North Georgia Mountains

Romantic getaways in GA can take on just about any size or shape a couple could want. Whether you’re looking for romantic getaways in North

There are lots of quaint Georgia mountain towns that offer Southern hospitality, and spectacular views, with Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains vistas stretching for miles.  The

[Updated December 30, 2023] As a kid growing up in a lower-middle class family in North Georgia, camping and hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains were our

[Updated October 19, 2023] In my 25+ years as a professional travel writer, I’ve been extremely fortunate to travel to some amazing destinations all around

[Updated August 21, 2023] With the state’s dark history during the Civil War, Trail of Tears, and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, it’s

[Updated July 26, 2023] As the temperatures cool and the colors of autumn begin to emerge in the Blue Ridge Mountains, you may find yourself

The 15 Best Fall Fairs in Georgia (2022) to visit. Includes dates, admission fees and info about what makes each one special.

[Updated July 13, 2023] If you’re looking for a unique interactive experience that offers thrills and chills, plus a fun team-building challenge, a scary escape

Before the advent of automobiles, Georgia railways were essential for both transportation and business.  Railways in Georgia began in the mid-1830s with the Central of Georgia

To say that we are die-hard lake people would be a vast understatement.  Growing up in North Georgia, I spent weeks every summer at my

[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

There’s something about eating a fresh-from-the-plant strawberry that takes me right back to the days of strawberry picking in my grandma’s garden. If you find

[Updated 2/20/2023] You may have learned a little bit about the state of Georgia in school, or perhaps from your travels to the state.  Some

[Updated on February 16, 2023] The state of Georgia is filled with a variety of natural habitats, ranging from fertile Piedmont and hardwood forest to coastal beaches

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,

[Updated November 16, 2023]   Although Mary and I have been working as a travel writer/photographer team for over a decade now, we always make

The 15 Best Christmas Towns in Georgia including info about what makes each town so special and what holiday events you can look forward to!

With its endless assortment of majestic mountains, gorgeous waterfalls, trout-filled rivers, and forests filled with flora and fauna, the state of Georgia can be a breathtakingly

The state of Georgia was home to some of the most famous Civil War battles, and subsequently has many fascinating historic sites for visitors to

From hiking and horseback riding to rock climbing and ziplining, there are tons of adventurous ways to enjoy the outdoors in Georgia. As the heat

Growing up in Georgia, long before country singer Alan Jackson made the Chattahoochee River famous, “shooting the ‘hooch” on an inner tube was basically a rite

Have you ever dreamed of being a cowgirl or cowboy, spending your days riding horses while enjoying beautiful vistas and the sounds of nature? While

The state of Georgia is home to some of the most picturesque covered bridges in the South. But what often makes these bridges even cooler

“Why’d it have to be snakes?!?!”  This memorable line– spoken by Indiana Jones in the 1984 classic Raiders of the Lost Ark– reveals a bizarre truth.

As we’re exploring the North Georgia mountains for our Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide, we’re also empty nesters searching for places to live in the

Looking for things to do in North Georgia this weekend? Visiting downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia offers lots of options, from art, music, and theatre to