https://www.nps.gov/chat News releases from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. en-us https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-roswell-historic-gateway-and-vickery-creek-unit-improvements-in-chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:26:00 EST On January 9, 2026, the National Park Service signed a Finding of No Significant Impact and a Floodplain and Wetlands Statement of Finding for the Roswell Gateway and Vickery Creek Unit Access Improvements Environmental Assessment at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.    https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-roswell-historic-gateway-and-vickery-creek-unit-improvements-in-chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-nra-and-chattahoochee-national-park-conservancy-kick-off-trail-transformation-project-at-island-ford-headquarters.htm Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:47:00 EST On Dec. 7, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area launches a trail system transformation at the Island Ford unit. Visitors should be prepared for trail closures at Island Ford from January 5 until Spring of 2026. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-nra-and-chattahoochee-national-park-conservancy-kick-off-trail-transformation-project-at-island-ford-headquarters.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-nra-seeks-public-comment-on-orrs-ferry-site-management-plan.htm Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:52:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to comment on a Site Management Plan for the Orrs Ferry unit of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-nra-seeks-public-comment-on-orrs-ferry-site-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-nra-seeks-public-comment-on-roswell-gateway-and-vickery-creek-unit-access-improvements-environmental-assessment.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:07:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) invites the public to review and comment on an environmental assessment (EA) for the Roswell Gateway and Vickery Creek Unit Access Improvements. The EA is open for public comment from July 1 to July 31. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-nra-seeks-public-comment-on-roswell-gateway-and-vickery-creek-unit-access-improvements-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/keep-your-furry-friends-safe-leashing-dogs-at-chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:29:00 EST Dogs are welcome on the trails at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), but pet owners must follow the basic rules to ensure the safety of their pets, other visitors, and the park itself. One of the key requirements is that all dogs must be on a 6-foot leash. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/keep-your-furry-friends-safe-leashing-dogs-at-chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area-initiates-site-management-planning-for-orrs-ferry-unit.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:39:00 EST The National Park Service is initiating a Site Management Plan for the Orrs Ferry unit in the north of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, adjacent to GA State Highway 20. The park wants your feedback on preliminary plans. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area-initiates-site-management-planning-for-orrs-ferry-unit.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area-closes-paces-mill-until-may-2025.htm Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:00:00 EST A majority of Paces Mill, the last river take-out at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) will close on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The closure will include Paces Mill parking lot north of Highway 41, the main boat ramp, and restrooms. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area-closes-paces-mill-until-may-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2024-visitor-spending.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:21:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 3,183,081 visitors to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in 2023 spent $161,166,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 2,149 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $236,780,000. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2024-visitor-spending.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/i-285-express-lanes-compliance-review.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:42:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to authorize the Federal Highway Administration and the Georgia Department of Transportation to construct two additional bridges at the I-285/Chattahoochee River crossing, within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, to accommodate new express lanes. Environmental impacts and mitigations statements and opportunity for public comment are available. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/i-285-express-lanes-compliance-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/interstate-north-parking-lot-and-entrance-will-close-monday-march-18th-for-repaving.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:18:00 EST Interstate North Parking Lot and Entrance will Close Monday, March 18th for Repaving https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/interstate-north-parking-lot-and-entrance-will-close-monday-march-18th-for-repaving.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/improvements-to-parking-areas-at-palisades-and-cochran-shoals.htm Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:07:00 EST SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is proud to announce the start of a pavement project to repair the parking lots at four popular park units. The work will include Akers Mill (West Palisades), Powers Island, Columns Drive and Interstate North (Cochran Shoals). This project will address critical maintenance needs, safety concerns, and result in temporary closures at each unit during the construction work. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/improvements-to-parking-areas-at-palisades-and-cochran-shoals.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/tourism-to-crnra-contributes-160-million-to-local-economy.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:48:00 EST The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by economists at the National Park Service. The report shows $23.9 billion of direct spending by nearly 312 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported 378,400 jobs nationally; 314,600 of those jobs are found in these gateway communities. The cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy was $50.3 billion. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/tourism-to-crnra-contributes-160-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-reopens-after-spill.htm Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:50:00 EST Today, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (park) reopened all sections of the Chattahoochee River that were closed due to elevated E. Coli contamination stemming from a release at Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility operated by Fulton County. The park closed sections of the river in late June as a safety precaution. The bacterial levels are now below the criteria recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, though conditions remain subject to change. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-reopens-after-spill.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-reopens-below-powers-island.htm Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:14:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (park) is reopening the Chattahoochee River from Powers Island to all downstream sections of the park that were affected with elevated E. Coli contamination. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-reopens-below-powers-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-extends-partial-closure-from-chattahoochee-nature-center-to-all-downstream-sections-of-the-park-due-to-high-e-coli-levels.htm Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:41:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (park) extended a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River from Chattahoochee Nature Center to all downstream sections of the park due to elevated E. Coli contamination, which poses risks to health. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-extends-partial-closure-from-chattahoochee-nature-center-to-all-downstream-sections-of-the-park-due-to-high-e-coli-levels.