October 21, 2009
Public Scoping Meeting to be Held
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will be hosting a public scoping meeting to discuss an upcoming Environmental Assessment (EA) of new trail connections.
September 23, 2009
The National Parks: America's Best Idea preview
Join Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area along with
the Chattahoochee Nature Center
on September 26 for a day of celebration.
July 13, 2009
Sope Creek Parking Lot Closure
The Sope Creek parking lot of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will be closed for pavement repairs.
July 07, 2009
Second Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Splash
On July 25, 2009, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is hosting the Chattahoochee River Summer Splash, a 6-mile float down the River from Morgan Falls Dam to Powers Island.
April 16, 2009
Public Meeting for Proposed Bike / Pedestrian Bridge At Morgan Falls Dam
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is conducting a public meeting on April 30th, 7 – 9 p.m., at the Chattahoochee Nature Center to discuss a potential bike / pedestrian bridge below Morgan Falls Dam. The proposed bridge would connect the planned Overlook and riverside parks in Sandy Springs with National Park Service (NPS) property, including Hyde farm, in Cobb County.
April 08, 2009
Notice of Public Review for McGinnis Ferry Road Bridge Replacement Environmental Assessment
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) would like to invite the public and interested parties to comment on the recently completed draft Environmental Assessment (EA) entitled McGinnis Ferry Road Bridge Replacement.
February 23, 2009
Notice of Public Review for Island Ford Trail Extension Environmental Assessment
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area would like to invite the public and interested parties to comment on the recently completed draft Environmental Assessment entitled Island Ford Unit Trail Extension Environmental Assessment.
February 23, 2009
Sope Creek Trail Re-Routes
On February 24, 2009, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will begin work on limited re-routes of four sections of trails in the Cochran Shoals unit.
September 29, 2008
Buford Dam Lower Pool Park Closed for Repairs
The Corps of Engineers at Lake Lanier announced today that the Lower Pool Park, located below Buford Dam, will be closed 2-3 weeks due to road maintenance.
September 22, 2008
General Management Plan Feedback
The National Park Service appreciates your comments on the Supplemental Draft General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement and would like your feedback.
April 07, 2008
Notice of Public Environmental Review
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area would like to invite the public to comment on the recently completed draft Environmental Assessment entitled Chattahoochee River Docks Environmental Assessment.
November 30, 2007
"Holiday in the National Parks" Celebrated at the White House
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Ornament Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s ornament is prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree. The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of “Holiday in the National Parks.”
October 31, 2007
Protect Your National Park - Be A Trail Blazer Volunteer
Do you enjoy hiking, paddling or fishing along the trails at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area? Are you a frequent visitor at one of our 15 units, such as Cochran Shoals, Island Ford, or Gold Branch? Join the Trail Blazers volunteer group for the National Park Service.
October 04, 2007
Restrooms Closed at Cochran Shoals
The restrooms at the Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area are closed due to plumbing problems.
August 15, 2007
Chattahoochee River NRA 5th Annual Summer Festival
Come celebrate health and vitality at the 5th Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Festival August 25th and 26th.
June 21, 2007
Temporary Take Out at Paces Mill
The National Park Service announced today that the Paces Mill boat ramp located at US Highway 41 is being rebuilt to provide better access for river users. Contractor construction crews have closed the boat ramp. Persons canoeing, kayaking, and rafting down the Chattahoochee River will be able to use a temporary river take out located 200 feet downstream from the closed boat ramp.
June 14, 2007
Alligator Spotted in Chattahoochee River
Metro Atlanta got a rare visitor Tuesday, at least one alligator hanging out in the Chattahoochee River.
June 13, 2007
2007 Race and Festival Help Out the Hooch
Atlanta Journal article about 2007 Chattahoochee River Race and Festival.
March 26, 2007
Illegal Dumping Not Tolerated in National Parks
Illegal dumping in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has been a chronic problem for many areas of the national park.
