Posts tagged Racism
The Mystery of Lake Lanier: Facts and Fiction Surrounding The North Georgia Lake

Lake Lanier in north Georgia is considered one of the most dangerous lakes in the U.S. Between 1994 and 2022, more than 200 people died on Lanier—including 13 in 2023. 

The soaring death toll, racial violence, and the flooding of the town of Oscarville to create the man-made lake contribute to the widespread belief that Lanier is haunted. 

But the truth about Lanier is hidden beneath the murky depths of myth, as history is clouded by lore. TV shows and books have been written about the more mysterious deaths at Lanier, as lovers of pop culture and the paranormal are captivated by the lake.

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5 Ways to Build a More Racially Inclusive Hiking Community

I often get asked why people who look like me don’t spend more time in nature. It seems like such an innocent question, but it reminds me of the times that I have felt unwelcome in the outdoors. As an educator who believes in the importance of teaching others, here are five ways to become a better ally to hikers of color.

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How To De-Weaponize Racism

If there is one thing we’ve learned in the past few weeks, it’s that rapid social change is possible. Of course, would any of the recent social changes we’ve witnessed have been possible if George Floyd wasn’t murdered slowly by police while being recorded by multiple bystanders? That’s a hard question. Eight minutes and forty-six seconds is a long time, America.

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