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Shady Grove Campground on Lake Lanier Opens 3-30-15

If have faith enough to believe such things, spring is scheduled to begin on Friday, March 20, 2015.  Ten days later, Shady Grove Campground opens at 8:30 a.m., Monday, March 30.  They’ll remain open until November 8. Our friends at Forsyth County Parks and Recreation invite …

Marketing Genius Mr. Chris Hendley Joins Lanier Islands

Our pal Mr. Chris Hendley is now the Director of Special Events & Promotions for Lanier Islands.  There are not many ways to improve the premier destination on Lake Lanier … except for Chris Hendley. Chris spent the past 15 years serving the Georgia Force …

Georgia’s 2015 Travel Guide & Fried Green Tomatoes

Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal met with Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Chris Carr and Georgia’s tourism industry leaders for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the state Capitol on January 27, 2015.  Gov. Deal revealed the cover of Georgia’s official 2015 state travel …

First Day Hikes in Georgia on January 1st 2015

    New Year’s resolutions often include exercise.  So, Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites are offering ways to make getting in shape more fun.  Start 2015 off right with a “First Day Hike.” Increase your metabolism and decrease your waistline with a healthy walk in …

Lake Lanier is 2.6 Feet Below Full Winter Pool

Sure, you think it’s autumn and I think it’s autumn, but according to the US Army Corps of Engineers (ACE), December 1st is the first official day of Winter Pool at Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier is considered to be full during Winter Pool — which …

Pix from Don Carter State Park’s 1st Mountain Music Festival

Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier was the place to be on Saturday, September 27, 2014, as they rolled out the hay bales for the premier of the Chattahoochee Mountain Music Festival. Families gathered from all over Georgia to enjoy the beach, do some fishing and …

1st Ever Chattahoochee Mountain Music Festival at Don Carter State Park

Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier took twenty years to open its gates to visitors.  Just over one year later, the lake’s only state park makes us wonder what we ever did without it.  On Saturday, September 27, 2014, for example, they’re hosting the …