US Army Corps of Engineers recreational area is an incredibly popular spot for family gatherings West Bank Park is located within sight of Buford Dam on the west bank of Lake Lanier. The U.S. Army Corps operates 46 park areas around Lake Lanier that are perfect for picnicking, camping, launching boats, swimming, group picnics, and events, and hiking or walking and Read more...

Midnight cruisers and folks who like to fish at night There are approximately 100 boat ramps on Lake Lanier.  One of the most useful is East Bank Park on the south side of the lake. Some of the lake’s day-use parks might only have a single ramp and parking for a few trucks and trailers.     Read more...

Beach, Picnic, Fishing, Boating and more   Laurel Ridge Trail goes through Buford Dam Park and continues through Powerhouse Park and Lower Overlook.  Along the 3.8-mile trail, you can glimpse beautiful views of the lake, woodland and river scenery, as well as rare wildflowers and a variety of wildlife.  The trail winds through several park areas, along with the lake’s Read more...

Paths provide great scenery, wild animals and songbirds Big Creek Park is a great greenway, with tracks to offer cyclists of every level. There are many pockets of woods around the Metro Atlanta area in which to escape and explore, and this happens to have some great IMBA designed single-tracks.  Wild animals and songbirds can be spotted along the way. Read more...