Events

Sign-Up to enter this amateur cooking contest or be a taster or hot pepper eater. Cooks must pre-register & pre-pay by Jan 10; entry fee $10. Must cook at least 5 quarts homemade chili, any style, and bring it in a crock pot. Cash prize for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. $5 to taste, walkups welcome. […]

Celebrate author A. A. Milne’s birthday as we walk a 0.8 mile natural surface trail. Discover woodland wonders just like Christopher Robin. Wear or bring something along on your pack that reminds you of the characters found in the Hundred Acre Wood. Honeybuns provided after hike. Meet at the Trading Post. Preregistration recommended to ensure […]

Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and sky viewing. Telescopes will be set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Free. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354.

Join us on a ranger-led hike along our 6.9 mile Longleaf Loop. Meet at stone amphitheater by the Visitor’s Center. Geared towards ages 10 & up. Bring water. Dress for weather. Free.

Enjoy some fun nature-themed arts and crafts while using fun and new art media. Make your very own oil pastel tree cookie pendant, air-dry clay creation and more! Geared towards families who homeschool, any age welcome. Cost $8 per student. Must pre-register. Meet at Group Shelter below Lake Deleanor Dam.

Join a ranger for an easy to moderate, 3.4-mile full moon hike along Overlook Loop. Bring a flashlight and water. Geared towards ages 10 & up. Meet at Callaway Country Store Overlook Parking lot. Must pre-register. Free.

Celebrate National Scouting Day and make a bamboo walking stick with paracord grip. $12. Pre-registration required to ensure enough materials. Meet at Group Shelter below the dam.

Join a ranger on a 3.4-mile, easy-moderate hike along our East End Loop. Learn a bit about nature and park history. Dress for the weather. Bring water, a snack, and potentially your brand new bamboo walking stick. Geared towards ages 8 and up. Meet at TV tower parking lot (Roadside Park) off Alt-27. Free.

Flying solo on Valentines Day? Join us for a special archery target shooting where you can shoot hearts and get candy. For ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. Park at boat dock. $15 per person.

Arbor Day Adventure Walk:  Friday Feb 17th 4 - 5:30 PM Join us for a 1-mile evening woodland ramble to learn fascinating facts about trees and everything else along the trail. Bring a flashlight just in case. Free. Meet at Carl’s Cove parking lot. Stroller-accessible. Saturday Feb 18th 10 AM-5 PM Tree Cookie Craft from […]