The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operates 32 day-parks in our area. It is wise to invest in Corps of Engineers’ Annual Park Passes.
Corps of Engineers’ Annual Park Passes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operates 32 day-parks in our area. It is wise to invest in Corps of Engineers’ Annual Park Passes.
The bad news is Fish Tales Closes for the winter on Sunday, November 19, 2017. The good news is they will reopen in time to take your Hunny Bunny there for Valentine’s Day.
Rib Country BBQ earns my highest possible rating: “I can’t wait to go back for more.” Good thing they have six locations around North Georgia.
Visit Smoke House BBQ & Catering near Blackshear Place Baptist Church for unusually good food that’s made and served by unusually friendly folks.
marc at Chateau Elan is Lake Lanier’s newest fine dining establishment. How fine? My meal was, in all sincerity, one of the best I have ever had anywhere.
Dahlonega Trail Fest 2017 is a festival of all aspects of non-motorized recreation: hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, mountain biking and more!
I do my shopping on the Square in Gainesville because it’s easy, adventurous and delightful. Need a breather between stores? Rest in the park on the Square.
“Waterfalls and Back Roads of North Georgia” is your guide to more than 100 waterfalls that are within driving and hiking distance of almost everyone around Lake Lanier.
Would I happily return to The Chophouse at LaPrade’s on Lake Burton? Probably, now that I know what to expect, in addition to a tasty steak.
The hottest months of summer are here. Lake Lanier is more appealing than ever, especially after all the rain we had in June of 2017. Getting out in the sun is nothing but fun — if you know how to avoid sunburns.