Dahlonega Georgia has a unique place in Gold Rush history.

[@goldiswhereyoufindit]

It's still a great place for hobbyists to pan for gold. It takes skill and patience but anyone can do it!

[@brooksseverson9452]

I have family in Dahlonega, I was actually there this past weekend from Philadelphia. I’m 31 now, but started elementary school at Long Branch Elementary way back in 1996. Being back there this weekend, this small town has REALLY grown! Holy crap! But to be technical, Dahlonega was the home of the 2nd gold rush in the US! In fact, you can still find gold in the steam behind my grandparents back yard. My cousins and I would pan for it as kids!

[@bradwhitener735]

You guys like the North GA mountains so much I think you should just move here.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Don’t tempt us 😉

[@SpykersB]

I had a flash memory…Yosemite sam.. “GOLD!GOLD! I’m rich! I’m rich!” ……And the memory ends, lol 🍻

[@rcarey3965]

You guys aren’t at Talona Ridge now are you? We rolled in her on Saturday. Rob

[@alexishenry1024]

Thanks for visiting our little town even though this was like 3 momths ago lol

[@donaldfox2171]

Great video. Sheila, there was an extreme use of the eye rolls. 😆

[@SwitchItUpLife]

It seems to be getting worse! I might need to have my eyes checked - it’s getting out of hand 🤷‍♀️

[@chipangelicamartelle802]

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@wandrousvindella716]

So much history in Georgia ! (Todd history too) The state capitol building, covered in Dahlonega gold, is always a nice touch when you whiz thru Atlanta (commissioned in 1958) Great Sheila tip, I left a size 5 leather Kids while spelunking, so always have your hiking boots Mining would be a great rally activity. My girl scouts & my children have always found some great gems throughout the decades. Thanks for taking us along, and yes, see Dahlonega at Christmas (with all the lights & snacks )

[@mercywas]

Great place to go. We went in a flatbed ford, to the area wineries

[@vanessalang3966]

We have been there! At Christmas time it is beautiful!

[@chemcody5119]

Miss Sheila, My wife loves your back packs. Can you tell me what brand they are? I've been trying to tell as you walk around in your videos but I've had no luck. I'd love to get her one for Christmas. Thank you!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Please send me an email at [e-mail] and I’ll send you a link 😉

[@n1uno1965]

Watch for pirates with your newly found booty! Neat excursion! 👍🏻😘🖖🏻🙏🏻

[@SwitchItUpLife]

They be poor pirates for sure!

[@looneylenny87]

Fantastic town!! Our Cousin lives there. We enjoyed our vacation there. Have Fun

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Cute little place for sure!

[@cross9494]

My wife said "that is a gem of a place you found." Lot's of fun fact's!!!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

She was right - even a little “punny” 😂

[@sandyhazlett2600]

"Is it true stuff?"... 🤣... you two are just too cute... thanks for the video ❤

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks for watching Sandy! (And Kevin)

[@minermikesouthernusa4017]

1799 NC 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@fastfrankiegg1400]

Looks like fun !

[@rickhill909]

I saw Dahlonega on I 75 so many times but never realized how cool it is. We have a friend who owns a gold mining operation in the Colorado mountains. He laughs at people who say things are gold mine.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Stop by next time- it’s worth it

[@marycorsellistroche984]

Dahlonega is an adorable little town, especially at Christmas time. I live close to there and visit often! Was just there yesterday!! How long will you be at Talona Ridge?

[@SwitchItUpLife]

We so need to go during Christmas I am sure it’s super cute. Also hear Helen is a good visit for Christmas- have you been there?

[@marycorsellistroche984]

@@SwitchItUpLife yes, I’m only 7 miles from Helen, it’s a cute Bavarian themed town with beautiful hiking trails and waterfalls. You would love it and I think Todd would too being they’re not too strenuous, lol

[@brucefranklin6765]

@@marycorsellistroche984 We’ve been there for the tree lighting during the holidays.

[@marycorsellistroche984]

@@brucefranklin6765 nice, that’s a very festive time.

[@victoriaheatherly5877]

That was fun!!

[@jdnunnery1082]

SIU!!

[@carlgosman436]

CYT

[@garypio2241]

If any of those gold coins exist , then it would be illegal , because the U.S.A. confiscated all the gold in 1933

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Wonder what they did with it all? Melt it down?

