Join a park ranger when many flowers are in bloom and butterflies like hairstreaks and zebra swallowtails abound. Meet at the Park Nature Center. Hike is a rugged 2-mile loop...  $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

Try out Panola Mountain State Park's new archery range and learn a new skill. A certified instructor will introduce you to the basics. All equipment provided. Includes an all day archery range pass. Ages 9 years and up.

Join a ranger for an adventure around Alexander Lake to look at beaver lodges, cross a beaver dam, and climb boulders. Bring water and sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes that can get wet. Register in Advance.

Meet Rooks the Rat Snake, Gimble the Corn Snake, and Frank the Turtle for an up-close encounter about our friends with scales. Also learn about other Georgia native snakes. 

Slow down this July 4th and join a ranger for a leisurely stroll to the top of Panola Mountain. As the sun sets we will enjoy a panoramic view of Atlanta's fourth of July Night. We may glimpse fireworks in the distance and the full moon.

Panola Mountain State Park presents training for those that want to learn how to lead mountain hikes. Training is limited to the first 10 volunteers who sign up.

Frogs, toads, katydids, crickets and other creatures provide a chorus for all to enjoy at night. Panola Mountain's diverse habitats provide great places for these creatures to reside. Join a Ranger for this guided tour around Alexander Lake after dark; flashlights and digital cameras welcome. Register in advance.