The Atlanta Traveler

While most media reported the “peak” around the 8th of November, it’s a nebulous term. You can find yourself admiring one view thinking, if just those spots would spring into color, this would be peak. Almost overnight those trees will light up in yellow, but you’ll discover that the flaming maples that completed the picture have sent all their leaves to the ground in a brown puddle.
The thing to do is JUST GO. Anytime in October or November it’s beautiful in the mountains. Fill your tank with some of our honest-to-goodness under-$1.90-a-gallon-gas and drive north.There are still brilliantly colored vistas, …read more

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The best things about Brasstown Valley resort in Young Harris, Georgia were  the food and the views. The resort is approximately three hours from Atlanta. I visited Brasstown Valley for a weekend getaway and review. I stayed in the hotel, but reported a black spot on my stay. My guest and I were politely asked to leave before our agreed upon checkout time. Even after I explained that I had a confirmed late checkout time. The front desk person, who came to the room to urge us along, did not believe me even when I told her about the …read more

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A stay at the Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge is just perfect for couples who love the great outdoors. Alternatively, if you want to keep in shape, you can go hiking in the park instead of, or in addition to a gym workout. I’m terrified of heights, but even I enjoy a nice easy hike, especially if I’m with a nice strong date. In addition to jewlry, candy, lingerie, and a new car (just kidding about the car) you can give your sweetheart a park pass which includes miles of hiking trails, biking trails, beaches, and romantic views.  The annual …read more

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A mere two-hour drive south of Atlanta in the city of Pine Mountain, the Wild Animal Safari is an exceptional weekend must-see. The 500-acre park is divided into two parts — there’s the Walk-About side where you can walk around and see caged and/or fenced animals such as baboons, leopards, raccoons, black bears, servals, alligators, birds, pot-bellied pigs, kangaroos, wolves, hyenas, rabbits, leopards, goats, camels, and many more. You can feed most animals and some may even be pet like the camel, goats, and rabbits.

On the other side is the actual safari where a bus will take …read more

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