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View of the mountains in North Georgia on the Richard B. Russell Parkway. Photo by @gopirman

Helen to Dahlonega Fall Road Trip

Start in a Bavarian village and end in a Gold Rush town, stopping for waterfall hikes along one of North Georgia's most scenic drives.

Fall foliage on the road to Brasstown Bald in Hiawassee, Georgia. Photo by @jerrito1

Hiawassee to Helen Fall Road Trip

From the highest point in Georgia to the host of Oktoberfest, this route includes some of the state's most popular fall destinations.

Sunrise over Brasstown Bald in Hiawassee, Georgia. Photo by @chrisgreerphotography

4 Epic Places to Watch the Leaves Change

Cooler weather is around the corner, and with it comes the changing of the seasons and the changing of the leaves. Here are four epic...

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