Exploring the Schoolbus Graveyard, North GA’s Painted School Bus Attraction
Located about an hour north of Atlanta in Habersham County, the Schoolbus Graveyard is arguably among the most unusual and intriguing roadside attractions in North
How to Get to Helton Creek Falls in Blairsville GA
From Anna Ruby and Amicalola Falls to Hemlock, Minnehaha, and Angel/Panther Falls, one of our favorite things about our 2020 staycations has been exploring many
How to Get to Minnehaha Falls, GA at Lake Rabun
From Amicalola Falls and Anna Ruby Falls to Raven Cliff Falls and Panther Creek Falls, the Blue Ridge mountains offer an excellent array of North
The Best Things to Do in Clayton, GA (the Gem of Northeast Georgia)
Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, Ellijay, and Helen have all earned accolades among the most beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain towns in GA. But after our recent trip
How to Get to Hemlock Falls at Moccasin Creek State Park, Georgia
More than 20 years ago, I practiced my budding photography skills while exploring many of the hiking trails with waterfalls in Georgia. From Amicalola Falls
Fall in the Mountains of North Georgia (Where to See the Best Fall Colors)
The infamous heat of summer in the Deep South has finally started to wane, thankfully replaced by the cool, crisp air of autumn. This is
How to Get to Anna Ruby Falls Near Helen, GA
Among the 100+ North Georgia waterfalls, Anna Ruby Falls was both the first I remember visiting as a child and the last one we visited
The Best Things to Do in Blue Ridge, GA
My earliest memories of the Blue Ridge Mountains are of backpacking trips with our church youth group, which my parents led. I was no more
Sampling Blue Ridge Restaurants on the Blue Ridge Mountains Food Tour
As a boy growing up near the North Georgia mountains, I tended to take the Appalachian food of my family’s roots for granted. Fortunately, traditional
Unicoi State Park & Lodge: Camping & Hiking Near Helen, GA
Growing up in Atlanta, the mountain town of Helen, Georgia seemed like another world, with its bizarre Alpine architecture, biergartens, bratwurst, and annual Oktoberfest celebrations. But
The 15 Best North Georgia Mountains for Hiking
If you’re looking to immerse yourself in nature, soak in stunning views, and tackle unforgettable outdoor adventures, look no further than the majestic mountains of north
The Top 15 North Georgia Waterfalls (& How to Get to Them)
When you explore the enchanting Blue Ridge region of the North Georgia mountains, you’re bound to run across stunning waterfalls tucked away in remote parts
Visiting Expedition Bigfoot Museum (aka Sasquatch Museum) in Cherry Log, GA
The Expedition Bigfoot Museum is a uniquely intriguing roadside attraction in Cherry Log, GA. Located along Highway 515 just minutes outside of Blue Ridge, it’s
Barnsley Gardens Resort Ruins: The Tragic Story Behind the Adairsville, GA Landmark
Located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains (45 miles southwest of Ellijay), the Barnsley Gardens Resort ruins offer a rare glimpse of the
Vogel State Park: Camping, Hiking & History in North Georgia
Vogel State Park is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Located just 10 miles south of the
The 10 Best North Georgia State Parks
Growing up in a lower middle class family in metro Atlanta, the north Georgia mountains were our playground. My parents led the youth group at