It is typical practice to share boating safety and lifejacket tips in the spring and summer months, during the midst of the busy boating and floating season on Grand River Dam Authority lakes and the Illinois River. However, ask around and you may find that many folks...
For those of us who know… Grand Lake is a great place to be in the fall. And, maybe, just maybe, it’s the best time to be looking for and to buy your first, or next, Grand Lake home. The combination of beautiful weather and fewer people make it great time to be on the...
With cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and a whole bunch of special events – now is the time to start thinking about a fall getaway to Grand Lake and Grove. Of course, that means you will need to find a place to stay at Grand Lake, and you can do that HERE....
After the crazy early summer 2019 of high water in Oklahoma, Grand Lake is finally returning to normal, and with it, there is lots of summer fun still to be had. From fun events to great times just rafting-out with family and friends, I am sure you can find something...
Owning a lakefront home (or condo) at Oklahoma’s Grand Lake sounds like a dream come true and a great investment to lots of people, but it can come with both pros and cons. Yes, lakefront real estate comes at a higher price, but the return is often worth the cost. But...
GRDA Police offer safe boating tips for July 4 holiday Following a May and June marked by historic, heavy rains across the region, the levels of both Grand Lake and Lake Hudson will be above normal elevations throughout the 2019 July 4th holiday. It is also likely...
It’s that festive time of year at Grand Lake – Fireworks Season! Also known as the July 4th Independence Day celebration that Grand Laker’s have come to know and love. As usual, there are several nights of organized displays around the lake, as well...
The heavy rains and swollen rivers we have seen recently have efficiently cleaned the shores upstream, resulting in a massive amount of debris in Grand Lake. The debris is not only unsightly in the water and on the shorelines, but it can also create hazards for...
The Big Meat Run takes place this weekend, March 22nd and 23rd, in Disney, Oklahoma. [Scroll down to the bottom for the GRDA Trail Map and also the GRDA Off-Road Regulations] This massive off-road event is not only one of the biggest events in Oklahoma, but it’s...
Every year about this time (springtime!), the Grand River Dam Authority poses the question: What’s up with your dock? With the busy lake season just around the corner, it’s an important question for dock owners, sellers and buyers on Grand and Hudson lakes to...
GRDA Rush For Brush events scheduled for March, May Not only is spring quickly approaching, but so is the next opportunity for area anglers to participate in a “Rush for Brush” workshop coordinated by the Grand River Dam Authority’s Ecosystems Management Department....
Har-Ber Village Museum opens for its 51st season on Saturday, March 16. The museum is open 5 days per week, Thursday through Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The pioneer-era village, complete with Visitor Center, The Country Store gift...
As the thoughts of many are already turning to summer and days spent on the water at Grand Lake, it’s also a good time to give some thought to shoreline cleanup. With that in mind, the Grand River Dam Authority is reminding the public of the Grand Lake “Adopt the...
After a one-year absence, the GLOC Performance Boat Challenge is excited to announce that Oklahoma’s #1 Powerboat Racing Event is returning to Grand Lake on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th. This year’s event promises to be better than ever and will provide...
The true roots of Red Dirt music will be on display during the fifth annual Ales & Tails Crawfish and Red Dirt Festival, Saturday, May 18 in Vinita OK, as several legends of the genre are scheduled to perform. Austin-based band Reckless Kelly headlines the lineup...
Our Borrowed Water, a new documentary detailing the importance of the Grand and Illinois River watersheds, is set to “premiere” to the public on February 19th at teh GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center in Langley The film takes a closer look at some of the issues...
An important partnership, designed to promote life jacket usage for lake visitors, will continue on in 2019. For several years, the Grand River Dam Authority and the Grand Lake Power Squadron (GLPS) have worked together to distribute free life jackets across the Grand...
The holiday season is here again, and that means parades, light displays, parties, and family fun throughout the Grand Lake area as we approach a Grand Lake Christmas 2018. From the Pensacola Dam to Twin Bridges, you are sure to find all sorts of things that will get...
Stay safe, no matter the season It may be a little bit early to think about parking the lawnmower for the remainder of the year, but there has been a touch of fall in the air in recent weeks and soon enough, the calendar will make it official. As one season gives way...
Are you wondering when and where to find the best 2018 fireworks at Grand Lake during the Independence Day celebration? This year there are shows around the lake for a full week, which is usually what happens when July 4th falls on a Wednesday. These highlighted...
With free tours of historic Pensacola Dam being offered by the Grand River Dam Authority (between Memorial Day and Labor Day and by appt throughout the year) it’s a good time to revisit just exactly what those tours include. If you are looking for a fun, free and...
GRDA Police share boating tips for the holiday weekend, summer outings Heading to the lake or the river for the long Memorial Day weekend and kickoff to summer activities? If so, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind you of some important...
The Grand River Dam Authority’s innovative “Rush For Brush” program, which has been key factor in enhancing the fisheries of GRDA lake waters for over a decade, is a 2018 recipient of the National Hydropower Association (NHA) “Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters”...
Great strides have been made in the past year in protecting our environment to provide a better quality of life for all who use the waters of GRDA. The Adopt the Shoreline program has made a significant impact in clearing shoreline debris from Lady Grand in recent...
You know it’s really boating season when all of the waterfront bars and restaurants open for the season, and that is what is going down this weekend, the real 2018 opening weekend at Grand Lake. And it all starts on Friday…with stuff going on all over...
