One of the most popular reasons to visit Blue Ridge and the Fannin County area is its abundance of high quality trout streams and waterways. Each year thousands of anglers hit the Toccoa River and many of the surrounding creeks and streams for a shot at that one PERFECT rainbow trout. But unless you are…
Once you have spent some time in and around Fannin County you will start to notice the many reminders that pay homage to the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee are a noble people whose territory once encompassed nearly 20,000 acres throughout parts of Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama until they were driven out by settlers…
If you are looking for some fun in the sun activities, Blue Ridge, GA, is the place to be! From a movie at the local drive-in and a boat ride on the gorgeous lake, to a day of fishing or a visit to a local orchard, there is no shortage of exciting summertime adventures to be had!
A recent report published by travel website TripAdvisor named two businesses in the Blue Ridge and Copper Basin area as some of the best whitewater outfitters in America. Kick off from the riverbank and dive into a world of swirling eddies, standing waves, and rippling white water. We’re showcasing 20 white water rafting trips that…
If there’s one thing the tourism boom over the last decade or so has brought to the Blue Ridge and Copper Basin area that is REALLY cool it’s ziplining. Indeed, the growing popularity of the Georgia mountains has spawned the creation of several professional tourist-oriented zip line companies around Fannin County where visitors can zip…
Undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist attractions in the north Georgia mountains is a half-day excursion on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. With twice-daily trips from Blue Ridge to McCaysville, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway operates over 13 miles (a 26-mile round trip) of a former Louisville & Nashville branch rail line, most of which follows the picturesque Toccoa River.
The Toccoa River Canoe Trail located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia begins at the Deep Hole Recreation Area and flows 13.8 miles to the take out at Sandy Bottoms. This 13.8 mile beginner-level trail along the Toccoa River is perfect for those looking to experience a few rapids and relax amid beautiful…