Author: Jane Harrison

Spring hiking etiquette and safety tips

Posted by Jane Harrison | Mar 3, 2026 | Outdoors

As North Georgia emerges from winter’s grip this month, area trails beckon hikers into the woods to explore spring’s arrival. Folks who curled up …

Be ready to hit the trail this month

Posted by Jane Harrison | Mar 2, 2026 | Features

As North Georgia emerges from winter’s grip this month, area trails beckon hikers into …

Hiking Safety Tips from Area Resources

Posted by Jane Harrison | Mar 1, 2026 | News

Lakeside News spoke to officials from three area hiking organizations to get their advice on hiking safety and etiquette. The …

Gainesville’s top attraction: The Boathouse at LLOP

Posted by Jane Harrison | Feb 3, 2026 | Outdoors

The bid to woo the NCAA 2026 Women’s Rowing Championships to Lake Lanier Olympic Park did not promise …

LLOP to host NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships

Posted by Jane Harrison | Feb 2, 2026 | Features

Just as NCAA football season wound down last month, another college sport surging in popularity hit the water. College women rowers stepped off …

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

29may(may 29)8:00 am31(may 31)5:00 pm2026 NCAA Women's Rowing National Championship

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NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, Gainesville The 2026 NCAA Division I, II, and III Women’s Rowing Championship event brings together the top collegiate rowing programs for a

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NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, Gainesville

The 2026 NCAA Division I, II, and III Women’s Rowing Championship event brings together the top collegiate rowing programs for a three-day national competition, hosted by the University of North Georgia.

Date: May 29 – 31, 2026

Time: see website for updated information about times and events.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville

Cost: see website

For more information: ExploreGainesville.org/ncaa-rowing-championships/

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29 (Friday) 8:00 am - 31 (Sunday) 5:00 pm

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

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Cumming City Center423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA

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23may8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming

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2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

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2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming

Date: Saturdays

Time: 8 a.m.

Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

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(Saturday) 8:00 am

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Cumming City Center

423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA

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Farm House Coffee118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy

23may8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

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2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

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2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.

Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am

Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

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(Saturday) 8:00 am

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Farm House Coffee

118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy

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24may12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides

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Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes

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Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.

Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD

Date(s): Sundays

Time: noon

Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville

For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm

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NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville434 High St. SE.

26may7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

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2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High

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2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.

Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am

Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Tuesday) 7:00 pm

Location

NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville

434 High St. SE.

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

29may(may 29)8:00 am31(may 31)5:00 pm2026 NCAA Women's Rowing National Championship

Event Details

NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, Gainesville The 2026 NCAA Division I, II, and III Women’s Rowing Championship event brings together the top collegiate rowing programs for a

Event Details

NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, Gainesville

Date: May 29 – 31, 2026

Time: see website for updated information about times and events.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville

Cost: see website

For more information: ExploreGainesville.org/ncaa-rowing-championships/

Time

29 (Friday) 8:00 am - 31 (Sunday) 5:00 pm

Location

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

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Cumming City Center423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA

see website for details

30may8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming

Event Details

2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming

Date: Saturdays

Time: 8 a.m.

Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

Location

Cumming City Center

423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA

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Farm House Coffee118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy

30may8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

Event Details

2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Event Details

2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.

Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am

Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

Location

Farm House Coffee

118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy

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31may12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides

Event Details

Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes

Event Details

Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.

Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD

Date(s): Sundays

Time: noon

Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville

For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm

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