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Tim and Linda Bunyan
The MAIN GATE, the Host arrived to greet us at check-in.
At 1500 elevation, we have left behind the beaches of the Atlantic Seashore, Florida and the Keys, and the city of Atlanta to a new environment! From beaches and the city to the small towns in the woods near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia.
Apples grow in these hills.
The charming small town of Cherry Log has a post office with a population of 119. This is a special place where couples come for their wedding day celebration events. Many VRBO vacation rentals are advertised. It's a good place, it even says Jesus Saves.
We go to the town ofBlue Ridge to climb aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway for a sightseeing trip through along the Toccoa River to the train stops in McCaysville, GA/Copperhill, TN.
We arrived early for our ride in a vintage Premier Seating, climate-controlled coach.
We notice one of the train cars is donated from New York, one of Flagler's Systems!
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway 1/4 mile long.
Tim walking to the 100+ year-old depot in downtown Blue Ridge.
Two men here trusted to know what they are doing.
The Train Conductor collecting tickets and greeting his passengers.
Tracks were first laid in 1886. As we look out, we are traveling along the Toccoa River.
Through the serene Blue Ridge countryside.
Cornfields
For Sale on the river.
More VRBO
The state lines are throughout the town(s).
We arrive McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennesee. This state line is throughout the town(s) walking the sidewalk.
Cute sign at a shop selling antiques.
Side street of town.
Culture in town(s) Sign for Making America Great Again Project:
Pearly Gates Ice Cream Cafe
Corner Drug Store & Gun, across the street this Blue Ridge Surveillance Systems trailer.
4-way Cross-streets Corner in town can secure many needs in one-stop
Church of Christ, reminicent of the first church in my home town.
Tim shopping in town in Georgia; across the street is Copperhill, Tennesee.
Habanero's Fresh Tex Mex...a little American...a little Mexican...ALL delicious.
After a couple of hours for lunch and shopping, we reboard The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to return to Blue Ridge, Georgia.
NEXT DAY touring around Blue Ridge .....our 'hood'.
Blue Ridge Lake Marina
Blue Ridge Lake Boat Ramp
Blue Ridge Lake Yacht Sales
This cute bar name is: A Sunny Spot for Shady People! Not for us, it was closed.
View of Blue Ridge Lake and Mountains
The Mercier family have planted and raised 300 acres of apples in the beautiful mountains of Blue Ridge.
Our bounty was homemade cider, Honeycrisp, Spartan, and Jonagold Apples!
This says: Apples are well rounded, have "core" values and remind us to
Enjoy the Sunshine.
Apple Orchards, and more Apples!
The 10 Commandments 'command' a special place in this front yard!
We come across the Swan Movie Drive-in Theatre featuring current top sellers!!
The sign says: Open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
CASH Only
Picnic Tables at the Movie Drive-In Theatre
Entrance Ticket Booth: You can see there are Rules.
Here is a new store opening just outside of town: Red Barn Variety Store: New Items, Home Decor, and seasoned hardwood, and campfire wood.
Old Gas Station at the center of town. Now closed, you can see the free-standing gas tanks along the back side (before legislated underground fuel tanks at stations.)
The jet ski merchant is doing well in town; ready for summer, just off-season right now.
The Blue Ridge Dam on the Toccoa River for the drinking folks! This is a power dam. Stored water is released to generate electricity. Before reaching the Ohio River the same water produces electricity at 10 additional dams. As we head north to Nashville and St Louis we will pass by the rivers.
In honor of all who serve. All Gave Some; Some Gave All
On one of the stones is the words of General Douglas Macarthur
Back in town: a drive-thru Beer Barn
Across the street is the Weaver Store
The old Fabric Store
The new Fabric Store
A local Clubhouse.
Off to the Wine Country!
Countryside, places for all to live. Still remains, as under the reign of King Henry VII:
"A man's home is his castle" !!!
This mountain country home is posted: Keep Out!
Mountain Countryside Homes
Mountain country house.
Vineyard for winemaking to pause and celebrate nature's down-to-earth gifts of life: people and wine.
