The Bounties of the Blue Ridge Mountains   by Caitlin Moore

The Appalachians stretch from Pennsylvania to Georgia, and as seasoned mountaineers are well aware, the eastern portion of these mounded, rounded beauties is known as the Blue Ridge Mountains. This narrow band becomes not-so-narrow once it hits Georgia, where it blossoms into wide, sweeping, vacation-worthy phenomena like rushing rapids and hike-worthy hills. For a getaway unlike any other, head to the hills; head to Blue Ridge.

Northern Georgia might not be the first place you think of when you have an urge for adventure, escape, and supreme beauty. However, the long history of this place as a haven for tourists proves that there's something worth noticing within the folds of the craggy terrain. In particular, nature lovers will find themselves surrounded by some of the richest displays of trees, streams, wildlife, and general splendor as they tour the area. Hopefully, you'll be able to stay a while, as seeing all the hidden bounties available might take some time.

In particular, the Chattahoochee National Forest is a good place to start your journey. Not only is it fun to say, it's fun to visit as well. Thousands of acres of untamed land, dozens of recreation areas, and miles and miles of trails will tempt you to get lost in the cool canopy of ancient trees that have amazed generations of people from near and far. Between the swimming beaches and picnic sites, you'll be content to while away your days in the most leisurely way possible; by letting the rhythm of nature replace the quick-paced nonsense of your previous life.