Festival of Trees Date: Nov 18, 2018 – Dec 8, 2018 Time: 10:00am – 10:00pm Trees are awarded to highest bidder at 2 PM on December 8. Location: Unicoi State Park 1788 Highway 356 Helen, GA 30545 Description: The holiday season kicks off with the Festival of Trees auction, which benefits the United Way of White County. […]
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10/11/2018 Other October Activities in Helen
If you want a break from the Oktoberfest activities, but still want to have fun experiences, here are a few other events for you to enjoy during your stay. Art-Oberfest Arts & Fine Crafts Festival Date: Oct 26, 2018 – Oct 28, 2018 Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm Location: Helen Arts & Heritage Center 25 Chattahoochee […]
10/4/2018 North Georgia Wildlife & What to Expect During Your Visit Pt. 7
Amphibians of North Georgia The three modern orders of amphibians are Anura (the frogs and toads), Urodela (the salamanders), and Apoda (the caecilians). The number of known amphibian species is approximately 7,000, of which nearly 90% are frogs. There are no known species of Caecilians in Georgia. These are a few of the amphibians you may […]
9/27/2018 Panning for Gold in Helen, Georgia
Panning for Gold in Helen, Georgia While visiting one of our cabins in Helen, Georgia, it will be a fun experience do pan for gold and gems with your family. Here are a few places that are available for you. 1. Gold’n Gem Grubbin At Gold ‘n Gem Grubbin’ you can pan for gold […]
9/20/2018 Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia
It’s time again for the annual Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia. Oktoberfest has a rich history and is one of the major reasons the Helen, Georgia is on the map today. Helen, Georgia became known as a tourist capital shortly after changing its appearance to look like a town in the Bavarian Alps. Pete Hodkinson, one of […]
9/13/2018 North Georgia Wildlife & What to Expect During Your Visit Pt. 6
The Birds of Georgia There are hundreds of breeds of birds in the North Georgia area. I have decided to focus on these 10 provided by birdwatchersdigest.com. 10 Highlight Birds in Georgia Anhinga (Photo by Daniel Schwen/Wikimedia) 1. Anhinga The anhinga is a fairly large (35-inch) diving bird that looks a little like a skinny cormorant. It […]
9/6/2018 North Georgia Wildlife & What to Expect During Your Visit Pt. 5
This time we’ll be talking about the different species of fish that you can catch in the Helen, Georgia area. Many places require that you have a fishing permit to use their properties. Some of the Species You’ll Catch Brown Trout Brown trout are among the most common fish that naturally inhabit North […]
8/30/2018 North Georgia Wildlife & What to Expect During Your Visit Pt. 4
To continue with the Georgia wildlife posts, we will be talking about spiders. Arachnophobia is the 3rd most common of all phobias in America. So it is not surprising if someone feels upset at finding one in their residence. When you stay with us in one of our cabins in the Helen area, you may […]
8/16/2018 Fall Foliage 2018 Forecast and Guide
Here is the Fall Foliage Guide from Blueridgemountainlife.com. Be sure to read the full article as well as view their beautiful photo gallery at their website: https://blueridgemountainlife.com/fall-foliage/ Fall Foliage 2018 Forecast and Guide Tens of thousands of people visit the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and North Georgia each year to see the beautiful fall foliage. […]
8/9/2018 North Georgia Wildlife & What to Expect During Your Visit Pt.3
This post will be discussing some of the other reptiles that you may find in the North Georgia Mountains. Most of these animals are not dangerous, but they can bite and scratch. Tortoises and Turtles The Gopher Tortoise There are a variety of turtles in Georgia, but there is only one common tortoise. The Gopher […]