Category Archives: The Mountains

Gorillas In Blue Ridge – Dewar Wildlife

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Tom Stone

I know that when I mention gorillas in the Blue Ridge Mountains, you probably think I am talking about Bigfoot.  Or you might think I am talking about gorillas running wild in the mountains, you know there are strange things … Continue reading →

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Zipline And Canopy Tour | Blue Ridge Zipline

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Tom Stone

Last summer, I rode the ziplines at Ocoee River Basin Canopy Tours for the first time.  I am excited to say that I am going again in two weeks, taking some of my other children with me this time.  If … Continue reading →

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Zippidy Doo Da, Riding The Ziplines In Ducktown, TN

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Tom Stone

We went to Ocoee River Basin Canopy Tours. Heading there, I was doubting my sanity, I don’t like heights, and stepping off of things in a high place is crazy! Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Tom Stone

Within 75 – 100 miles of Blue Ridge, GA are mountain wonders waiting to be discovered. Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is one place you will want to explore. Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Hiking Blue Ridge North Georgia

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Tom Stone

My “Walk on the wild side” meaning’s different. When I walk on the wild side, I’m talking about hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Continue reading →

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Hike To Fall Branch Falls

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Tom Stone

Fall Branch Falls is one of the local waterfalls near Blue Ridge off of Aska Road. This is a double waterfall located on the Benton MacKaye Trail. Continue reading →

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Getting High In Blue Ridge

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Tom Stone

Getting high in Blue Ridge is not hard. It’s around every corner, driving down the road and come over a rise and there it is! There are mountains everywhere! Continue reading →

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Helton Creek Falls

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Tom Stone

Helton Creek Falls is one of our favorite waterfalls in the Blue Ridge area. There are plenty more to discover, but this one is the kids favorite. Continue reading →

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Searching For Snow On Brasstown Bald

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Tom Stone

All of the snow flurries were driving the boys crazy, so we set out on a road trip to find snow. We headed to Brasstown Bald. Continue reading →

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Brasstown Bald

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Tom Stone

I read one of the top things to do in Blue Ridge is to watch a sunset from the top of Brasstown Bald. One evening, the youngest boys and I went. Continue reading →

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