Hiawassee and Young Harris in Towns County North Georgia Mountains
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Brasstown Valley and neighboring Lake Chatuge are extraordinary examples of the beauty that is
contained within the rugged mountain peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Towns County, Georgia.
Traveling east on US 76, across a gap north of Cedar Cliff Mountain, you will behold "the Enchanted Valley." As the highway drops before you, the mammoth mountain ranges of the Nantahala National Forest are to the northeast. As you continue to glide down the sloped pavement, you'll begin to see the turquoise blue waters of Lake Chatuge.
Once you've enter the Enchanted Valley you will be overwhelmed by its beauty. The entire center of the valley is composed of a 7,500 acre lake lined with forests and lakeshore homes. Lake Chatuge is completely surrounded by high mountain peaks. The mountains to the north, across the lake are the Nantahala Mountains of North Carolina. To the south and east are the mountain peaks of the Chattahoochee National Forest with several access points onto the Appalachian Trail.
Contained within the Chattahoochee National Forest in Towns County, you'll find the rugged back country of Brasstown and Tray Mountain Wilderness. To the southwest you'll find Brasstown Bald.
The Appalachian Trail traverses along the southern mountain ridges of the Chattahoochee National Forest, high above the Enchanted Valley. Turning north along the southeastern regions of Towns County, near the Rabun County Lines, on US 76 you'll reach Dick's Gap and a crossing and entrance to the Appalachian Trail.
You can follow the southern shores of Lake Chatuge along US 76 . The lake flows north from Georgia into North Carolina. This section of Towns County is considered the heart of the North Georgia mountains.
Towns County is a land of secluded waterfalls, historic trails and the sky blue waters of the majestic Lake Chatuge. Its quaint towns and mountain beauty will surely take your breath away. Within a 170 acre area is a succession of five waterfalls that have an estimated total vertical drop of 300 ft. The 1.2 mile. High Shoals Trail follows along the High Shoals Creek to observation decks besides two of the five streams within this scenic area.
Boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing make Towns County the place to be during the summer. Dining and exceptional lodging are available with room to spare. This popular area speaks for itself. Once you arrive you won't want to leave, you'll find everything you would possibly need here, minus the hassle of big city shopping.



Young Harris: is a small mountain community and college town. The most valuable historical asset in this town is the old picturesque Young Harris College. The old historic campus buildings make this a rare and beautiful experience for visitors, students and faculty. From June through August, Young Harris College is the host of Georgia's Official Historical Drama, "The Reach of Song,'' performed at the Clegg Fine Arts Center. There are a few quaint shops, dining and lodging scattered across Young Harris Valley, with Brasstown Mountain Bald to the south, standing as a centurion guarding this mountain hideaway.



Hiawassee: rests on the southeast shores of Lake Chatuge. Hiawassee has grown with popularity, you'll find shopping, dining, lodging and a concert theater that draws big named performers from the world of Country Music. Towns County has a vast array of activities from rugged back country to leisure time getaways.

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Great mountain adventures is offering the "Best Fishing" available in the Mountains. We create a fishing trip, designed specifically towards your needs with a professional fishing guide to guide you to make the most of your fishing adventure on the Finest Lakes, Rivers and Streams in the Southern Appalachians!
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The Mountain Arts Association, Inc.'s mission was create to support art related exhibitions, educational events and art appreciation in the tri-state mountain area.We are a volunteer organization started by a group dedicated to the visual arts and the importance they play on the strength and beauty of a community.
In the past the Mountain Arts Association, Inc. has proudly hosted one of the premier juried art festivals in North Georgia. The MAA has also hosted many smaller events including seminars, artist workshops, art studio visits, organized trips to the High Museum in Atlanta, as well as wine tastings and silent auctions. |