Come discover Lake Lanier with us!
Nestled in the rolling foothills of northern Georgia, Lake Lanier is a sprawling reservoir, a beloved recreational haven, and a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Created in the 1950s by the damming of the Chattahoochee River, this 38,000-acre lake boasts over 690 miles of shoreline. While many …
The Elachee Nature Science Center in Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve is a treasure hidden from the eyes of too many who live near or visit Lake Lanier.
If you’ve recently discovered Lake Lanier, you might be surprised to find so many day-use parks around Georgia’s Greatest Lake. Secluded locations and popular recreational areas seem to be everywhere.
Have you ever seen a bald eagle in the wild? Come see the one that resides at Don Carter State Park.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manages Lake Lanier, the shoreline, scores of boat ramps and dozens of day-use parks and campgrounds. That requires taxpayer dollars and user fees. So … USACE is raising some day-use fees for a day at the park or launching a …
Steven Emery, assistant manager at Don Carter State Park, is taking the reins and galloping toward adding more than 20-miles of new trails and equestrian paths around their 1,300 acres of land on the shores of Lake Lanier. Don’t saddle up yet. We’ll let you know when …
Our friends with Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites have dozens of ways to spend a fun day at recreation areas all over our great state. Here’s the events schedule for August, 2015. Events Schedule for Georgia State Parks in Northern Georgia Full Moon Paddling Tour Saturday, …
We’ve finished updating our information on about 50 parks on Lake Lanier. Gathering the latest details on a few recreational areas is like trying to find people in the Witness Protection Program, but we’ve done our best. We hope you’ll relax lakeside at one of …
There are two “catches” to the 50% discount on lodging at the Hike Inn atop Amicalola Falls State Park near Dawsonville, Georgia. The first “catch” is this discount is only available during August, 2014, until all the spaces are taken. The second catch is you …
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 …