Located outside of Alpine Helen, Unicoi State Park and Lodge is one of the Adventure Lodges of Georgia, which offers countless activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Made up of over 1,000 acres in North Georgia, Unicoi is the perfect base for adventures to nearby towns like Dahlonega and Sautee-Nacoochee. The facility is also pet-friendly. Accommodations at Unicoi State … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Unicoi State Park and Lodge
Helen
Weekend Guide to Helen, Georgia
We've covered Georgia's wine country extensively, but Helen and surrounding White County have plenty to offer in their own right. This includes the Alpine-inspired town of Helen, artsy Sautee Nacoochee, and quaint Cleveland. The area was originally inhabited by the Cherokee tribes and then European miners. The town of fewer than 500 residents also has one of the largest … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Helen, Georgia
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Georgia Wine Country
Georgia's mountains are the ideal getaway from the chaos of the city, located a short drive away. The towns like Dahlonega, Helen, Young Harris, Cleveland, and Blue Ridge are ripe with activities for you and your gal pals, but it's the wineries that are the biggest draw. Enjoy dozens of vineyards dotted around the area, each specializing in a type of wine. In addition to … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Georgia Wine Country
Film Friday: Smokey and the Bandit
In one of Burt Reynolds' most memorable roles, Smokey and the Bandit was filmed throughout the South. Rednecks Bandit and Cledus accept a challenge to pick up a shipment of beer from Texas and return with it in a specified amount of time. Along the way, they have trouble with "the law" and pick up a young woman running away from her wedding, played by a young Sally … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Smokey and the Bandit
A Guide to Georgia’s Wine Country
Georgia's wine country, located in the North Georgia Mountains, is a great weekend jaunt from Atlanta and is only two hours away. Among the towns included in the official wine country are Rabun Gap, Helen, Sautee Nacoochee, Cleveland, Young Harris, Hiawassee, and Dahlonega. Book a tour of North Georgia wine country or designate a driver. Georgia Wineries to … [Read more...] about A Guide to Georgia’s Wine Country
