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RECREATION the shores of Lake Nottely. It features large and At its heart, Union County is an agricultural
FRESH TASTES BEST

small RV and tent sites, with power and water at
most. In addition to camping, you’ll find a boat
smorgasbord. Every Tuesday and Saturday,
ramp, picnic tables, swimming area, pavilion,
June–October, more than 85 farmers, grow-
playground, fishing area, hiking trails, restrooms
ers, bakers, artisans, potters and painters sell
and bathhouse.
their goods at the Union County Farmers
Market. The area is also blessed with an
Reece Farm & Heritage Center: Experience abundance of U-pick farms, flower fields,
Trahlayta Falls – photo: Ethan Walker early 1900s Appalachian farm life at this home- alpaca ranches, wineries and breweries —
stead of acclaimed poet and novelist Byron most open to the public:
It’s the only place where the Appalachian Trail passes Herbert Reece. The restored barns, farm exhibits • 7M Family Farms
through a man-made structure. The building also and artifacts capture life in the mountains, while • Crane Creek Vineyards
houses Mountain Crossings, an outfitting store and poetry and nature trails introduce you to the “Farmer • Grandaddy Mimm’s Distillery & Museum
backpackers destination. Poet” of North Georgia. There is also a visitor’s center, • Jerae’s Unity Alpacas
gift shop, creekside amphitheater and picnic tables. A • Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm
Nottely Dam & Lake: Lake Nottely is a gorgeous beautiful pavilion is available to rent for weddings • Mercier Orchards
4,180-acre lake with more than half of its 106-mile and other events. • Odom Springs Vineyards
shoreline undeveloped and protected by the U.S. • Paradise Hills Winery, Resort & Spa
Forest Service. The TVA-controlled lake tends to be Visit www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com for • Rhatigan Farms
quieter than other lakes in the mountains, and it’s more info on hiking trails, waterfalls • Whimsy Flower Farm
well known for striped bass, largemouth bass and
crappie fishing. and other area attractions.

Poteete Creek Campground: Open seasonally, this Track Rock Gap Petroglyph Site: One of the most
59-site campground is located off GA Highway 325 on significant rock art sites in the Southeast and the only
such site on public land in Georgia,
GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com
Country Music Capital of Georgia Track Rock is home to more than more than 100 campsites, 35 cottages, picnic shelters,
2021 Line-Up 100 different petroglyphs (rock event pavilion, mini golf course, extensive hiking
April 30-May 1 - Memory Lane Classic Car Show carvings) thought to be made by trails, museum and general store. Lake Trahlyta, a
May 1 - Josh Turner
May 15 - Georgia Mountain Eggfest early Native Americans. 22-acre lake with a swimming beach, is named for a
May 28-29 - Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
June 5 - Happy Together Tour Cherokee maiden. An easy trail around the lake leads
July 4 - Fireworks & The Vintage Vixens
A August 13-21 - Georgia Mountain Fair Vogel State Park: At the base to beautiful Trahlyta Falls.
September 16-18 - Dailey & Vincent Landfest
October 1-2 - 48th Annual Mustang Car Show of Blood Mountain lies one of
October 2 - Georgia State Clogging Festival
October 8-15 - Georgia Mountain Fall Festival Georgia’s oldest and most popular GO TAKE A HIKE
October 16th - Ronnie Milsap and Mark Wills
October 23 - Appalachian Brew, Stew, & Que Festival state parks. Built by the Civilian If you’re looking for an easy paved trail or some
N November 25 - Mountain Country Christmas in Lights
CONCERTS CAMPING EVENTS Conservation Corps in the 1930s, shorter hikes, Meeks Park offers more than 4.5 miles
Hwy 76 West | Hiawassee, Ga | 706-896-4191 this 233-acre natural retreat boasts of trails. It’s the perfect place for a morning cross-
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