February 07, 2007
Great Backyard Bird Count in your National Park 2007
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will be hosting the Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, February 17, 2007. The national park is looking for volunteers to assist park staff with gathering information on various bird species that live in different units of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
January 03, 2007
New Trail Maps at the Chattahoochee River NRA
Over the coming months, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will be putting in place updated trail maps that more accurately show visitors the extensive trail system that exists right in their own backyards.
December 15, 2006
Preserve Park Resources, Recycle Your Christmas Trees
Each year following the holidays, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area runs victim to the illegal dumping of Christmas trees and other types of debris. Not only does removal of the waste cost the park significantly, but the trees could potentially contain contaminants, which pose a threat to the flora and fauna of the local environment.
November 29, 2006
Wanted: Volunteers to Hike Trails. Become a Trailblazer Today!
The success of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area can be largely credited to the many volunteers who dedicate their time at the park. The Trail Blazers program allows volunteers to help the park further by assisting visitors and identifying resource concerns while hiking on the trails.
November 28, 2006
Georgia State Parks Revising Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
How do Georgia’s diverse citizens envision outdoor recreation in the future? Are they satisfied with the availability of horse trails and hiking trails? Do they have enough fields for their kids to play soccer or softball? Are they more interested in wildlife watching or fishing opportunities? And what steps should be taken now so that Georgia meets those needs 20 years in the future?
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working with the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association, University of Georgia’s Fanning Institute and other partners to answer these questions while updating the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
August 31, 2006
Chattahoochee River Summer Festival 2006 a Success!
The staff of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area hosted over 3500 visitors at the Environmental Education Center August 26 and 27 for the 4th annual Summer Festival to celebrate the anniversary of the park, and the National Park Service’s 90th anniversary.
August 17, 2006
Chattahoochee Cleanup Nets 100 Pounds of Debris
Seven volunteers, ages 14 to 57, had shown up at Up the River Outfitters in Sugar Hill on Tuesday morning to join the first cleanup collaboration between the recreational business and sports superstore REI.
July 26, 2006
Chattahoochee River Summer Festival 2006
Come celebrate health and vitality at the 4th Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Festival August 26 and 27, 2006.
July 17, 2006
Be a Trail Blazer Volunteer
Protect your National Park, become a Trail Blazer Volunteer today!
July 14, 2006
Chattahoochee River Improves Seven Boat Ramp Locations
“A number of locations along the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will be under construction through next spring,” said Superintendent Kevin Cheri
March 03, 2006
Whooping Cranes Seek Respite Along Chattahoochee River
On Thursday, March 2nd, park employees spotted three whooping cranes (Grus americana) within Chattahoochee River NRA.
February 09, 2006
New Trail Construction at Paces Mill
The trail leading to Rottenwood Creek at Paces Mill will be closed from February 13 to June 1, 2006.
August 12, 2005
2005 Chattahoochee River Summer Festival - Healthy Parks - Healthy Living Trails Walks
The Chattahoochee River’s Summer Festival will take place Saturday, August 27th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 28th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain or shine!
August 11, 2005
2005 Chattahoochee River Summer Festival - Environmental Artist Tim Hunter
Renowned environmental artist, Tim Hunter, will exhibit some of his latest art work at the 2005 Chattahoochee River Summer Festival on Saturday, August 27th from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 28th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
August 10, 2005
2005 Chattahoochee River Summer Festival - Blacksmith Michael Leggett
Noted blacksmith artist, Michael Leggett, demonstrate his creative talents at the 2005 Chattahoochee River Summer Festival on Saturday, August 27th from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 28th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
July 22, 2005
Georgia Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership
Georgia CWRP, under the leadership of Oldcastle, Inc., CH2M Hill, and ENSR, is working with the National Park Service on a Natural Systems Enhancement Project at the Johnson Ferry Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
July 22, 2005
Partial Park Closure due to Water Main Break 7/22/05
At 5:20 a.m. this morning, a 54" water main located within park boundaries at Cochran Shoals broke causing a 25' x 25' hole with up to 500,000 gallons of water released onto the park grounds.
