Army Corps Raises Some Day-Use Fees for Lake Lanier

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manages Lake Lanier, the shoreline, scores of boat ramps and dozens of day-use parks and campgrounds. That requires taxpayer dollars and user fees.  So … USACE is raising some day-use fees for a day at the park or launching a …

Smithgall Woods State Park Events: Bears, Falcons & Survival Skills

Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen, Georgia, offers fascinating classes on falconry, survival skills and meeting bears in the woods. Sign up soon. You might not get a second chance.

Lake Lanier Flood Risk Statement from Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers spokeswoman Lisa Parker released a flood risk statement on December 29, 2015, due to the potential for flooding from recent rains.

Lake Lanier Polar Bear Plunge Postponed

The Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club (LLKC) has postponed its 19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge previously scheduled for New Year’s Day 2016.

High Water on Lake Lanier Closes Parks

High water on Lake Lanier and debris floating into the lake are closing parks and endangering boaters.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Lanier Islands!

Lanier Islands is preparing an epic New Year’s Eve party in the Grand Ballroom of the Legacy Lodge.  Enjoy the sumptuous dinner buffet, beverages and live music by one of Atlanta’s favorite groups, Banks & Shane. Dance the night away and dance the year away with party favors and …

Winter Adventure Thrills & Chills at Lanier Islands

The only thing better than having great kids is having fabulous grandchildren.  Round them all up and enjoy an evening together at Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights and the Winter Adventure! The Christmas light show winds along for many happy miles with sights that will …

Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club’s Polar Bear Plunge on January 1st

In the unforgettable words that typing instructor, Charles E. Weller, should have said, but didn’t: “Now is the time for all crazy people to come together to the aid of the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club!”  Yes, friends, it’s time for the 2016 Polar Bear Plunge. …