50 Fascinating Facts About Cherokee Culture & History
WEBMay 31, 2022 · General Facts About Cherokee Culture. 1. The Cherokee people are an Iroquian-speaking people who refer to themselves as Aniyvwiya (“the Real People”). Most Iroquoian-speaking people lived near the Great Lakes, leading historians to believe the Cherokee migrated south from that region.
How to Plan an Amazing Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles in Virginia and North Carolina, connecting Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Though seasoned travelers might attempt to clock such mileage in a single day, that simply isn’t realistic (or desirable) for the world-renowned scenic route.
Apple Picking in Virginia: The 20 Best VA Apple Orchards to Visit
WEBAug 15, 2023 · 2192 Holly Hill Farm, Crozet VA • 434-823-7848. Official Website. Henley’s Orchard has been family-owned for four generations and has been producing quality apples and peaches since 1932. The orchard is just a 20-minute drive west of Charlottesville, surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Appalachian Folklore, Monsters and Superstitions - Blue Ridge …
WEBMar 18, 2022 · 1. The Bell Witch. The story of the Bell Witch is one of the most popular examples of Appalachian Mountain folklore, and it began in Robertson County, Tennessee. This legend centers around the Bell family. The Bell Witch (who is thought to be a woman named Kate Batts) was supposedly cheated in a land purchase by …
The 10 Best Apple Orchards in Ellijay, Georgia - Blue Ridge …
WEBJun 14, 2022 · 1. Red Apple Barn. 3379 Tailscreek Road, Ellijay GA • 706-635-5898. Official Website. After Marvin Pritchett planted his first orchard of 100 trees in Gilmer County in 1965, then 500 more the next year, the Red Apple Barn …
North Georgia Mountains - Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide
WEBJul 31, 2024 · North Georgia Mountains. Check out our extensive guides to the best things to do in the North Georgia Mountains, including overviews of the best mountain towns, restaurants, hiking trails, attractions, wineries, resorts, and cabin rentals.
20 Things to Do in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
WEBJan 21, 2023 · Hiking Washington & Jefferson National Forests, photo by Bret Love. 20. Walk through George Washington & Jefferson National Forests. Clocking in with nearly 2 million acres of wilderness, the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests occupy a lion’s share of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Virginia.
The 25 Best North Georgia Waterfalls (& How to Get to Them)
WEBMay 8, 2022 · 11. Holcomb Creek Falls/Ammons Creek Falls. Located in the state of Georgia ‘s northeast corner, Holcomb Creek Falls is a gorgeous waterfall with a nearly 150-foot drop. To reach the stunning spectacle, there’s a 1.75-mile loop trail that features two great North GA waterfalls, Ammons Creek and Holcomb Creek Falls.
The 15 Best Campgrounds in the North Carolina Mountains
WEBSep 20, 2022 · Stone Mountain Falls, photo by Giant Sloth via CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 15. Stone Mountain Campground. Stone Mountain State Park. 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668 • 336-957-8185 • Official Website Not to be confused with the Stone Mountain in North Georgia, this NC landmark boasts a 600-foot granite rock face with no Confederate carvings.. The camping facilities at the North Carolina State ...
The 12 Best Restaurants in Blue Ridge GA
WEBJan 19, 2021 · Photo courtesy Black Sheep Restaurant. 1. Black Sheep Restaurant (New American) 480 W Main St • 706-946-3663 • $$$. One of our favorite places to eat in Blue Ridge GA, Black Sheep Restaurant is located inside the historic home of Colonel William Butt, a former Blue Ridge mayor and Georgia State legislator.
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