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Waterfowl Regulations for 2012-2013

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Georgia’s Board of Natural Resources recently approved waterfowl hunting regulations for 2012-2013. “Georgia’s waterfowl regulations maximize the hunting opportunity within the frameworks set by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service,” said Greg Balkcom, state waterfowl biologist for the Wildlife Resources Division.  “We have another 60-day season, and the only change is an increase in daily […]

Labor Day Weekend on Lake Allatoona

Labor Day Weekend on Lake Allatoona

Chris Purvis of the Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Allatoona confirmed with LakeAllatoona.com this morning that visitors to the lake will not be charged this weekend for beach access because the water is so low. Summer full pool at Allatoona Lake is 840 feet above sea level.  Friday, August 31, 2012, the level was […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (8-29-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (8-29-12)

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]. Fair is the best word to describe line-side fishing on Lake Allatoona right now. Last week the bite was so awful […]

Leaf Rubbing, Paddling & Mountain Music

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It’s no wonder people travel from all across America to bask in the beauty of Lake Allatoona, our parks and the surrounding area, but there’s a lot to do here, too. Here are a few things you might want to try. Tree and Leaf Rubbing Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 3 – 4 PM at Red […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (8-22-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (8-22-12)

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 is fair at best. The fish are still scattered up and down in the water column out over the […]

75th Anniversary of the Appalachian Trail

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On Saturday, August 14, 1937, 75 years ago today,  the final section of the original Appalachian Trail (AT) was completed.  The AT has been rerouted and reblazed countless times since then, primarily to avoid walking through private property. Celebrate the trail’s Diamond Anniversary.  Hike and defend the trail.  Encourage and support those who go farther […]

Memorial Motorcycle Ride August 11th for Prince Brothers

Memorial Motorcycle Ride August 11th for Prince Brothers

We’re expecting good weather for “Rumble in the Streets” — a police-escorted motorcycle ride and Classic Car Cruise-In to benefit the Griffin & Jake Prince Memorial Fund — on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Griffin & Jake are the brothers who perished in a boating accident on Lake Lanier in June, 2012. The 70-mile motorcycle ride […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (7-18-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (7-18-12)

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 is Good. The bite has slowed down a little compared to last week’s, but overall it’s still pretty good.  […]

Bored Kids Driving You Crazy? Think: Alligator Hunt.

Bored Kids Driving You Crazy? Think: Alligator Hunt.

Tired of hearing, “Mom!  We’re bored!”  No, not you! You love having every creature in the neighborhood come to your house for food and entertainment … spending money and a ride to meet their pals in Peru.  (Unlike Little Miss Soccer Mom down the street who cares more about her nails than her kids.) You’re Wonder […]

Georgia’s Free State Parks e-Newsletter

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Almost everyone agrees Georgia is the most beautiful and perfect state in America.  (Hawaii is a close second.) Georgia is like spending time in a park, no matter which part of the state you’re enjoying.  It would take a lifetime to witness all the splendor Georgia has to offer, so you’d better start hopping if […]