Category: Outdoors
NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships bring top competition to LLOP
by Jane Harrison | Apr 28, 2026 | Outdoors
When the NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships come to Lake Lanier Olympic Park May 29-31, the culmination of grueling hours of training, the art of precision, the …
Read MoreTour shines light on rowdy history of gold mine Town
by Jane Harrison | Mar 29, 2026 | Outdoors
“It’s morbid, but fun,” the dark-bearded uniformed storyteller told tourists gathered outside the …
Read MoreSpring hiking etiquette and safety tips
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 …
Read MoreGainesville’s top attraction: The Boathouse at LLOP
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 …
Read MoreNew funding boosts Highlands to Islands Trail
by Jane Harrison | Jan 1, 2026 | Outdoors
Hall County voters’ approval of SPLOST IX in November is expected to help link northern and southern shores of Lake Lanier via a …
Read MoreNew Year’s events offer variety of celebrations
by Jane Harrison | Nov 30, 2025 | Outdoors
End 2025 with fireworks and champagne, start 2026 with a hike in the mountains. These are …
Read MoreHoliday celebrations abound from the mountains to the lake shore
by Jane Harrison | Nov 7, 2025 | Outdoors
Shop for handmade gifts, shake a leg to festive tunes, stroll through light tunnels, …
Read MoreNew Vogel Visitor Center blends historic elements in modern facility
by Jane Harrison | Sep 27, 2025 | Outdoors
A feeling of peace and tranquility emanates from a new edifice at the edge of a highland lake steeped in history, family …
Read MoreFestivals, harvest celebrations, corn mazes highlight region’s unique cultures
by Jane Harrison | Sep 4, 2025 | Outdoors
From bluegrass twang to Latin swing, “biskits” to funnel cakes, greased pole climbing to quilting, and …
Read MoreLong overdue renovations planned at Amicalola Falls State Park
by Jane Harrison | Jul 28, 2025 | Outdoors
The striking, well-appointed Visitors Center completed at Amicalola Falls State Park in 2023 welcomes park goers with …
Read MoreJuly Outdoor Activities
by Jane Harrison | Jun 29, 2025 | Outdoors
July can really bring the summer heat and humidity, but many find cooling comfort from water-related activities like tubing …
Read MoreState park’s event center set to open this summer
by Jane Harrison | Jun 4, 2025 | Outdoors
The late Don Carter, namesake of Georgia’s only state park on Lake Lanier, envisioned its 1,316 rolling acres in the …
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Lake Lanier Weather
Lake Events
may
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
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Time
29 (Friday) 8:00 am - 31 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Off Lake Events
may
19may7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
23may8:00 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.
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
23may8:00 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
24may12:00 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
26may7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
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
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Time
29 (Friday) 8:00 am - 31 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
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.
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
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
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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The 2026 NCAA Women's Rowing Championships are fast approaching. Check out what to see during the competition on Lake Lanier as well as things to do in the area. www.exploregainesville.org/ncaa-rowing-championships/ ... See MoreSee Less
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