Georgia's Blue Ridge
Spring 2007 eNews

::: Clickable Map
::: Local Bests
::: Top 10 for Spring
::: Lots of Info Links

Join us for these fun Spring Events:

Apr 7 - Kids Fishing Day, Ocoee Whitewater Center

Apr 7 - Easter Egg Hunts, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, McCaysville,
Copperhill

Apr 14 Blue Ridge Mtn. Adventure Race

Apr 20-21 - Raw Talent, BRC Theatre

TRIP TIP:
our website has maps and self-guided tours to help you plan your trip. Click the map buttons, top of  the home page.

Blue Ridge Bests by Tom Striker, local naturalist

Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center - best source of all area info. Make it your first stop.

Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company - nature and birding supplies, expert advice on local nature spots. 706-258-2473

TRIP TIP:
Over 800 rental cabins are available in the mountains around Blue Ridge. You can find one from luxury to rustic. For more info click right here.

INFO LINKS:
The Visitors Center is loaded with info. Stop by and see us! Located right behind United Community Bank on Hwy 515. Open 9AM-5PM Mon-Sat, Sun 1-5PM.

Good info websites:

Fannin Chamber of Commerce

Blue Ridge Business Association

USDA Forest Service Chattahoochee NF

www.OcoeeInfo.com

Top 10 Spring Experiences 1 Toccoa River & Swinging Bridge Hike A 2 Nature Watching with BR Bird Seed Co. F 3 Springtime Rail Trips on BR Scenic Railway F 4 Mountain Waters Drive - Ocoee Gorge A 5 Hiking & Biking - Ocoee Whitewater Center S 6 Pastoral Drive to Helton Creek Falls F 7 Delayed Harvest Trophy Trout Fishing A 8 Brasstown Bald - GA's Highest Mountain F 9 Shop for Treats, Antiques & Uniques F 10 Family Picnic - Morganton Point, Lake BR F F - Family Activity A - Adventurous Activity S - Strenuous Outdoor Activity Please do not exceed your level of experience and fitness when undertaking any activity, especially in wilderness areas. These Top 10 activities are not ranked in order of importance. For detailed directions just click the map above.

© 2007 The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce

Lake Blue RIdge Dam & Marina - easy access and great views of the lake. Ducks, loons and purple martins in season and the chance to see an eagle or osprey.

Fannin County Park -
a mile past Mercier Orchards. The best birding in the area plus walking trails & a nice picnic area. Lots of nature around to watch.

E. Quinn Bookseller - vast variety of used books, collectibles. 706-258-2665

Blue RIdge Downtown Park - rest up and have a picnic on the new picnic tables. Take kids to the wonderful and safe playground.

Little Hallmark Shop - Cards and collectibles. Blue Ridge souvenirs. 706-632-3603