Right to Hike’s Ella’s 5K & Fun Run: 10-19-13

Our friends at Right to Hike, Inc. hope to see you at their 6th Annual Ella’s 5K & Fun Run, presented by Georgia’s Own Credit Union. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013, beginning at 9 AM at the Gwinnett Environmental and …

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 …

New Mobile App for GA’s Forests

Water skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming and puttering around on a pontoon boat are easier to do on Lake Lanier than in Georgia’s Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests, but a change of pace is healthy from time to time. If you love your time in the …

The Hike Inn — North GA’s Coolest Tree Houses

Tree houses have a romantic allure. After a full day of swimming in waterfalls, dodging lions and wasting time in the wilderness, it’d be cool to climb up a tree into a cozy home with a glorious view. No doors to lock.  Just roll up …

Rent a Cabin at Don Carter State Park

10 Reasons to Plan a Visit to 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 …

Surf’s Up at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier!

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 …

Don Carter State Park Opens July 15th!

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 …

Don Carter State Park is Almost Open

  Don Carter State Park is Georgia’s newest park — and the first on beautiful Lake Lanier.  After many rain delays, the facility will open to the public on Monday, July 15, 2013.  Park hours are 7 AM until 10 PM daily. A Grand-Opening Ceremony will …

Stormy July 4th Weather for Lake Lanier

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 …