I think Lanier park looks like a good place by description, it has shelters, grills, boat ramps, etc. As far as the week after Petit, I know I'll be strapped for cash, and also alot of fall festivals will be going on in the mountains. I usually load up my son and ride to a few of the festivals, (In an Old Skool car) Like the Ellijay Apple Festival, or Dahlonegah Gold Rush. Ken, if your coming up Saturday, then maybe we'll ride out to some of the parks that Stormhammer suggested, and check them out.