North Georgia is a Mecca for Mountain Biking

In the last decade mountain biking as a sport has exploded in North Georgia. Some of the most popluar areas are Ellijay, Blue Ridge and the Cohuttas. Forest Service Roads have become as popular as single track trails for some. We recently became sponsors of the Sorella Womens Cycling Team (a few of the ladies are shown above and stayed at Moosehead Lodge during race week). They love cycling the roads and trails of North Georgia. You can view their website at http://www.sorellacycling.com/

If you are experienced or a novice, bike rentals are available at http://www.cyclesouth.com/. Sam and Shelby Curlee's goal is to assist locals and tourists in finding the perfect trail for your level of expertise. If you are not a cyclist, you will want to be after getting to know them. They are full of energy and make you feel that you can accomplish anything!

Escape to Blue Ridge also has a three night Mountain Biking Adventure Package in one of our luxury blue ridge cabin rentals with a guided cycling trip starting at $850. This includes three nights for four guests with four rental bikes, water/snack and a well informed guide that can show you a pleasant mountain biking excursion with maybe a few surprises along the way. All taxes and cleaning services are included. Call 1-866-618-2521 for details on the cabin options.

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Bears or Birds?

This birdfeeder is not only squirrel proof but also bear proof. Our neighbors caught this one morning when they were reading the paper and having their morning cup of "go juice".

We have had several sightings. They run away as soon as they hear us though. I am having the metal bear bin trash cans made for a few cabins due to the bears wanting to demolish the wooden trash bins. No worries, chances of you seeing one are extremely limited. They seem to only come out when all is quiet and there are no sign of people or dogs.

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Blue Ridge Georgia’s Latest Treasures

Check out the latest in kids activities in Blue Ridge Georgia.
Huck’s General store has now opened an indoor gem mining and putt putt course located in the mines of main street. Our kids loved it and have been back twice now (with their own money of course). For $25, you can have a bucket of dirt with true hidden treasures and a round of putt putt that will keep these kids entertained for quite a while. If you want to make it last longer, buy them each a bucket so they aren’t racing to pan the next scoop. Less expensive options are available too but trust me when I say, you might as well buy the big bucket. A quick entertaining lesson on geology was given by Brett and Jeff, the owners, and the kids were off looking for the biggest piece of emeralds, tigers eye and amethyst that I have ever seen. Our home rock tumbler is going to be very active.


For more information check out http://www.hucksgeneralstore.com/ at 500 E Main Street.

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North Georgia Mountains Summer Camps

There is still time to sign up your kids for camp. Camps in the North Georgia mountains, offer a true nature experience. Some of the camps that are popular in the Blue Ridge mountains are listed below.

Trackrock Stables 2009 Horse Camp for Kids
With over 250 acres bordering the Chattahoochee National Forest, Trackrock Stables offers an adventure you will long remember. The beautiful valley setting is home to wild turkey, deer, and many other types of wildlife and lush, colorful foliage. Both the first time and skilled rider will find a well-trained horse to suit their level of experience. You will have the opportunity to learn horsemanship from their experienced guides as you ride across crystal clear mountain streams and canter through peaceful green meadows. Camp is held weekly from 9:00am to 5:00pm for ages 7 & up. For more information go to http://www.trackrock.com/

Camp Toccoa
Uniquely situated on 176 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northeast Georgia, Camp Toccoa is a traditional summer camp boasting forested trails, waterfalls, a lake, high and low ropes courses, swimming pool, an environmental education center, dining hall, the historic Tasnena lodge, and a state-of-the-art riding stable. The coed programs for young people entering grades 1 to 12 offer a variety of fun and challenging activities. Their energetic staff, many of whom were campers themselves, are dedicated to helping campers learn about themselves and the natural world around them. Campers choose their morning activities. Some options include:

Archery
Canoeing
Horseback Riding
Arts & Crafts
Swimming
Low Ropes or High Ropes (depending on age)
Nature
Wilderness Skills
Sports & Games
Drama

Evening activities include theme nights, dances, talent shows, pool parties, cookouts and camp outs. Every camper will have the opportunity to cook a meal over an open fire and sleep under the stars (weather permitting). Each session ends with a traditional Council Fire. For more information and dates, please visit http://www.camptoccoa.org/

Blue Ridge Camp
Blue Ridge Camp is a family operated, activity oriented, coed, and accredited camp. Blue Ridge Camp strives to develop an independent camper within a community setting. Each session consists of various field trips, special events, and 40 camper selected activities. With proper guidance from their staff, every camper has the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of activities in the areas of Aquatics, Athletics, Outdoor Adventure & the Arts. Every 3 days (6 periods per day) each camper selects his/her activities (each activity is 1 hour long). At the end of the 3 days, a camper may select new activities, or elect to continue with some. For more information, go to http://www.blueridgecamp.com/

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North Georgia Mountain - Local Events and Festivals

Blue Ridge and Ellijay

May 1 Culinary Art Celebration / The Martyn House 912 Flat Branch Road, Ellijay Georgia.
Kick off your weekend with celebrating the arts. This fun event includes refreshments, appetizers and a silent auction of registered and visiting artists' work, and a door prize drawing. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the silent auction wraps up at 9:00 p.m. Guests pay a $25.00 entry fee. Door prize tickets are available for $5.00. Contact the Martyn House for more information. 706-635-4759