A large sprinkle of the “Salt Life” will fall upon the Grand Lake area this June with the First Annual Toes in the Grand Summer Kickoff Festival in Grove’s Wolf Creek Park on Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, June 1st, and 2nd. A new event – being billed as the largest...
Looking for an affordable Grand Lake getaway? Then check out this great Walnut Cove Resort home for sale right now being offered by owner at $48,000. This quality built and beautifully maintained Schult manufactured home has 1,280 square feet of living area with 3...
With activities related to the new Grand Lake “Adopt The Shoreline” program set to begin this month, the Grand River Dam Authority is sharing more information about the program schedule and locations. The program, resulting from a cooperative agreement between GRDA,...
John Sumner’s 2018 Big Meat Run, the annual rock crawling extravaganza on the rocks below Pensacola Dam in Disney, OK, is all set and ready to roll this coming weekend, March 23rd-25th. Thousands of rock crawlers, jeepers, 4×4 enthusiasts and folks that just want...
Last year, several entities, including the Grand River Dam Authority, Grand Lake Sail & Power Squadron and various grand lake stakeholders came together to develop the Adopt the Shoreline Program for Grand Lake. Now, in the spring of 2018, their coordinated effort...
With the busy 2018 boating season just around the corner, many are already circling dates on their calendars for those all-important trips to Grand and Hudson lakes. However, before you finalize those plans, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants you to...
As the calendar moves towards the busiest part of tournament fishing season, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to remind anglers about proper fish handling techniques. To help accomplish that, GRDA is inviting all area anglers and fishing tournament directors to a...
Checks totaling $84,969.00 were presented by Grove Rotary on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, to community organizations for 41 projects in the Grand Lake area. The grants, which ranged from $500 to $7,900 were awarded following a formal application process last year....
Har-Ber Village Museum celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year and will do so by looking at the 5 decades of Har-Ber Village history from the 1960s through the 2000s. Each month, May through September, will highlight a different decade of its 50 years, and one day...
Are you looking for a schedule of 2018 rock crawling events in Disney at Grand Lake? Well, you’re in luck – with a great big Thank You to Shelly at Two Mom’s Campground. According to Shelly, this is a list she has been able to compile of the various crawling events...
Are you heading to Tulsa this week and looking to buy a boat at the Tulsa Boat Show? Grand Lake will be, as always, well represented with all of the biggest Grand Lake boat dealers having a presence and looking forward to seeing you and making a deal. Here are some...
Each year in mid-winter, when February starts to draw near, many lake area enthusiasts turn their thoughts to events like the upcoming Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show. While summer days on the water may be a long way down the road at this time of the year, the...
Jeff Savage of RE/MAX Grand Lake has just released his annual Grand Lake market analysis showing Grand Lake real estate statistics for 2017. You can see the detailed analysis at Jeff’s Slideshare account HERE. To summarize, it looks like 2017 was a great year...
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reminding lake area residents that new lake rules — as well some changes to lake-related permit applications — which went into effect earlier this year, are available for review online. The permit...
Langley – The Grand River Dam Authority’s popular “Rush For Brush” program – established a decade ago to help enhance the fisheries habitat on GRDA lake waters – is the recipient of the 2017 “State Government Program” award, presented by Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB)....
It’s that time of the year again, and that means parades, light displays, parties and family fun throughout the Grand Lake area as we approach Christmas 2017. From the Pensacola Dam to Twin Bridges, you are sure to find all sorts of things that will get you in the...
As the temperatures cool down the fishing competition on Grand Lake is heating up, with the second annual Big Bass Cash Tournament presented by Grand Lake Casino set for November 11 – 12. The two- day big bass event will feature 80 payouts over the weekend and is open...
Program webpage now active… GRDA, lake-area partners launch “Adopt the Shoreline” Program Thanks to the efforts of lake-area volunteers and business partners, the Grand River Dam Authority is set to launch its new “Adopt the Shoreline” program. The program’s new...
If you’ve been paying attention, you know that the momentum has been building and there is a revitalization of Grove that looks to continue into 2018 and beyond – solidifying Grove’s place as the commercial hub of the Grand Lake region. Over the past...
It’s a busy weekend for the arts in Grove with the inaugural Paper the Town with Art festival presented by the Grove Springs Cultural District on Saturday and a visit from historian, author and creator of the Center for American War Letters Andrew Carroll...
After a bunch of high water early in the year and then a perfect summer boating season, it’s time to enjoy fall at Grand Lake. For those of you that already know…well, you know how great the fall season is around Grand Lake. With cool mornings, warm...
Boating and floating safe, smart and sober … GRDA Police share water safety tips as Labor Day weekend approaches Langley – Heading to the lake or the river for the long Labor Day weekend? If so, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind you of...
Are you in the market for a new cruiser? A floating condo to spend all those fabulous Grand Lake weekends. Well you are in luck! Check out this 2005 Carver Voyager 53 that is priced to sell right now at Grand Lake and will make you one happy boater! The current owner...
Considering buying some lakefront property at Grand Lake? You might want to make sure you aren’t buying an encroachment on GRDA property first. As many of you may may know, encroachments on GRDA property around Grand Lake have become kind of a big deal over the past...
FERC grants GRDA Pensacola license variance for Grand Lake elevation. Vinita – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the Grand River Dam Authority’s request for an amendment to its operating license for Pensacola Dam and Grand Lake. That...
