Georgia made the list! The entire state of Georgia was selected by National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of their 21 “Best of the World” travel destinations for 2017.
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Inside Dahlonega’s Consolidated Gold Mine
Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega, Georgia “Hi ho!” I couldn’t resist singing that song as my daughter and I donned our hard hats and followed our little tour group of ten down into the bowels of the earth. “Mom- stop!” She hissed at me. Yes, I was now the embarrassing mom, but I couldn’t…
North Georgia Adventures at Amicalola Falls State Park
“It’s either 425 steps down or 1100 steps up,” my husband informed me. “Which one?” We were stood at the top of Amicalola Falls, the air blowing up like an air-conditioner on full blast, a welcome respite from the unnaturally blistering Georgia summer heat.
“We could drive to that car park by the falls and walk with no steps.” I suggested this no-brainer, thinking of the heat and the kids and my knees, but my husband seemed not to hear that helpful hint, and we began our descent down the wooden steps to the falls. I blame it on Bill Bryson.
Pumpkin Picking at your Family Farm
Another Autumn tradition, fall festivals aside, is a visit to your local pumpkin patch (if you don’t have one in your area, a visit to an apple orchard works just as well). Don’t think that just because Halloween has passed that you can let this family outing slide. Thanksgiving brings to mind fresh pumpkin pies,…