According to a March 15, 2013 story written by Chip Rogers on the GPB.org blog, Georgia Works, Bass Pro Shops plans to open a new store in Emerson, about five miles from Lake Allatoona’s Red Top Mountain State Park. Bass Pro Shops, which calls itself “America’s largest outdoor retailer,” says the 100,000 square foot retail […]
Tent camping in Georgia’s State Parks is inexpensive, restful and exhilarating. Now, with the new GeoCamp program, sleeping outside hasn’t been this cheap since cowboys made their homes where the buffalos roamed and the skies were not cloudy all day. This new “loyalty program” allows GeoCamp club members to earn every tenth night of camping for […]
DNR Rangers may not use that “always get their man” slogan, but they not only nab lawbreakers, they get their fish and ducks too. Our Rangers protect our natural resources and those of us who enjoy them, but the job is more than looking svelte in their extraordinarily cool hats. The latest Law Enforcement Report proves that Rangers are enforcing […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office at Lake Allatoona (a.k.a. Allatoona Lake) has a new website and it’s a doozy. Seriously, if you have a question about Lake Allatoona’s Boating & Fishing Camping Day Use Hunting Park Attendant Contract Positions Passes Picnic Shelters Policies, Rules & Regulations Shoreline Management Special Activities Permit Special Event […]
Birders don’t get enough respect. People who wouldn’t know a Chuck-will’s-widow from a whip-poor-will think birding is for bird brains. Now, maybe putting neon lights under your car or mastering a video game is more to your liking. That’s cool. Knock yourself out. But, in my humble opinion, putting your resources and time into that stuff […]
Start 2013 off right with a “First Day Hike” and a commitment to a healthier lifestyle in the New Year. In Georgia, several state parks have planned guided hikes where families can connect with nature and each other. Last year, more than 600 Georgians kicked off 2012 on these guided hikes — a nationwide event […]
We bring you glad tidings from Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources! The latest edition of Georgia Wild — news of nongame and natural habitats — has hit the Internet. LakeAllatoona.com offers you these excerpts: First in the headlines, a snowy owl showed up on Sea Island. From 1930 to 2001, as few as five of these […]
LakeAllatoona.com is thankful for Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources and all they do to promote and protect our environment, especially our fine feathered friends. You may read Georgia Wild — GDNR’s online newsletter — by clicking here. You’ll enjoy this delightful article by Terry W. Johnson: The tradition of sending Christmas cards is said to have begun […]
In honor of Veterans Day, the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites during the Veterans Day holiday weekend, November 10th – 12th, 2012. The fee waivers are part of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Day-use fees will be waived at all sites operated by the Forest Service. Day-use sites operated […]
Think of “Leaf Watch 2012” as a secret map that will lead you to bountiful treasures of fall foliage — without having to wear an eye patch, drink too much grog, walk on a wooden leg, get parrot poop all over your clothes or engage in nasty swordfights in scurvy waterfront dives. OK, I lied. This […]