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Welcome to Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park

Welcome to Friends of Tallulah Gorge State ParkWelcome to Friends of Tallulah Gorge State ParkWelcome to Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park

Welcome to Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park

Welcome to Friends of Tallulah Gorge State ParkWelcome to Friends of Tallulah Gorge State ParkWelcome to Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park

Events

September 23, 2023

Your State Parks Day

9:00 am - 12 noon

Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center

Event Details

September 23, 2023

Your State Parks Day

With the theme Bats, Birds, and Bees, activities will focus around our pollinators.  Join us!

9:00 am - 12 noon

Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center

October 18, 2023

Meeting of Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park

3:30 pm

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5:00 pm

Conference Room in the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center

Event Details

October 18, 2023

Meeting of Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park

Friends will meet to plan activities and events for the group. We'll also hear an update on Park activities from our Park staff.

3:30 pm

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5:00 pm

Conference Room in the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center

Anytime

Enjoy the Park!

Dawn

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Dusk

Park Trails

Event Details

Anytime

Enjoy the Park!

Enjoy a walk along the rim trail and experience the great outdoors!  Be sure to maintain social distance and respect the space of other visi...

Event Details

Dawn

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Dusk

Park Trails

Thank you to Wander North Georgia for the generous donation!

Wander North Georgia has designated the Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park as the recipient of a quarterly donation based on sales in their stores.  We greatly appreciate the contribution!  The money will be used to support Park activities.

Congratulations to our Gift Shop

Our wonderful Gift Shop was recognized at the recent DNR and Friends Conference as the Retail Operation of the Year.  A well-deserved award for all Gift Shop staff!

Friends are busy at the Park

30th Anniversary Celebration

30th Anniversary Celebration

30th Anniversary Celebration

The Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park held a 30th anniversary celebration on May 20.  There was m

The Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park sponsored the 30th anniversary celebration of the Park on May 20.  There was music, dancing, crafts, games, and cupcakes.  A fun time was had by all!

Fresh Water for Visitors

30th Anniversary Celebration

30th Anniversary Celebration

The Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park purchased and installed a water bottle filler for visitors and a doggie water bowl for our four legged friends.  It is located next to the Interpretive Center.

Live with Birds of Prey

30th Anniversary Celebration

Prepping T-Shirts for Sale

The Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park sponsored a day long meet and greet with hawks, falcons, and owls at the Interpretive Center.  Over 200 visitors learned about these beautiful creatures.

Prepping T-Shirts for Sale

Friends purchased two new utility carts for the Park

Prepping T-Shirts for Sale

Many hands make quick work!  Friends of TGSP gather to sort and fold 'I Survived the Stairs' t-shirts to prepare them for sale in the retail shop.

Friends purchased two new utility carts for the Park

Friends purchased two new utility carts for the Park

Friends purchased two new utility carts for the Park

The Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park purchased two brand new utility carts for staff use in the Park and campground.

Did you survive the stairs?

Friends purchased two new utility carts for the Park

Friends purchased two new utility carts for the Park

Be sure to buy a T-shirt to celebrate surviving the stairs!  The shirts are available in the Park Gift Shop.  All proceeds are used to benefit Tallulah Gorge State Park.

Wander North Georgia Check Presentation

Wander North Georgia Check Presentation

Wander North Georgia Check Presentation

Josh Brown, co-owner of Wander North Georgia, presented a donation check to Rich Mallicote, Treasurer of the Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park, for use in supporting the Park.

A Successful Raptor Ramble

Wander North Georgia Check Presentation

Wander North Georgia Check Presentation

Visitors old and young learned about raptors at our new Raptor Ramble.  A walk along the Shortline Trail provided the opportunity to learn about a variety of owls, falcons, and hawks.  Then a live demonstration was held at the Old Jail.

New Photo Board at Park

Wander North Georgia Check Presentation

Friends purchased bear proof trash cans

Park visitors have a new background for photos thanks to the Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park

Friends purchased bear proof trash cans

Friends purchased bear proof trash cans

Friends purchased bear proof trash cans

The Friends of TGSP purchased three bear (and squirrel) proof trash cans for the Park.  Two are at the beach and day use area and one is on the Shortline Trail.

Adopting Overlooks and Trails

Friends purchased bear proof trash cans

Adopting Overlooks and Trails

Friends volunteer to pick up trash at the Overlooks and on the Trails.  Visitors are encouraged to leave no trace but unfortunately, some do not heed the request.  Friends also clear small natural debris from the walkways.

Garden Maintenance

Friends purchased bear proof trash cans

Adopting Overlooks and Trails

Volunteers pull weeds and trim bushes in the gardens around the center and at the Park entrance. 

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