The town of Blue Ridge GA has long been one of the biggest draws to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. So when this little town is throwing a party, it’s best to take notice. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Lodging Association, the Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival has been entertaining and feeding people … Read more
[Updated on 8/14/24] Fall in North Carolina is a wonderful time, particularly in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the leaves put on amazing shows and the cooler weather seems to summon us all outside. For those of us who love festivals and fairs in North Carolina, no season is more alluring than autumn! North Carolina … Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was published in mid-August 2024, more than a month before Hurricane Helene wreaked devastation in Western NC. The majority of these festivals have been cancelled for this year, but we hope all of them will be back in 2025, and will update once plans are confirmed. I love Autumn, … Read more
Without a doubt, Fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains is my favorite season. The colors start to change, the heat starts to subside, and the farm markets, apple orchards, and pumpkin patches are putting out awesome produce. Simply put, it’s the right time to be out and about, enjoying the natural beauty of this region we … Read more
It’s insane to realize that there are two different Crabtree Falls that are commonly associated with the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway, but that is the world we’re living in. These two popular waterfalls get confused all the time– so much so that the Crabtree Falls page on Virginia.org (the state’s official tourism website) actually links to the … Read more
The 25 Best Fall Fairs and Festivals in Georgia, arranged in chronological order, with information about what makes each one worth visiting.
We’ve visited more than 50 towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains over the last 4 years, staying in some truly exceptional cabin rentals, hotels, and resorts. But Lakeview at Fontana Soaking Cabana Resort, which is located about 7 miles southwest of Bryson City and overlooks Lake Fontana, was like no other place we’ve stayed. This Smoky … Read more
During our recent trip to Tennessee, we spent a memorable day at Gatlinburg SkyPark, which is home to the SkyBridge, North America’s longest pedestrian cable bridge. Coming from our home in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, we were amazed by the towering Great Smoky Mountains, which are on dazzling display at this family-friendly mountaintop park. … Read more
[Updated July 31, 2024] Fall in the state of Georgia is one of our favorite times of year, and thankfully it’s just around the corner. We love it when the air turns crisp and cool (heat and humidity, begone!), and the kids head back to school (same to you, crowded attractions!). The myriad waterfalls and … Read more
We’ve visited 50+ Blue Ridge Mountain towns in the 4 years since we launched this site, and several of them we’ve visited numerous times. Blowing Rock NC is one of our favorites, because it’s located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the heart of the North Carolina High Country, with an amazing array of … Read more
