Fort McAllister Photo Contest
Fort McAllister Historic Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Now until Tuesday, August 31, 2010 8 AM to 5 PM
Be a part of the 2010 Photo Contest at Fort McAllister. Take photos of the fort or nature scenes around the park. Click here to find out how to participate. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
Summer Photo Contest
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn , GA
Thursday, Jul 15, 2010 until Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010 8 AM to 8 PM
Be a part of the 2010 Summer Photo Contest at Cloudland Canyon and win. Go to www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/CloudlandCanyon for more information. $5 parking. 706-657-4050. Handicap Accessible.
Folk Life Traditions
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Friday, Jul 30, 2010 until Saturday, Jul 31, 2010 / This event starts at 8 PM Friday and ends at 9 PM Saturday.
Watch demonstrations of everything from spinning to candle dipping, to butter churning. Concerts will feature traditional Appalachian and old-time mountain music. Festivities will include mountain skills displays, concerts, and Appalachian-style community dancing. $5 parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305. Handicap Accessible.
Ice Cream Social
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Saturday, Jul 31, 2010 / 10 AM to 2 PM
Celebrate summer with boat races, ice cream social, old fashioned kids games and more. $5-$6 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
New Manchester History Hike
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Saturdays until Sep 25, 2010 / 10 AM - 12 PM
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead us to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. This Historian or Ranger-led hike will include going inside the impressive mill ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids (both providing great photo opportunities). $2-$3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