May 2- 3 Artist Studio Tour 912 Flat Branch Road, Ellijay Georgia
This event takes place at the Martyn House. The Martyn house is open several times throughout the year to host, sustainable dinner parties, healing retreats, artist appreciation weekends and Artist Studio Tours. This event is a FREE Self-guided studio tour and social event. Hours for tour are Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Artists demonstrations, live music all weekend, original art available for purchase. Hosts Joann and Rick, 706-635-4759

May 7, 14, 21, and 28 Pickin' in the Park, Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA. Pickin' in the Park is every Thursday night from 6:00 PM to dusk. Come and listen to live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville. Admission is free and the park is wheelchair accessible. Come and bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Scattered picnic tables available, nice grassy lawn, but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair. For more information visit www.pickinthepark.com

May 8 - 10, 15 - 17, 22 - 24, and 29- 31 Comedy / Harvey Blue Ridge Community Theater, 11 Mountain Street next to Blue Jeans Pizza. Comedy/Harvey is an eccentric comedy by Mary Chase. Elwood P. Dowd is perhaps one of the most-loved characters of stage in the 20th century. Elwood is polite and cheerful and always friendly toward any strangers he might encounter. He has just one problematic character trait: his best friend is an invisible six-foot-tall rabbit! The fun begins as his sister and niece try to have him committed. A fun filled evening of entertainment. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday's at 2:00 P.M. Admission is only $15.00, senior, child and group discounts are available. Blue Ridge Community Theater 706-632-9223

May 9 Georgia Mountain Classic Car Show, City Park in Blue Ridge Main Street.
Come and see over 200 classic cars. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Door prizes and trophies for the top 25 trucks and trophies for the top 50 cars and specialty awards that include Mayor's Choice, Chief of Police Choice, Best Chevy and Best Ford and numerous other specialty awards. Judging from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Awards will be announced at 4 p.m. Bryan Myers or Rex Miller 706-492-5252 or 706-632-3656

May 16 Smokie Mountain Melodies Show, Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center Smokie Mountain Melodies presents, "Front Row Center 09" a Spring production with all female Barber Shop. Phyllis Baker is a highly-respected Director from Pinellas, Florida who has directed on International stage. She has taken the Smokie Mountain Melodies of 15 members singing four part harmony and grown it to approximately 39 members within a short period of time. The chorus repertoire has also grown exponentially. Saturday 7:00 For more information, call Fannin County High School 706-632-2081 or 706-632-2081

May 23 - 24 Arts in the Park, City Park - Downtown Blue Ridge Downtown Blue Ridge 33rd Annual Festival. This festival features over 200 arts, crafts and food booths and is a must see during your visit to Blue Ridge. The Arts in the Park boasts the best in mountain crafts and fine arts, artist's demonstrations, music and dance. The Arts in the Park has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeastern Tourism Society. The event is sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. For more information contact the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association 706-632-2144

Blairsville May 8, Free Concert at John C. Campbell Folk School 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM Widely acclaimed, Betty Smith has sung from Florida to New York, from Vancouver to England, sharing her extensive repertoire of Southern, Appalachian and British ballads, folksongs, hymns and children's songs and games. Singing unaccompanied or accompanying herself on guitar, mountain dulcimer and autoharp, she has delighted audiences of all kinds through personal appearances and her recordings for the Folk Legacy, June Appal and Bluff Mountain Music labels. She is the recipient of many music and folklore awards including the Brown-Hudson Folklore Citation of the North Carolina Folkore Society and membership in the Mountain Music Hall of Fame. www.folkschool.org

May 22 - 24 Brasstown Valley ResortBrasstown Valley Resort is proud to bring you the 2nd Annual Horsin' Around BBQ Showdown. This contest operates under sanction of the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Along with the cook-off there will be lots of activities for the whole family. Arts & Crafts Fair, Bike Show, delicious concessions, Kid's Fun Zone, Horse Shoes, Cloggers and live music & entertainment. www.bbqshowdown.com

May 23 Spring Tour of Lakeside Homes Fundraiser "Celebrate the Lake"
The Lake Nottely Improvement Association, Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, and United Community Bank team up for "Celebrate the Lake" a Spring Tour of Lakeside Homes. The fundraiser will feature 6 - 8 waterfront homes and will be a self - guided tour. Contact Sue Boris @ 706-835-3005 or Lynn Varian @ 706-897-5669 , sueboris@windstream.net for more information.

June 13 & 14th Blairsville's Scottish Festival and Highland games.
Catch the excitement at Meeks Park in Blairsville, Georgia. This festival offers athletic games, ceremonies, Scottish dance, live music, great food and workshops. The highlight of this year's festival will be a Mini Cooper Car Show. Members of the Atlanta Minis and sister club, the Smokey Mountain Minis are happy to show off their cute and stylish automobiles. With over 800 members, these two groups share their enthusiasm at many festivals, events, and rallies throughout the year. For more information, please visit http://www.blairsvillescottishfestival.org/

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Lake Nottely Cabin Rentals

Exciting Company News

Escape to Blue Ridge is excited to annouce that is has recently added three luxury cabins in Blairsville and Union County, all of which sit directly on Lake Nottely.

Blairsville and Union County are located in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest and North Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Here, you'll enjoy hiking, mountain biking, waterfalls, and horseback riding, as well as water sports on two lakes: Winfield Scott and Nottely. Blairsville and Union County hosts many festivals throughout the year. The most popular festivals are the Blairsville Scottish Festival, the Highland Games each June and the Sorghum Festival at Meeks Park in October. These festivals are fun for the entire family.

Come and visit our updated website to see all the activities in Blairsville and our three featured cabins.

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