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Dukes Creek Falls in Helen, Georgia. Photo by @jake.teki

Mountain Wonders: Hidden Waterfalls and Fall Colors in North Georgia

There are many vivid reasons why the first settlers arrived and put down roots in the North Georgia mountains. From the views to the sunsets...

Tallulah Gorge in Tallulah Falls, Georgia

How to Experience the Best of Georgia's Beautiful Fall Colors

A blanket of red, yellow and orange covers Georgia each fall. Here are the best ways to take it all in.

Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Photo by Peter Frank Edwards, via Greyfield Inn

9 Georgia Spring Break Trips for Grown-Ups

From winery tours to small towns and in-town adventures, refresh your spirit with a spring vacation to Georgia that's as wild or relaxing as you want it to be.

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Trout stream in the Three Forks valley. Photo by atlantatrails.com

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