The North Georgia Mountains are beautiful year-round, but there’s something extra special about them in the summer. With tons of outdoor activities all summer long, residents and visitors alike love to spend their summers in the beautiful nature of the area.
A wonderful summer activity in North Georgia is hiking. Long Creek Falls offers a short hike up to a beautiful, flowing waterfall with small rapids down below. Most of this area is shaded, but you will want to bring some sunscreen just in case! There are quite a few trees near the falls that provide places to rest.
Georgia Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival
Head to the Georgia Mountain Fairground in Hiawassee, GA June 4-6 for aweekend of arts and crafts by skilled local artisans. You’ll findpottery, painting, jewelry, signs, crochet, knitting, candles, soap, andmore.
R-Ranch Mountain Top Rodeo
June 11, Dahlonega R-Ranch’s32nd Annual Mountain Top Rodeo is June 11 in Dahlonega, GA , and will have food trucks, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and full rodeo including the popular bull riding event. Click link below for Tickets and details.
Photo by Larry Lykins, Cartecay Vineyards
Every day is anything but everyday
Alpine Helen’s attractions are as varied as the people who visit us. Outdoor adventurers flock to the hills and waters that surround us. Check out the The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of around 20 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia's Alpine Village - Helen.
Blue Ridge Mountains Wine and Jazz Festival
This June 26 event in Blue Ridge, GA will feature a selection of diverse wines from around the world and those made locally in North Georgia and North Carolina. There will also be food prepared by local chefs and top jazz performers from the region. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Find out more at blueridgecountry.com.
Exploring North Georgia's Farmers Markets