Mountain Country Living
This posted sign says: "Ya'll Come Back!"
Heading from Blue Ridge, Georgia to Nashville, Tennessee!
We've departed the city of Atlanta and beautiful Stone Mountain Campground Resort to head to the north border of Georgia at 1,500 feet elevation.......to 'Apple HIll' !!! We have reached Blue Ridge Lake at Morganton Point Recreation Area in the Chattahoochee National Forest. It is a nice, welcome change of scenery.
Told us wood or ice is delivered to our site.
"Looking Out Our Backdoor"
At 1500 elevation, we have left behind the beaches of the Atlantic Seashore, Florida and the Keys, and the city of Atlanta to a new environment! From beaches and the city to the small towns in the woods near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia.
Apples grow in these hills.
We arrived early for our ride in a vintage Premier Seating, climate-controlled coach.
Tim walking to the 100+ year-old depot in downtown Blue Ridge.
The Train Conductor collecting tickets and greeting his passengers.
Tracks were first laid in 1886. As we look out, we are traveling along the Toccoa River.
Cornfields
Great fishing hole!
VRBO Cabin along the river in the woods.
For Sale on the river.
For Rent on the river
More VRBO
The beautiful riverside
We arrive in the towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee
This is where the Toccoa River becomes the Ocoee River at the state line.
Culture in town(s) Sign for Making America Great Again Project:
Pearly Gates Ice Cream Cafe
Corner Drug Store & Gun, across the street this Blue Ridge Surveillance Systems trailer.
4-way Cross-streets Corner in town can secure many needs in one-stop
Church of Christ, reminicent of the first church in my home town.
Tim shopping in town in Georgia; across the street is Copperhill, Tennesee.
Habanero's Fresh Tex Mex...a little American...a little Mexican...ALL delicious.
NEXT DAY touring around Blue Ridge .....our 'hood'.
Blue Ridge Lake Marina
Blue Ridge Lake Boat Ramp
Blue Ridge Lake Yacht Sales
View of Blue Ridge Lake and Mountains
NEXT: Time for Apples! Family-owned Mercier Orchards for 75 years !
Our bounty was homemade cider, Honeycrisp, Spartan, and Jonagold Apples!
This says: Apples are well rounded, have "core" values and remind us to
Enjoy the Sunshine.
Mercier Orchards
Mercier Orchards
Apple Orchards, and more Apples!
Beautiful Country for growing Apples!
Final Day at Camp Site and around local countryside.
The 10 Commandments 'command' a special place in this front yard!
We come across the Swan Movie Drive-in Theatre featuring current top sellers!!
CASH Only
Picnic Tables at the Movie Drive-In Theatre
Entrance Ticket Booth: You can see there are Rules.
Here is a new store opening just outside of town: Red Barn Variety Store: New Items, Home Decor, and seasoned hardwood, and campfire wood.
Old Gas Station at the center of town. Now closed, you can see the free-standing gas tanks along the back side (before legislated underground fuel tanks at stations.)
The jet ski merchant is doing well in town; ready for summer, just off-season right now.
Storefront for jet skis.
Blue Ridge Dam
Veteran's Memorial Park
On one of the stones is the words of General Douglas Macarthur
Back in town: a drive-thru Beer Barn
Across the street is the Weaver Store
The new Fabric Store
A local Clubhouse.
Off to the Wine Country!
Countryside, places for all to live. Still remains, as under the reign of King Henry VII:
"A man's home is his castle" !!!
This mountain country home is posted: Keep Out!
Mountain Countryside Homes
Mountain country living
Mountain country house.
Countryside living
More Country Living
We arrived at the Serenberry Vineyards!
Plantation of grape-bearing vines.
North Georgia Mountains welcomes with its own personality and serene pleasures. The tasting house is open on weekends.
Mountain Country Living
This posted sign says: "Ya'll Come Back!"
Time to return to our house and plan our next travel to Nashville.
Heading from Blue Ridge, Georgia to Nashville, Tennessee!
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