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Seasons Change

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 13:53:24 GMT

Coming soon to a forest near us - the fiery colors of Fall

What do we have coming in a few short weeks? Ah, Fall, some call it Autumn,
some of us it's the best time of the year. The long, hot days of Summer are disappearing,
the amount of sun during the day gets a little shorter, the longer nights makes the
temperature start to dip, and voila- the leaves start to change.

Over the Spring and Summer, the leaves are beautiful shades of green - do to the
chlorophyll. The chlorophyll soaks up the sunlight and provide the trees with the
food they need. With the shorter amount of sunlight and cooler temps in the fall,
the chlorophyll doesn't get fully processed. Eventually, the leaves become dehydrated
from the lack of sunlight (and photosynthesis) and fall into piles on lawns and streets
everywhere. Yep, learned that in grade school.

Even though this phenomenon happens every year - it is still something of a wonder to
behold. The colors of fall become the backdrop for many family photos. People will fly
or drive for miles to experience the change. It's a good possibility that all of our cabins
will be rented during this time of year - best to make a reservation now.

The peak viewing times vary year to year dependent on rain or drought. Our best guess
would be late October to early November. However, the temperature starts to dip in early
October and the leaves go from a vibrant green to shades of yellow with a few hues of reds.

Stumphouse Tunnel

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 14:42:28 GMT

7 miles northwest of Walhalla on Hyw 28

The 1,617 foot long Stumphouse Tunnel is an oddity. Started in 1852 to connect Charleston to Knoxville and eventually on to Cincinnati, the Civil War—and lack of funds—brought construction to a halt. While there were various efforts by the Blue Ridge Railroad to revive the tunnel, none of them came to pass and it stands today as a monument to the efforts of pre-Civil War engineering.

Whitewater Rafting Nearby

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 14:42:28 GMT

Get the adrenaline pumping riding the river.

White water rafters can float relaxing Class II rapids or plummet down a tough Class V canyon through dense forests and undeveloped lands.

The Chattooga River, located on the western border of Oconee County and has been designated as “Wild & Scenic” and flows freely along the South Carolina/Georgia border. The Chattooga was federally protected in 1974 by the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, forever preserving its rugged river gorge from development.

This gives, the Chattooga delivers breathtaking scenery and treasured whitewater in an unmatched wilderness setting.