Day Trippin'

Jaunts, gems, and journeys within a day’s reach of Northeast Georgia

Drugs, guns, knives and lunch in Blairsville

To explore Blairsville properly, it's probably best to divide it into sections. I first posted about some of the historical areas around Blairsville and...

The history of Appalachia and the beauty of Brasstown Bald

I’ve spent time in Blairsville camping most every year for more than 50 years. So when we visited this time, I set out to...

Day Trippin’: Safe fall travel awaits in Henry County

For folks itching to plan a road trip filled with all things fall, point your compass just south of Atlanta (about 30 minutes actually)...

Day Trippin’: Exploring Unicoi State Park

We spent the morning at Unicoi State Park recently. We went to hike around the lake, but what we found was so much more....

Day Trippin’: Visit the American West without leaving the South

The summer-into-fall heat has stirred up the need for a getaway to find respite and a reboot of the mind. But where to go when...

Day Trippin’: Mountains, lake, garden in Hiawassee

Hiawassee is on the shores of Lake Chatuge, a Tennessee Valley Authority lake, and is surrounded by mountains. The views are spectacular in all...

Day Trippin’: Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center

Since moving into Habersham, my husband Bob and I have been amazed at the number of cultural events offered in Northeast Georgia. However, we...

Smithgall Woods State Park’s Sunflowers & Selfies

Acres of sunflowers are in full bloom at Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen. That means it's also time to participate in Sunflowers &...

Exploring Northeast Georgia: Hardman Farm Historic Site

Hardman Farm Historic Site is located at the intersection of Hwys 75 and 17, two miles south of Helen. Parking is off Hwy 17. Touring...

Exploring Northeast Georgia: The Hardman Heritage Trail

The Hardman Heritage Trail is a paved 1.1-mile path that goes from the southern entrance at Hardman Farm to the northern entrance at Edelweiss...

Day Trippin’: Dukes Creek Falls

My husband Bob and I spent last Thursday morning hiking down to Dukes Creek Falls. To be honest, July is never a great time to...

Fall train ride and wine tasting on Blue Ridge

For one evening, Domaine Wine Distributors has received permission to turn the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway into "Domaine on the Train." Imagine leaving Blue Ridge...