Muddy Spokes Club
Ride the trails or just ride in the mud. Join the Muddy Spokes Club and you’ll be introduced to some 68 miles of mountain bike trails… from not so hard to downright exhausting.
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Canyon Climbers Club
Canyon Climbers Club
Grab your hiking boots and get out there. Join the Canyon Climbers Club and explore one of Georgia’s canyons from the daunting staircase at Cloudland Canyon to the beautiful depths of Tallulah Gorge.
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Park Paddlers
Park Paddlers
Pick up your paddle to see Georgia's rivers, mill ponds, lakes and even the celebrated Okefenokee Swamp. Join the Park Paddlers Club and go 22 miles through six state parks.
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Muddy Spokes Club
Junior Ranger Gopher Badge
A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 – 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge.
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Library ParkPass Loan Program
Library ParkPass Loan Program
Georgia's public libraries are making it easier than ever for patrons to broaden their horizons outdoors as well as indoors. As part of the "Get Outdoors Georgia" campaign, a valid library card now allows patrons to borrow a Georgia State "ParkPass" and Historic Site pass from their local libraries.
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