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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 …
Here’s some good news from Lanier Islands, just in time for Christmas! Special Christmas Carload Prices for Magical Nights of Lights! Up until now, taking the family to experience the Magical Nights of Lights extravaganza at Lanier Islands set you back $17 for adults and $10 for each …
If you’re ever on Jeopardy! and the answer is “They blew it up.” Here’s the correct question: “What happened to the old Clarks Bridge in Gainesville, Alex?” Yup. After months of construction delays, detours, noise, mud and watching big machines go Bang!!, the original bridge was …
One of the hidden gems near Lake Lanier is the Elachee Nature Science Center in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in Gainesville. Each year, Elachee educates 35,000 students and informs 30,000 visitors at the museum in the 1,400-acre preserve. Visit the Elachee Nature Science Center on Sunday, November …
We’re almost at the time for peak color for Georgia’s foliage, usually around the end of October or early November. Georgia’s State Parks has the best gift for leaf peepers since maple trees. They call it “Leaf Watch.” Leaf Watch posts regular updates to keep travelers updated on fall colors …
Cheerful volunteers with the Lake Lanier Association and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful will pitch in on Saturday, September 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m to pitch trash out of the lake during the 2015 Lake Lanier Shore Sweep. The Gwinnett County helpers of the 2015 Lake Lanier Shore Sweep …
Steven Emery, assistant manager at Don Carter State Park, is taking the reins and galloping toward adding more than 20-miles of new trails and equestrian paths around their 1,300 acres of land on the shores of Lake Lanier. Don’t saddle up yet. We’ll let you know when …
All good things must come to an end. So, eat, drink and be merry at LanierWorld on September 12th & 13th. That’s the final weekend of waterpark fun at Lanier Islands. It’s okay to weep in the Wave Pool on Saturday, but please don’t cry …
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Public Affairs Coordinator Kim Hatcher tells us Don Carter State Park was the recipient of the Resource Enhancement Award during the recent Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Managers Conference. This prestigious honor was accepted by former park manager Will Wagner for improving land use …
It’s time for Laurel Summer Fest, which is billed by our pals at the Hall County Parks & Leisure Services and the Gainesville Jaycees as an end-of-summer festival. What’s the big rush to kick summer to the curb? It’s still August. Autumn doesn’t officially begin until September …