Historians are not normally thought of as funny (as in “ha-ha”) people. But they know some pretty clever stuff. For example: • Why was Washington not born on Washington’s Birthday? • Why did the century begin in 2001, not 2000? • Did the pope actually rule ten days out of existence? • Why won’t the year […]
Lake Allatoona is more than a lake! But even if you-know-who cannot muster the effort not to be grumpy at such a beautiful place, there’s more to do nearby than merely fishing, swimming, camping, boating, flying a kite, walking in the woods, picnicking, relaxing, hiking, finding cool bugs and/or bunnies in clouds, dancing squirrels, fireflies that flash […]
There are two ways to watch Venus pass in front of the sun in what is termed a “transit of Venus.” 1) You can look directly at the sun and go blind. 2) Stop by the Tellus Museum to observe this phenomenon perfectly safely. Trust me, the correct choice is #2. Venus transits are extremely rare. […]
OK, I am not going to lie to you. I don’t have a clue if the gigantic water slide at Acworth’s Dallas Landing Park is the biggest one in the world. For all I know, the Grand Poobah of Rackafrackastan has a bigger one in his dining room. Our kids don’t have to know that. […]
Cartersville’s Tellus Science Museum will help you keep your eyes on the skies with its latest imaginative planetarium shows. If you’ve ever dreamed of riding roller coasters on other planets, you should 1) stop eating spicy foods before bedtime and 2) plan to watch “Planetary Thrill Rides II” — sequel to Tellus’ most popular planetarium presentation. […]
Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service of Lake Allatoona. When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail at [email protected] Line side fishing: Very Good. The summer bite is really starting to take off. All the major creeks are producing good […]
Pretty soon we’ll all be saying, “Wow! Summer sure went fast! We should have gone camping more.” This weekend several campgrounds along Lake Allatoona will open for the 2012 season, including Clark Creek North, Old Highway 41 #3 and Upper Stamp Creek. Click on the links below for all you’d ever want to know about fees, […]
The first stop on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will be in Acworth, GA, beginning Friday, May 18, 2012 at Dallas Landing Park. The tour’s top riders will compete — before a crowd expected to number close to 10,000 — performing death-defying aerial maneuvers and “rail” tricks that make the most sane person scream, “THAT […]
LakeAllatoona.com has the latest information on where to rent a boat on Lake Allatoona. We’re blessed to have several marinas that rent reliable watercraft for a day or a safe three-hour cruise (without the skipper, Gilligan or Ginger). Go fishing, water skiing, take a sunset cruise on a pontoon boat with the family or charter […]
Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service of Lake Allatoona. When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail at [email protected] Line side: Fair! The Super Moon we had this past weekend really did slow down the bite. The fish are still […]