Articles https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/ Articles Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:14:25 +0000 Exciting First-Day Hikes in Georgia to Kickstart 2024 https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/exciting-first-day-hikes-in-georgia-to-kickstart-2024/ https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/exciting-first-day-hikes-in-georgia-to-kickstart-2024/#comments https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/exciting-first-day-hikes-in-georgia-to-kickstart-2024/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0500

As we usher in the new year, why not make your first day memorable with invigorating hikes in the picturesque landscapes of North Georgia? From historic sites to stunning waterfalls, there's a trail

]]> Adventure to Dahlonega This Summer https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/adventure-to-dahlonega-this-summer/ https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/adventure-to-dahlonega-this-summer/#comments https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/adventure-to-dahlonega-this-summer/ Tue, 17 May 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Summer is the best time to relish and adventure into outdoor escapism. Where better to experience the great outdoors than through the small-town charm of Dahlonega? Whether you’re an out-of-towner or

]]> North Georgia Has Ten Wilderness Areas: Uh, What’s a Wilderness Area? https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/north-georgia-has-ten-wilderness-areas-uh-whats-a-wilderness-area/ https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/north-georgia-has-ten-wilderness-areas-uh-whats-a-wilderness-area/#comments https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/north-georgia-has-ten-wilderness-areas-uh-whats-a-wilderness-area/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400

With a definition this generic, wilderness areas would exist in most areas of the Earth in small or large parcels. Until 1964, there was no legal definition of wilderness and there were no broad,

]]> The Kayak Guru Likes Big Boats... and He Cannot Lie! https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/top-5-kayaking-safety-tips-you-should-know/ https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/top-5-kayaking-safety-tips-you-should-know/#comments https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/top-5-kayaking-safety-tips-you-should-know/ Tue, 08 Sep 2020 05:22:34 -0400

Essential Kayaking Safety Tips

Kayaking is loads of fun, but like all water-based activities, it’s not without dangers. Whether you’re paddling across a calm pool or navigating rapids, there are

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Follow these steps to build a thriving butterfly destination and watch the colorful visitors arrive!

What Are Host Plants? Do I Need Them?
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Photo: The Dahlonega Butterfly Farm

"HOST PLANTS are the

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Keep scrolling to download each background.

Instructions on how to use these backgrounds are at the bottom of this post.

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]]> Photographing Waterfalls: How to Make the Most of Your Camera https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/photographing-waterfalls-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-camera-2/ https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/photographing-waterfalls-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-camera-2/#comments https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/photographing-waterfalls-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-camera-2/ Tue, 27 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0400

We’re blessed with water and waterfalls, but we’re also blessed with a number of extraordinarily talented outdoor photographers. Put the two together, and take a few moments to pick a photog’s brain,

]]> Canoeing or Kayaking: Which Is Right For You https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/canoeing-or-kayaking-which-is-right-for-you/ https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/canoeing-or-kayaking-which-is-right-for-you/#comments https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/canoeing-or-kayaking-which-is-right-for-you/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:26:47 -0400

So what's the difference?

A kayak is generally a closed-top boat (although there are also sit-on-tops), usually designed for one person, who sits on the floor of the boat with their legs stretched out

]]> 5 Things to Bring For Your 4th of July Picnic in the Park https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/5-things-to-bring-for-your-4th-of-july-picnic-in-the-park/ https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/5-things-to-bring-for-your-4th-of-july-picnic-in-the-park/#comments https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/5-things-to-bring-for-your-4th-of-july-picnic-in-the-park/ Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:58:34 -0400

1. Iced Tea

iced tea

Is it really the fourth of July without a glass of iced tea? Try Picnic Cafe's Classic, Southern Peach, or Raspberry iced teas! Looking for a decaf option? Give their equally

]]> Dog Friendly Dahlonega: How to Spend July 4 With Your Best Friend https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/dog-friendly-dahlonega-how-to-spend-july-4-with-your-best-friend/ https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/dog-friendly-dahlonega-how-to-spend-july-4-with-your-best-friend/#comments https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/post/dog-friendly-dahlonega-how-to-spend-july-4-with-your-best-friend/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:35:36 -0400 1. Firecracker 5k

As this author has previously noted, this is the perfect 4th of July event for you and your pooch! The race begins at 8AM at the newly renovated Gold Musuem, and the trail will take

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