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Sep 8, 2023 | 
blueridgemountainstravelguide.com | Samantha Dickens
I've lived in the for 50+ years now, so it's safe to say I've visited most of the best Georgia vacation spots at least once. When I was a kid, my family's Georgia vacations were largely limited to campgrounds in . But we did spend a memorable weekend hiking 14 miles on the . As a young adult, I became more interested in romantic getaways in GA. I experienced my first mountain getaways in GA towns like and , staying in cozy cabins with fireplaces and views.
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Aug 31, 2023 | 
blueridgemountainstravelguide.com | Bret Love |Mary Gabbett |Samantha Dickens
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa (Young Harris) Chateau Elan Winery (Braselton) Valhalla Resort Hotel (Helen) Lake Rabun Hotel (Lakemont) Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge (Buford) The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge (Young Harris) Barnsley Resort (Adairsville) Callaway Resort & Gardens (Pine Mountain) Forrest Hills Mountain Resort (Dahlonega) Paradise Hills, Winery Resort & Spa (Blairsville) Resorts in North Georgia 6321 US Highway 76, Young Harris GA * Check Rates 706-379-9900 Brasstown Valley boasts...
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Aug 11, 2023 | 
blueridgemountainstravelguide.com | Samantha Dickens
Growing up in in the 1970s and 80s, the of Helen GA seemed more like a sleepy than the bustling tourism hotspot it has become today. In those days, the biggest draw for visitors was the near Helen GA, especially Unicoi State Park. Home to , Smith Lake (a.k.a. Unicoi Lake), and several fantastic , Unicoi was a haven for camping in Helen GA. And it remains our favorite campground in Helen today.
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Jul 17, 2023 | 
blueridgemountainstravelguide.com | Christina Maggitas |Samantha Dickens |Chloe Burgette
You know it's nearly fall in Georgia when the sweltering heat of summer gives way to a cool, crisp morning breeze, and you start swapping out bikinis and board shorts for boots and sweaters. When this magical time of year rolls around, there's plenty of fun things to do in Georgia to look forward to. It's wondrous when the fall foliage in Georgia transforms with brilliant shades of red, yellow, and orange.
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Jul 12, 2023 | 
blueridgemountainstravelguide.com | Samantha Dickens |Bret Love
As a kid growing up in a lower-middle class family in North Georgia, in the were our primary travel adventures. From a multi-day trek on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia and a memorable school trip to the Okefenokee Swamp to family in Cloudland Canyon, these trips instilled my deep love of nature and . was my primary stomping grounds, but there are 40+ that offer camping in tents, RVs, and/or yurts, with 84,000 acres of wilderness to explore.
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Jun 22, 2023 | 
blueridgemountainstravelguide.com | Samantha Dickens |Bret Love
While the cost of horseback riding can be prohibitive for some people, it's also a great way to explore the natural beauty around small towns like , , and . Read on for our guide to the best places for horseback riding in Blue Ridge GA, as well as some great suggestions for horseback riding near Blue Ridge.
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May 25, 2023 | 
blueridgemountainstravelguide.com | Samantha Dickens
To say that we are die-hard lake people would be a vast understatement. Growing up in , I spent weeks every at my grandparents' cottage on Lake Hartwell. As an adult, Mary and I have kept a boat docked on Lake Allatoona for 14 years, and visit 3-4 times a week. We fell in love on our second date to see the on Lake Lanier, and we've since visited the most in Georgia (including Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Burton, Lake Rabun, Carters Lake, etc) many times.
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May 8, 2023 | 
blueridgemountainstravelguide.com | Samantha Dickens
Growing up in North Georgia, lakes were always a huge part of my summer vacation because my grandparents had one of those homey little on Lake Hartwell. It was there that I first fell in love with the natural beauty lakes had to offer, from the fascinating and gorgeous scenic vistas to and picking wild . By late teens and early 20s, Lake Lanier was one of my favorite places to hang out. And for the past 14 years we've kept a pontoon boat docked on 's Lake Allatoona.
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Mar 30, 2023 | 
blueridgemountainstravelguide.com | Samantha Dickens
In the 15+ years we've been exploring Blue Ridge Mountain towns , we've had a chance to visit many of the best places to stay in Asheville NC. From charming B&Bs and hotels in Downtown Asheville to and historic inns nearby, there are countless options for accommodations around town.
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Feb 20, 2023 | 
blueridgemountainstravelguide.com | Christina Maggitas |Samantha Dickens
[Updated 2/20/2023] You may have learned a little bit about the state of Georgia in school, or perhaps from your travels to the state. Some of the more commonly known Georgia facts include that the state was one of the original 13 colonies, the birthplace of former US President Jimmy Carter, and that Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. But there are lots of other interesting tidbits of Georgia trivia you may not know.
