With lakes, mountains, forests, and more in between, hikers, young and old, and their four-legged friends are challenged to explore trails at Georgia State Parks. You can hike at 12 participating parks to earn a certificate! This is a pet-friendly option. Learn more at GAStateParks.org.
Tails on Trails!
Join the club by purchasing a Tails on Trails Club membership online for just $20 and they will mail you a club shirt and a matching bandana for your pet to wear while you hike. You can keep track of your accomplishments using the checklist below. Hike 12 of the 42 participating parks below with your furry companion to earn bragging rights and a certificate of completion.
You don't need a dog to be able to complete the challenge on your own. No time limit applies, so hikers can take as long as they wish to complete the requirements. Dogs must be kept on a maximum 6-foot leash when in a Georgia State Park. Please clean up after your pet. Refer to Pets at State Parks at GAStateParks.org for more information. Dog-friendly cottages are also available. Tag #GaStateParks and #TailsOnTrailsClub.
Become a Junior Ranger!
The Junior Ranger Program is a great, kid-friendly option at Georgia State Parks. Experience nature firsthand, explore Georgia's fascinating history, and enjoy outdoor recreational activities. Junior Rangers can learn about alligators in South Georgia, about forts along the coast, or about bears and hemlock trees in North Georgia. Pick up and complete a site-specific book!
Continue Earning Rewards
Junior Rangers can continue earning additional rewards by participating in other outdoor activities. Junior Rangers can earn up to five other embroidery stickers once they complete activities related to park experiences. To earn additional reward stickers, complete each outdoor activity five times and then take the page to a ranger to collect your reward for these categories:
- Outdoor Fun: Play in the dirt or on a playground, golf, mini golf, disc golf, play tag or hide and seek, build a fort, fly a kite, or dance with the wind.
- Wet Zone: Fish, swim, canoe, kayak, paddle board, aqua cycle, pedal boat, ride in a boat, or creek walk.
- Blaze a Trail: Hike, bike, ride a horse, or walk your dog.
- Kids Care: Want to help a ranger? Attend a volunteer day at a park. You could be asked to pick up trash, remove invasive plants, stain picnic tables, plant trees, or help with trails.
- Camp Out: Spend the night in a tent or an RV. Make sure to use your five senses when it gets dark.
Georgia State Parks is truly accessible for all—human and fur babies alike!