Thinking you need a little more culture in your life? Thinking of going to an actual museum? Wanna pretend you love art — when all you really want to do is toss down a few cold ones while you pose as a cool artist on …
Category: Tourism
Storm Damage Keeps Sanders Road Closed
Severe storms that whacked areas near Lake Lanier on Sunday, May 19, 2013, are still causing problems. In addition to wiping out the bridge on Stephens Road, not far from Old Federal Park, damage was done elsewhere. Click Here for the Stephens Road Bridge Story …
Lake Lanier Islands is Hiring
Now that there’s actually water in Lake Lanier, everybody is swarming to the lake. Lanier is one of America’s most popular lakes, mostly because there is nothing as beautiful and/or inviting in many other states — especially the flat and wheaty ones that are in the …
Motorcycle Racing (& Riding) at Road Atlanta
WERA Cycle Jam returns to Road Atlanta this weekend, June 7-9, 2013. You know you’ll see some of the fastest bikes being thrashed around one of America’s best road courses by people who have absolutely zero sense of danger and who live to thrill …
Lakehouse For Sale: Make Offer
Sick and tired of Junior wasting his life away on your sofa, guzzling Yoo-hoos and eating you out of house and Cheetos? Does Lula Mae waste gazillions of gallons of hot water showering every morning? No room in the garage for your pickup and hog? Have …
Yes, There Are Dog-Friendly Parks on Lake Lanier
One of the most common questions we are asked is: “Are there any dog-friendly parks on Lake Lanier?” On June 3, 2013, the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) office at Lake Lanier provided the latest list of parks that allow or restrict pets. In general, parks …
Dog Friendly GA State Parks
Max, Fluffy, Spot and Sasha are welcome to join you and other dog owners in Georgia’s state parks this summer. That way you’ll both get some exercise and have fun outdoors … in addition to having quality time together. Camping What could be more fun …
Southern Living Loves Lake Lanier (Of Course)
Southern Living Magazine chose wisely. Our own Lake Lanier was listed among the 20 best lakes in the South in one of their recent editions. Are we surprised Lake Lanier made the list? Heavens, no. Are we surprised they mentioned all the other, lesser, lakes? …
Learn to Row, Row, Row on Lake Lanier
There’s more to rowing a boat than effortlessly floating gently down your average stream, although that’s a fun way to spend a few hours with a favorite friend or two. Rowing is one of the most elegant of Olympic sports. Teams — called “crews” …
Wedding Party Takes the Plunge on Lake Lanier
I have to admit that when we first heard of the video showing a wedding party getting tossed in the drink while posing for pictures on a dock on Lake Lanier, we were skeptical. A friend who is a computer guru says such videos are …