Buford resident and dentist, Michelle McKenzie, drilled the women’s Iron Girl triathlon sponsored by Athleta Iron Girl Atlanta, held Sunday at Lake Lanier Islands. McKenzie, 36, completed the 1/3-mile swim in 11:11; the 19-mile bike ride in 52:22; and, the 3-mile run in 18:24, for a cavity-free winning time …
Category: Lake Lanier Activities
Sprint World Cup Recap (5-21-2012)
Here are the results from the 2012 ICF Sprint World Cup No. 1 races in Poznan, Poland that took place Friday-Sunday, May 18-20, 2012, courtesy of USA Canoe/Kayak. Maggie Hogan (San Diego, Calif.) and Kaitlyn McElroy (Oklahoma City, Okla.) wrapped up their successful weekend with a third place …
LanierWorld’s Water Park is Open!
The LanierWorld Family Fun Park at Lake Lanier Islands is not as big as Disney World or as exotic as the Hawaiian island of Kauai, but it’ll do on a hot summer day when the kids (or you) deserve a break. Wild Waves combines the serenity of …
Contra Dancing in North Georgia
I know. You’ve never heard of “contra dancing,” right? Makes you think of what happens when guerrilla warriors and/or banditos get ripped and party. It’s okay. Contra dancers understand. Here’s the deal: A contra dance is the most fun you can have in public without …
Boating Safety Course: May 19, 2012
Lake Lanier’s U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29 will present “About Boating Safely,” on Saturday, May 19, 2012. This one-day, seven-lesson course teaches: • Rules of the road • Knowing the boat • Navigating the waterways • Legal boating requirements and • What to do in an …
New Priorities for Corps’ Park Rangers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) on Lake Lanier, in response to several fatal accidents and low water levels on the lake, made two announcements. As of May 20, 2012, the Corps will suspend the review of upgrades to existing private docks and permit requests for new …
Sardis Creek Park: Down 6.03 Feet
Sardis Creek is a large, relatively quiet park in the center of Lake Lanier. There’s a triple boat ramp, good fishing, some picnic tables and a Ranger station. Because it’s quiet, you’ll find often people fishing, canoeing and kayaking here.
Lake Lanier App Released!
The Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau (LLCVB) “Best of Lake Lanier” mobile phone app has been released ahead of schedule. The app puts information at your fingertips about where to stay, eat or have fun on Lake Lanier — all recommended by LLCVB. This mobile …
Moonlight Cruise on Lake Lanier?
The Super Moon is back! No, we don’t mean that “large” lady at Chastain Park in the spandex capris. We’re referring to what NASA calls “The perigee full moon [that] will be as much as 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than other full …
Vote for Gainesville and Lake Lanier as the Ultimate Fishing Town
Gainesville and Lake Lanier are in the running for “Ultimate Fishing Town” in a contest being run by World Fishing Network. There is no cost to vote and you can even list your business for free on the Gainesville event page! Click the link below …