Georgia Mountain Country - Ellijay, Blue Ridge and more - Fall 2017 Episode 5

[@AskRemy]

Just realized you are the only one who's video intro is fun to watch. I never miss it. All other videos I skip the intros, sometimes I thumb them down for the intros. The only part I dislike on your videos is the end. Wish they had no end.

[@michaelatkinson6730]

I love watching Traveling Robert. I am a regular watcher since I seen his Amazon Prime show. I am going back now and catching up on all the old shows. I love this video as a Georgian. This is always our quick late summer retreat going to north Georgia and escaping the south Georgia heat. It so beautiful up there.

[@TheCarnivalguy]

Cloudland Canyon State Park in Dade county Georgia offers beautiful scenery, camping, and a nice hike down into the gorge with two great waterfalls. It's one of Georgia's hidden gems. Your videos are always scenic and informative.

[@TravelingRobert]

I will try and go there this fall. Thank you

[@kaitlinhicks7274]

I used to live in Ellijay. It’s a beautiful place. I need to go back home. It’s been two years since I’ve been there.

[@carterferguson3451]

I grew up in this area and you really should travel a few hours up to Chattanooga, TN. You would really enjoy the city, especially the north shore and art district. Keep up the good videos!!

[@TravelingRobert]

I've driven through Chattanooga but never stopped. Next time I have to do that

[@johnsenesi9095]

Amazen video Robert it nice to see Robert and Jessica they are wonderful educational KZbinrs also

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! Yes they are

[@WalkAndPaddle]

😊🙂 Thank you!

[@dazeofmylife]

Greetings Robert. You make excellent videos and your voice is easy to listen to. Next time you come to Ellijay, you might stay at Doll Mountain State Park and grab a spot over-looking Carter's Lake. And also, next time, a must stop is Amicalola Falls State Park which is the largest falls east of the Mississippi. The restaurant on top of the mountain has a most spectacular view while dining. Oh...and if you are into "Moonshine" you can actually buy some in the nearby town of Dawsonville where you can also visit Bill Elliott's Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Oh, and lastly, no need to be suspicious of bagged apples at B.J. Reece Apple House. He and his family have grown their own apples here for decades.

[@TravelingRobert]

I'm taking notes as I might still go this year before it gets too cold

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Traveling Robert also, next time you’re up in the north Georgia area, stop by Dahlonega, Georgia. they have a nice little roundabout in town with some restaurants and stores surrounding the roundabout and it also surrounds the gold museum😁

[@eleanormassaro5195]

After visiting the north Georgia area, the town of Blairsville since 2004, I learned quickly the best time to catch any kind of color in north Georgia is like the last week in October. I usually go the last day in October and stay through the first week in November😁. My family has always had a certain affection for Ellijay because it used to be a little bit of a running joke that the town was named after my first name and my brother’s first name. My nickname is Ellie and my brother’s name is Jay!😂😂😂. But I do love the north Georgia mountains for sure!

[@Sedan57Chevy]

My home area! Ellijay certainly is a small, quiet town with not a lot going on. The downtown area has struggled over the years to keep businesses (aside from antiques) around for too long, but the current crop and a new downtown association is actually bringing in some more attention at our two yearly events: Apple Arts (the downtown version of the concurrent Apple Festival, on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October) and Light up Ellijay, which occurred a couple weeks ago. Blue Ridge is a much more thriving town, for locals and tourists. Hope you enjoyed your stay!

[@TravelingRobert]

I loved the area. Definitely on the list of place I can go back to many times.

[@o2bnov0307]

Thanks for letting me tag along on the trip to Ellijay. Blue Ridge looked nice, and the train would've been a fun platform for the camera. Safe drive to NC.

[@TravelingRobert]

I really liked this area. Thank you!

[@ericwadsworth6811]

Hey Robert you do a really great job. I am originally from Miami but now live in Marietta, GA.....I love the videos your doing here in Georgia. I would ask you one favor....slow down, open up and take in the peace and slow pace of Georgia. Its not as faced paced as Miami...so relax and enjoy a burger that may have taken 1 hour to get...it was awesome, wasn't it! Have fun and enjoy the little things...you know, the things that you don't get in Miami. As much as I miss Miami, I love Georgia and it has really opened me up to being patient and enjoying the slower pace.

