USACE Flood Control Update for Lake Lanier (1-7-16)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) implemented flood control operations after portions of Alabama, Florida and Georgia received up to 15 inches of rain over 14 days, causing the rivers within the basins to rise rapidly.

Smithgall Woods State Park Events: Bears, Falcons & Survival Skills

Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen, Georgia, offers fascinating classes on falconry, survival skills and meeting bears in the woods. Sign up soon. You might not get a second chance.

Lake Lanier Flood Risk Statement from Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers spokeswoman Lisa Parker released a flood risk statement on December 29, 2015, due to the potential for flooding from recent rains.

Lake Lanier Polar Bear Plunge Postponed

The Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club (LLKC) has postponed its 19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge previously scheduled for New Year’s Day 2016.

High Water on Lake Lanier Closes Parks

High water on Lake Lanier and debris floating into the lake are closing parks and endangering boaters.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Lanier Islands!

Lanier Islands is preparing an epic New Year’s Eve party in the Grand Ballroom of the Legacy Lodge.  Enjoy the sumptuous dinner buffet, beverages and live music by one of Atlanta’s favorite groups, Banks & Shane. Dance the night away and dance the year away with party favors and …

Winter Adventure Thrills & Chills at Lanier Islands

The only thing better than having great kids is having fabulous grandchildren.  Round them all up and enjoy an evening together at Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights and the Winter Adventure! The Christmas light show winds along for many happy miles with sights that will …

Two Mile Creek Park Closed for Renovations until April 2016

Free Ways to Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day

We’re thankful for the plans by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Lake Lanier to renovate Two Mile Creek Park at 9200 Bethel Road in Gainesville. Two Mile Creek Park is now closed.  When the park re-opens, probably in mid-April of 2016, there will …