Monthly Archives: June 2016

Unicoi State Park A Georgia Mountain Playground

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For anyone who enjoys outdoor activities, Unicoi State Park is like a gold mine. With acres of wilderness intersected by cool streams, the 1029-acre park provides year-round pleasure for all age groups. With miles of trails, hikers have a choice of options, ranging from leisurely to a workout. A favorite is the Lake Trail, an easy 2 ½-mile trek that offers nice views of the lake and mountains. Take the 3-mile Helen Trail one way and you end up in town, a great excuse to have lunch before hiking back. If you’re an experienced mountain biker, you’ll enjoy the 7-mile … Continue reading →

Dining Al Fresco In North Georgia Mountains

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On nice summer evenings (which is pretty much every night!), there is nothing quite as wonderful as dining under the stars. Luckily we have three great places to do that in our area, where the food is delightful as the mountain air. The Nacoochee Village Tavern & Pizzeria, a fave restaurant for us all year long, has just updated its patio. White paneling and cool pendant lights warm up the outdoor space and comfy armchairs make lingering easy. So does the tasty menu. The Tavern, as locals refer to it, is known for its pizza. Fresh dough, great toppings and a hot … Continue reading →

North GA Inn Embraces Going Green

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While we’re busily working on some room renovations here at the Inn, we’ve also been working on making the Inn more “green.” Our goal is to not only be beautiful on the outside, but to be stellar through and through. So we’ve been working “under the hood,” as it were, adding new HVAC to the new rooms, putting in high efficiency appliances and LED bulbs throughout the place. Oh, and candles now have rechargeable batteries! A bin for this, a bin for that—we take recycling seriously. We even recycle things like soaps and cleaning products thanks to our relationship with Clean … Continue reading →

4th of July, 2016 Events in North Georgia Mountains

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This year, July 4th falls on a Monday so you’ll have a nice long weekend to enjoy—and where better to spend it that up here in the mountains with us! To help you with your plans, here are a few of the fun activities on tap. Fireworks! July 4th, between 9:00 p.m. – 9:30-p.m. The town of Helen hosts a festive display starting at dusk, behind the Alpine Village Shops and the Helen Welcome Center. Check out the Chattahoochee River for a cool rafting trip (see our June 2 blog) or to do a little fly fishing. Take a hike … Continue reading →

BLT Breakfast Recipe is Easy & Delicious

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We started with a BLT, made a few tasty adjustments and ended up with a delectable breakfast dish we call BEAT (bacon, egg, avocado, tomato).  Bonus: it’s easy! BEAT Ingredients: Good bread for toast (We like sourdough from our local bakery) Eggs Bacon slices, cooked Fresh avocado Fresh tomato Siracha (or if you prefer less heat, aioli) Fresh herbs for garnish For each serving: Place a piece of toast on a plate. Top with one fried egg, avocado slices and a tomato slice. Drizzle with Siracha or aioli Garnish with herbs We’re always happy to accommodate our guests with special diets, and make a vegetarian … Continue reading →