Travelers Rest Pioneer Days

Thursday, October 5, 2017Full-Moon Suspension Bridge HikeThursday, Oct 5, 2017 7:30 PM to 9 PMTallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA(54 Miles)Tallulah Falls, GA Enjoy a short hike that takes you down 310 stairs to the suspension bridge and on the rim of the gorge under the full moon. No pets allowed. Call to register.Friday, October 6, 2017Moonlight Mountain HikeFriday, Oct 6, 2017 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMPanola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA(63 Miles)Stockbridge, GA Join us for a ranger-led hike up Panola Mountain to enjoy the sunset over Atlanta. The moonlight will guide us down to a lakeside campfire, where we'll enjoy s'mores! Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10 and up. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register.Full Moon PaddleFriday, Oct 6, 2017 7:30 PM to 9 PMDon Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA(43 Miles)Gainesville, GA Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Lake Lanier as the full moon reflects off the water. Space is limited, so call to register in advance. No pets; kids must be 8 or older. Meet at the boat ramp. Bring a flash light, bug repellent, quick drying pants, and water.Soak It In Saturday, October 7, 2017Intro to Tree ClimbingSaturday, Oct 7, 2017 1 PM to 4 PMPanola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA(63 Miles)Stockbridge, GA Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register. Ages 8 and up.Fall HayrideSaturday, Oct 7, 2017 1:30 PM to 3 PMSmithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA(57 Miles)Helen, GA Join Smithgall Woods for a hayride through the park, observe the changing fall leaves, our buzzing apiary, and beautiful Duke's Creek. This relaxing three mile ride will give you a scenic view of the park and the ability to enjoy a crisp fall breeze. MUST register in advance to secure a spotFirst Time FishingSaturday, Oct 7, 2017 5 PMDon Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA(43 Miles)Gainesville, GA Learn the basics of fishing from the pier or the bank. Poles and bait provided. Open to anyone new to fishing. Fishing license required only for adults. Limited participation, pre-registration required. Meet at the boat ramp parking 15 min before the program starts. Wear light clothes, sunscreen, and bring water.Handicapped Accessible Soak It In Almost-Full Moon PaddleSaturday, Oct 7, 2017 7:30 PM to 9 PMDon Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA(43 Miles)Gainesville, GA This month, enjoy a naturalist-led paddle on the lake as the waxing gibbous moon reflects off the water. Space is limited, so register in advance. No pets; kids must be 8 or older and with an adult. Meet at the boat ramp. Bring a flash light, quick drying pants, and water.Soak It In Sunday, October 8, 2017Intro to Tree ClimbingSunday, Oct 8, 2017 1 PM to 4 PMPanola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA(63 Miles)Stockbridge, GA Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register. Ages 8 and up.Friday, October 13, 2017Twilight Lake Lanier PaddleFriday, Oct 13, 2017 6 PM to 7:30 PMDon Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA(43 Miles)Gainesville, GA Join a ranger-led sunset outing to look for wading birds and raptors. Open to anyone who can swim. No pets, kids must be 8 or older and with an adult. Meet at the boat ramp, bring water, flashlight, and binoculars (optional). Bring your own kayak/canoe or rent here, limited rentals available. Pre-registration required.Soak It In Dinner in 1793Friday, Oct 13, 2017 7 PM to 8:30 PMFort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA(23 Miles)Winder, GA Step back in time to 1793 and enjoy an old fashioned dinner in historic Fort Yargo. Guests will be greeted by reenactors and learn about the early days of living in North Georgia. Additionally each guest will be served a hot meal prepared in the same manner as they would 224 years ago.Saturday, October 14, 2017Second Saturday Guided HikesSaturday, Oct 14, 2017 9 AM to 11 AMSmithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA(57 Miles)Helen, GA Take a guided hike through the captivating scenery of Smithgall Woods on the Martin's Mine Trail. Guided hikes will be offered every second Saturday of the month (weather permitting). Throughout the year, hikes will rotate through the various trails located throughout Smithgall. This 1 mile hike will cover gold mining and view an abandoned mine.Travelers Rest Pioneer DaysSaturday, Oct 14, 2017 10 AM to 2 PMTraveler's Rest Historic Site - Toccoa, GA(43 Miles)Toccoa, GA Join us to witness talents and skills from early 1800s pioneers. Demonstrators will be on hand for weaving, blacksmithing, hearth cooking, frontier craft, river boating and other skills. Visitors will also enjoy live period music and expositions.

Saturday, October 14, 2017

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