Join a park ranger for a night of camping at our brand new Scout Lake campground. Learn basic backpacking tips and tricks like how to properly pack your bag and Leave No Trace principles. Rangers will provide water for all campers and wilderness education programs will be held throughout the night. The evening will end […]

Come learn simple techniques for not getting lost and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors. A Search and Rescue Dog team will be joining the class unless a SAR event is occurring. Please meet at the Nature Center and register in advance at 770-389-7801. The only cost is a $5 […]

Grab your bike and a sense of adventure for this fun bike and hike trip. Join park rangers and naturalists on this 14 mile bike trip from Arabia Mountain  to Panola Mountain and back. Bikers will stop at several cultural sites to learn more about the history and landscape of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Please […]

Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. One group will start at 1PM; another group will start at 3PM. Please arrive 15 minutes before each program. Register in advance.  $15 plus  $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

Join the rangers at Panola Mountain State Park as they hike to the mountaintop under the full moon.  Bring flashlights, hiking boots and water. Please meet at the Nature Center 15 minutes before each program. Participants must register and pay in advance.  $7 plus $5 parking. Contact the Nature Center at 770-389-7801 for more information.

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 wearing long pants and sleeves. Meet at the Alexander Lake Area. Register in advance by calling 770-389-7801. Donations of birdseed are appreciated. $5 parking.

Join a park ranger and other home schools during this fun educational programs. Rangers will be discussing different topics related to science and nature at Panola Mountain, in particular stream health and monitoring. Please bring shoes to get wet in and bug spray. The class is $3 plus $5 parking fee. Register in advance by […]

Join an archery instructor for basic archery tips and tricks for using our static archery ranger. This will give participants the opportunity to practice shooting at targets with vary distances. This class is for ages 9 and up. Please arrive at the archery range 15 minutes before the class begins. Cost varying on age of […]

Join Panola Mountain's rangers on a 3.5 mile round-trip hike of moderate difficulty around this unique conservation area. A morning hike at 9 AM and evening hike at 7:30 PM will be offered for visitor convenience. Please bring water, bug spray, and wear good hiking shoes. The cost of the hike is $7 plus $5 […]

Take aim and hit the bull's eye! Join a certified instructor to learn basic archery skills. All equipment will be provided, but if you have your own the cost of an all-day archery range pass is included. These classes are best for ages 9 and up. The cost of the class is $10 plus $5 […]

Take aim and hit the bull's eye! Join a certified instructor to learn basic archery skills. All equipment will be provided, but if you have your own the cost of an all-day archery range pass is included. These classes are best for ages 9 and up. The cost of the class is $10 plus $5 […]