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-closing-from-chattahoochee-nature-center-to-whitewater-creek-due-to-high-e-coli-levels.htm Sat, 01 Jul 2023 06:35:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (park) is extending a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River today from Johnson Ferry to the East Palisades-Whitewater Creek Unit due to elevated levels of E. coli contamination, which poses risks to health. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-closing-from-chattahoochee-nature-center-to-whitewater-creek-due-to-high-e-coli-levels.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-closing-from-chattahoochee-nature-center-to-johnson-ferry-due-to-high-e-coli-levels.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:41:00 EST Chattahoochee River closing from Chattahoochee Nature Center to Johnson Ferry due to high E. coli levels. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-closing-from-chattahoochee-nature-center-to-johnson-ferry-due-to-high-e-coli-levels.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:32:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (park) is enacting a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River today from the Chattahoochee Nature Center to Johnson Ferry due to elevated levels of E. coli contamination, which poses risks to human health. This precautionary measure comes at the recommendation of public health professionals. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/park-reopens-river-and-trail-access-for-summer.htm Tue, 16 May 2023 11:16:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is announcing the reopening of the Whitewater entrance of East Palisades and the Powers Island step-down ramp at Cochran Shoals. At each location, visitor safety is a top priority. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/park-reopens-river-and-trail-access-for-summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/entrance-fees-fund-safety-improvements-at-powers-island.htm Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:19:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is proud to announce the start of construction on March 6, 2023, to repair the Powers Island step-down ramp at Cochran Shoals. The Park is using revenue from entrance fees to address safety concerns and improve the visitor experience at this popular river access. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/entrance-fees-fund-safety-improvements-at-powers-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area-tops-2021-visitation.htm Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:21:00 EST The National Park Service 2022 Visitation Report shows visitation at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) continues to increase on an annual basis. Over 3.5 million visitors visited CRNRA in 2022. This is a record level of visitation and an over 9 percent increase from 2021. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area-tops-2021-visitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/national-park-service-issues-finding-of-no-significant-impact-fonsi-for-comprehensive-trails-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) Interior Region 2 Regional Director approved the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Comprehensive Trails Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Alternative 2, the preferred alternative, was selected. The FONSI, EA, and related documents are available on the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/national-park-service-issues-finding-of-no-significant-impact-fonsi-for-comprehensive-trails-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/closure-of-whitewater-creek-entrance.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:47:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area closed the Whitewater Creek entrance road and parking lot on Monday January 9, 2023, for storm damage assessment and repairs. Until further notice, the entrance will be closed.   https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/closure-of-whitewater-creek-entrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/-fonsi-for-paces-mill-rehabilitation-environmental-assessment.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:40:00 EST SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Paces Mill Unit Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA). Alternative 2, the preferred alternative, was selected. The FONSI, EA, and related documents are available on the NPS. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/-fonsi-for-paces-mill-rehabilitation-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/drowning-prevention-awareness.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:54:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area (park), YMCA of Metro Atlanta and WABE today announced a partnership to raise awareness about drowning prevention. In preparation for Labor Day weekend, the organizations have developed a water safety campaign to encourage individuals to use personal flotation devices (PFD) or life vests while swimming or playing in the Chattahoochee River. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/drowning-prevention-awareness.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/202207-kids-fishing-program.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:22:00 EST Kids and accompanying adults are invited to experience the joys of fishing at Island Ford Pond or Sibley Pond in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/202207-kids-fishing-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2022-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:02:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3,256,151 visitors to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (NRA) in 2021 spent $160,343,000 in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2022-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/paces-mill-rehab-ea-5-9-2022.htm Mon, 09 May 2022 16:39:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area today launched public commenting on plans for the rehabilitation of Paces Mill in partnership with the Cumberland Community Improvement District https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/paces-mill-rehab-ea-5-9-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/comprehensive-trails-management-plan.htm Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:17:00 EST Today, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area launched public commenting on a comprehensive strategy for improving the park’s trail system. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/comprehensive-trails-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/storywalk1.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:45:00 EST reading a story with their children while also on a hike. This exciting program offers a creative, self-paced and socially distanced way to experience the park. Participants will read the illustrated story “The Kissing Hand,” by Audrey Penn as they move from page to page along the trail. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/storywalk1.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/news06162021.htm Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) acting Regional Director Pedro Ramos announced the selection of Ann Honious as the new superintendent of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Sandy Springs, Georgia. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/news06162021.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2021-3-15-preliminary-trails-management-plan.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:32:00 EST Today, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area launched public commenting on a preliminary strategy for improving the park’s trail system. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2021-3-15-preliminary-trails-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/bag-and-bin-it.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:04:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park are teaming up to reduce dog waste in the two units of the national park system. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/bag-and-bin-it.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fulton-co-sewer-ea-2020.htm Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:04:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has released an environmental assessment covering the proposed installation of a diversion utility sewer line in the park’s Johnson Ferry North unit. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fulton-co-sewer-ea-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-nra-offers-safety-reminders.