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Highlights from North Georgia
Community Spotlight on Helen & White County
Helen's Magical Charm For Lots of Alpine Fun As you drive into the majestic mountains of North Georgia, there is a small little town that helps you step into a picture perfect Bavarian scenic village with magical gingerbread trim, cobblestone alleyways, and old world towers. Helen, Georgia was transformed in the 60’s, to help you feel as you’ve stepped into another world. Famous for many years, Helen has been known for its festive celebration throughout the city that include lighted trimmed rooftops, bridges, windows and much more. Holiday Cheer is here as Helen Georgia lights up for another season.Beautifully [...]
Road Trip to Amicalola Falls State Park
From Atlanta, GA 61 mi From Chattanooga, TN 76 mi From Asheville, NC 147 mi From Greenville, SC 123 mi Amicalola Falls State Park is an 829 acre Georgia state park located between Ellijay and Dahlonega in Dawsonville, Georgia. It offers many hiking trails, a guest lodge, restaurant, cabins, a shelter for long distance Appalachian Trail hikers, a campground and access to the eco-friendly Len Foote Hike Inn. Amicalola Falls State Park has some spectacular scenery to make this one of Georgia’s most popular spring destinations. Hikers come from near and far to celebrate the Appalachian Trail Community and to [...]
Scenic 197 – Georgia’s Most Beautiful Drive
Sam Pitts Park – beside the beautiful Soque River for walking trails, picnic, and playground. During the summer, movies, concerts and activities are held on weekends! Soque River – This winding drive follows the unique tributary of the Chattahoochee River and is over 28 miles long. Use caution as you travel, as at one point on Scenic 197 there will be a dip in the road (clearly marked by a road sign) where the river can flow over the road, this is humorously known as a “Low Bridge”. Many trout fisherman love this watershed, as the Soque River‘s cold temperatures [...]
Explore North Georgia State Parks
North Georgia State Parks include a variety of recreational activities besides camping and welcome travelers to explore “Our Neck of the Woods”. Enjoy your passion to see a waterfall, go horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, hiking, biking, or just have a picnic. The great State Parks of North Georgia are waiting for you to watch nature at it’s best! Moccasin Creek State Park Park (706) 947-3194 Reservations (800) 864-7275 Known as the park “where spring spends the summer,” Moccasin Creek is located on the shores of lovely 2,800-acre Lake Burton. Accessibility offers easy navigation for large RVs, children’s bicycles and wheelchairs. [...]
North Georgia Hiking Trails
Many visitors come to explore the hundreds of trails through North Georgia’s National Forest. Whether you want to see a waterfall, like to go hiking, biking, or horseback riding, here are some suggestions for a trail adventure: Ellijay - Three Forks Trail: To the left (North) on the trail is Long Creek Falls (2.3 miles round trip) . To the right is a beautiful section of old growth forest along Stover Creek. Directions: Take 52 East from Ellijay about 4.8 miles. Turn left on Big Creek Road at the Dollar General. Follow this road about 15.4 miles (the final .4 [...]
Tallulah Falls: The Niagra Falls of the Southeast
Rated as one of America’s 20 Best State Parks by Adventure Journal and one of Georgia’s seven wonders, Tallulah Gorge draws admirers as one of the most breathtaking sites. The Niagara Falls of the Southeast is a 1,000-foot gash in Tallulah Dome that drops the Tallulah River over six waterfalls in one mile. Mountain biking and hiking are popular here, as well as some serious multipitch rock climbing. But the real deal here is boating, rafting and kayaking the Tallulah when the upstream Georgia Power Company opens its dam, a few times a year. Said to be one of the [...]
Trahlyta
Trahlyta is the name of a woman in Cherokee legend who is said to have lived on Cedar Mountain near present day Dahlonega. Trahlyta was told to walk along a certain path, drink from a magic spring, and wish never to grow old by the Witch of Cedar Mountain. “You will become more beautiful with each sip,” the witch said. Trahlyta followed the path and drank from the spring, known today as Porter Springs. The magic worked and word of her youthful beauty quickly spread. The Cherokee warrior Wahsega courted her, but Trahlyta rejected his courtship. The angered warrior kidnapped [...]