Get to know the best of Blue Ridge, 90 minutes north of Atlanta, and make memories with these unique Blue Ridge attractions, catering to multi-generational fun. Mercier Orchards A family-owned and -operated primarily apple orchard, this must-see attraction will reward senses with bushels of apples...
Disc Golf is a fun, fast growing sport among outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, which explains why disc golf courses are popping up all over Georgia. The game is played much like traditional golf, using flying discs instead of golf balls and specially designed baskets instead of holes. Disc Golf is a...
Canyon Climbers Club The trail keeps hikers in a cool, damp shade for most of the hike. It’s made up entirely of stairs and platforms until visitors reach the slightly bouncy suspension bridge. The bridge spans the gorge and hikers have the options to either turn back, continue down 200 more stairs...
Georgia is home to 23 lakes, all of which offer superior family fun. Here are three Georgia lakes we particularly love that make great escapes for a vacation with the kids. Lake Oconee in Greensboro There are myriad ways to explore the 19,000+ acres of Lake Oconee, but our family’s favorite is to...
Rome, Georgia, is brimming with family-friendly activities. Spend time on the trails or walk back in time. Head to a ballgame or cool off in a natural spring. We couldn’t cover everything in a weekend, but here’s how to whet your appetite in this northwest Georgia town. Day 1 Walk the Historic Tree...
BOUNDARY WATERS PARK: PERFECT PLACE TO BEGIN MOUNTAIN BIKING Set alongside the Chattahoochee River, Boundary Waters Park is dedicated to active recreation like swimming, sports, fishing, and mountain biking. This Douglas County park is home to the paved Chattahoochee Hill Country Greenway, as well...
A favorite destination among many Georgia hikers and mountain bikers, Aska Trails Area offers 17 miles of interconnected trails winding through Chattahoochee National Forest. This Blue Ridge trail system boasts a range of difficulty levels from easy-moderate to very strenuous along trails that vary...
North of the city, off I-75, is the quaint little town of Cartersville. There are tons of things for the kids to do here - more than I could report in one story. But, here are four of our favorite places. Booth Western Art Museum . If your kiddo loves cowboys and horses, this is a wonderful place...
Fall is the perfect time to get out and explore Georgia when it’s not quite so hot. To celebrate the cooler weather, here are four ways to get active with your family that won’t break the bank. 1. Pick some fruit September is the perfect time to pick apples in Georgia, and it’s one of our family’s...
I met up with mountain bike trail designer Ethan Quehl to check out the latest addition to Allatoona Creek Mountain Bike Park in Acworth, a fun quarter-mile downhill called Mo Flow. This expert-rated ride is jam-packed with jumps, rollers and berms. While it is rated expert, Ethan is quick to point...