Apple Season in North Georgia: Hillcrest Orchards – Ellijay, Georgia – 11/12/2021

The last stop on our 2021 North Georgia Apple Excursion was Hillcrest Orchards. Here, we were able to grab some…

Apple Season in North Georgia: Mack Aaron’s Apple House – Ellijay, Georgia – 11/12/2021

Our favorite Apple House experience on our 2021 North Georgia Apple Excursion was, hands down, Mack Aaron’s Apple House. It’s…

Apple Season in North Georgia: Aaron Family Orchards – Ellijay, Georgia – 11/12/2021

Next on the list for our 2021 North Georgia Apple Excursion is Aaron Family Orchards. They have a great selection…

Apple Season in North Georgia: R&A Orchards  – Ellijay, Georgia – 11/12/2021

R&A Orchards is an Apple House built for VOLUME! There are sooooo many apples in this place! Just check out…

Apple Season in North Georgia: Red Apple Barn – Ellijay, Georgia – 11/12/2021

The first stop on our 2021 Apple Season in North Georgia Excursion was to Red Apple Barn. Red Apple Barn…

A Stroll Through Downtown Helen – Helen, Georgia – 02/12/2021

It was a little cold… And a lot wet… But, that didn’t stop us from grabbing a hot drink, and…

Anna Ruby Falls Trail Hike – Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests – Helen, Georgia – 06/13/2020

When visiting North Georgia, make sure you take in some gorgeous forest scenery on your way to a beautiful waterfall!…

A Vegan Picnic in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests – Helen, Georgia – 06/13/2020

When your daughter is a very creative vegan chef, you are overwhelmingly fortunate to regularly enjoy such lovely meals! She…

Hofer’s Bakery & Cafe – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019

Hofer’s Bakery & Cafe in Helen, Georgia has an excellent selection of quick bites, deli meats and cheeses, and drinks……

Bavarian Pretzels – Hofer’s Bakery, Konditorei, and Cafe – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019

One of the best parts about visiting the unique Bavarian town of Helen, Georgia, is THE FOOD! High atop our…

Windmill Dutch Imports Gifts & Food – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019

Such a cute little shop that I’d never noticed before! It’s right next to our favorite restaurant, but tucked back…

Alana Falls – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019

Alana Falls is a small, but still very beautiful, water feature along the side of the main road through downtown…

The Glassblowing Shop – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019

I have a peculiar obsession with glassblowing. Over the years I have thoroughly enjoyed collecting a variety of glasswork along…

Hiking Cloudland Canyon State Park – Rising Fawn, Georgia – 01/16/2016

With some of the most scenic trail options in the Georgia State Park System, Cloudland Canyon State Park offers up…