By December on Lake Martin, the lake has completely turned over, and winter drawdown is almost complete. The big fall changes have happened, and the lake is settling into winter mode. Expect lake water temperatures to be in the mid to upper 50s. The fish are finally beginning to settle into …
As the fog began to lift in the early November dawn, cyclists eagerly clipped their helmets, stretched their limbs and warmed up on their bikes along the beach shoreline at Wind Creek State Park. Excitement built in the cool morning air as 17…
When the seasons change and the leaves around Lake Martin begin to fall, sailors know it’s time for an annual gathering where the only thing warmer than the Dixie Sailing Club’s hospitality is the competitive spirit on the water.
The tranquil surface of Lake Martin can be deceiving. While the water is often thought of as a constant, the annual drawdown to its winter pool transforms the lake, revealing a landscape of hidden dangers.
Alexander City natives John and Lacey Howell and Tallassee natives Bobby and Tera Cagle opened a new campground last month near the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association’s Overlook and Deadening Trail network, offering 61 sites for RV campers and eight wooded primitive sites.
We are in the drawdown period for Lake Martin when water levels can be anywhere from 4 to 8 feet below full pool. This regular drawdown occurs in preparation for heavy winter and spring rains that could potentially raise the lake level by several feet within days. It also provides lake prope…
Boaters on Lake Martin know there is a peaceful tranquility about hitting the water during the off-season. The lake takes on a quiet calm, and the stillness stretches for as far as the eye can see. With fewer boats on the water, it can feel like you have the entire lake to yourself – a rare …
It is said that “legends are made” at the University of Alabama, and the Lake Martin Bama Club is helping tee up the next generation of local students to achieve their collegiate dreams through its annual scholarship fundraiser.
Just a few miles from the shorelines of Lake Martin, African safari tents rise above the Alabama woods, hiding luxury accommodations within canvas walls. Behind the vision of this unique retreat are Skip and Rhonda Courtney, who blended their love of nature, music and hospitality into what…
Horseback riding through Russell Forest is one of Lake Martin’s classic outdoor fall experiences. Guided by The Stables at Russell Crossroads, riders wind along forest trails layered with autumn leaves, cross gentle streams and trace along the shoreline where the lake reflects fall colors.
Set off on an adventure this fall with Explore Lake Martin’s Hiking Challenge, offering participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and take in the breathtaking beauty that Lake Martin has to offer.
In our little corner of the Southeast, there may not be a better month of the year to be in the outdoors. The water’s still warm enough to enjoy time on the lake, and there are outdoor festivals, football games, hunting, fishing and walks in …
Every boater should know how to tie off their craft in a number of situations: alongside a dock, in a wet slip or beached. But a quick glance along any public dock – say outside one of Lake Martin’s restaurants – shows that a lot of boaters s…
Wind Creek State Park, nestled along the shorelines of Lake Martin in Alexander City, has been a beloved retreat for generations, welcoming visitors from far and wide to unwind from their daily routines and embrace the beauty of the outdoors.
While summer may have come to an end, the fall season for Lake Martin is just getting started. Many will be traveling in from Auburn to enjoy home football games while others look to set out on boat cruises before the cooler weather hits and …
There’s nothing quite like spending a summer Saturday cruising across Lake Martin and enjoying a little friendly competition. But the annual Poker Run offers more than just fun with friends – it turns every hand dealt into support for local c…
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If it looks like a frog, most people I know call it a frog. Generally, toads are the ones we see hopping around on the ground with dry and bumpy skin. Frogs, like tree frogs and bullfrogs, have a wetter skin and are more common around wet are…
A day of shredding waves on Lake Martin isn’t complete without two key players: a surfer bold enough to brave the wake and a skilled, attentive captain behind the wheel.
