Wilderness Survival Weekend

Aug 28 Sat 10:00 AM
Location

418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-265-8888

Attendance
 15  people attended.
4.00 4.006 (6 ratings)

Who organized?
gail

Amicalola Falls State Park is hosting this event. It is free and several members have asked about a wilderness survival class.

This is a weekend class. Saturday and Sunday, August 28th and 29th, 10:00-5:00 both days.

The weekend will be sprinkled with basic skill classes suitable for the whole family. No registration required.

$5.00 parking fee.

I will update the scheduled classes as we get closer to the event so you can plan your day.

Free Family Fun

Lodge Restaurant and Prices - Buffet Style
Breakfast 7 a.m - 10:30 daily 6.95
Lunch 11:30 - 3:00 daily 8.49
Dinner 5 p.m. - 8:00 daily 10.95
Sunday - Thursday 5-8 p.m
Friday & Saturday 5-9 p.m.
Sunday Brunch 11:30 - 3:00 15.95

SATURDAY

10:00 A.M. BE PREPARED!
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER
You are lost in the woods…what do you do? If you don’t know, then this program will tell you the best way to make sure that you are found safe and sound.

*To make class sizes more manageable, the following three programs will be offered at
1:00 P.M., 2:00 P.M., and 3:00 P.M.:



*MAP & COMPASS
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER
Your compass is no good if you don’t know how to use it! Join us during this program to learn the basics about map and compass!

*FIRE BUILDING & SIGNALS
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER


There are a variety of ways to build a fire…and matches are not a requirement! This program demonstrates different types of fires and other signals that can be used in the outdoors.

*CRAZY CORDAGE
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER
What is cordage?? Cordage can be useful for many things in the great outdoors! Learn how to make it from natural fibers and what it can be used for!



Fed Wildlife = DEAD Wildlife
Please don’t leave food items accessible to wildlife.

SUNDAY



10:00 A.M. EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANT HIKE
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER
Discover historical uses for many of the plants that carpet this green Earth.
Distance: about 1 mile; Duration: 1 ½ hours

1:00 P.M. DANGEROUS CRITTERS
MEET AT LODGE LOBBY
Georgia is home to several plants and creatures that can make your life miserable! It is often the critters that we don’t think about or see that are the most dangerous!

3:00 P.M. KNOT SO FAST!
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER


Knots can be helpful in many situations. This program teaches several basic knots that you can use in everyday situations.


Programs during Wilderness Survival Weekend are geared for all ages – families welcome. All programs are free, however a $5.00 parking fee applies.

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  • Aaron
    Aaron

    Is the group "meeting up" at any particular time or place?

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 4:37 PM
  • Toni Mudd
    Toni Mudd

    Really wanted to attend this weekend for the great classes! Will there be an encore?

    Posted Aug 27, 2010 10:13 PM
  • Jay W.
    Jay W.

    FYI. The lodge restaurant has great food.

    Posted Aug 25, 2010 11:00 PM
  • gail
    gail

    Sorry Kim, hope all is well and we will see you next time.

    Posted Aug 20, 2010 7:22 PM
  • Kim Schuler
    Kim Schuler

    I had to release my campsite for the weekend and won't be able to come. My family and friends were affected in the Tennessee floodings this week, so I've decided to go there instead. I hope you all have a great time though!

    Posted Aug 20, 2010 10:03 AM
  • Jay W.
    Jay W.

    I plan go TRAIL RUNNING some when classes are not in session (and identifying edible wild plants along the run). See me if you are interested in trail running this weekend.

    Posted Aug 20, 2010 1:06 AM
  • gail
    gail

    Thanks Matthew. did anyone read his comment....free camping spots....first come first serve.

    Posted Aug 15, 2010 11:26 PM
  • gail
    gail

    Toni, you can still do this. Keep calling for reservations and bring whatever compass you have.

    Posted Aug 15, 2010 11:23 PM
  • Toni Mudd
    Toni Mudd

    One more thing...I have the round, black, "lensitic" (sp?) compass. Will that one do?

    Posted Aug 14, 2010 2:35 PM
  • Toni Mudd
    Toni Mudd

    OK...Toni here. Tried to call Park for reservations last Thursday...got a message machine, instead. No one has called back. Guess I'll be camping in my car, too. SaW the post about it on my email. Can I still do this? -Toni P.S. Will be coming up on the Friday before as I'll be in Helen, Ga the previous week.

    Posted Aug 14, 2010 2:32 PM
  • Matthew
    Matthew

    I will not be going, but if you take the road where most of the cabins are there is a dirt road. If you go down just a little way, not to far, you will see a couple of places to park your car and camp. it's free to camp at these spots. I was up there last year and saw some people camping there. Also on of the sites is next to the creek that makes up the falls.

    Posted Aug 14, 2010 8:40 AM
  • Jeanne
    Jeanne

    I reserved a campsite, but my tent is small enough I am sure we can fit another one if anyone still needs a place to crash.

    Posted Aug 14, 2010 12:06 AM
  • gail
    gail

    Melissa I think it is first come first serve. If your campsite is full, Kim will fill up quickly. get your spot peeps...don't wait till last minute.

    Posted Aug 12, 2010 10:25 PM
  • Melissa
    Melissa

    Gail...Are you allowed to reserve specific sites? I thought it was first come first serve? Our campsite will be full since they only allow 2 tents :(

    Posted Aug 12, 2010 4:02 PM
  • gail
    gail

    If the cottages are still available to share, you may want to grab a spot now. They to will go quickly. Time to make plans if you are planning to stay in the park for the weekend.

    Posted Aug 12, 2010 3:55 PM
  • gail
    gail

    Kim and Melissa, are you still planning to split your campsites? If so, if interested you might want to grab a spot now because they are going to go quickly.

    Posted Aug 12, 2010 3:51 PM
  • Toni Mudd
    Toni Mudd

    I'm up for either sharing a camp site (via my own tent, of course or even sharing a lodge. I'm a good bunk mate and I don't even snore! Would appreciate my own bed, though. -Toni

    Posted Aug 12, 2010 1:07 AM
  • James  workman
    James workman

    Its (Mountain Top Lodge)

    Posted Aug 4, 2010 8:42 AM
  • James  workman
    James workman

    For those that dot want to rough it!! Mountain top Bed and Breakfast is close by!! a great place theyalso have several cabins separate from the lodge!! they are in Dalognaga google it!

    Posted Aug 4, 2010 8:41 AM
  • gail
    gail

    Bring your own compass if you have one. Clear rectangular will work.

    Posted Aug 3, 2010 5:34 PM
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