The only state park located on Lake Lanier. Situated on the north end of the reservoir, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers. Boat ramps provide quick access to the lake. A multi-use, paved trail welcomes hikers and bikers to explore the hardwood forest. This newest Georgia State Park offers several choices for overnight Read more…
Visit Georgia's Great Lake 45 Minutes North of Atlanta
About City of Lula, Georgia
The New Walking Trail Addition, at the Lula WELLNESS PARK, IS OPEN FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT! Down at the Lula WELLNESS PARK has opened the latest addition with a new walking trail that extends from inside the park all the way to Maiden Lane. Special thanks go to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for the Read more…
MARGARITAVILLE RV RESORT PERFECT DESTINATION
Now Open! Margaritaville RV Resort is the perfect destination to escape to the great outdoors and enjoy all that Margaritaville at Lanier Islands has to offer – the beach, Water Park, boating, horseback riding, restaurants and entertainment at the lake. With incredible lakefront views, each site includes a 30’ – 50’ concrete pad, full hook Read more…
Countdown to Pumpkin Season
September is around the corner. The nights will be getting cooler. Fall and pumpkin season are on their way and in full force at the stores and the farmer market. It’s time for the Pumpkin Spice Latte. However, once you make a trip to your local pumpkin patch and bring your pumpkins home, do you Read more…
ENJOY NATURE AT LANIER ISLANDS
Only half an hour from Atlanta, Lanier Islands is situated on the southern shore of Lake Sidney Lanier and is Georgia’s most visited lakeside resort destination. This breathtaking site encompasses natural beauty in a private setting, making it an ideal location for family vacations, romantic getaways, business conferences and meetings, weddings, and more. It also Read more…
Gardening Tasks
The Garden The mission of the Atlanta Botanical Garden is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation, and enjoyment. In both Gainesville and Atlanta, the Garden connects visitors to the beauty and botanical the splendor of the natural world. The Garden in Gainesville features nationally recognized collections of maples, magnolias, witch Read more…
Enjoy Nature at Lanier Islands
Only half an hour from Atlanta, Lanier Islands is situated on the southern shore of Lake Sidney Lanier and is Georgia’s most visited lakeside resort destination. This breathtaking site encompasses natural beauty in a private setting, making it an ideal location for family vacations, romantic getaways, business conferences and meetings, weddings, and more. It also Read more…
Lake Lanier Olympic Legacy
Fields’ Family Legacy Mr. Bill Fields was a member of the Great 8 rowing crew, who captured the Gold Medal in the 1952 Olympics. After his military service, he returned to Gainesville, where he consulted with the U.S. Olympic Atlanta Organizing Committee, who chose Lake Lanier to be the sight of the 1996 Rowing and Read more…
National Dog Day – Pet Friendly now at Lake Lanier Islands!
Did you hear? We’re Pet-Friendly now at Lake Lanier Islands! The hotel is now pet-friendly, that’s the biggest addition. We also have miles of hiking/walking trails. Did you know our beautiful Legacy Lodge and Lake Houses are pet-friendly? And you thought it couldn’t get any better! Bring the WHOLE family and get ready for a Read more…
History of Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch was established in 1874, one year after the Richmond and Danville Air-Line Railroad Railway System built a rail line through the city connecting Charlotte to Atlanta. Farmers raising stock had been living in the area since at least the early 19th century, when the town was known as Anaguluskee, meaning “flowers on the Read more…