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 …

USA Canoe & Kayak: 2013 Year in Review

Nicholas Oliver, our media contact with USA Canoe/Kayak, put considerable effort into a review of the highlights of the flatwater sprint season of 2013, including what happened on and off the water. We congratulate everyone involved — especially our friends at the Lanier Canoe and Kayak …

Jon Boat Fishing Tournament at Bald Ridge Marina: 12-14

Finally!  A fishing tournament that doesn’t require a $45,000 fishing boat with a $20,000 300-horsepower motor, $10,000 worth of electronics and a $50,000 truck to pull it to the lake. Kudos to the fine Americans who are organizing this fishing tournament on Lake Lanier that’s limited …

NASCAR? Trading Paint at Road Atlanta? Heck, yeah!

What a blast! The first-ever NASCAR race at Road Atlanta was everything a race lover could ever want.  Trading paint.  Cars spinning out.  Noise.  Fast cars … and lots of confused drivers and spectators. This contest was all part of the action surrounding the Petit …

The Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta

Although the feat of racing for 10-hours or 1,000 miles is common to mothers with kids who must be driven to play sports, take music, ballet and/or karate lessons — simultaneously — for the rest of us, the Petit Le Mans race at Road Atlanta is beyond …

Petit Le Mans Racing at Road Atlanta

Yes, Bubba, it’s true. There’s a kind of racing where the drivers turn left and right!  And it’s coming to Road Atlanta, just south of Gainesville, GA. You and I might have to face the shame of driving Ford Fiestas with three doors painted different …

David Nichol Wins Bass Tournament on Lanier

Gainesville’s David Nichol won the Bass Fishing League (BFL) Regional tournament on Lake Lanier, which was held over the weekend of October 12th, with a three-day total of 15 bass totaling 47 pounds, 2 ounces. This regional tournament featured the top 40 boaters and 40 …

Right to Hike’s Ella’s Run: 10-19-13

Right to Hike, Inc. offers you a fun way to get outside with Fido and get some exercise with the nicest people you will ever meet. The 6th Annual Ella’s 5K & Fun Run, presented by Georgia’s Own Credit Union, is set for Saturday, October 19, …

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 …