Here’s the most up-to-date information on recreational activities and camp programs in Forsyth County. The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department’s 2012 Spring-Summer Activity Guide is tremendously helpful and easy to use. You’ll refer to it often when you want to know about camps, athletics and …
Category: Lake Lanier Travel
Right to Hike’s Inaugural Spring Golf Classic
lakelanier.com encourages you to support Right to Hike, Inc., based in Atlanta. This outstanding non-profit group was founded after Meredith Hope Emerson went missing on the Appalachian Trail near Blood Mountain in January of 2008. You are safer on the Appalachian Trail — and wherever …
Lake Lanier Rowing Club Regattas — March 24th & 25th
Lake Lanier Rowing Venue Timing Tower In 1996, the Olympic Games came to Hall County, GA. We were ready to host the world’s best rowers at the Olympic Rowing Venue at Clark’s Bridge Park on the shores of the Chattahoochee River. The Lake Lanier Rowing Club …
Lake Lanier Water Levels — First Day of Spring 2012
Lake Lanier rowing venue — Robert J. Sutherland “Spring is sprung. Da lake is riz. I wonder where da boaters is?” (We are a freelance writer. We are not a poet. Sorry.) Winter is officially behind us. Today is the first day of spring — …
Pictures from Dahlonega’s Trail Fest
Dahlonega, GA — one of the world’s coolest unknown places — rocked in a different way on Saturday, March 17th as the town welcomed Trail Fest 2012. Vendors, thru-hikers and dreamers collected for the afternoon to enjoy the beautiful day and one another. Representatives from …
Racing at Road Atlanta
Road Atlanta, voted one of America’s Best Road Courses by Car and Driver, isn’t exactly ON Lake Lanier, but it’s one of our favorite neighbors. We’re always amazed at the number of local folks who have not been to the track. Even if you’ve …
The Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls
Let’s begin with the bad news: The only way to get to the Len Foote Hike Inn is by walking five-miles on a moderate trail. Now for the good news:Â The only way to get to the Len Foote Hike Inn is by walking five-miles …
Photography on Lake Lanier
From time to time, lakelanier.com will highlight local businesses. These posts are unsolicited and presented for free in order to show appreciation for folks who provide goods and services to lovers of Lake Lanier. Angela Wilson Photography came to our attention recently. Angela’s shoot at Lower Pool Park …
Storms Raise Lake Lanier’s Levels
The storms in early March brought tragedy to many communities and families in the South. We send our condolences to all who suffered losses. Lake Lanier was the beneficiary, however, of quite of bit of rainfall. For that, we are thankful. On Sunday, March 4th, …
Dahlonega’s Appalachian Trail Fest
Dahlonega has been selected by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to be an official Appalachian Trail Community, due to its proximity to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. In recognition of this honor, Trail Fest will be held in Dahlonega during the weekend of March 16th …