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“Close Encounters of the Bird Kind” in GA’s Parks

For extra fun try to find an Ivory-Billed Woodpecker in any of Georgia's State Parks!

You won’t believe this, but there are people who would rather watch I Love Lucy reruns than observe the live birds in their own backyards.  Really! Our feathered friends will visit often for a drink of water and a few crumbs.  They’ll even sing for their supper! You can see birds without investing a dime […]

Good News from Lake Allatoona’s Corps of Engineers

Lake Allatoona Dam ~ Photo courtesy of US Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake

Spring hasn’t sprung, but we’re getting closer day by day. On Sunday, March 9, 2014, Daylight Saving Time returns, so it’ll look like spring at least. Our friends at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) office at Lake Allatoona have a number of friendly updates for us.  We’re thankful for all they do. Allatoona […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (2-26-14)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line side!  Showing signs of life!!  The shad kill is starting to show signs of slowing down.  I believe we will start […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (2-19-14)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-side Slow!  I think we have about two more weeks before the bite picks up. The shad kill is starting to show […]

Turkey Quota Hunt Deadline Extended

Turkey Quota Hunt Deadline Extended

The weather last week was frightful but our DNR friends are delightful. That’s why the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has extended the turkey quota hunt application deadline through 11:59 p.m. on February 19, 2014.  You have until the very last moment on Wednesday to apply.  Twelve midnight on Thursday the 20th is too […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (2-13-14)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-side fishing is Dead!! Due to this week’s weather, I wasn’t able to get out on the pond.  But I really couldn’t […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (2-5-14)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-side fishing is Dead!! The shad kill is in full swing on Lake Allatoona right now.  There is dead and dying bait […]

Annual Daddy Daughter Dance: 2-9-14

The Daddy Daughter Dance

The best way for dads to be sure their daughters are in good hands on Sunday, February 9, 2014, is to accompany them to the Annual Daddy Daughter Dance. The Daddy Daughter Dance is one of the year’s most popular events put on by Marietta Parks & Recreation.  This year’s theme is “Ahoy Mates!” Fathers (or other […]

Romance at Red Top Mountain State Park

Volunteer at Lake Allatoona's Red Top Mountain State Park

Who knew the State of Georgia was so romantic?  Sweethearts wishing for a memorable Valentine’s Day will find plenty of romance in Georgia’s State Parks. Couples are invited to celebrate on winter-wonderland hikes, picnics under the stars and on full-moon wagon rides. State parks also have a variety of romantic accommodations and specials for couples […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (1-23-14)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-side fishing is Slow! The bite on Allatoona this week is the same as last week: nonexistent for numbers.  But there are […]