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:22:00 EST In anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday and increased traffic on the river and park grounds, the park superintendent at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area NRA) wants to remind visitors of the important role they play in safe and memorable visits to the park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-nra-offers-safety-reminders.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/increasing-recreational-access-20200620.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:09:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (NRA) is increasing recreational access. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/increasing-recreational-access-20200620.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/economic-benefits-2019.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:13:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3.4 million visitors to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in 2019 spent $152 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/economic-benefits-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/park-increase-access-may18-htm.htm Fri, 15 May 2020 15:47:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (NRA) is increasing recreational access beginning Saturday May 16th. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/park-increase-access-may18-htm.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/park-increase-access-may-11.htm Sat, 09 May 2020 06:26:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is working with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access to the park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/park-increase-access-may-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/parkclosure-covid-19-update-0404.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:30:00 EST The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area remains to be our number one priority. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/parkclosure-covid-19-update-0404.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/park-closure-covid-19.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:40:00 EST The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Chattahoochee River NRA is our number one priority. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/park-closure-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:05:00 EST The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Chattahoochee River NRA is our number one priority. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/cox-retires.htm Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:36:00 EST After more than 40 years of devoted federal service, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s superintendent, Bill Cox, retired Jan. 3, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/cox-retires.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fee-free-days-for-2019.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:28:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) will waive its entrance fee on five days in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fee-free-days-for-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fee-increase-proposed-chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2017 11:14:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is seeking comments on a proposal that would raise the price of the CRNRA Annual Pass from $35 to $40 and the CRNRA Daily Pass from $3 to $5. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fee-increase-proposed-chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/tourism-impact-2017.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2017 06:41:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 1,841 jobs in local economy. A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,736,385 visitors to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in 2016 spent over $119,071,900 in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,841 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $166,687,300. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/tourism-impact-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/area-closure-to-protect-alligator.htm Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:33:00 EST In a effort to promote the protection of both visitors and wildlife, a short section of the Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop will be closed to all access until further notice. This temporary closure will provide protection for park visitors and alligator. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/area-closure-to-protect-alligator.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/celebrate-99th-birthday.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2015 08:59:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area wants to give you a present – free admission! The usual daily entrance fee of $3 will be waived for all visitors on August 25. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/celebrate-99th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/ymca-host-2015.htm Fri, 15 May 2015 10:31:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site and the YMCA of the USA are launching a joint pilot program that will provide memorable and meaningful experiences for youth in parks this summer. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/ymca-host-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/parks-create-economic-benefits-2015.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2015 06:20:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,004,206 visitors to Atlanta Metro Area National Parks in 2014 spent over $290 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/parks-create-economic-benefits-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2014-naturalization-ceremony.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:16:00 EST Chattahoochee River Celebrates National Public Lands Day with Naturalization Ceremony at Island Ford on Saturday, September 27 https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2014-naturalization-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-98th-birthday.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:21:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will celebrate the 98th birthday of the National Park Service by waiving its normal parking fee of $3 on Monday, August 25. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-98th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/noc-awarded-contract.htm Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:07:00 EST Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) and the National Park Service (NPS) have announced that NOC will open two riverside adventure centers within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) in Atlanta, Georgia. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/noc-awarded-contract.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/atlanta-area-parks-create-268-million-in-economic-benefit-fy13.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2014 11:38:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 3,863 jobs in local economy https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/atlanta-area-parks-create-268-million-in-economic-benefit-fy13.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/7thsummer-splash.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:29:00 EST Come out for the coolest event of the year! Join hundreds of participants take another unforgettable float down the Chattahoochee River at this year’s Seventh Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Splash https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/7thsummer-splash.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fee-increase-2014.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:33:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is set to increase the price of annual park passes from $25 to $35, effective May 1, 2014. The daily pass price will remain the same at $3. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fee-increase-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/eeaaward.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2014 07:22:00 EST On Friday, March 28, 2014, the Georgia Environmental Education Association recognized Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area for outstanding service to environmental education by an organization. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/eeaaward.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/atlanta-area-parks-create-268-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 11:09:00 EST The three National Park Service (NPS) units in the Atlanta metropolitan area tell the stories of the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement and protect more than half of the area’s public green space. And according to a new NPS report, the 5.8 million visitors to the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site, and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in 2012 spent $268,088,000 in the metro area. This spending supported 3,900 jobs. