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Panola Mountain State Park
Upcoming Events
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Basic Fly Fishing Clinic at Panola Mountain
2/11/2012
Casting is the backbone of this clinic; however, safety issues and other tricks of the trade will also be covered. Wear long pants/shorts and hiking shoes, and bringing snacks, water and sunscreen. Georgia fishing license required. Register in advance. $15 or $12 with own gear. $5 parking.
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Lost Person Prevention
2/11/2012
Learn simple techniques for not getting lost and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors of Georgia. Search and Rescue Dog Team will be joining the class unless a SAR activity is occurring. Meeting at the nature center. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early.
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Saturday Afternoon Mountain Hike - Panola
2/11/2012
Find out why Panola Mountain is such an important ecosystem during a Ranger led hike to the top of the mountain. As we twist and turn on the trail, we will see different plants and wildlife. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and water. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Atlanta Audobon Society Bird Walk - Panola Mountain
2/11/2012
Bring your binoculars for this gentle hike through the park's Power of Flight area. Basic identification techniques and common birds will be discussed. Good for all ages. We recommend long pants and sleeves. Meet at the Alexander Lake Area. Register in advance. Donations of birdseed are appreciated.
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Friends of Panola Mountain Hike
2/18/2012
This hike allows park visitors to see Panola Mountain up close, as the Ranger explains the reasons Panola Mountain is protected, and what we can all do to preserve the natural beauty of granite outcrops.
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Sunset Mountain Hike - Panola Mountain
2/18/2012
Join a ranger on a hike to the top of Panola Mountain, just as the sun sets. This twilight hike promises to provide spectacular views and good photo ops. Bring sturdy shoes, water and a flashlight. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Wilderness Survival Skills - Panola Mountain
2/18/2012
Going on a day hike? What if your hike turned into a three-day survival trek? We will list what items to put in your survival kit and how to use them. Weather permitting we will practice building fires and learn other important survival skills. Register in Advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Panola Unlimited
2/25/2012
Wear your hiking boots, pack a lunch and bring plenty of water for a rigorous half-day, ranger-led hike through Panola's rugged conservation area. Meet at the Nature Center 15 minutes before hike departs. Ages 10 and older. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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First Friday Mountain Hike - Panola Mountain
3/3/2012
Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water for a 3-mile ranger-led hike to the top of Panola Mountain. Meet at the Nature Center 15 minutes before hike departs. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Full Moon Night Hike - Panola Mountain
3/3/2012
Join us for an enchanted evening as we hike to the mountaintop under the full moon. We'll head out just before sunset and enjoy the stroll as the moon begins to rise. Bring flashlights, hiking boots and water. Meet at the nature center 15 minutes before each program. Register in advance.
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Basic Archery - Panola Mountain
3/17/2012
Take aim and hit the bull’s eye! Join a certified instructor to learn archery basics. Meet at the Archery Range. All equipment provided. If you have your own equipment, cost includes an all-day archery range pass. Ages 9 and up. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Moth Party - Panola Mountain
3/24/2012
One of the little-known joys of studying natural history is setting up a blacklight and watching for moths after dark. Discover Life is recruiting naturalists to participate in a Spring Natural History Survey to explore impacts such as climate, pollution, invasives and diseases. $5 parking.
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Spring Butterfly Hike - Panola Mountain
3/25/2012
Hike is a rugged 2-mile loop. Bring a digital camera and get great photos of an incredible landscape, interesting and beautiful wildflowers, and the butterflies that frequent the flowers! Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Spring Wildflower Hike - Panola Mountain
3/31/2012
Spring is a great time to see the incredible diversity of wildflowers on Panola's 100-acre granitic rock. A tough place to grow! See the beatiful Red-leaved Diamorpha, the delicate Sandwort, and the rare Granite Stonecrop. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Navigation for Recreation: Orienteering 101 - Panola Mountain
5/19/2012
Every year many people get lost in the wilderness. Many of them have a map and compass. Our orienteering course will help you to understand compass usage and use topographic maps to find your way. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Introduction to Backpacking at Panola
6/2/2012
This beginner's class will take place in an outdoor classroom. This is a great introduction on how to prepare for backcountry hiking; what is essential, how to save weight, and what to leave at home. Meet at the nature center 15 minutes before each program. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking.
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National Trails Day Celebration at Panola
6/2/2012
You will be guided on a hike through wetlands to upland forest and be able to view stunning outcrops. Be prepared for all weather conditions and bring good hiking boots. Meet at the nature center 15 minutes before program begins. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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