20 Must-Visit Blue Ridge Mountain Resorts for 2025

Best Blue Ridge Mountain resorts NC

Blue Ridge Mountain resorts come in all shapes and sizes.  Some upscale luxury resorts in the Blue Ridge Mountains focus on foodie-friendly restaurants, outstanding golf courses, and top-notch spas.  My favorite mountain resorts go all-in on the rustic feel, offering breathtaking scenic vistas, hiking trails and/or waterfalls. Of course, there are also Blue Ridge Mountain ski resorts for … Read more

The 30 Best Blue Ridge Mountain Towns to Visit in 2025

Best Blue Ridge Mountain Towns to Visit in 2025

Over the 5 years since we launched Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide, our team has visited 70-80 different towns in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia (not including those we’ve driven through, but not actually stayed in).  So narrowing it all down to a list of 30 mountain towns was no easy feat! What makes … Read more

Exploring the Chattahoochee Nature Center on the Chattahoochee River

Chattahoochee Nature Center's Kingfisher Pond Reflection

Growing up in the heart of Atlanta GA in the 1970s, nature was something we really only explored during our school field trips. Whether it was the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, the Atlanta Zoo, or Stone Mountain Park, these magical places offered a taste of peace and serenity we rarely experienced in the city. The first … Read more

The 15 Best Places for Glamping in the Blue Ridge Mountains (GA, NC, TN, VA)

Glamping Smoky Mountains

Want to keep one foot in nature while simultaneously turning up the dial on luxury? Try a weekend of glamping in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Glamping (a.k.a. luxury camping) allows you to immerse yourself in the forest, creeks, and mountains while also enjoying modern conveniences like cozy beds, AC/heat, kitchens, private terraces, and maybe even … Read more

Visiting the Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival in Blue Ridge GA

Blue Ridge GA BBG Blues Festival

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

The Best Lake Gear of 2024 (Floats, Grills, Coolers & More)

Lake Day Fun

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

20 Fun 4th of July Celebrations in the NC & GA Mountains

4th of July celebrations in Blue Ridge Mountains of GA & NC

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