[@garypio2241]

​@@SwitchItUpLife fort Knox had a little extra room

[@kcwerv]

Visit Helen, GA too.

[@OKOKOKOKOKOKOK-zn2fy]

They closed a native site in the Chattahoochee national forest a few years ago. The rumor was, they discovered a vein of gold ore (locally the purity of the gold is almost 100%) so they wanted people kept away while they dug up all the gold and concealed the evidence. The native site was built in the style of the Mayans. That's actually quite common here in Georgia. The local Indian languages have 50% shared loan words with Mayan. Some researchers believe that the gold of the Mayans and Aztecs (that Spain eventually stole) came from Dahlonega, GA. Dahlonega used to be a fringe of the empire mining colony of the Mayans.

[@ArchaeanDragon]

Thanks for visiting our little tourist-oriented-college-town! Another little tidbit is that there is a tiny amount of gold in the streets, where they used local gravels to make them. :) You could also go to Helen Georgia, which another tourist town in the Bavarian style.

[@kelleysoutdooradventures9939]

Love your videos

[@Luv2Bhitched]

Doing all the things! There's gold in them thar hills!! Who knew? Awesome video. Learn something new every day. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Stevenscorp]

There are only two coins in existence that are held by private hands. You can also tour consolidated gold mine in Dahlonega if you didn't do that already. When it's Christmas you can ride horse drawn wagons around the square.

[@trevorkraklow4100]

Looks like a nice little town!! Thanks for sharing!! Great video!!!

[@brucefranklin6765]

Y’all missed the Chestatee river dive bell that they used for looking for gold in the deeper part of the river.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Well where was that at?

[@brucefranklin6765]

@@SwitchItUpLife It’s located 1 block north of the town square. It kind of looks like a civil war ironside

[@isabellanakahara]

Really liked this fun episode. And, we follow Lynnette Zang, so her little clip on the cost of bread was very familiar to us. Keep up the great work.

[@martimcgaughey249]

I love a cute hallmark town!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

This one has all that charm for sure!

[@barbaraspiecher4084]

Looks like a very interesting stop.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Absolutely was!

[@vickywray7285]

Such a cute, historic town, I love quaint little towns like that. Sheila I agree, got to keep those white sneakers white! I hate when they get dirty.

[@jannettejohnson1100]

We took our granddaughter there several years ago. Such an awesome town. We would love to go back and spend more time there.

[@jomarkelly3932]

C4YT = Safe Travels

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thank you

[@TrailerTravelin]

Had no idea there was gold in them ther’ hills in Georgia. Looks like fun. That’s for the tour.

[@nextupcamping]

We’ve been eyeballing that area for a couple years. We will eventually make it there for a vacation. Great video as usual. Safe travels!

[@KARENFOSTER-jh3bn]

That area is my fav. Helen, Blood Mtn.

[@pamelawaterman3960]

Some day I hope

[@SwitchItUpLife]

It’s a cute little town to check out!

[@scottsmith922]

Love when you discover fun places and share them Thank you

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks for going along with us

[@scottsmith922]

@@SwitchItUpLife your kind of stuck with us

[@amariejackson08]

very cool

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Appreciate you watching

[@thomasluebbe9524]

Very cool

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Check it out when your in the area next time!

[@waynecornwell2321]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@stephendavidcavuoti6548]

Boy think it was hard to hear

[@ptwhd]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@HSTWXMAN]

Don’t try to get a taxi in that town:)

[@TNRedchick7]

Looks like fun !

[@joseystanford2847]

I live here

[@Jabariray]

Nice

[@jeffdraughn4998]

c4yt

[@lorionodi879]

Wow what a quaint little town..interesting history..another place to put on my bucket list..thank you both❤

[@chrischeesennancysemiretir5063]

Let's do it at the next Huddle!!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Right... the whole trash can full.. bahahahaha

[@buckbussey5229]

wife and i stayed off the square there last year for a couple of days great place to visit

[@LifeAfterKidsjourneyunknown]

Hey guys, hope things are going good!! Georgia is definitely a place that’s on our list!! Well it’s official!!! We have been on the road for about 4 months now 😅 we are having a blast, met some amazing people (like @nosticksnobricks) and went on some crazy adventures 🙌🏽🔥 we are now in Oregon working at a KOA and loving it!! Hope your doing great, need to catch up 🥴 on what’s been going on. 🤙🏽Ruben&Lori🌺