Articles https://www.dahlonega.org/articles/ Articles Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:24:23 +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

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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

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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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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,

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A hike this time of year to one of the many trails in the Dahlonega area will reward one with many opportunities to see nature in bloom. Whether along a ridge of the crest-hugging Appalachian Trail or

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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,

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Upon returning to Georgia, I researched and found the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club. This group of volunteers, under contract with the National Park Service, is responsible for the management of the

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