The North Georgia Mountains are made up of incredible towns that are the perfect weekend getaway. Only two or so hours from Atlanta, the region is the ideal balance of a leisurely pace and easy connectivity. Whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned visitor, there's always something new to find. Here are some of our favorite experiences that you can only have in the … [Read more...] about 7 Must-Do Experiences in the North Georgia Mountains
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10 Things to Do Near Amicalola Falls in Georgia
Amicalola Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state of Georgia and is one of its biggest tourist attractions. But there's more to see in the area than just the falls. The starting or ending point for the Appalachian Trail is within the park, so visitors can see a few places along the way before hitting the trails. Take detours to the North Georgia towns of Ball … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Do Near Amicalola Falls in Georgia
Southern Stays: Len Foote Hike Inn
Georgia has some unique places to stay and the Len Foote Hike Inn may be at the top. The backcountry lodge was built in 1998 with most of the building materials brought to the mountain via a bumpy service road. It was designed to use minimal waste, taking on the features of the landscape. It is now LEED certified as well. Accessible only by a five-mile trail from Amicalola … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Len Foote Hike Inn
Moonshine: Born in the South
White lightning. Mountain dew. Hooch. Moonshine may conjure images of backwood "pappies" distilling liquor in creeks at the risk of getting caught by the Feds. You might have even seen the popular television show Moonshiners or the film Lawless. One thing is for certain and it's that the illegally distilled, high proof, unfiltered corn whiskey is something you'll only find … [Read more...] about Moonshine: Born in the South
Visiting the Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery
The legacy of moonshine, also known as "white lightning" or "hooch," is as old as the South itself. The home-distilled liquor started in the Appalachian Mountains and was banned for its lack of regulation in alcohol content. When moonshiners started altering their car engines to outrun the police, this led to the creation of stock car racing and eventually NASCAR. Today … [Read more...] about Visiting the Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery
