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Fall in North Georgia

Georgia's northeastern mountains are part of the Blue Ridge range, a spine of the Appalachians, which runs from Virginia through North Carolina and extends for almost a hundred miles into Georgia. In the fall, thousands of people make this highland region a favorite destination—where hiking, whitewater paddling, breathtaking vistas, and traditional crafts and foods like candied apples are all accessible and provide entertainment for the whole family.

Whitewater Paddling Whitewater paddling is one of the fastest-growing outdoor recreational activities in the United States.... Georgia Mountain Fair The Georgia Mountain Fair, held every summer in Hiawassee, celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2000.... Rock Climbing What Georgia lacks in quantity of rock-climbing opportunities, it more than makes up for in quality,...

Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail is the world's longest continuous hiking trail that is maintained and marked. It... Waterfalls Georgia has a wide variety of waterfalls: some are high with sheer drops, some are tumbling cascades,... Tallulah Falls and Gorge Located in the mountains of northeast Georgia, Tallulah Falls rose to prominence as a resort area in...

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