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/atlanta-area-parks-create-268-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/npf-grant-support-trail-planning.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2014 04:54:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is one of five national parks across the country selected to participate in the 2014 Transportation Scholars program of the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America’s national parks. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/npf-grant-support-trail-planning.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-presidents-day-weekend.htm Fri, 14 Feb 2014 10:20:00 EST National Park Service Celebrates Presidents’ Day Weekend with Fee-Free Days Saturday-Monday, Feb. 15-17 https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-presidents-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/mlk-day-fee-free.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2014 06:16:00 EST January 20, 2014, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) will join the other 401 units of the National Park Service in waiving entry fees as part of the National Park Service’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/mlk-day-fee-free.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/ticket-to-ride-2013.htm Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:38:00 EST This fall, the National Park Service brought over 800 elementary school students on free field trips to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) through the National Park Foundation’s “Ticket to Ride” grant. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/ticket-to-ride-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-for-veterans-day.htm Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:40:00 EST CRNRA joins the rest of the NPS in celebrating Veterans' Day 2013 by waiving all fees on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, November 9, 10, and 11. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-for-veterans-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/proposedfeeincrease.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2013 07:13:00 EST CRNRA seeks public comment on a proposed price increase for annual passes from $25 to $35. Daily passes would remain at the same price they have been since 2005, $3. Comments should be emailed to chat_fees@nps.gov. There will be a public open house on Tuesday, Dec. 3 to collect comments. The comment period will end on Friday, Dec. 6. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/proposedfeeincrease.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-welcomes-bill-cox.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:39:00 EST On Monday, October 21, Bill Cox began his new position as superintendent of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), a unit of the National Park Service managing 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River north of Atlanta. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-welcomes-bill-cox.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/crnra-reopens-2013.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:11:00 EST Today park staff will be reopening all picnic areas, boat ramps, restrooms and parking lots along the 48 miles of river that makes up Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/crnra-reopens-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/input-sought-on-willeo-road-multi-use-trail-construction.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:40:00 EST Members of the public and interested parties are invited to comment on an Environmental Assessment to evaluate several alternatives for improving trail connectivity and expanding recreational opportunities within the Chattahoochee River corridor along Willeo Road in Roswell, Georgia. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/input-sought-on-willeo-road-multi-use-trail-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony.htm Wed, 25 Sep 2013 10:38:00 EST In celebration of National Public Lands Day Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will host its first-ever naturalization ceremony with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/back-to-school-at-crnra.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2013 11:23:00 EST Teachers across the Atlanta metropolitan area have a new tool to help them engage their students in classroom and place-based learning. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/back-to-school-at-crnra.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/patty-wissinger-to-grsm.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 10:29:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Superintendent Patty Wissinger selected as new Deputy Superintendent at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/patty-wissinger-to-grsm.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/outfitter-concession-opportunity-announced-for-next-summer.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 06:55:00 EST Today the National Park Service announced a business opportunity for a concession operation at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, with watercraft rentals centered at Johnson Ferry North and Powers Island. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/outfitter-concession-opportunity-announced-for-next-summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/homestretch-youth-internship.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:25:00 EST In June 2013, six teenage residents at Homestretch, a transitional living facility in Fulton County, worked for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in an internship program funded by the National Park Foundation's "America's Best Idea" grant. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/homestretch-youth-internship.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/construction-work-near-garrards-landing-to-remove-old-water-facility.htm Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:10:00 EST As DeKalb County continues to remove its old water intake and jetty this summer, visitors at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will notice some engineering work in the river downstream of Holcomb Bridge. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/construction-work-near-garrards-landing-to-remove-old-water-facility.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/memorial-day-weekend-2013.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 13:38:00 EST This Memorial Day weekend, thousands of Atlantans will beat the heat by shootin' the Hooch. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) staff have a few tips to make your trip more enjoyable. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/memorial-day-weekend-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/this-weeks-getaway.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 14:38:00 EST Get outdoors in the Atlanta metro area and enjoy America's first National Water Trail! We've got some great ideas for a weekend on the Hooch. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/this-weeks-getaway.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/vehicle-access-ends-today.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 14:30:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will close two entrances to vehicles beginning today: Johnson Ferry South and Indian Trail. Pedestrian access will still be allowed. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/vehicle-access-ends-today.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/joint-incident-management-training.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:10:00 EST When tragedy strikes, public safety officials from many agencies must cooperate to respond effectively. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/joint-incident-management-training.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/getinvolved/ycc-jobs-2013.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:06:00 EST If you’re between the ages of 15 and 19 and looking for a job this summer, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area wants to hear from you! https://www.nps.gov/chat/getinvolved/ycc-jobs-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sope-crk-trails-opening-april-20.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:34:00 EST The trails at Sope Creek are finally finished and it's time to ride! https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sope-crk-trails-opening-april-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/packing-out-trash-will-save-76k.