The opening of Don Carter State Park took decades of planning and dedication. Now the park is one year old. It only took one year, however, to become a favorite destination for campers, swimmers, families, fishermen and boaters. If you haven’t been there yet, you’ll love …
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‘Legacy on Lanier’ Magazine Wins Award
Sometimes it takes years to become an overnight sensation, and earn awards and accolades for excellence. Sooner or later, superior work is always rewarded. Lake Lanier Islands Resort partnered with the creative team at Accent Creative Group on the design of its custom publication, Legacy …
Day-Use Parks on Lake Lanier
Your mama might not be good looking and your daddy might not be rich. The cotton isn’t high yet, but we’re calling it summertime anyway. Time for jumping fish and easy living! Click Here If You Don’t Get That Reference That means it’s time to …
Vogel State Park: Perky Cabins & Old Tyme Fun
Some people in this world don’t care if they ever while away a few hours, conferrin’ with the flowers and/or consulting with the rain. They’re too busy working themselves into a dither. If you are able to get away from the flying monkeys where you work, …
May 2014 GA State Parks & Historic Sites Events
There is some kind of fun for everyone here in Georgia, no matter how much money you have to spend. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains, Georgia is a wonderland. Some people even like to visit Atlanta! During the month of May, Georgia’s State …
Free Pass to Lake Lanier Islands ~ April 25-27, 2014
Ever wondered what’s behind those big gates at Lake Lanier Islands but didn’t have the money to get in? Have they got a deal for you! Round up a few friends and head out to the spiffier-than-ever Lake Lanier Islands during the weekend of April …
Work Delayed on New Bridge Near Olympic Venue
The construction of the new bridge on Clarks Bridge Road / State Route 284 Bridge at the Lake Lanier Olympic Center has been rescheduled to begin before Thanksgiving. According to Georgia DOT District Construction Engineer Harold Mull, “Crews are moving equipment and materials to the project …
Georgia State Parks Remain Open
The beautiful Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier is open, in spite of the shutdown of the federal government. Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites are not affiliated with the National Park System and will remain open even with the federal government experiencing a …
Don Carter State Park’s Opening Ceremony 9-16-13
Monday, September 16, 2013, is going to be a wonderful day. When was the last time you took the day off, went to a glorious park and hung out with the likes of Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal and the wonderful man who had Don Carter …
Rent a Cabin at Don Carter State Park
According to a Facebook post from Georgia State Parks, cabins and campsites at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier are now open to the public and reservations are being accepted. This surprise announcement comes after the park quietly rented the cabins on a trial …