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The Hike Inn — North GA’s Coolest Tree Houses

Tree houses have a romantic allure. After a full day of swimming in waterfalls, dodging lions and wasting time in the wilderness, it’d be cool to climb up a tree into a cozy home with a glorious view. No doors to lock.  Just roll up …

“Shore Sweep” T-Shirt Contest

  Our pal, Joanna Cloud of the Lake Lanier Association, is looking for artists to enter their contest to design the 2013 Shore Sweep T-shirt. The winner will potentially receive worldwide fame and unfathomable riches (some restrictions apply). The deadline for submissions, however, is Thursday, August …

U.S. Sprint National Race Results

We’re thankful to Nick Olivier of US Canoe/Kayak for this update on the 2013 U.S. Sprint National Championships at the Oklahoma City Boathouse District in Oklahoma City, OK. Congratulations to our friends from Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club for their outstanding performances. Gig Harbor Canoe …

Boating Safely Course — 8-17-13

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29’s Commander Pat Lindsey confirmed with lakelanier.com that their Boating Safely course scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2013, still has a few openings. This one-day, seven-lesson class on boating safety is extremely popular. Sessions run from 8:30 AM until about 4:30 PM at the Coast Guard …

Rent a Cabin at Don Carter State Park

10 Reasons to Plan a Visit to Don Carter State Park

According to a Facebook post from Georgia State Parks, cabins and campsites at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier are now open to the public and reservations are being accepted. This surprise announcement comes after the park quietly rented the cabins on a trial …

Final Results: 2013 ICF Sprint World Races

The 2013 ICF Junior & Under-23 Sprint World Championships at Welland International Flatwater Centre in Welland, Ontario, Canada, are over. Congratulations to our local heroes from Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club! Six United States boats recorded Top 20 finishes on Sunday, August 4, 2013, making nine …

Rep. Doug Collins & The MOTOR Act

Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA), founder of the Army Corps of Engineers Reform Caucus, recently introduced the “Marina Operator Tax Obligation Relief (MOTOR) Act of 2013” (H.R 2795).   The“MOTOR Act” provides economic relief to lake communities by capping fees marinas operating on Corps lakes are …

Suspect Named in Lake Lanier BUI Accident

Sunday evening, July 28, 2013, authorities were notified of a boating accident on Lake Lanier, near Shoal Creek. DNR Rangers Corporals Loudermilk and Roberson responded to the boating incident. According to Sgt. Mike Burgamy of the Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division, a boater …

Open House at Lanier Canoe Kayak Club

  The Lanier Canoe Kayak Club (LCKC) will hold an Open House and Parent Meeting at the Lake Lanier Olympic Boathouse located at Clarks Bridge Park at the north end of Lake Lanier on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 7 PM. LCKC is committed to providing the …