Lights, Camera, Appalachia: How the Mountains Became One of America’s Favorite Filming Destinations If you were to ask the average movie buff to name a film shot in Appalachia, most would say Deliverance. A few might name A Coal Miner’s Daughter. A few aficionados...
Autumn in Appalachia: When and Where Peak Color Happens As I write this in the last week of August, the mountains are giving their first subtle hints that fall foliage in Appalachia is sneaking up. For the past week here in North Georgia, the overnight temperatures...
We are drawn to water. It is a human thing. No matter if you are an avid swimmer or someone who would not even dip a toe in it, we are all born with a hard-wired attraction to water in nature. So, it is no surprise when we look for Appalachian lakes, rivers, or...
Ten hikes in North Georgia Ten great hiking locations in Gilmer, Fannin, Union, and Towns Counties North Georgia is one of the top hiking destinations in the Appalachian Mountains. A weekend in the mountains isn’t complete without a visit to one of the many trails...
Renting a Cabin in the Mountains? Here’s everything you need to know before and after you rent. While there are lots of terrific hotels and resorts in the mountains, nothing says “Appalachian vacation” like a renting a cabin in the mountains. Log cabins were the...
Driving in the Appalachian Mountains: what vehicles to use and what to expect when on the road It’s a rarely discussed topic, but the type of vehicle you drive in the mountains can make a big difference to your enjoyment of your stay, whether for a weekend or a...
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