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> IN THIS ISSUE: Hidden Gems, Easter Egg Hunts, Little River Festival, Seasonal Parks Open |
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Throughout 2016, join the 85th anniversary celebration of
Georgia’s State Park System. We’re spotlighting Hidden Gems all across the
state with a full calendar of events. On March 12, take a guided hike to see a
400-year-old cedar tree at Elijah Clark State Park in Lincolnton or to search
for rare Persistent Trillium at Tallulah Gorge State Park in northeast Georgia.
On March 19, bike to a hidden pond at Stephen C. Foster State Park in the
Okefenokee Swamp. Check out more hikes and programs at GaStateParks.org
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Scottish Heritage Days
March 19-20
All ages will enjoy this showcase of Georgia’s Scottish and colonial history, with weapon demonstrations and cannon firings, re-enactors, blacksmithing, weaving, period cooking and music, and fort tours. A battle reenactment will be 2 p.m. Saturday and a traditional Scottish "Kirkin of the Tartans" will be 10 a.m. Sunday. $4.50-$7.50 admission. 912-437-4770.
Fort King George Historic Site, Darien
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Little River Festival
March 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This annual festival includes live bird of prey shows, an Easter Egg hunt, bounce houses, pontoon boat tours, fishing, fire trucks, animal adoption event, an imagination station for kids, food vendors, arts and crafts, and music. $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
Reed Bingham State Park, Adel
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Sweep the Hooch
April 7
Whether walking along the banks or paddling among the shoals, you can make a difference during this sixth annual river cleanup. Volunteers are needed at Sweetwater Creek, Don Carter and Chattahoochee Bend state parks. Last year, 580 volunteers cleared more than 7 tons of trash from the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. Register at SweepTheHooch.org.
Several Chattahoochee River Locations
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On weekdays during March, you can save 20% on glamping getaways to Sweetwater Creek State Park just west of Atlanta. Yurts are like a combination between a cabin and tent, letting you enjoy s’mores by the campfire and a soft bed for sleeping. The grand opening for the park’s newly expanded gift shop is March 19, with a snake show, face painting, ENO hammock demonstration, “green” building tour and more. Call 770-732-5871 to make your yurt reservation.
 
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