The Appalachian Trail means different things to different people. It’s more than just a great alibi when you want leave the governor’s office and fly to Argentina to hang out with your girlfriend. Much more. The motivations, goals and hopes of those who hit the …
Category: Lake Lanier Activities
Good News from GA’s Deputy Commissioner for Tourism
Georgia’s Deputy Commissioner for Tourism Kevin Langston presented many encouraging facts on March 28, 2012 at a luncheon — sponsored by the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau — at Lanier Charter Career Academy. Georgia is divided into nine separate tourism regions. The most beautiful, obviously, includes Lake Lanier …
Applications for Lake Lanier Dock Permits
High and Dry — Robert J. Sutherland The Army Corps of Engineers is once again reviewing applications for the limited number of docks allocated to Lake Lanier. The process was halted when the lake’s levels dropped precipitously in 2007. In 2010, permits were reviewed for …
Shady Grove Campsite Open for 2012 Season
Shady Grove Campground’s 110 beautiful campsites on the shores of Lake Lanier in Forsyth County are open from now until November 4, 2012. If Atlanta were Metropolis, Shady Grove is where Superman would spend his weekends. Beautiful weather, friendly neighbors and happy camping are always *guaranteed! (*Some restrictions apply.)
Forsyth County’s 2012 Spring-Summer Activity Guide
Here’s the most up-to-date information on recreational activities and camp programs in Forsyth County. The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department’s 2012 Spring-Summer Activity Guide is tremendously helpful and easy to use. You’ll refer to it often when you want to know about camps, athletics and …
Lake Lanier Rowing Club Regattas — March 24th & 25th
Lake Lanier Rowing Venue Timing Tower In 1996, the Olympic Games came to Hall County, GA. We were ready to host the world’s best rowers at the Olympic Rowing Venue at Clark’s Bridge Park on the shores of the Chattahoochee River. The Lake Lanier Rowing Club …
Lake Lanier Water Levels — First Day of Spring 2012
Lake Lanier rowing venue — Robert J. Sutherland “Spring is sprung. Da lake is riz. I wonder where da boaters is?” (We are a freelance writer. We are not a poet. Sorry.) Winter is officially behind us. Today is the first day of spring — …
Storms Raise Lake Lanier’s Levels
The storms in early March brought tragedy to many communities and families in the South. We send our condolences to all who suffered losses. Lake Lanier was the beneficiary, however, of quite of bit of rainfall. For that, we are thankful. On Sunday, March 4th, …
The Mystery of the Missing Red Canoe
lakelanier.com welcomes contributions from local authors. This story, however, is a bit less heart-warming than others. The reason is the serenity and peacefulness of Lake Lanier was robbed from Tricia Slay as she explored one of the magnificent islands planted in our lake. Sad to say, but …
Matthew Wilbanks Wins Bass Tournament On Lake Lanier
LakeLanier.com congratulates Gainesville’s own Matthew Wilbanks for winning the Walmart Bass Fishing League (BFL) Bulldog Division event on Lake Lanier with a five-bass limit that weighed 21 pounds, 8 ounces. His purse was $4,729. Wilbanks said he primarily fished the north end of Lake Lanier, including …