Thomas the Tank Engine, October 19-20, 25-27, Cordele, GA

 

Thomas the Tank Engine™ Coming to South Georgia

Kids climb aboard at SAM Shortline Excursion Train in Cordele

October 19-20 and 25-27, 2013

 September 17, 2013, CORDELE, GA  --  Tiny fans of Thomas the Tank Engine™ can ride a real train this fall when the storybook character pulls into southwest Georgia.  The 2013 Day Out With Thomas offers little engineers and their families an opportunity to ride a 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends™ series. Children will ride along with their favorite hero on his latest adventure as he pulls SAM Shortline Excursion Train down the track. The Day Out With Thomas  is presented by HIT Entertainment.

 
WHAT:

Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine

• 25-minute (approximate) ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine

• Opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of The Railway

• Family activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, videos, live music, face painting and more. 

• Train-themed gift shop

 WHEN:

October 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27, 2013

 COST:

$15.12 - $22.68 

Under 2 - free.

WHERE:

SAM Shortline Excursion Train at Georgia Veterans State Park

2459 Hwy. 280, Cordele, GA 31015

Located 9 miles west of I-75 (exit #101).  

INFORMATION & TICKETS:

SamShortline.com

Toll-Free 1-866-468-7630

GA's new camping club

Georgia’s New Camping Club Saves Tent Travelers Money

Loyalty Program Offered by Georgia’s State Parks

 

ATLANTA, March 11, 2013  --  Sleeping under the stars has always been a budget-friendly way to explore the Peach State and enjoy a vacation.  Now Georgia’s State Parks are making the price tag even more appealing by offering a new loyalty program just for tent campers.  GeoCamp club members earn every tenth night of camping for free, and there’s no cost for membership.   

The program includes 38 state parks in Georgia, including Unicoi near Helen, Red Top Mountain on Lake Allatoona, Skidaway Island outside Savannah and Reed Bingham in Adel.  All campgrounds feature hot showers, laundry facilities, grills, picnic tables and space for campfires.  A variety of tent campsites allow guests to choose their amenities, from water and electric hookups right at the site, to more remote “walk-in” sites that afford extra privacy.  Nightly rates average around $15 for primitive sites to $25 for hookup sites.   

 

“Our new GeoCamp program is a way to thank tent campers who are such great supporters of Georgia’s state parks,” said State Park Director Becky Kelley.  “We want to recognize them for their loyalty and to let them know we value their business.  We also want to spotlight how tent camping can be an affordable way for families to spend spring break and summer vacation.” 

 

Campers can pick up free membership cards from state park offices.  There’s no time limit to stay nine nights and earn the tenth night free.  GeoCamp is open to tent campers only because Georgia State Parks have a separate loyalty club for RV and camper owners. 

 

Vacationing in Georgia’s state parks allows outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, disc golf, geocaching and beautiful scenery right outside their door.  Most parks offer animal programs, guided nature walks, battle re-enactments, kids crafts, outdoor concerts and many other events throughout the year.  For those who prefer a soft bed rather than a sleeping bag, the parks rent cabins, yurts, lodge rooms and even group facilities.  To learn more, visit GeorgiaStateParks.org/geo-camp or call 1-800-864-7275.  

copied from email recieved from GA state parks!

Veggie Tales in Tallahassee, FL

PRESENTS:

VEGGIETALES LIVE - GOD MADE YOU SPECIAL

March 8th at Christian Heritage Church in Tallahassee

It's a very Veggie birthday, and you are invited! Join Bob & Larry and the entire VeggieTales crew as they put on the biggest birthday party ever celebrating VeggieTales' 20 years of stories, songs and fun. The show is filled with silly song favorites and memorable entertainment for the whole family! You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind celebration!

The VeggieTales Live VIP Experience includes premium seating and an opportunity to have a photo taken of you and your family with Bob the Tomato & Larry the Cucumber after the show. Be sure to bring your camera or camera phone and we will take a picture for you. You will receive a VeggieTales 5x7 cardboard photo frame to take home.

**All children over the age of 2 will require a ticket. Any child under 2 must held by the parent in their seat.

For more information or to buy tickets see website below:

http://wayt.wayfm.com/on-the-way/317-veggietales-live.html

**Copied from the website above.

Day Trips

Want to get out of town for the day? Here are some suggestions for you and your family!  If you have been somewhere recently that would be good for this page, please share!


Florida:

North Florida
http://www.naturalnorthflorida.com/wakulla-county-florida/events-festivals

Tallahassee, FL
http://www.visittallahassee.com/

http://tallahasseemuseum.org/

http://treetotreeadventures.com/

Wakulla Springs
http://www.wakullaspringslodge.com/

St. Marks
https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Marks-Florida/104831399580905

Gainesville, FL
http://www.cityofgainesville.org/

Madison, FL
http://www.campjellystone.com/campgrounds/florida-campgrounds/

Jacksonville, FL
www.jax4kids.com

Museum of Science & History
http://www.themosh.org/Events.html

Jacksonville Zoo
http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/index.php?//index.php

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground, Live Oak, FL
http://musicliveshere.com/content/index



Georgia:

Georgia State Parks:
http://www.gastateparks.org/

Thomasville, GA
http://www.thomasvillega.com/Content/Default/8/13/0/thomasville-visitor's-center/home.html

Cordele, GA
http://www.southwestgeorgia.net/cordele.html

Macon, GA
http://www.maconga.org/things-to-do/

Kolomoki Indian Mounds
http://www.gastateparks.org/info/kolomoki/

Okefenokee Swamp
http://www.okeswamp.com/
http://www.okefenokee.com/

Tifton, GA
http://www.tiftontourism.com/things.html

http://www.abac.edu/museum/

Albany, GA
http://www.albanygeorgia.biz/

http://www.chehaw.org/

http://www.flintriverquarium.com/index.html

http://www.heritagecenter.org/