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There are over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made. This year promises many new crafts as well as favorites from past festivals. There is a parade on the second Saturday, October 18th and begins at 10 A.M.

For more info on the food and other goodies, go to http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org/

When?
October 18th - 19th 2008

What Time?
Sat. 9am - 6pm

Where?
Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
South of Ellijay, off Hwy. 5

Admission
Adult - $5.00
Children under 10 are FREE

Parking is FREE
Parking Donations Appreciated!
Suggested donation of $2
(Local Boy Scouts)

NO Pets Allowed!
(Does not apply to guide dogs.)
(Limited kennel)

Directions

From Atlanta via I-75
Take I-75 north to I-575 exit. North on I-575 to Ball Ground where I-575 becomes GA 515. Continue north in GA 515 to reach Gilmer County and the cities or Ellijay and East Ellijay.

The Sapelo Island NERR is a coastal plain estuary, protected on its seaward side by a Pleistocene barrier island.

Sapelo Island is the fourth largest Georgia barrier island and one of the most pristine. The reserve is made up of salt marshes, maritime forests and beach dune areas. Not only is the island rich in natural history, but also in human history dating back 4,000 years.

Visitors to Sapelo Island can see virtually every facet of a barrier island's natural community, from the forested uplands, to the vast salt marsh, and the complex beach and dunes systems. The mainland Visitor Center brings to life both the natural and cultural history of Sapelo, while guided island tours highlight the African-American community of Hog Hammock, University of Georgia Marine Institute, Reynolds Mansion and newly restored lighthouse. Built in 1820, the lighthouse was in service until 1905 when it was deactivated.

I heard this place is really nice. More to come!!!

I have always wanted to go on a Hot Air Balloon Ride. I'll meet you there. I'm still waiting to talk with the staff but I did find out from the website that it is $225 per person for 4 people in a Balloon.

They give champagne and take your picture to celebrate your ride!!!

See you there!!!

Elle

More on the Rafting Trip!!!!!

The Facts:

$45 a person for a 4-hour run from 2pm to 6pm.
1.5 hours to 2 hour drive up 75
I NEED PAYMENT by Monday evening so I can reserve us for Sat.
Carpool - Let's meet at IKEA in Atlantic Station at 11am

We will meet after the run to have dinner and come back to IKEA. The $45 does not include dinner or gas but it does include a fabulous rafting trip and cover paypal fees!!!

UPDATE YOUR RSVP SO WE CAN GET A GOOD COUNT!!!!

RAFTING SITE!!!

RAIL:
The 1 hour trip winds along the beautiful Toccoa River in vintage climate controlled or open air rail cars. The relaxing ride starts at the historic depot, built in 1905 in downtown Blue Ridge, then stops for a layover in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN where visitors have an hour and a half, plenty of time to eat lunch, shop for unique crafts and antiques, snack on ice cream. This railroad was built over 100 years ago and is the only mainline railroad excursion service based in Georgia.

Each trip begins at the depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia and includes a stop in McCaysville which permits passengers to disembark and stretch their legs while exploring the downtown communities of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee.

RIVER:
The Ocoee River offers two separate sections of big waves, large drops and surging whitewater. This Tennessee river was the site for the whitewater canoe and kayaking events of the 1996 Olympic Games. The Ocoee River produces the most continuous stretch of Class III and IV rapids of any river in the country.
During this five mile trip down the traditional Middle section, everyone in the raft works as a team and paddles upon commands from their guide. Our raft guides are seasoned river runners who will steer you through the rapids.

Whitewater rafting beginners as well as more experienced rafters can all enjoy this fun-filled and exhilarating ride through the rocky, scenic gorge of the Ocoee River.
The Upper section of the Ocoee, the actual Olympic course, is only available for rafting for a limited number of days each season resulting in a high demand for those particular dates. On these special Upper days, Rolling Thunder offers Double Trouble, a raft trip which doubles the fun and adrenaline by running both the traditional section and the Olympic course in the same afternoon.
Trips begin and end at Rolling Thunder?s easy to find Ocoee rafting center in McCaysville, Georgia where we have hot showers, camping sites, picnic areas, bunk rooms, volleyball and a retail store. Click here for directions.
Our rafting center is located on the gentle headwaters of the Ocoee (called the Toccoa when it crosses into Georgia), where inner tubing and canoeing are popular with those guests not ready for whitewater trips.

If you want to Drive, Here are the DIRECTIONS.

From Atlanta Approx. 1 ½ Hrs. Heading north on 1-75, take 1-575 north towards Blue Ridge. In Blue Ridge, GA, take a left onto highway 5 north. (You will see a McDonalds and a Wafflehouse on the left and a bank on the right.) Take highway 5 north till it ends in McCaysville/Copper Hill. Turn right on 60 south towards Mineral Bluff. Follow 60 south 1/2 mile out of McCaysville towards Mineral Bluff. Rolling Thunder will be on your left. Parking is on the right by the river.

We are going to check out the SALINE POOL!!!

As you may know, most pools have chlorinated water. This can be drying and sometimes toxic. Saline provides a much better swimming experience.

If you're not crazy about swimming, then we can eat or drink by the pool. Let's get together and talk about upcoming events.

Hope to see you there!!

Elle

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