the mountains were calling my name

We made our way north to Dillard in the beautiful

Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia

and had four days of rest, recreation

 and relaxation.

Funny thing, it looked more like we were in the Smokies.

I was disappointed that the fog and mist hid much 

of the beauty of the area. It's hard to appreciate

the grand vista in these shots.

Below we are at Black Rock Mountain State Park...

the highest state park in Georgia.

We've never camped here and

probably never will... it's a long, steep drive

to the top!

Moccasin Creek State Park is a popular park. 

So popular, in fact, that we were never able to get a reservation

when we were camping with our kids.

We usually stayed in another campground about 3 miles 

down the road. We always spent some time at the park, though.

This creek, that runs along side the park, (and onto Lake Burton)

 is fed rainbow trout from a state fish hatchery next door.

Only children 11 and under and adults over 65

 can fish in the creek. Our boys caught their first fish there.

Now that Hubby is old enough to put his line in,

 we may try at least one more time to get that elusive reservation!

Sunday, we made the short drive to Franklin, NC

(about 16 mi) turned right and headed to Highlands

in search of waterfalls.

Cullasaja Falls came first...

you can't get close, but there was a place to park

 so you could view it from the road.

Pretty!

 Second was Dry Falls...interesting name for a water fall!

We walked down some steps...a bunch of steps...

and were able to walk behind the falls.

Cool...and Damp!

This welcomed us into Highlands...

a beautiful view!

 Amazing!

 Below, is Tallulah Gorge. I couldn't get a good picture,

so this is from Google.  It is 2 miles long and about 

1000 ft deep. The Tallulah River runs through it and

there are several waterfalls to see...if you are brave enough

to venture down one of the trails to the floor of the gorge.
We camped at the campground here a few times.
We stopped in to visit and they have "refreshed" the sites.
We may be paying them a visit in the future, too!

In 1970, Karl Wallenda, "The Great Wallenda",

walked across the gorge on a high wire.

That would have been a sight to see...

and the tickets were only $6!!

We had lovely weather... a little rain, but very little

and the temps were comfortable.

We saw some other interesting things and ate some tasty food, too.

More on that next time!