We have great news for fans of General Coffee and George L. Smith state parks. Both have re-opened following late September's historic Hurricane Helene. Our crews have done an amazing job, and the parks are ready for hikers, paddlers and anglers to return. General Coffee has opened its Heritage Farm with barnyard animals, ranger programs, and boat and bike rentals. The historic Burnham Cottage and Hawks Nest Cottage, plus campsites 26-50, are also open. Visitors to George L. Smith can again rent boats to explore the beautiful lake, hike nature trails, and host gatherings in the group shelter. Campsites and cottages will open later this spring.

Cozy up with your sweetheart this month and save 33% on campsites, cottages and yurts. Need ideas for last-minute getaways? The historic stone cottages at F.D. Roosevelt have two toasty fireplaces, in both the den and bedroom. Indian Springs offers full hookup camping and a historic springhouse. And the heated yurts at High Falls are perfect spots to warm up after a winter hike along the river. Check GaStateParks.org for photo galleries on every Georgia State Park. Book online using promo code CHILL2025 when staying three nights or longer.

Channel your inner Katniss with archery classes held throughout the year at Laura S. Walker, Magnolia Springs, Red Top Mountain, Hard Labor Creek, Panola Mountain, A.H. Stephens, Crooked River and more state parks. You’ll learn the basics of shooting a bow and arrow, plus important safety protocol. Classes are offered indoors and outdoors. Several state parks have ranges where you can bring your own equipment whenever you want to practice. Find archery programs near you.

Colonial Wormsloe, Etowah Indian Mounds and Dahlonega Gold Museum are just some of Georgia’s Historic Sites offering free admission on February 9. The event is part of Georgia History Festival’s statewide “Super Museum Sunday.” You can learn about Geechee Gullah ring shouting, translate the Cherokee Nation’s first newspaper, admire FDR’s hand-controlled roadster, and walk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers. Many more programs are listed on our calendar, and you can find a list of participating sites on GaStateParks.org.