40% Lodging Discount at Amicalola Falls State Park

Lake Lanier is fabulous, but sometimes you just need to head for the mountains.  The Dawson County Office of Tourism Development brings you tidings of 40% discounts on lodging at Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge — in the shadow of Springer Mountain and the Appalachian Trail …

1st Ever Chattahoochee Mountain Music Festival at Don Carter State Park

Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier took twenty years to open its gates to visitors.  Just over one year later, the lake’s only state park makes us wonder what we ever did without it.  On Saturday, September 27, 2014, for example, they’re hosting the …

50% Discount on Weekday Lodging at Hike Inn

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 …

Seven Fun Activities on Lake Lanier

School is back in session in North Georgia, but the fun around Lake Lanier rocks on.  These seven fun activities on Lake Lanier can be enjoyed all year long. Amazingly fun activities abound on and around Georgia’s Great Lake.  Try them all! Seven Fun Activities …

Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa is Surprisingly Luxurious

Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, is full of surprises. Lucille’s was recently named one of the most luxurious inns in the United States of America by BedAndBreakfast.com.  Spend one night there and you’ll agree that esteemed honor is no surprise at all. …

Don Carter State Park is One Year Old

10 Great Reasons to Plan a Visit to Don Carter State Park

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 …

3 Goals of the Lake Lanier Association

The Lake Lanier Association (LLA) stays true to its primary goals: keeping Lake Lanier Clean Full and Safe. What I like most about LLA is how they successfully work with various local, state and federal agencies to keep Lanier clean, full and safe. They’re guardians …

Lanier Convention Bureau Honors Don Carter

You may have never heard of the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau (LLCVB) or LLCVB President Stacey Dickson.  They focus on telling folks near and far about all the reasons why Lake Lanier is a wonderland that everyone should visit.  Often. Stacey and her …

Celebrate National Trails Day: June 7, 2014

National Trails Day (NTD) is the culmination of many years of efforts from the American Hiking Society (AHS). The annual National Trails Day, always on the first Saturday in June, is dedicated to promote outdoor activities in hundreds of locations around the nation. Each year NTD …