Spring is just around the corner. (If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you.) Yes, it’s hard to believe when we have two week’s of below freezing low temperatures with “highs” in the low 30s. This is, however, Georgia and spring is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, March 20th. Clever Georgians are planning […]
Many parks and sites need volunteers on a daily, weekly, monthly or bi-monthly basis, including Red Top Mountain State Park. Volunteers get an opportunity to be involved for whatever time they have to give. Here is your chance to volunteer as an individual or with your family and friends for 1-day event or on a weekly […]
Let’s start the New Year in a healthy way! Let’s hit the trails at Georgia’s state parks and join fun folks on a First Day Hike! Every one of our 40+ state parks has something special planned. If we start 2014 with healthy new habits, we have a better chance of going for a First […]
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 Fair!! The rain we’ve had the last two weeks has stained the lake from Little River to the dam. […]
This December, our friends at Georgia’s State Parks have many special events and bargains for visitors. Cozy campfires and peaceful beauty are just two reasons you’ll enjoy visiting Georgia’s State Parks during winter. There are several specials to make a last-minute escape easy on your wallet. Dates and restrictions vary by park. Special Deals on Park Passes […]
First Day Hikes Start the Year Off Right! Got plans for New Year’s Day? Here’s an idea. Kill your TV, roll off the sofa, walk past the snacks and trash from New Year’s Eve and take a hike. All across America, state parks are inviting folks to celebrate nature and the New Year with a “First […]
Looking for the perfect way to relieve the guilt of overeating on Thanksgiving? This is it!! The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 5th Annual Acworth Turkey Chase on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Enjoy an exhilarating 5K run through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. Walk, […]
We don’t bring you frequent updates on who got away with breaking the law, just updates on the people who thought they could get away with breaking the law. They’re the ones who keep our friends busy at Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division. The latest Law Enforcement Report is proof people get busted … […]
THIS is a deal. You are invited to come to Lake Lanier Islands TONIGHT, Friday, November 15th ONLY and get a free visit to the Magical Nights of Lights! Yes, there’s a catch. Someone in your car must wear a tacky Christmas sweater. How hard is that? If you snooze on this deal, you will pay […]
As it has four times already in 2013, the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites. The fee waivers for the weekend of November 9-11, 2013, are in honor of the Veterans Day holiday weekend, in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Day-use fees will […]