Scenic drives, amazing hiking trails, waterfalls, mountain views, awesome restaurants, great small towns, and so many adventures can be found in the mountains of North Georgia. We’ve gathered more than 120 amazing ways to have fun in North Georgia, so you’ll never run out of fun things to do.
My family and I recently took a trip to Blairsville and stayed at Vogel State Park. While there, we took a side trip to nearby Helton Creek Falls, and we had a blast. Here’s everything you need to know about the family-friendly Helton Creek Falls.
The waterfalls over the rocks at High Falls State Park are gorgeous! The lake is beautiful, and the yurts are a fun camping option.
Are you new to hiking, have little ones, or just don’t want to commit to an all-day hike? Then we’ve got the list for you of the best places for hiking in Georgia.
Looking for a resort vacation on a budget? Try Hard Labor Creek State Park, one of the largest in the Georgia State Park system. Swim, golf, fish, boat, hike, bike, and even play miniature golf at this park about an hour from Atlanta near Rutledge, Ga.
My family just returned from a camping trip at Florence Marina State Park, just south of Columbus, and we had the best time! I had never been camping at Florence Marina before, and we definitely learned a few things while we were there.
Don’t let your fear of heights stop you from reclining in the Indian Seats Trail! This vantage is at 1680 ft elevation.
We love everything about car camping: unplugging, spending time under the stars, eating s’mores to our hearts’ content and exploring together. Our children are now seven and five years old, but we’ve been camping with them for years. As a car camping family, I’m excited to share some tips we’ve learned along the way!
We’ve compared notes with other Georgia dog lovers and compiled a list of favorite dog parks Atlanta canines love. Here are 15+ small and large dog-friendly parks in and around Atlanta.
Cascade Springs: It’s hard to believe this peaceful place is in the heart of the city. There are towering trees draped with moss, a waterfall and fun hike.
About an hour outside of Atlanta, you’ll find Chattahoochee Bend State Park in Newnan. Located in a graceful bend of the Chattahoochee River in Coweta County, the park is a haven for paddlers, campers and anglers. At 2,910 acres, Chattahoochee Bend is one of Georgia’s largest state parks, protecting five miles of river frontage.
Cane Creek Falls in Dahlonega, GA, is a magnificent waterfall that is located on Glisson Camp and Retreat Center property. The trail to the falls is open to the public when camp is not in session.
Each Georgia Lake has a personality all its own. Ellijay’s Carters Lake, in the North Georgia mountains, is like a fine cotton t-shirt – comfortable, casual, with an understated elegance that never goes out of style.
Cumberland Island, Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island, is a unique opportunity to experience where man and nature meet in beautiful pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches, and wide marshes. You’ll also find salt marshes, and wildlife that actually lives in the wild. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Cumberland Island.
Cloudland Canyon State Park is one of the prettiest of parks in the Georgia State Parks system. This beautiful Georgia canyon is located in the state’s northwest corner, about half an hour from Chattanooga, TN. Here’s everything you need to know for an amazing visit to Cloudland Canyon State Park.