The Latest From Grand Lake
Current information directly from Oklahoma’s Grand Lake. Press releases, blog posts, sponsored content from Grand Lake area businesses…you will find it all here. This is the info you need to know, whether you are coming for a weekend or already call Grand Lake home.
Random Observations From The Grand Lake Bum
September 20, 2021 This is the week. The last weekend of Summer couldn’t have been more perfect (including the perfect renewal of the OU-Nebraska rivalry), but the Fall season is officially here. For people whose favorite thing to do is sit around smelly, eye-watering...
7 Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend at Grand Lake
It’s the big, unofficial blow-out end to summer, even though there is a LOT of great boating, fishing, and Grand Lake fun to be had throughout the fall months. But still, it’s the last 3-day weekend and for a bunch of folks, it’s really the last time to spend much...
Has Your Dock’s Electric System Been Inspected?
Here is a safety reminder from GRDA as the busy lake season draws near... With summer and plenty of lake visits just around the corner, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to remind all dock owners of the importance of maintaining compliance with dock electrical...
Checking Your Boat and Dock for Damage After Freezing Weather – And Report The Damage
After extreme freezing weather like was experienced last month, all Grand Lake area boat and dock owners are encouraged to check your docks and boats for damage as soon as you can, or contact a local marina to perform the inspection for you. For those whose boats are...
The ‘Perfect’ Winter Storm at Grand Lake – February 2021 – What Happened?
The 'Perfect' winter storm of February 2021 left a lasting legacy in the Grand Lake area. It was a difficult time around Grand Lake with a barrage of winter storms, ice, snow, historical sub-freezing temperatures, power interruptions and the need to vary lake levels....
New Program Announced To Help You Repair or Replace Your Grand Lake Area Septic System
The Grand River Dam Authority is partnering with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to offer septic system repair or replacement assistance to homeowners in the Grand Lake and Lake Hudson watersheds. Monies...
Are You Ready To Help Guard The Grand?
Protecting and improving water quality in Grand Lake is the focus of the Guard the Grand watershed conservation program implemented by the Grand River Dam Authority. The program, funded in part through an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) environmental education...
A Record $172 Million in Waterfront Home Sales at Grand Lake in 2020
The year of the pandemic turned into a record year for real estate sales and waterfront home sales at Oklahoma's Grand Lake. Well, at least the high point over the last 20 years. This is based on data provided by Jeff Savage - CLHMS, CRS, e-PRO, SRES - of REMAX/Grand...
Boating Safety – Did You Know?
Did You Know – Safely Cross Large Wakes
Here is another Did You Know boating safety tip... how to safely cross large wakes. A boater should always be alert and take appropriate action when approaching boat wakes. Larger boats can produce 3 to 4 feet wakes that can be compounded from wind action on the water...
Be Smart, and Safe, With Your Wake Displacement
Did You Know - When cruising the shoreline within 150 feet from it or a dock, it is important the boat is operated in the displacement mode. At this speed the boat will be almost at level trim and easy to steer with minimal or no wake generated. Another option to view...
Briefing on Board
Briefing people once they are on board the boat is an often overlooked, but a very important safety measure. Those that have taken cruises on large ships will recall practicing safety drills before the ship disembarks. Too often, we assume the crew or passengers have...
Faulty Electric Connections
Many boaters and fishermen have added equipment to their boats in the off-season requiring electrical connections for power. Be sure the wiring is adequate to carry the load. Inadequate wiring and overloading of cables or outlets may cause overheating with the...
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Random Observations From The Grand Lake Bum
September 20, 2021 This is the week. The last weekend of Summer couldn’t have been more perfect (including the perfect renewal of the OU-Nebraska rivalry), but the Fall season is officially here. For people whose favorite thing to do is sit around smelly, eye-watering...
7 Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend at Grand Lake
It’s the big, unofficial blow-out end to summer, even though there is a LOT of great boating, fishing, and Grand Lake fun to be had throughout the fall months. But still, it’s the last 3-day weekend and for a bunch of folks, it’s really the last time to spend much...
Has Your Dock’s Electric System Been Inspected?
Here is a safety reminder from GRDA as the busy lake season draws near... With summer and plenty of lake visits just around the corner, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to remind all dock owners of the importance of maintaining compliance with dock electrical...
Checking Your Boat and Dock for Damage After Freezing Weather – And Report The Damage
After extreme freezing weather like was experienced last month, all Grand Lake area boat and dock owners are encouraged to check your docks and boats for damage as soon as you can, or contact a local marina to perform the inspection for you. For those whose boats are...
The ‘Perfect’ Winter Storm at Grand Lake – February 2021 – What Happened?
The 'Perfect' winter storm of February 2021 left a lasting legacy in the Grand Lake area. It was a difficult time around Grand Lake with a barrage of winter storms, ice, snow, historical sub-freezing temperatures, power interruptions and the need to vary lake levels....