Lake Martin Magazine

What appears to be a rustic cabin at the intersection of Gibson and Young’s Ferry roads is in fact a jewel of a restaurant tucked off of Highway 280 in Dadeville.

Paddle board racing just may be the next “big thing,” if the crowd attending the first Castaway Island Paddle Board Race at Anchor Bay Marina June 30 is any indication.

Scorpions are one of those insects that “creep out” most people. It’s not hard to understand why. Scorpions look sort of like a cross between a spider and a crawfish outfitted in armor-plated S.W.A.T. gear, they pack an arsenal that includes crab-like claws and a wicked stinger on a tail that’s held high like a snake about to strike, and about 25 species of scorpions in the world have venom so toxic that a wet sting can kill a person.

For visitors to Lake Martin and residents alike, Catherine’s Market at Russell Crossroads provides a convenient place to pick up groceries and supplies, meet friends or get directions – just as the original Catherine’s Store served customers in very near the same spot more than 80 years ago.

Atlanta couple gives up city life for peace on Lake Martin

Dudes, dogs, bikini-clad babes and many children descended on Sinclair’s July 21 for the conclusion of the eighth annual Alexander City Lions Club’s Lake Martin Charity Poker Run.

Some 26 skiers competed for hardware June 23 in the second annual Lake Martin Slalom Tournament sponsored by Russell Marine.

Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults – locally known as Camp ASCCA – is more than 200 acres of wooded splendor boasting horseback riding, zip lines, a climbing wall, sports, crafts and, of course, lake activities – all handicapped accessible; however, camp director Matt Rickman said it’s the people, not the facilities or activities, that make Camp ASCCA so special.

School starts back soon, and there are fewer people are on the lake during the week. Lake life will slow down for some. The good part of all this is that you’ve been working on your skills all summer, and right about now you’re riding your best, hitting tricks you hoped to learn when the season started.

I think the new trend at the lake is that businesses and local groups are providing more activities both on the weekends and during the week.