Zip Around the Islands with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours
New to the Lake Lanier Islands Resort is the zip line and sky bridge experience provided by Lake Lanier Canopy Tours. Check out their tour offerings below: EXPRESS TOUR This tour consists of 4 zip lines, 1 sky-bridge, and lasts between 30 minutes to an hour. Think you might like zipping atop the tree canopies,... Read More Read More
Georgia Lake Fishing Offers Anglers Tips for Big Catches
Check out this awesome blog about fishing on Georgia’s Lake – especially Lake Lanier. This guide service is pretty fabulous with their luck catching world class trout, bass and walleye. Professional Guide Wes Carlton leads excursions on Lanier, Burton, Rabun and Seed. CLICK HERE to visit their website! Read More
Learn to Sail on Lake Lanier
Learn the basics of sailing on a comfortable 25 ft. boat. There’s even a head (potty) on board. Watch the sunset or take in a Wednesday night sailboat race. Cruise out to the islands and hang out on one of the deserted white sand beaches or sail to Flowery Branch bay and watch the windsurfers... Read More Read More
Milkshake-a-thon benefits Cystic Fibrosis Society
Story courtesy of Brandee A. Thomas, Gainesville Times Although she could’ve asked for a new doll or bicycle, a Charlotte Snyder is asking for something much simpler for her birthday. Instead of gifts, the 6-year-old is asking people to purchase a milkshake. Charlotte, who has cystic fibrosis, has decided to host a milkeshake-a-thon in lieu... Read More Read More
Valentine’s with a View – Lake Lanier Islands
Enjoy a Romantic Interlude at Lake Lanier Islands Resort “Just in Time for Valentine’s” Package Lake Lanier Islands Resort February 12-13, 2011 For a celebration of love that is beyond compare and will leave you both dancing on air, Lake Lanier Islands’ “Just in Time for Valentines” Accommodation Package includes: One night accommodation at Legacy... Read More Read More
Test Your Luck During Local Poker Nights
Wanna bet you’ll have a great time at one of the area’s pubs during weekly Texas Hold Em tournaments? We’re all in. Come out and enjoy a friendly game of cards at any of these fine Lake Lanier area establishments: Fridays The Dam Bar – Buford 678-546-7535. Sundays Irish Bred Pub – Gainesville 770-532-0700 Saturday,... Read More Read More
Frostbite Sailing Series Launches This Week
Story by Jeff Gill, Gainesville Times A two-month sailing series that allows participants to keep honing their skills is set to kick off Sunday at the Lake Lanier Sailing Club in West Hall. The 2011 Laser Frostbite begins at 1 p.m., with the public welcome to participate or simply watch, said Martine Zurinskas, the club’s... Read More Read More
We miss summer…and football on Cocktail Cove!
With the Super Bowl approaching fast, we thought it would be fun to show you some football with a Lake Lanier twist. Boaters at the infamous Cocktail Cove play houseboat football where the pigskin is passed from boat to boat and to brave receivers who hurl themselves off the decks and into the water. See... Read More Read More
Start the New Year with a new you!
Fit2Tri is helping form a new triathlon club for the Lake Lanier area. No experience necessary to participate. Atheltes of all levels are invited. Experienced triathletes will assist newcomers with tips and tricks for training. Meets 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Fit 2 Tri Store 1292 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville Call 770-712-9129 for more info... Read More Read More
Peek Behind the Curtain of Singin’ In the Rain
John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Hosch Auditorium. Join director Jim Hammond for a peek behind the scenes at the stage adaptation of this American screen gem. Free and open to the public. October 26th 6-8PM Call the box office for info: 678.717.3624. Visit www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org for showtimes and tickets. Read More
