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Summer came late to Lake Lanier in 2013, but on Monday, July 15th, Don Carter State Park opened to the public for the first time. One family arrived at 7 AM to hit the beach early! A few visitors came out of curiosity, some for …
For the first time ever, summer begins on July 15th! That’s when Don Carter State Park opens, at the northern tip of Lake Lanier on the Chattahoochee River. The boat ramps are ready, along with the walking and bicycle trails. You can set up a …
Bad weather cannot wash out good times. Hiking, camping, picnics and BBQs might get rained out, but don’t let it dampen your spirits. Just head indoors and celebrate the Fourth of July anyway. The Weather Channel and the National Weather service are predicting storms that …
I am sick and tired of complaining about the weather. Are you? It’s time we stopped whining … and actually did something about the weather! An old friend who knew all about psychcobabble once said, “Denial is the strongest human emotion.” I say we stop …
Sunday afternoon, June 30th, I decided to stay home and not ride my motorcycle, as I did all day Saturday. The weather radar said the coast was clear. Sure, there were thunderstorms in little green, yellow and red blotches around Georgia, but this is summertime. …
Winners of the Jeopardy! quiz show know less about Lake Lanier than our friend, Stacey Dickson. Stacey is the president of the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau. She is simply perfect for that influential position. Could Stacey correctly respond to this Jeopardy! question? This …
Lake Lanier Islands (LLI) is the closest thing Atlanta has to Disney World. LLI’s 1,500-acre playground takes a lot of work — and a lot of workers — to run right. To join the hard-working crew at Lake Lanier Islands, apply for work during their …
Are you as suspicious as I am when you’re invited to sign up for something online? I’m always worried that both the dollars in my bank account will go missing or that my cell phone videos of me frolicking with movie stars will go viral. …
Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier. Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of it — it’s still under construction. Don’t be surprised if it’s your favorite place on the lake in a few years. Don Carter State Park — named in honor of Don …
Georgia’s State Parks are among the nation’s best managed and most beautiful facilities. There are so many ways to enjoy a day or a week in them you’ll need help deciding where to go and what to do. The “2013 Guide to Georgia State Parks …