Get Outdoors! Fall Leisure/Recreation At These Nearby Sites!
Posted on October 30, 2011 By jodimott (Edit) Leave a Comment
Residents–have you been outdoors lately? Before the Fall temperatures drop, there are some great places close to Southwinds Stockbridge that have great Fall backdrops during the daytime!
Whether it’s a walk around a trail, cycling a mile or just enjoying a leisurely walk, these places below are great for outdoor leisure and recreation anytime!
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Performer: Lost Person Prevention
Venue: Panola Moutain State Park
Address: 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW Stockbridge, GA
Description: 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 unless a SAR activity is occurring. Meeting at the nature center. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before each program. Register in advance. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Performer: Tree Top Excursions: Introduction Climb
Venue: Panola Moutain State Park
Address: 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW Stockbridge, GA
Description: Join us on rope for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory climb to Canopy-Adventure-Research-Educational Technical Tree Climbing (CARE TTC). Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. Meeting at Naomi-Ruth Climbing Tree… $15 plus $5 parking.
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Performer: Overnight Wilderness Survival Course
Venue: Panola Moutain State Park
Address: 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW Stockbridge, GA
Description: Taught by Byron Kerns, a former US Air Force Survival (SERE) Instructor, featured in the book, Deep Survival. To learn more and to register for this popular Survival 101 course go to www.byronkernssurvival.com. The course starts at 10 AM on Saturday and concludes at 1 PM Sunday. To contact Byron directly call 352-350-4450 or bykerns7@aol.com. Co-ed, adults. $125 (GA residents discounted $25). Teens, ages 15-17, may attend if accompanied by an adult. Price includes the ParkPass fee. 770-732-5871.
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Performer: Saturday Mountain Hike
Venue: Panola Moutain State Park
Address: 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW Stockbridge, GA
Description: These guided hikes depart from Panolas nature center and are for people in good physical condition. 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. Bring sturdy shoes, water, bug spray, and your camera The Panola Mountain hike starts at 10am and generally lasts 2-3 hours. Rain or shine. Meeting at the nature center. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before each program. Call to register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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