Saturday Mountain Hike

3rd Saturday of Month until Dec 18, 2010 / 10 AM - 1:30 PM - 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.

Mountain Bike Adventures

Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 / 10 AM - Join the Southern Bicycle League at the Rockdale River Trail parking area by Alexander Lakes for an off-road adventure. This ride will take you to scenic vistas, wetland complexes and pine savannah. Register in advance.

Winter Bird Hike

Join one of Panola Mountain’s birders on this winter tour and search for a variety of hawks, sparrows and other winter migrant and resident birds. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

Tree Top Excursions: Introduction Climb

Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above in this introductory climb. Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

Mountain Top Owl Prowl

Listen to whippoorwills and owls as the sun slowly sets and the moon begins to rise. Panola Mountain is one of the best places to see the wildlife of the night and offers one of the best perches for viewing Atlanta's skyline. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

Panola Mountain Fly Tyers Roundtable

Basic Fly Fishing Clinic

2nd Saturday of the month until Dec 11, 2010 / 10 AM - 12 PM - The two-hour clinic covers equipment, knot tying, casting, safety issues and other tricks of the trade. If time permits participants may stay to catch the “Fish of Fish.”

Lost Person Prevention

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. Register in advance. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

Basic Fly Tying Clinic

Every 2nd Saturday of Month / 1 PM - 3 PM until Dec 12, 2009 - Learn the art of fly tying as instructors introduce you to tools, techniques and tricks of the trade to create realistic flies. Participants will make one fly and possibly more if time permits. Ages 10 and older. Register in advance.

Beyond the Basics: Fly Tying Clinic

Every 2nd Saturday of Month until Dec 12, 2009 / 3:30 PM - 5 PM - Having learned the art of basic fly tying, now we move beyond the basics. Instructors introduce you to more advanced techniques and tricks of the trade.

Mountain Top Adventure Hike

2nd Sunday of Month from Jan 10, 2010 until Nov 14, 2010 / 2 PM - These guided hikes depart from Panola's nature center and are for people in good physical condition. This hike allows visitors to see Panola Mountain up close, as a ranger explains why the mountain is protected and what we can do to preserve granite outcrops. Bring sturdy shoes, water, bug spray and your camera. Rain or shine. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

Frog Slog

Tuesdays from Jun through Aug, 2010 / 6 PM - Investigate wetlands and streams in search of frogs and salamanders. Be prepared to get wet, muddy, and bring a flashlight and headlamp, nets, seines and buckets. Meet in the Alexander Lake parking area. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking.

Twilight Hike

Thursdays in Jun through August, 2010 / 7 PM to 11:59 PM - Join a park ranger on this guided hike when the days are long, and the temperatures cool just before sunset. This is the time when wildlife is most active. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.