There is a player at almost every tennis club who makes you stop and watch. The forehand is smooth. The backhand is effortless. The serve has pace and perfect rhythm. In warm-ups, the ball seems to travel exactly where it is supposed to go. Every stroke looks like it belongs in a tennis inst…
With facilities such as Wind Creek State Park and Whiskey Ridge RV Park readily available, camping is hardly a new way to experience the outdoors at Lake Martin. But beyond the traditional campsites, a unique experience awaits just off the mainland.
With fall foliage beginning to peak around Lake Martin, one of the area’s most unique hiking adventures lies near Martin Dam, where explorers can not only catch the brilliant autumn colors and wildlife but also walk through more than a centur…
Gazing up at the night sky, miles away from bright city lights and populated areas, Lake Martin offers a front-row seat to some of the best star gazing experiences around.
October might possibly be the best month of the year around our little slice of the country to be outdoors. It marks the true transition out of the heat and humidity of summer, and with each day as we progress toward November, the nights get …
Today wakeboarding and surfing dominate the waves, but Lake Martin’s watersports history began in a much simpler era with a classic tradition: water skiing.
For many boaters, a day on Lake Martin doesn’t end when the sun begins to dip below the horizon. Instead, summer evenings often include setting out to catch one of the lake’s famous sunsets, enjoying dinner at a waterfront restaurant or takin…
A lot of different things come and go over time in the fishing world, and then there are some that remain steady producers even after 20, 30 or even 50 years. Each bait and technique was “new” at one time, meaning it was new to the fish. They had not seen it before, and the bait or technique…
For generations of families visiting Lake Martin, the traditional ritual of boating began with a predictable shuffle into a dockside storage locker or under a pontoon bench seat. Out came the sun-faded, orange canvas “horse collars” – stiff, abrasive and universally disliked, treated much li…
Standing on the docks of the Dixie Sailing Club on a warm June afternoon, members and visitors are not only greeted by the gentle lapping of Lake Martin’s waters and the crisp summer breeze, but by the laughter of children. High-pitched, energetic and unbothered by the blazing sun, it’s the …
For the past century, Lake Martin has served as the backdrop for countless family vacations, sunset boat rides and thrilling weekend adventures. But while the lake is often celebrated for recreational boating and water sports, local anglers know these waters belong to the fish.
While many will take to the water this summer expecting to see the usual suspects – pontoon boats, wakeboarders and groups of tubers taking advantage of waves – there is a new watersport that is quite literally taking flight at Lake Martin.
With the season going strong for builders and buyers, we are excited to see our racquet sports community building momentum for the spring season. The beautiful spring weather has been drawing some big crowds out to the courts. Going into the spring and summer season, we are hoping to see new…
Whether you’re targeting largemouth or spotted bass, there’s probably not a better time of year to beat the bank on Lake Martin than now. By April, surface water temperatures are generally near 70-75 degrees. This is a comfortable temperature…
Nestled among towering pines and set along the shimmering shores of Lake Martin, Wicker Point Golf Club has quickly established itself as one of Alabama’s most remarkable private golf clubs. Opening for play in September 2023, the club wasted…
As we get ready for spring, we need to start thinking about the changing conditions we will face. At the top of the list is water temperature. We all know that warming water will push the bass shallower and make them more active. But what a l…
The Lippert Bassmaster Elite made its way to Lake Martin on February 12, kicking off the 100-year celebration for the region with a thrilling four-day tournament that brought national attention to the local area.
February on Lake Martin can be tricky, but it’s also one of the best times of the year to be fishing – especially for bass. Most of the fish are going to be in what anglers refer to as pre-spawn. It’s a time of transition as the fish work clo…
I believe the mental health benefits from racquet sports come from the positive distraction your mind receives from day-to-day mundane tasks. It feels very rewarding when even the most basic moves of timing and rhythm come together. It also n…
Golf is a game that can be enjoyed by all ages, all backgrounds and by people from all walks of life. Throughout the course of the year, I will write on all things golf, from instruction to the latest in technology, to the newest golf apparel.
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 5…
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…