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:20:00 EST The trash cans are going away. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/packing-out-trash-will-save-76k.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/pack-in-pack-out.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:40:00 EST “Pack it in, pack it out” is a familiar slogan used in many national parks. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/pack-in-pack-out.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sope-crk-bikes-fed-reg-final-pub-april-5-2013.htm Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:01:00 EST Starting Friday, April 5, 2013, bicycles will be allowed on newly designated multi-use trails at Sope Creek. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sope-crk-bikes-fed-reg-final-pub-april-5-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/np-tourism-in-atlanta.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:49:00 EST The three National Park Service (NPS) units in the Atlanta metropolitan area tell the stories of the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement and protect more than half of the area's public green space. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/np-tourism-in-atlanta.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/preparations-begin-for-bicyclists-on-trails-at-sope-creek.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:12:00 EST Beginning February 22, park staff will be installing bike barriers where the newly designated multi-use trail meets pedestrian-only trails. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/preparations-begin-for-bicyclists-on-trails-at-sope-creek.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/temporary-trail-detour-at-cochran-shoals.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:34:00 EST Sections of the Cochran Shoals multi-use loop trail will be temporarily detoured to ensure visitor safety during required maintenance of the Colonial Pipeline gas transmission easement. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/temporary-trail-detour-at-cochran-shoals.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/third-graders-exhibit-at-if.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:59:00 EST A colorful new exhibit has just opened at the Island Ford Visitor Center of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/third-graders-exhibit-at-if.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/free_admission_1-21-2013.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:45:00 EST In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, on Monday, January 21, 2013, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will join all 398 national parks in waiving entrance fees. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/free_admission_1-21-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/npf-ticket-to-ride-grant-brings-kids-to-park.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2012 07:52:00 EST CRNRA received a grant this fall to bring 750 students into the park on field trips. The grant was part of the National Park Foundation's "Ticket to Ride" program. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/npf-ticket-to-ride-grant-brings-kids-to-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/river-summit.htm Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:12:00 EST Acting Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Rachel Jacobson today joined local Atlanta Metropolitan Area officials and managers of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/river-summit.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/crnra-offers-free-admission-june-9.htm Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:40:00 EST Get a head start on your summer fun with free admission to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Saturday, June 9. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/crnra-offers-free-admission-june-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/crnra-recognized-by-ago-river-initiative.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 14:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and National Water Trail is one of 10 river projects across the Southeast to serve as models of the America's Great Outdoors River Initiative to conserve and restore key rivers across the nation, expand outdoor recreational opportunities and support jobs in local communities. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/crnra-recognized-by-ago-river-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/new-free-pass.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 07:35:00 EST On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar introduced a new annual pass for active duty service members and their families granting free access to more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, and other public lands around the nation, including Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Military members and their dependents can pick up a pass at Island Ford Visitor Center at 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA, 30350. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/new-free-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/temporary-trail-closures-may-21.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 10:29:00 EST From Monday, May 21 through Friday, June 1, sections of the Cochran Shoals multi-use loop trail will be intermittently closed. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/temporary-trail-closures-may-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/new-national-water-trails-system.htm Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:23:00 EST Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today unveiled the National Water Trails System, a new network that will increase access to water-based outdoor recreation, encourage community stewardship of local waterways, and promote tourism that fuels local economies across America. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/new-national-water-trails-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-nra-visitors-money-and-jobs.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:13:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than 3 million visitors in 2010 spent $89,784,000 at Chattahoochee River NRA and in communities near the park. That spending supported more than 1,160 jobs in the area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-nra-visitors-money-and-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/parks-for-the-people-competition-moves-to-second-round.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:35:00 EST The first round of competition in “Parks for the People: A Studio Competition to Re-imagine America’s National Parks” is complete. Teams from nine colleges and universities advanced from a field of 41 entries to design studio exercises and face a second jury review next summer. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/parks-for-the-people-competition-moves-to-second-round.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/rogers-bridge-ea-public-review.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:37:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service, would like to invite the public and interested parties to comment on the recently completed draft Environmental Assessment (EA) entitled Upgrade and Construction of the River Access Facility at Rogers Bridge Park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/rogers-bridge-ea-public-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/rogers-bridge-land-donation.htm Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:25:00 EST The historic Rogers Bridge is to provide a connection between Fulton and Gwinnett counties. A community event scheduled for September 24, National Public Lands Day, will celebrate the donation of 22 acres of land to the park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/rogers-bridge-land-donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fourth-annual-chattahoochee-river-summer-splash-event-a-big-success.htm Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:02:00 EST On a hot July 30th, over 625 people of all ages beat the summer heat by leisurely floating along a six mile section of the Chattahoochee River, from Morgan Falls Dam to Powers Island, for the 2011 Chattahoochee River Summer Splash. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fourth-annual-chattahoochee-river-summer-splash-event-a-big-success.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/public-input-requested-for-commercial-services-strategy-proposal.