Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park near Pine Mountain, Ga., will host a one-day backwoods tree-climbing event on Saturday, May 26, for experienced climbers with their own equipment who will be in the west Georgia/east Alabama area for the Memorial Day weekend.

This is a free, climb-at-your-own-risk event that will start at 10 a.m. at the park office, 2970 Georgia Highway 190, in Pine Mountain. We will leave the office almost immediately so please do not be late.

Even though the event is free, all vehicles must pay a $3 parking fee and each climber must complete the park’s liability release form. A parent or legal guardian must accompany any climbers younger than 18 years old.

The park’s camping areas will be crowded during the popular weekend but a limited number of backcountry campsites are available. Other park activities for Saturday night include a bluegrass concert.

From Atlanta, go southwest on Interstate 85 for about 55 miles, then south on Interstate 185 for 13 miles. Exit onto Georgia Highway 18, turn left, and follow the signs to FDR State Park. You will pass the internationally famous Callaway Gardens Resort.

From Montgomery, go northeast on I-85 into Georgia and turn south on I-185 for 13 miles to Georgia Highway 18. Turn left and follow the signs to FDR State Park.