The Grand Lake Bum
August 2, 2021
Indoors was the only place to cool off over the past weekend. August arrived! It was so hot you couldn’t even cool off by jumping in the lake. The 94-degree water didn’t provide much relief from the 98-degree air. This weekend looks a little cooler....
The Grand Lake Bum
July 26, 2021
I can’t believe we’re already wrapping up the month of July. It was cool for so long in the Spring, it seems like summer just started. I’m sure we’ll be screaming that it’s too hot by the time Labor Day rolls around. It won’t...
Grand River Dam Authority
July 20, 2021
Did you know that July is recognized as “Lakes Appreciation Month” by the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)? Each year, NALMS sets aside this month to celebrate the important roles lakes play in our everyday lives. Whether as a water su...
The Grand Lake Bum
July 19, 2021
Another great weekend of on-the-water music is in the books. If you missed Aquapalooza last Saturday, you missed a fabulous show – and a great turnout! Congratulations to the 360grandlake team for all their hard work putting together such a fun afternoon....
Grand River Dam Authority
July 13, 2021
Summertime means mowing time for most of us across Oklahoma, and it is certainly no different for the Grand River Dam Authority. However, one thing that is different is the amount of ground to cover. With over 1,200 miles of rights-of-way (ROW) located beneath ...
The Grand Lake Bum
July 12, 2021
It seems like Grand Lake is becoming the epicenter of the recreational universe! Last week, we hosted some of the nation’s elite musicians and sports figures for Toby Keith’s 60th birthday party at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar at Shangri-La &ndash...
The Grand Lake Bum
July 5, 2021
Our reward for putting up with monsoon season in June was perfect weather for the 4th of July holiday weekend. The two weeks of storms gave way to sunshine and mild temperatures on Friday – and the perfect weather continued throughout the record-brea...
The Grand Lake Bum
June 28, 2021
If you were scared off by errant meteorologists, you missed a great boating weekend gone by. The 90% chance of rain Saturday afternoon and the 100% chance on Sunday both turned out to be ZERO. But, to those of you who still believe the weather forecast, thank y...
The Grand Lake Bum
June 21, 2021
In case you can’t tell by the thermometer, Summer has officially arrived. It happened Sunday – the first day of summer. A buddy of mine insists on saying, “now the days start getting shorter.” Nope. They’re still all 24 hours. We j...
Grand River Dam Authority
June 14, 2021
Power for Progress… A weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority Staying cool, saving energy Welcome to June in Oklahoma! As the temperatures climb and we all look for ways to stay cool, many air conditioners and fans are suddenly working overtime....
The Grand Lake Bum
June 14, 2021
What an absolutely incredible weekend we all enjoyed at Grand Lake over the past weekend. If you didn’t know better, you would have thought it was the 4th of July weekend. The American Heritage Music Festival and the Toes in the Grand Festival at Wol...
Grand River Dam Authority
June 7, 2021
With over 70,000 surface acres of Grand and Hudson lake waters and the scenic Illinois River under its control, the Grand River Dam Authority’s commitment to stewardship of Oklahoma’s natural resources and popular recreational areas is broad. Whethe...
