If you want to get out of the cabin for a while during your stay with us, here are some activities for you to enjoy this Christmas season. Provided by www.helenga.org Chistkindlmarkt (December 1-2; 8-9) Christmas markets originated in Germany as last-chance winter stock-up markets. Between the 1200s and 1400s they transformed into celebratory events. Craftspeople […]
December, Events, Family Friendly, Georgia, Helen, Helen Georgia, Holidays, Outside, Winter
Here are some things you should know about if you are staying with us this Thanksgiving holiday. Annual Lighting of the Village On Friday, November 23rd, Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the downtown band shell as the village is lighted to begin the holiday season. Musical performances by local groups will precede his […]
Eating, Events, Family Friendly, Food, Helen, Helen Georgia, Holidays, Lights, Restaurants, Thanksgiving
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. […]
All Ages, Christmas, Events, Family Friendly, Festival of Trees, Free Admission, Georgia, Helen, Helen Georgia, Holidays, Trees
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 […]
Activities, Art, Events, Fall, Festival, Georgia, Helen, October, Outdoor
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 […]
Amphibians, Animals, Frogs, Georgia, Helen, Helen Georgia, Salamanders, Toads, Wildlife
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 […]
Activities, Family Activities, Gems, Georgia, Gold, Helen, Helen Georgia, Panning
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 […]
Beer, Events, Food, Fun, Georgia, Helen, Helen Georgia, History, Music, Octoberfest, Oktoberfest
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 […]
Animals, Birds, Helen, Helen Georgia, Wildlife
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 […]
Animals, Fish, Fishing, Georgia, Helen, Helen Georgia, Wildlife
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 […]
Animals, Arachnids, Georgia, Helen, North Georgia, Spiders, Wildlife