There’s something magical about lake season that feels like returning home after a long journey. When May arrives, that morning chill gives way to warm breezes and the kid-like anticipation of putting the boat in for the first time.
Up and down the shoreline, it’s like a flurry of activity awakening from a winter’s nap. New docks have been going up, seawalls built or repaired, landscaping, summer gardens – they’re all a part of the seasonal mix. Suddenly, the grass is green again, trees and plants begin to bud. Summer tomatoes can’t be far away!
For me, the start of lake season is more than a change in scenery, it’s a reset button. It’s about dusting off kayaks, uncovering the dock chairs and welcoming friends, neighbors and family to share in memorable moments ‘lakelifers’ like us enjoy all year long.
As we dive into another season at the lake, I’m reminded of how these moments, small as they may seem, become the memories that sustain us all year long. Here’s to new adventures, sun-soaked days and the timeless magic of the lake – back again, right on schedule.
In this issue of LakeLife 24/7, you’ll see firsthand just how active things can be around these parts.
Upcoming is LakeFest May 8-10 at Pell City Lakeside Park, an in-water boat show, outdoor festival, live music and so much more all rolled into one huge event – the biggest on Logan Martin every year.
Also that weekend is Art on Broad in Gadsden. It’s all a part of the Alabama Arts Trail, sponsored by City of Gadsden and Gadsden Museum of Art. Art will abound from one end of downtown to the other May 8-9.
Don’t forget. Tiki Hut kicks off summer on Logan Martin with its opening . And Oh Sherri Island Pub is now open at Coosa Island. Oh Sherri opened a third location in Ohatchee.
Other major events taking shape are the Riverside Poker Run, Dam Palooza and Christmas in July.
Need a little help getting ready for the season or for a weekend? Call Coosa Concierge, a new business that gets your lake place ready for action. We’ll learn all about this startup on the Coosa River chain, including service on Logan Martin and Neely Henry.
A new experience awaits at Turner Family Farms in Lincoln with the opening of the Gathering Cup. Beautiful farmland and a view of Logan Martin are the perfect complement to the creations inside this “cozy hideaway nestled right here on the farm.” There, you’ll find coffee, espresso, sweet treats and a light breakfast and lunch menu.
And we’ll take you inside the home and kitchen of Susan Kell on Neely Henry Lake. There’s plenty to see inside and out and plenty of history to share about this A-frame paradise. Susan will share some delicious recipes as well.
Pro bass angler Zeke Gossett will take you up and down both lakes, giving you the latest tips on where to fish this time of year, what to use and how to catch the big ones.
And as we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we’ll share what’s in store for this historic 4th of July on Logan Martin and Neely Henry.
It’s all in this issue of LakeLife 24/7 Magazine. Turn the page and discover it all with us!
Carol Pappas
Editor and Publisher