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:21:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has prepared a study, a Commercial Services Strategy, to identify opportunities to enhance the park’s mission and the visitor experience through public/private partnerships. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/public-input-requested-for-commercial-services-strategy-proposal.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fourth-annual-chattahoochee-river-summer-splash.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:48:00 EST On July 30, 2011, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is hosting the Fourth Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Splash, a 6-mile float down the river from Morgan Falls Dam to Powers Island. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/fourth-annual-chattahoochee-river-summer-splash.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/public-input-requested-new-business-service-plan.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:53:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is seeking public input on potential changes to commercial service operations in the park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/public-input-requested-new-business-service-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/working-mules-return.htm Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:29:00 EST Pack mules will be used to accomplish a bridge reconstruction project on backcountry trails at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Hydra Engineering of Crawfordville, Florida is constructing several pre-engineered trail bridges. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/working-mules-return.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/build-as-you-go.htm Tue, 17 May 2011 20:00:00 EST "Build as you go" is the theme resonating through the wetlands at Cochran Shoals as a replacement interpretive boardwalk winds its way through the swamp adjacent to the Chattahoochee River. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/build-as-you-go.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sweep-the-hooch-cleans-the-park.htm Tue, 17 May 2011 20:00:00 EST What do thirteen tires, a Renault and a giant political billboard have in common? https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sweep-the-hooch-cleans-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/interstate-285-log-jam-cleanup.htm Thu, 05 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Over the last couple years, an enormous pond of trash has been accumulating beneath Interstate 285 at the Powers Island unit of the park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/interstate-285-log-jam-cleanup.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/earth-day-ribbon-cutting-2011.htm Thu, 05 May 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/earth-day-ribbon-cutting-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/roswell-riverwalk-trail-connection-public-meeting.htm Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST The City of Roswell, in conjunction with the National Park Service will be holding a public information open house to present alignments options for the proposed Roswell Riverwalk Trail Connection project. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/roswell-riverwalk-trail-connection-public-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/park-unit-closed-johnsons-ferry-north.htm Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST The Johnson Ferry North Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is closed through Monday, February 21. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/park-unit-closed-johnsons-ferry-north.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/new-superintendent-selected-at-chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area.htm Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Patricia M. Wissinger has been named the new superintendent of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/new-superintendent-selected-at-chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/notice-of-public-scoping-period-willeo-road-multi-use-trail.htm Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/notice-of-public-scoping-period-willeo-road-multi-use-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/celebrating-success-bacterialert-monitoring-program.htm Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/celebrating-success-bacterialert-monitoring-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/notice-of-public-review-for-forsyth-county-water-reclamation-facility-environmental.htm Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/notice-of-public-review-for-forsyth-county-water-reclamation-facility-environmental.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/hazardous-trees-removed-from-park.htm Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Trees and brush will be removed along roads and parking areas in a number of units in the park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/hazardous-trees-removed-from-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/river-access-ramp-repair-at-island-ford.htm Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Beginning Monday, September 27, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will be completing repairs to the Hewlett Field river access ramp located in the park's Island Ford unit in Sandy Springs, GA. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/river-access-ramp-repair-at-island-ford.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/new-sustainable-trails-for-sope-creek.htm Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Beginning on September 24, 2010 there will be many positive changes occurring in the Sope Creek unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/new-sustainable-trails-for-sope-creek.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/lets-move-outside.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST We dare you to try to keep up with the Junior Rangers at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area! It’s fun and healthy to play in the parks and now National Park Junior Rangers get an extra reward for movin’ it outside. https://www.nps.gov/chat/lets-move-outside.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/director-jarvis-visits-chattahoochee-river-nra-for-national-park-week.htm Thu, 06 May 2010 20:00:00 EST In celebration of National Park Week, the director joined a group of 95 Fifth graders from the Westminster School and participated in an environmental education field study. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/director-jarvis-visits-chattahoochee-river-nra-for-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/morgan-falls-bridge-information-meeting.htm Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will conduct an informational public meeting on May 12, 2010, regarding the proposed Morgan Falls bridge and connecting trails. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/morgan-falls-bridge-information-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/notice-of-public-review-for-hewlett-field-access-road-environmental-assessment.htm Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) would like to invite the public and interested parties to comment on the recently completed draft Environmental Assessment entitled Hewlett Field Access Road Environmental Assessment. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/notice-of-public-review-for-hewlett-field-access-road-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/director-of-national-park-service-celebrates-national-park-week-at-chattahoochee-river-nra.htm Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis will visit the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area headquarters in Sandy Springs on April 20 in celebration of National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/director-of-national-park-service-celebrates-national-park-week-at-chattahoochee-river-nra.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/first-bloom-program-plants-roots.htm Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Area youth from Sope Creek Elementary School will be planting a garden of native plant species in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area on Saturday, April 17 as part of the National Park Foundation’s First Bloom program. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/first-bloom-program-plants-roots.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/national-park-week-entrance-fee-waived-at-chattahoochee.htm Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/national-park-week-entrance-fee-waived-at-chattahoochee.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/gold-branch-parking-lot-reopened.htm Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is happy to announce that the parking lot restoration project for the Gold Branch Unit has been completed. