Frontier to Front Yard

Join our rangers and volunteers for a place-based public history program that brings the early 19th century Georgia frontier to life-right where it happened. Through material culture, storytelling, and primary sources, visitors explore daily life, land hunger, and confl......More

Join our rangers and volunteers for a place-based public history program that brings the early 19th century Georgia frontier to life-right where it happened. Through material culture, storytelling, and primary sources, visitors explore daily life, land hunger, and conflict in the 1820s–1830s. The program invites visitors to see how national policies played out locally and how the frontier still shapes the landscapes and communities around us today. This is an informal, stationary program and walk-ups are welcome!  

This program will take place in the Cochran Shoals unit, accessed from the Interstate North Parking Lot. Address is 1956 Eugene Gunby Rd, Marietta, GA 30067

Badge Up, Pup B.A.R.K. Ranger Program

 Bring your pup out to the park to get sworn in as a B.A.R.K. Ranger! Demonstrate responsible practices in the park to a park ranger and earn your furry friend a B.A.R.K. Ranger certificate. To earn a keychain, make sure you bring a way to post your new B.A.R.K Ranger o......More

 Bring your pup out to the park to get sworn in as a B.A.R.K. Ranger! Demonstrate responsible practices in the park to a park ranger and earn your furry friend a B.A.R.K. Ranger certificate. To earn a keychain, make sure you bring a way to post your new B.A.R.K Ranger on social media! Make sure to bring your dog's leash and waste bags! 

This pop-up program will be held near the Columns Drive Parking Lot in the Cochran Shoals Unit

Owl Prowl

Join the National Park Service for a campfire and live owl program presented on the upper deck of the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center!  Discover new facts about these night-time predators and their nocturnal habits. This program is presented by park p......More

Join the National Park Service for a campfire and live owl program presented on the upper deck of the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center!  Discover new facts about these night-time predators and their nocturnal habits. This program is presented by park partners from the Chattahoochee Nature Center. There will be ample opportunities to take photographs with the birds and enjoy the ambiance and beauty of twilight on the Chattahoochee. After the program you are invited to join us on a short walk to the river on the Three Forks Loop Trail followed by time around the campfire. 

This program will be held at the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center located at 8615 Barnwell Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022

Trout Lily Creek Loop Trail Hike

Join the National Park Service for a wonderful autumn walk in search of colorful leaves and signs of wildlife and fantastic beauty. Enjoy the beautiful forest, grand vistas of Thornton and Devil’s Racecourse Shoals, and the dramatic palisades. This is an extraordinarily......More

Join the National Park Service for a wonderful autumn walk in search of colorful leaves and signs of wildlife and fantastic beauty. Enjoy the beautiful forest, grand vistas of Thornton and Devil’s Racecourse Shoals, and the dramatic palisades. This is an extraordinarily scenic area with the steep cliffs of Devil’s Stair Steps rising from the waters of the Narrows at Diving Rock Beach.  This hike is considered to be moderately easy with some uneven rock sections. The pace will be relaxed but is not designed for very young children.

This program will begin from the Akers Mill parking lot, located at 2361 Akers Dr., Atlanta GA 30339

Island Ford River Hike

Join one of our rangers for a leisurely hike along the Chattahoochee River. Beginning just behind the historic Hewlett Lodge Visitor Center, this guided walk will lead you past a variety of local flora, geologic sites, and the river itself! 

This program will begin on the patio behind the Hewlett Lodge Visitor Center, located at 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Nutting Rock Loop Trail Hike at Jones Bridge

Join the National Park Service for a wonderful autumn walk on the Nutting Rock Loop Trail.  This hike will traverse through an oak/hickory forest with wildlife viewing areas, and historic rock formations.  Visitors will have opportunities to see all manner of flora and ......More

Join the National Park Service for a wonderful autumn walk on the Nutting Rock Loop Trail.  This hike will traverse through an oak/hickory forest with wildlife viewing areas, and historic rock formations.  Visitors will have opportunities to see all manner of flora and fauna, as well as ‘nutting stones, which were used by the early Native Americans in the area. The pace will be relaxed with some moderate uphill sections but is not designed for very young children

This program will begin near the bulletin boards located in the parking lot.

Badge Up, Pup B.A.R.K. Ranger Program

 Bring your pup out to the park to get sworn in as a B.A.R.K. Ranger! Demonstrate responsible practices in the park to a park ranger and earn your furry friend a B.A.R.K. Ranger certificate. To earn a keychain, make sure you bring a way to post your new B.A.R.K Ranger o......More

 Bring your pup out to the park to get sworn in as a B.A.R.K. Ranger! Demonstrate responsible practices in the park to a park ranger and earn your furry friend a B.A.R.K. Ranger certificate. To earn a keychain, make sure you bring a way to post your new B.A.R.K Ranger on social media! Make sure to bring your dog's leash and waste bags! 

This pop-up program will be held near the Columns Drive Parking Lot in the Cochran Shoals Unit