Category Archives: Parks and recreation Georgia and South Carolina
Plover Siblings Stir Attention, Hope on Georgia Coast —
Two of the bird world’s youngest rock stars are turning heads, and binoculars, on Georgia’s coast. The young piping plovers spotted last week – one on Cumberland Island, the other on Little Egg Island Bar in the Altamaha River Delta … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: August 14, 2020 —
If you had to pick one place in Georgia to fish…where would it be? The variety of water body types we have is pretty incredible, such as mountain streams, large reservoirs, lazy rivers, swamp water trails, and coastal saltwater. How … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: July 24, 2020 —
YOU. You need to get outdoors. Yes, I am talking to you. Whether it is a solo trip or a full-fledged family “staycation” trip, go get outside. Georgia is home to so many opportunities, including Public Fishing Areas, Wildlife Management … Continue reading
Top 5 Things to Do Outdoors in Georgia —
Don’t let the summer slip away – it’s time to put your finger on the map and pick a location (or two), and make a few day trips to public land. Or, for the more adventurous, make it an overnight … Continue reading
Fewer Hummingbirds This Year? Don’t Worry Just Yet. —
By Terry W. Johnson, writer of the Backyard Wildlife Connection blog. Featured image: Hummingbirds at feeder. Photo credit: Terry W. Johnson As far as many Georgia hummingbird fanciers are concerned, 2020 has been a disappointment. It seems that throughout the … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: June 26, 2020 —
We are about to head in to the back half of 2020. Have you gotten in plenty of fishing trips yet? Don’t let this summertime weather heat keep you indoors. Hydrate, apply that sunscreen and get out and go! News … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: June 19, 2020 —
“Daaaaaaadddddd, what do you want for Father’s Day?” You know what you want. You want their time. Sounds like the perfect opportunity to go fishing. Want to give it a twist? 40 more words via Georgia Fishing Report: June 19, 2020 … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: June 5, 2020 —
National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) begins tomorrow. Will you be out there doing your part by casting a line? NFBW takes place June 6–14, 2020, and offers great reasons to get outdoors, including two FREE Fishing Days on June … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: May 29, 2020 —
Fishing is HOT right now, and that is super cool! Staff with the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division is excited that so many people have seemed to use this time of social distancing to renew their love for the outdoors. … Continue reading
Georgia Fishing Report: May 22, 2020 —
Make sure, as you head out for this holiday weekend, that you take some time to remember what this holiday means. Memorial Day was established to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We … Continue reading