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...