[tkwalker]

Okay, I checked out LaGardo ... Yep to crowded and to busy and $$$ ...And little shade I went by Martha Gallatin Rec Area today ... It is about 3 miles North on Hwy 109 right at the foot of the Gallatin Bridge on the left ... I was there at 2:00PM ... It was like it was back in the 70's when GABA use to hold all of it's Tourneys out of there except it's better with a lot of improvements and no $$ fees ... (There were no boats in the parking lot ... In fact no vehicles at all except the Summer Rec attendants trailer.

large parking area .... a covered pavilion, about 5 more Picinic tables with nice grills all under shade trees and a back cove where you can beach your boat ... right at the tables and pavilion ... a perfect place ...

Gates open @ 6:00 AM ..

Directions ... Going North to Gallatin from I-40 you are on HWY 109 North ... You will go approx 11 miles and you will top a hill and see the bridge and construction below ... There will be a storage facility, a Garage and Quick Mkt next to a small Strip mall . At the end of the strip mall turn left ... go 100 yds and you will see it on the right .. (note this is the last chance to turn off of 109 before you cross the bridge )

I think this will take care of all the congestion, parking problems, Beaching boats and SUN ... <'TK><