Molly Frazier 
[Updated May 14, 2023] Drawing more than 50 million visitors each year and listed fourth on Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel 2022,” Atlanta GA is one of the most visited cities in the USA. But in our experience, many of the people who visit Atlanta are unaware of the remarkable array of fun things to do … Read more
The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains stretch approximately 550 miles, from North Georgia to southern Pennsylvania. But the State of Virginia is home to 300+ linear miles of mountains, which cover the western side of the state from Bristol north to Winchester. Within the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia you’ll find a stellar array of attractions, including Shenandoah … Read more
North Georgia has an awful lot to offer visitors, from fantastic state parks and historic sites to an excellent array of hiking trails, waterfalls, lakes, and rivers. But did you know that the area (White and Lumpkin Counties in particular) was home to the first major gold rush in the USA? Or that the discovery … Read more
Rumored to date back to the 1820s, snow tubing is a fun winter pastime that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and experience levels. A perennially popular Virginia winter activity, snow tubing uses gravity to allow riders to slide downhill on an inflatable tube, with lanes designed to keep them on course. Snow in Virginia’s Blue Ridge … Read more
The state of Virginia may not be the first place you think of when it comes to winter sports. There aren’t as many ski resorts in Virginia as there are in neighboring states like North Carolina and West Virginia, and the opportunities for skiing in Virginia pale in comparison to Rocky Mountain states like Colorado. … Read more
Some of my fondest Christmas memories growing up took place in Asheville NC, where my parents would often take our family to see the awesome gingerbread houses at the Omni Grove Park Inn. One of America’s largest Christmas competitions, this annual Grove Park Inn Christmas tradition features remarkable artwork, craftsmanship, and creativity from contestants of … Read more
The 15 Best Places To See Christmas Lights in Virginia from SWVA to Norfolk and Virginia Beach including drive through Christmas lights.
The Top 15 Helen GA hiking trails, including the distance, difficulty, elevation gain, and descriptions of each trail’s highlights.
Boone, North Carolina is the undisputed king of Christmas trees in the Appalachian Mountains region, annually providing millions of Frasier firs for families from Georgia north to New England. But the Virginia mountains are nothing to sneeze at when it comes to agritourism, boasting an impressive array of apple orchards, pumpkin patches, wineries, and more. … Read more
As much as we love the wildflowers of spring, lakes and swimming holes in summer, and the dazzling fall colors, Christmas is arguably our favorite time of year in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The crowds are smaller, the weather is cooler, and the charming small towns seem to be filled with the welcoming spirit of … Read more