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May 2014 ~ GA State Park & Historic Sites Events

Come to Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites for marvelous times in May.

The State of Georgia is one big glorious park with hundreds of little parks within. During the month of May, Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites will burst with activity. Kayak tours, Memorial Day events, guided hikes, birding, swamp tours and more outdoor fun is now posted on the May calendar from Georgia’s State Parks. Grab […]

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival ~ May 9th & 10th

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival at Cauble Park on May 9th & 10th 2014

It’s hard to improve on any old weekend at Cauble Park in Acworth. Except when the world’s best BBQ is served at the 5th annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, presented by Superior Plumbing on Friday and Saturday, May 9th and 10th! Our friends at the North Cobb Rotary Club, City of Acworth and the Georgia Barbecue […]

21st Annual ‘Taste of Marietta’ ~ Sunday, April 27th

The Very Cool Logo of Taste of Marietta 2014

What do you get when you combine perfect weather, happy people, super-tasty food, fun music, a scenic park and more food? Taste of Marietta! Taste of Marietta (TOM) is an annual food festival held on the last Sunday in April, rain or shine, that showcases Cobb County restaurants and caterers.  TOM had more than 100,000 visitors […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-3-14)

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]. Linesides fishing is Good!!! The bite this week has been Good.  We have caught most of our fish this week on Jumbo […]

April Events in Georgia’s State Parks

Volunteer at Lake Allatoona's Red Top Mountain State Park

Georgia is a paradise with beautiful parks and historic sites.  One of the most difficult decisions we face is where to spend our recreation time because there are so many options. Our friends at Georgia State Parks have made things worse by offering special events around the state.  Here are a few that will help […]

Seed Bombs & Pickleball at Red Top Mountain S.P.

Volunteer at Lake Allatoona's Red Top Mountain State Park

What has happened to the America we knew and loved? The America — Land of the Free & the Home of the Brave — that once knew what a seed bomb was … and proudly taught its children how to make one of their own? At ease, citizen!  A remnant of seed bomb builders will […]

Youth Birding Competition & T-Shirt Art Contest

Anna Hamilton Won the 2013 Grand Prize in the Youth Birding Competition T-Shirt Art Contest

Talented young people in Georgia are taking part in two related challenges.  Teams of birdwatchers will compete to see which team can find the most birds in a 24-hour period.  Artists will compete to see whose artwork will adorn the official Youth Birding Competition T-shirts for 2014. Do you know any young people who create pictures […]

Register Now for This Summer’s “Camp Acworth”

Camp Acworth

Yes, it’s still chilly at night, but summer is right around the corner! Wise parents and guardians won’t wait too long to register their kids for Camp Acworth at the Acworth Beach House at Cauble Park beginning in June. Campers will enjoy various outdoor activities, such as: swimming, canoeing, hiking and archery.  Camp wouldn’t be complete […]

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 […]

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 […]