Outdoor Enjoyment & Safety in Winter

Outdoor Enjoyment & Safety in Winter

Campfire & Guided Walk

Saturday, December 7th

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Join National Park Service Naturalist Jerry Hightower for a campfire, guided walk, and a brief program on how to enjoy the outdoors in winter presented on the upper deck of the Center’s Lodge. Ranger Jerry will discuss easy and inexpensive clothing options, clothing types, and other items that can help you enjoy the outdoors in winter safely and comfortably. Discover new information about preparing for winter recreation in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and the importance of a little forethought for winter fun. Join us and enjoy the ambiance, and beauty of twilight on the Chattahoochee. After the program you are invited to join us on a short walk on the Three Forks Loop Trail.

Location: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30022. No entrance fee at this site. For directions see www.nps.gov/chat

Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. 

Facilities: Located in the Center’s Lodge

Difficulty: Easy level walking

Bring: Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on a forest trail. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and activity level. Bring water and you might include snacks.

You are also welcome to bring your own marshmallows to roast. We have roasting forks that you may use.

Limit: 125 persons

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This event will take place rain or shine, however it will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather including thunderstorms or flood warnings. Participants will be notified by email the morning of the event (or sooner) should an event need to be rescheduled due to weather.

Please contact info@chattahoocheeparks.org with any questions.

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