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/gold-branch-parking-lot-reopened.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/notice-of-public-review-for-trail-connection-project.htm Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/notice-of-public-review-for-trail-connection-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/two-new-restroom-facilities-open.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has opened two new restroom facilities, replacing facilities damaged beyond repair by last fall’s flooding. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/two-new-restroom-facilities-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/gold-branch-construction-delayed.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that the parking lot restoration project for the Gold Branch Unit has been delayed due to inclement weather. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/gold-branch-construction-delayed.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/public-scoping-meeting-to-be-held.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will be hosting a public scoping meeting to discuss an upcoming Environmental Assessment (EA) of new trail connections. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/public-scoping-meeting-to-be-held.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sidewalk-construction-at-island-ford.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST On Tuesday October 13, 2009, sidewalk installation will begin at the Island Ford unit of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sidewalk-construction-at-island-ford.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/many-areas-open-at-the-chattahoochee.htm Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Park staff and volunteers have assessed the flood damages and have begun repairs and cleanup to areas in and along the Chattahoochee River. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/many-areas-open-at-the-chattahoochee.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-reopened.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area announces that the river and several land units have been reopened for visitor use. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-reopened.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/the-national-parks-americas-best-idea-preview.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Join Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area along with the Chattahoochee Nature Center on September 26 for a day of celebration. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/the-national-parks-americas-best-idea-preview.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-closure.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area announces the closure of the Chattahoochee River from Holcomb Bridge south to Peachtree Creek due to raw sewage resulting from recent flooding. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/chattahoochee-river-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/americasbestidea.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/americasbestidea.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/columns-drive-parking-lot-closed-at-cochran-shoals.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST On Wednesday August 26, 2009, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will close the parking lot at the Columns Drive entrance to Cochran Shoals. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/columns-drive-parking-lot-closed-at-cochran-shoals.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/columns-drive-site-work-to-begin.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST On July 27, 2009, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will begin site work and installation for a new restroom facility at Cochran Shoals, the Columns Drive entrance. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/columns-drive-site-work-to-begin.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-projects.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Earlier in the year, the National Park Service received funding for 800 projects totaling $750 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sope-creek-lot-closure.htm Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST The Sope Creek parking lot of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will be closed for pavement repairs. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sope-creek-lot-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/second-annual-chattahoochee-river-summer-splash.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/second-annual-chattahoochee-river-summer-splash.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/second-public-meeting-for-proposed-bike-pedestrian-bridge-at-morgan-falls-dam.htm Sun, 31 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/second-public-meeting-for-proposed-bike-pedestrian-bridge-at-morgan-falls-dam.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/bridge-morgan-falls-dam.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/bridge-morgan-falls-dam.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/mcginnis-ferry-road-bridge-replacement.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/mcginnis-ferry-road-bridge-replacement.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/notice-of-public-review-for-island-ford-trail-extension-environmental-assassment.htm Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/notice-of-public-review-for-island-ford-trail-extension-environmental-assassment.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sope-creek-trail-re-routes.htm Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/sope-creek-trail-re-routes.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/buford-dam-lower-pool-park-closed-for-repairs.htm Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/buford-dam-lower-pool-park-closed-for-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/gmp-feedback.htm Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service appreciates your comments on the Supplemental Draft General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement and would like your feedback. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/gmp-feedback.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/publicenvironreviewnotice.htm Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/publicenvironreviewnotice.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/holidayinnationalparks07.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/holidayinnationalparks07.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/beatrailblazer07.htm Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/beatrailblazer07.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/cochranrestroomclosure.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST The restrooms at the Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area are closed due to plumbing problems. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/cochranrestroomclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/summerfestival2007.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Come celebrate health and vitality at the 5th Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Festival August 25th and 26th. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/summerfestival2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/temptakeoutatpaces07.htm Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/temptakeoutatpaces07.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/alligator-spotted-in-chattahoochee-river.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Metro Atlanta got a rare visitor Tuesday, at least one alligator hanging out in the Chattahoochee River. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/alligator-spotted-in-chattahoochee-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2007-race-and-festival-help-out-the-hooch.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Atlanta Journal article about 2007 Chattahoochee River Race and Festival. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2007-race-and-festival-help-out-the-hooch.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/illegaldumping07.htm Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST Illegal dumping in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has been a chronic problem for many areas of the national park. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/illegaldumping07.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/backyardbirdcount07.htm Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/backyardbirdcount07.