Rabun Gap-Wolffork Valley has always been the center of farming in Rabun County because of its relatively flat topography in the river valley of the natural gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nestled down Betty Creek Road is the Hambidge Center, a retreat for artists, writers and creative thinkers who...
Oakman is located in Gordon County, approxiately 20 miles from Calhoun. Oakman is home to Carter's Lake, one of the most scenic lakes in the SE, featuring the highest earth-filled dam east of the Mississippi River and a full-service marina. This is the perfect location to hike, bird watch, fish and...
Remember a train encircling your Christmas tree when you were growing up? My boys spend hours enjoying our steam engine that comes out each year with the mistletoe and stockings. Holiday train adventures around Georgia will help you relive those childhood memories. Hold on to your seat, we’re going...
What it is about this gluttonous weekend meal that makes it all the rage? Maybe it’s because I know I can go right back to bed after I eat it. Or maybe it’s just because it is a fun way to spend an afternoon with excellent food and friends catching up or reliving a wild night out on the town. As a...
One can only take so many “McLunches” or 24-foot pizza buffets before dining out becomes a listless and unsatisfying experience. If you have kids, or dine with them frequently, then you know what I mean. Guess what? You don’t have to sacrifice any longer! With the help of my boys, I rounded up 14...
Just two hours north of Atlanta is a gorgeous state park with a romantic twist. Fort Mountain State Park may be best known for its mysterious rock wall, but only those with a keen eye will find its heart-shaped stone. It's the perfect Valentine's Day destination for active couples. During the Great...
Springtime in Georgia means warmer temperatures, blooming flowers — and best of all, strawberry season! The official strawberry season can stretch from late April to early July in Georgia, with the best picking from May to mid-June. Many farms have adjusted their operations to continue to offer farm...
Situated about 90 minutes north of Atlanta off Interstate-575, Blue Ridge , Georgia, satisfies the soul with a growing menu of dining options. A closer look reveals a common ingredient shared by local business owners: a passion for the outdoorsy, earthy, upscale, fresh, historical town – a mixing...
Learn about battles fought near and far at these fascinating museums, historic sites, and military memorials in Georgia.
When you feel that first crisp breeze and watch the colors begin to change, you know that summer is gone and fall is in the air. Although we think every season in Georgia is just peachy, autumn has a particular beauty to it. Here are 10 reasons we love Georgia in the fall.