Better to Swim in Lake Lanier than a River with Carnivorous Fish

Lake Lanier might not be perfect, but it’s safer for swimming than the Parana River in Argentina. According to The Associated Press, it’s been hot in Argentina.  Not surprising because it’s summertime there.  To cool off from 100-degree temperatures near the town of Rosario, bathers went …

Lake Lanier is Full But Not Running Over

Lake Lanier had a merry Christmas indeed! According to the Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Lanier reached its highest official level ever recorded in the month of December at 6 AM on Christmas Day 2013 when it hit 1073.05 feet above sea level.  The lake …

Magical Nights of Lights’ Live Nativity Show

Magical Night of Lights

Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands is famous for its gargantuan Christmas light displays.  My family used to drive all over town trying to find a few houses that had lights on them.  We probably drove 100-miles to see a dozen glitzy houses.  …

Shane Watson’s Lake Lanier Fishing Report: Striper Fishing is Good

lakelanier.com is thankful for this Shane Watson Guide Service Report, dated 12-14-13. The stripers are on a typical wintertime pattern on Lake Lanier with mornings & afternoons being about the same. Look for the seagulls and loons diving. Cast a leadhead fluke to rolling stripers. …

Start the New Year Right. Take a First Day Hike!

There are three kinds of people in this world: Those who are going to go for a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day. Those who are going to watch football. Boring people. Because this story is all about taking a hike on New Year’s …

December Specials at Georgia’s State Parks

Our friends at Georgia’s State Parks have many special events and bargains for visitors this December. Cozy campfires and peaceful beauty are just two reasons you’ll enjoy visiting Georgia’s State Parks during winter.  There are several specials to make a last-minute escape easy on your wallet.  Dates …

Lake Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights & Buffet

Magical Night of Lights

Only one thing is better than driving through miles and miles of the coolest Christmas lights on the planet at Lake Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights. What’s that? Driving through miles and miles of the coolest Christmas lights on the planet at Lake Lanier Islands’ …