After leaving Alabama, we headed into the GA
mountains area near Ellijay, so we would be able to join our grandson and
family for his big birthday present. We
are all going to take a train from Blue Ridge, GA across the border into
TN. It is only an hour ride one way, but
the big thrill is that he will get to ride one way on the engine.
We had first planned on staying in a campground near
Ellijay, but after pulling in and checking the place out, we quickly decided to
find something else. We ended up at the ACOE Carters Lake campground, which
proved to be a beautiful location to spend some time. The lake is said to be the deepest in GA and
is well known for fishing.
There is great scenery and places to hike, but there
is basically two directions in the campground area-straight up and straight
down. We did manage to hike most of
campground area with some heavy breathing.
We also checked out the town of Ellijay. It is mostly a tourist stop with the usual
assortment of shops and eating places.
It also has a college located right in the center of town,
11 comments:
Oh goodness that campground is beautiful. Can't wait to hear about the train ride. That area of the country is so beautiful.
Glad to hear that you were able to spend some time with family!
The campground is pretty nice. Hopefully, you'll be able to discover lots of new things to do and new places to visit around there.
That's awesome, getting to ride in the engine. A trip the little man will always remember! :c)
What a great birthday gift. Can't wait to see it all. Looks like a good campground change.
what a lovely campground. . .LOL at the breathing hard comment. . .
I love that part of the country - so much beautiful scenery and friendly people.
beautiful place to camp & leaves on the trees - what a treasure!
You are making me miss the area. If you get a chance check out Blue Ridge. Its a fun little town next to Ellijay. Carters Lake is gorgeous. Can't wait to get back there.
Sounds like a great birthday.
That birthday trip is going to make one little guy very happy.
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