Cochran Shoals Unit, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

This is a Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy led program. All exclusively CNPC led public events including public workdays, cleanups and hikes will continue as scheduled during a government shutdown. Take a mindful midweek pause and join Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy & Birds Georgia for Feathers & Focus, a gentle winter bird walk paired with nature […]

Join us for an invigorating morning yoga session from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM on July 31st at the Cochran Shoals - Interstate North Unit of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Led by experienced instructor this outdoor practice is open to all levels—whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out. Embrace the peaceful energy […]

Join National Park Service Ranger, Jerry Hightower for a walk through time as you stroll through the mature oak-hickory forest down the ridge to the scenic beauty of Sope Creek. Cross over the bridge and into the nineteenth century to discover the stories behind the massive stone ruins of the once bustling Marietta Paper Manufacturing Company. […]

Come walk on the wild (and winged) side! Join the National Park Service for a magical twilight stroll through the Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. As twilight falls, we’ll head into the woods—not for vampire baseball, but to spot real nocturnal flyers: bats! This stretch of riverside, forest, and meadow […]

Join the National Park Service for a guided walk through the Sope Creek Corridor, featuring mature oak-hickory forest, mesic ravines, and xeric ridge tops. We'll explore diverse summer plant life—wildflowers, ferns, and shrubs—and discuss traditional uses for medicine, dyes, and more. Wildlife signs are often visible. See the forest through a naturalist’s eyes! Location: Sope Creek […]

Come walk on the wild (and winged) side! Join the National Park Service for a magical twilight stroll through the Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. As twilight falls, we’ll head into the woods—not for vampire baseball, but to spot real nocturnal flyers: bats! This stretch of riverside, forest, and meadow […]