The 30 Best Fall Fairs and Festivals in Georgia (2025)
The 25 Best Fall Fairs and Festivals in Georgia, arranged in chronological order, with information about what makes each one worth visiting.
Lakeview at Fontana Soaking Cabana Resort in Bryson City NC
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
Visiting the Gatlinburg SkyPark (Including SkyLift, SkyBridge & 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
The 20 Best Fall Fairs in Georgia to Visit in 2025
[Updated August 12, 2025] 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
Gravity-Defying Family Fun at Mystery Hill in Blowing Rock NC
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
The 10 Best Things to Do in Galax VA (Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 215)
Located about 7 miles north of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax VA is the epitome of the ideal small mountain town in Southwest Virginia. Some of our favorite places to visit in Galax include a historic downtown area, beautiful natural surroundings, and outstanding live music venues. The modern history of Galax VA is largely steeped … Read more
The Best Lake Gear of 2024 (Floats, Grills, Coolers & More)
We’ve written about how much Mary and I both love the water many times before. She grew up spending weeks every summer with her grandparents on the Merrimack River in New Hampshire, and I grew up spent weeks every summer with my grandparents on Lake Hartwell in Georgia. Those formative experiences gave us both a … Read more
The 10 Best Hiking Trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia
Spanning 469 miles in North Carolina and Virginia, the Blue Ridge Parkway should be on the bucket list of any avid hiker or road trip enthusiast. With more than 200 overlooks along the ever-popular scenic route, you don’t have to get out of the car to savor stunning scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. … Read more
20 Fun 4th of July Celebrations in the NC & GA Mountains
What would the 4th of July be without a few fireworks? Thankfully, many Blue Ridge Mountain towns in GA & NC are intent on making sure your Independence Day celebrations go off with a bang! In addition to fantastic firework displays, some of these mountain towns go all out, offering enough family-friendly fun to fill an entire … Read more
An Ode to Huckleberry (A Damn Good Dog)
He was the sweetest boy you’ve ever seen Loyal and dependable as an evergreen And he came into my life Just when I needed him the most He laid upon my chest to calm his fears He was the best friend I had made in years I would gaze into his eyes And I’d … Read more