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 …
Category: Lake Lanier Travel
Live Nativity Returns to Lanier Islands for Christmas 2015
Just two amazing attractions at Lanier Islands — Magical Nights of Lights and Winter Adventure — are simply not enough, so the Live Nativity has returned this Christmas season at the South’s favorite lakeside resort. Three local organizations are presenting this gift to our community: Cross Pointe Church, Happy …
Knockerball at Lanier Islands’ Winter Adventure!
Since Halloween, wet weather has raised Lake Lanier more than three feet. Those storms rained out picnics and the original opening date for Winter Adventure and the Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands, according to Lanier Islands Vice-President of Hospitality Grier Todd and Director of Marketing Cindy …
It’s Official! Lanier Islands is Atlanta’s Best Place for Family Fun
It’s official! A contest held by Best Self Atlanta magazine voted Lanier Islands Atlanta’s “Best Place for Family Fun.” That’s a very nice honor, but it’s not all that surprising, if you’ve experienced the fun with your family. No wonder Lanier Islands CEO Mike Williams said, “being named Best Place …
Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega
Nothing says “The South” as much as Waffle House, NASCAR, Southern belles, fried okra, friendly neighbors and Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega, GA, celebrated over the third full weekend each October. Don’t hate me, but Gold Rush Days has an even better selection of food than Waffle House. …
2nd Annual Lula Fall Festival September 26, 2015
The Town of Lula (pronounced by locals as “LOO-lerr”) hosts the Second Annual Lula Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This celebration of the arts and culture of Northeast Georgia will be held in the revitalized downtown area near the train …
Don Carter State Park’s New Trails for Horses & Hikers
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 …
Jim’s Smokin’ Que in Blairsville. The Best BBQ in Georgia?
Good BBQ is in the mouth of the beholder. That’s the opinion of the master of great BBQ: Jim Guess of Jim’s Smokin’ Que on Route 129, just south of Blairsville, GA. Folks say their BBQ is the best. That was hard to believe, so I …
Vogel State Park’s 12th Annual Mountain Music Festival 9-12-15
It’s time for the Annual Mountain Music Festival at Vogel State Park in the shadow of the Appalachian Trail’s Blood Mountain. Tell your friends, family, boss, and besties who are getting married that “something came up” or that your dog ate your Google Calendar. Ditch them all …
Tailgates & Touchdowns, Movies & Wet Fun at Lanier Islands
Forget the nonsense that summer is over. Not at Lanier Islands. It’s time for the first-ever Tailgates & Touchdowns festivities from the 3rd through the 5th. Zaxby’s and Georgia’s Own Credit Union are putting on a show for you! Come hang out and enjoy the …