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/newtrailmaps06.htm Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/newtrailmaps06.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/treerecycling06.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/treerecycling06.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/trailblazertraining06.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/trailblazertraining06.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/georgiascorpplan06.htm Mon, 27 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST 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). https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/georgiascorpplan06.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/summerfest06.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/summerfest06.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/rivercleanup0806.htm Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/rivercleanup0806.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2006summerfestival.htm Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST Come celebrate health and vitality at the 4th Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Festival August 26 and 27, 2006.  https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/2006summerfestival.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/trailblazers.htm Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST Protect your National Park, become a Trail Blazer Volunteer today! https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/trailblazers.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/rampimprovements1.htm Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST “A number of locations along the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will be under construction through next spring,” said Superintendent Kevin Cheri https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/rampimprovements1.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/whoopingcranes.htm Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:00:00 EST On Thursday, March 2nd, park employees spotted three whooping cranes (Grus americana) within Chattahoochee River NRA. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/whoopingcranes.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/newpacestrail.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2006 19:00:00 EST The trail leading to Rottenwood Creek at Paces Mill will be closed from February 13 to June 1, 2006. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/newpacestrail.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/summerfest05.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2005 20:00:00 EST 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! https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/summerfest05.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/timhunter1.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2005 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/timhunter1.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/michaelleggett1.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2005 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/michaelleggett1.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/watermainbrk1.htm Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/watermainbrk1.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/gacorpwetland1.htm Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/gacorpwetland1.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/treeplantingdmg.htm Wed, 30 Mar 2005 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/treeplantingdmg.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/illegaldumpingjan05.htm Wed, 05 Jan 2005 19:00:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/illegaldumpingjan05.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/coyoterabies04.htm Tue, 14 Dec 2004 19:00:00 EST A park visitor was bit by a rabid coyote while walking his dog on Sunday, December 12. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/coyoterabies04.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/stormdmg0904.htm Sun, 19 Sep 2004 20:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area sustained major storm damage from Hurricane Ivan. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/stormdmg0904.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/volunteerhikepatrol.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2004 20:00:00 EST Join the new volunteer hiking patrol for the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/volunteerhikepatrol.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/bacterialertfund1.htm Mon, 16 Aug 2004 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/bacterialertfund1.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/reconsiderdraftmgmt04.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2004 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/reconsiderdraftmgmt04.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/gmpdeadline04.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2004 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is accepting public comment on the draft General Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement until July 30. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/gmpdeadline04.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/goldbranchclosure04.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2004 20:00:00 EST Heavy rains have closed one of the hiking areas at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/goldbranchclosure04.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/kidsfishing04.htm Mon, 31 May 2004 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/kidsfishing04.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/volunteerhikingapr04.htm Sun, 18 Apr 2004 20:00:00 EST Join the new volunteer hiking patrol for the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/volunteerhikingapr04.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/majorfishkill0204.htm Wed, 11 Feb 2004 19:00:00 EST Thousands of fish are dead in Rottonwood Creek, along with salamanders and other organisms. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/majorfishkill0204.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/abbottsbridgereopen03.htm Tue, 28 Oct 2003 19:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has reopened the Abbotts Bridge Unit, as of October 24, 2003. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/abbottsbridgereopen03.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/25thanniversary.htm Sun, 10 Aug 2003 20:00:00 EST You are invited to come together with the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in celebrating its twenty-fifth year of existence. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/25thanniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/pacesandgoldbranch1.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2003 20:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has reopened Paces Mill and Gold Branch, which were recently closed due to flooding and raw sewage spills. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/pacesandgoldbranch1.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/goldbranchclosure1.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2003 20:00:00 EST Day two of heavy rains have closed another hiking area at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/goldbranchclosure1.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/pacessewagespill1.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2003 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/pacessewagespill1.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/abbottsbridgeclosure.htm Sun, 18 May 2003 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/abbottsbridgeclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/newphonenumber.htm Sun, 18 May 2003 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/newphonenumber.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/pacesmillcleanup.htm Sun, 11 May 2003 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/pacesmillcleanup.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/visitorconcernpacessewage.htm Tue, 06 May 2003 20:00:00 EST Concern for visitor safety became a top priority at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area this week. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/visitorconcernpacessewage.htm https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/rawsewagepacesmill.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2003 19:00:00 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has closed the Paces Mill and Vickery Creek areas of the park due to raw sewage spills. https://www.nps.gov/chat/learn/news/rawsewagepacesmill.htm