NPS Campfire Program: Water Wonders & H2O Olympics

Event details

Join the National Park Service a hands-on program investigating the stunning physical feats of water. Visit several stations to see how many drops of water you can place on a penny before it spills over or how many pennies that you can get into a cup of water before it spills over. Can you float paper clips? Join us and find out. This will be loads of fun followed by a very leisurely stroll to the river. Along the edge of the river, you will see old water oaks, river birch, black walnuts, and sycamores. We will discover plants used by the indigenous people and early settlers for food, medicine, and dye. We might catch a glimpse of an Osprey or a Great Blue Heron taking flight. Along the trail we will look for wildlife signs, summer wildflowers, and ferns. End the beautiful summer evening around the campfire and enjoy the ambiance of the twilight. This is a BYOM event (bring your own marshmallows). You are welcome to roast marshmallows using our great roasting forks. Please join us and enjoy the sight and sounds of twilight along the river. You are welcome to come early and bring a picnic.

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, snacks and marshmallows to roast. NPS will provide roasting forks for use.

A $5 daily parking pass or annual pass is required at all Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area park units. You can purchase a day pass at the trailhead or online: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Register to attend here: https://chattahoocheeparks.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F20781%2Fstorefront%2F120888