Your next Georgia weekend, already planned.
Waterfalls, state parks and small towns I've visited myself, with the fees, parking and food stops figured out before you go.
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Pick a region, or start with what you're in the mood for.
Most read this fall
The guides most people come here for right now.
Tallulah FallsTallulah Gorge State ParkRim trails, the suspension bridge and how the gorge floor permit works.
EllijayEllijay Apple OrchardsWhich U-pick farm fits your day, plus the apple houses on Highway 52.
North GeorgiaBest Fall Foliage HikesThe 8 hikes worth doing at peak color, and when the leaves turn.
Rising FawnCloudland Canyon State ParkTwo waterfalls, the West Rim Loop and overlooks with no hike needed.
The North Georgia Weekend Planning Checklist
Plan your next North Georgia weekend with the free checklist. Plus new guides in your inbox before the weekend hits.
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Ready-made plans from trips I've actually taken. Instant PDF download.
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Five complete day trips: the trail, the town, and the food, with drive times, parking, and every fee already figured out.
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Plan it yourself
13+ trails I've hiked myself, a month-by-month calendar, and my formula for planning the whole day, with free updates as I add places.
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New · Everything planned
Five complete Friday-to-Sunday trips to Clayton, Blue Ridge, Helen, Lavonia and Ellijay, planned hour by hour: where to stay, where to eat, and what to do.
Plan my weekend
I lived in Georgia for almost 30 years before I really saw it.
Now I spend my weekends fixing that: waterfalls, small towns, state parks, and the restaurants worth the drive, all documented so you can skip the guesswork.
If you've ever said, "there's nothing to do around here," this site is my rebuttal.
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