Free Entrance Days at US National Parks
As the CDC still recommends that people not gather indoors, it’s great to have beautiful outdoor options at the US National Parks, most of which are open with regular hours. Choose your favorite parks...
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Scenic Drives in the Georgia Mountains
As a child of the Blue Ridge mountains, I grew up on twisty, curvy, mountain roads. My paw-paw Don had a saying that, “anyone can make a straight road, but it takes a damn...
Horseback Riding in the Georgia Mountains
Enjoy an afternoon in the Georgia mountains with a guided horseback trail ride. There are great options to choose from in all corners of North Georgia. Choose a standard trail ride or a unique...
Free Admission to a Smithsonian Museum on Museum Day
The Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day 2021 is scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 2021. Free tickets will be made available online for free admission for 2 to “participating museums and cultural institutions across the country”...
Free Museum Admission on Super Museum Sunday
Would you like a fantastic deal at museums and historic sites across the state of Georgia? Then mark your calendars and make plans to attend the 2021 Super Museum Sunday on May 2, 2021....
Drive-In Theatres in the Georgia Mountains
There are times when you want to just unwind with a fun movie and some popcorn. Fortunately, the North Georgia mountains have some amazing historic theaters including 2 of Georgia’s 5 drive-in theatres! Enjoy...
Free Entrance Days at US National Forests (happens 5 times per year!)
Every year, the US Forest Service offers 5 days where you are allowed to enjoy the US Forest Service sites for free! The US Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on...
Panning for Gold & Gems in the Georgia Mountains
Did you know that the northern part of Georgia was home to one of the earliest and largest gold rushes in the USA? History of North Georgia’s Gold Rush Although Native Americans had known...
Modern Luxury in the Foothills at Château Élan Winery & Resort
For a great excursion on your way to the Georgia mountains, consider a visit to the posh and newly renovated Château Élan in Braselton. My sweetie and I took an Autumn 2020 trip to...
Tubing in the Georgia Mountains
A summertime trip to the Georgia mountains is the perfect time to enjoy a relaxing tubing trip in one of the beautiful North Georgia rivers. There are locations close to many of the mountain...
ATV Riding in the Georgia Mountains
One of the fun ways to explore the wooded areas of the Georgia mountains is from an ATV. Whether you have your own vehicle or want to rent one for the day, these all-terrain...
Harvest Festivals & Apple Picking in North Georgia
When the weather changes and the air fills with the scent of ripened fruit, it’s time to head to North Georgia to spend a day in nature at one of the pick your own...
