7 Lessons Learned at Lane Southern Orchards

On Thursday, June 12, 2014, I had lunch with David Lane of Lane Southern Orchards in Fort Valley, along with six travel writers touring cool places in Georgia. Lane Southern Orchards (LSO) is famous for growing and selling peaches and pecans.  Rightfully so, but that’s …

Don Carter State Park’s Opening Ceremony 9-16-13

Monday, September 16, 2013, is going to be a wonderful day. When was the last time you took the day off, went to a glorious park and hung out with the likes of Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal and the wonderful man who had Don Carter …

New Mobile App for GA’s Forests

Water skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming and puttering around on a pontoon boat are easier to do on Lake Lanier than in Georgia’s Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests, but a change of pace is healthy from time to time. If you love your time in the …

Tips for Safe Holiday Boating on Lake Lanier

Summer has returned to Georgia, just in time for the Labor Day weekend — when everybody will head to Lake Lanier. A spokesman for Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources, Lt. Col. Jeff Weaver, says, “While the Labor Day holiday weekend is not typically as busy …

Aqualand: Marina or New Name for Lake Lanier?

Aqualand Marina on Lake Lanier bills itself as “the world’s largest inland marina.” OK, I can deal with that.  Not like anyone we know owns a bigger marina.  We have a more important issue. The weather. Sorry, but I am so sick of all the rain …

The Hike Inn — North GA’s Coolest Tree Houses

Tree houses have a romantic allure. After a full day of swimming in waterfalls, dodging lions and wasting time in the wilderness, it’d be cool to climb up a tree into a cozy home with a glorious view. No doors to lock.  Just roll up …

New Etowah River Guidebook

The Georgia River Network (GRN) is a nonprofit organization whose goal is, in my words, to protect the purity of Georgia’s waterways.  Or, in their words, GRN is “working to ensure a clean water legacy by engaging and empowering Georgians to protect, restore and enjoy our …

Trail Running Competitions in North Georgia State Parks

Dirty Spokes Productions is sponsoring trail running competitions and you are invited to run along. The Dirty Spokes folks want you to explore the trails at four of Georgia’s most dandy state parks, while earning points for awards. Registration fees range from $25 to $45 …