March 31, 2005
Park Tree Planting Project Destroyed
A Boy Scout troop planted 300 trees to prevent further erosion along the stream bank due to a social trail. Ten days later, park staff found that all of the trees planted within the social trail were pulled out of the ground and discarded.
January 06, 2005
Illegal Dumping at the Chattahoochee River 1/6/05
Red Fern Tree Service of Roswell, was caught in the act of dumping woodchips in the parking lot at the Island Ford Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
December 15, 2004
Coyote Tests Positive for Rabies 12/15/04
A park visitor was bit by a rabid coyote while walking his dog on Sunday, December 12.
September 20, 2004
Storm Damage Cleanup Efforts Underway at Chattahoochee River NRA 9/20/04
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area sustained major storm damage from Hurricane Ivan.
August 24, 2004
New Volunteer Hiking Patrol at the Chattahoochee River NRA 8/24/04
Join the new volunteer hiking patrol for the National Park Service.
August 17, 2004
Chattahoochee River Receives $10,000 for BacteriAlert Program 8/17/04
The Trust for Public Land Chattahoochee River Land Campaign (TPL) donated $10,000 to help sustain the program through the end of the fiscal year. This is the third year that TPL has donated to the program, reaching a total contribution of $30,000.
July 13, 2004
National Park Service to Reconsider Draft Management Plan for Chattahoochee River 7/13/04
A general management plan for the 48-mile Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in metro Atlanta has been put on hold so the National Park Service can schedule additional public meetings and extend the public comment period on the controversial proposal.
June 30, 2004
Park Closes Gold Branch Unit 6/30/04
Heavy rains have closed one of the hiking areas at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
June 30, 2004
Deadline for Public Comment on National Park Service General Management Plan 6/30/04
The National Park Service is accepting public comment on the draft General Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement until July 30.
June 01, 2004
Kids Fishing Event at the Chattahoochee River NRA 6/1/04
National Park Service staff invite kids under 16 to join us on June 19th for a half-day of fishing and fisheries-related educational programs on our 1 acre pond near the Island Ford Visitor Contact Station.
April 19, 2004
New Volunteer Hiking Patrol at the Chattahoochee River NRA 4/19/04
Join the new volunteer hiking patrol for the National Park Service.
February 12, 2004
Major Fish Kill at Rottenwood Creek 2/12/04
Thousands of fish are dead in Rottonwood Creek, along with salamanders and other organisms.
October 29, 2003
Abbotts Bridge Reopened 10/29/03
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has reopened the Abbotts Bridge Unit, as of October 24, 2003.
August 11, 2003
25th Anniversary Birthday Bash 8/11/03
You are invited to come together with the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in celebrating its twenty-fifth year of existence.
June 19, 2003
Paces Mill and Gold Branch Units Reopen 6/19/03
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has reopened Paces Mill and Gold Branch, which were recently closed due to flooding and raw sewage spills.
June 18, 2003
Park Closes Gold Branch Unit 6/18/03
Day two of heavy rains have closed another hiking area at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
June 17, 2003
Raw Sewage Spills Close Paces Mill 6/17/03
Heavy rains have once again caused the sewer lines along the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries to overflow causing raw sewage to spill into surrounding park lands.
May 19, 2003
Abbotts Bridge Unit Closed 5/19/03
Abbotts Bridge Unit, a popular area along the forty-eight mile Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area river corridor, is closed due to a bridge failure.
May 19, 2003
New Phone Number for Chattahoochee River NRA 5/19/03
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has a new phone number. The existing phone number, (770)399-8070, has been changed to (678)538-1200.
May 12, 2003
Paces Mill Site Clean Up Complete and Re-opened 5/12/03
On May 7, 2003 the Paces Mill area of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area was temporarily closed due to concern for visitor safety. This section is now reopened to the public.
May 07, 2003
Visitor Safety a Concern at Chattahoochee River NRA Due to Raw Sewage Spills 5/7/03
Concern for visitor safety became a top priority at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area this week.
March 06, 2003
Raw Sewage Spills at Paces Mill and Vickery Creek 3/6/03
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has closed the Paces Mill and Vickery Creek areas of the park due to raw sewage spills.
