Boating Basics and License Courses available at Lake Martin this Fall MONTGOMERY — On Friday, Oct. 6, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division announced upcoming available dates throughout the fall season for prospective boaters to enroll in the Boating Basics and License Course that will be taught by Troopers within ALEA’s Marine …
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Subscribe to the LMB Newsletter Volunteers Needed for the 2023 Annual Renew Our Rivers Event This November 3rd and 4th is the 19th annual Renew Our Rivers Clean Up. Hosted yearly, John Thompson has been cleaning our shores for decades and is looking forward to another successful campaign. John has been part of LMRA since …
Per ALEA’s press release; Troopers with ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division did not investigate any marine-related fatalities for the state of Alabama. However, the four-day period did include three boating crashes with one minor injury reported. Two of the incidents occurred on Logan Martin Lake and one on Smith Lake. This past Labor Day weekend marked …
We Adopted an Island! Lake Martin is a treasured destination for many residents and visitors alike. With over 44,000 acres of crystal clear water and 750 miles of shoreline, Lake Martin is a recreational playground for boating, fishing, swimming, and all things water- related. However, with the immense popularity of the lake, comes the challenge …
Lake Martin Pirate Day is the start of a new tradition. Shellee Smith, who’s hoping to extend the boating season a few more weeks posted on the Lake Martin Boaters Facebook group her idea… “For National Pirate day, We pirates will be enjoying this extended water levels! If you see our Pirate Flag, wave us …
Melanie Shelton has been collecting Halloween and Christmas decorations since she was a teenager. In her 60’s now, Melanie has the largest Halloween display on Lake Martin. Her cabin is located just south of Goat Island and has been her full time home since 2010, but the cabin has been in her family since the …
Image by Corey Peterson “Where are the goats?”… that’s been asked many times so here’s a summary of what happened at Lake Martin’s Goat Island. Late on March 3rd, 2022, there was a post made on Facebook from the goat owners Ricky & Stacie Baker, that had been putting their pets on Lake Martin’s Goat …
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