Archive | November, 2010
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Lakeside Salons

A day on Lake Martin is not complete without a trip to Lake Martin, Sinclair’s or the hair salon. Well, that’s the thinking of two sylists who recently opened up salons on opposite ends of the reservoir. Clients of either stylist can arrive by land or by water.

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Renew our Rivers

Volunteers collected about 5.5 tons of trash during Alabama Power Company’s annual Renew our Rivers cleanup in October.

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Sweet Success

Jennifer Echols was a 20-year-old journalist when she began writing her first novel on the steps of a government building in the capital city of Montgomery.

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A Dangerous Native

Of the three poisonous snakes commonly found in the Lake Martin area, copperheads are probably the least feared.

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A Ferry for David

In the fall of 1871, David Burson steps out of the courthouse at Dadeville and runs smack dab into an old friend he has not seen in some time

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Peaceful Paddling

It’s fall on Lake Martin. The lake is quiet and calm after a busy summer.

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A Family Retreat

Atlanta architects Bryan and Allison Jones have a distinct style.

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License to Drive

If you live in Alabama and own a motorized boat, you are required to have a boating license

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Fishing with Jigs

This versatile bait can be modified for almost any situation By Greg Vinson I was recently asked by a Bass writer, “What do you consider to be your greatest strength in fishing?” My initial answer came quickly. “I would have to say versatility. With a variety of water bodies to fish in a variety of [...]

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Feast or Famine?

It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving, possibly the tastiest holiday, is right around the corner and brings with it traditions, family gatherings and mouth-watering feasts. However, the holiday season can be a difficult time for people who struggle with watching what they eat.

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