[@ellijay1961]

At 29:56 the building with the sun shining on it is an excellent restaurant called Cajun Depot. Great steaks and ribs, little pricey but very good. I grew up in Blue Ridge and Ellijay, It has changed tremendously, It used to be small and no tourist. I haven't been home in almost 5 years, need to go. hahaha

[@l0de5t0ne]

I love that the roads are built next to the river. It would make for a lovely, scenic drive.

[@travels2alejogarcia391]

Increíble video y viaje ...muy bueno como siempre ....maravillosas vistas. ..magnífico sitio. ..muchos saludos y abrazos para usted y familia

[@TravelingRobert]

Gracias, saludos

[@blessed2bfree708]

Robert my husband is going to love you...lol. After months of contemplating a relocation from Philly to NE Florida between Daytona and St. Augustine you have infected me with the mountain bug. I’ve lived in Miami for 35 years, so something NEW is attractive. I’ve been baptized with 30 inches of snow in Philly, so Blue Ridge mountains is nothing. We’re going this Spring to check it out. Properties cost a lot less than Florida. I like the RV adventures too....haha hes’ gonna love you for that too.

[@TravelingRobert]

Well, we are sort of looking for property in the area too.

[@blessed2bfree708]

I have done lots of research, I’d be happy to share info with you. As a Florida Realtor, its a habit to be very thorough. We’re looking for our LAST stop place to retire into our golden years. I’ve done lots of tax burden comparisons between GA and FL. So far, GA has better benefits for 62 and older for the long term. Although there is State Tx unlike FL..the lower cost of living leverages the difference. Here’s my email if you’d like more details. I’m comparing homeowners insurance [e-mail]. I’d be happy to share info. Your videos have really been helpful.

[@dvanton]

Hey Robert, these travel videos are great! I really like how you have such relaxed footage. it's nice to see you capture footage of everyday things like backing up the trailer, dump stations, and pulling up to the campground office, etc. It really feels like we're tagging along. Thank you for making these

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[@debbiewerner7124]

Such cool tucked away little places ❤

[@SocratesWS]

Hi Robert,many thanks for sharing another "jewel" in your crown!Beautiful scenery,great music and comment,as usual and what nice friends you appear to have....Greetings from William in Bruges,Belgium ....

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@woodyscabin]

Great video. I live in Ellijay. Agree on the service on the square at all the restaurants. Slow yes. but I will add snarky and absorbed by the phones attached to them.

[@WalkAndPaddle]

Loved seeing Ellijay and Blue Ridge through the eyes of another. 😀 We are so happy to have met up with you. We just went to Fall Branch Falls yesterday.

[@TravelingRobert]

It was great meeting you too

[@MsSheaSays]

I came upon your channel by happenstance. I love your narration; thanks for sharing your travels!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@roselyndelosroselyn4615]

Well Robert you missed the beauty of Amicalola Falls....you were just there close by....and one suggestion if you want to see a lot of colors check out Gibbs Garden...it is right in that area,also the Burt's Farm...and a close by area where they plant a lot of sunflowers...if you were there in October it might be too early to see the colors ,early November is your best bet...I am from Ga....and yes you have to slow down and enjoy the view ,not a fast pace like Miami...at any rate I enjoy your videos...have been to most places where you went from the USA to Canada to thePacific Coast ....I enjoy watching your videos reminiscing the past...

[@lisoliveira]

That train ride is beautiful! It goes up to a little town in TN stay for an hour and come back. I recommend you go next time.

[@akracing7]

I'll second the fact that the burgers at River Street Tavern are amazing and totally worth the wait.

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes, that burger was amazing

[@APar-yx1wl]

Elijah looks great..what a beautiful day it was..lol it was a long wait however, that burger looked yummy...lol

[@twoscoopstravel734]

I watched one of your videos on Paris while planning a trip and enjoyed it. I recently googles a video on Ellijay to plan a trip there next year and, there you are! I didn't know you had so many videos. Thanks so much for providing such informative videos. They are all well done, informative, well made (I'm not dizzy). Keep up the good work!

[@OurNationalAdventure]

Well hello! Fantastic day in the mountains!!!! Georgia is phenomenal.

[@bertadelaudebri7179]

Your narrative do indeed well complement your videos. And, thanks for such informative and entertaining perspectives. Adelbert

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you

[@garygary2250]

thanks Robert, nice trails and good views, you make my time on earth worth while,,,

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@firebearva]

I had visited the area for years and in 2017 bought a cabin in Cherry Log between Ellijay and Blue Ridge. I enjoy my time there.

[@RichADio]

I had the privilege to visit Blue Ridge this past March. Beautiful area. I'm seriously considering moving to the area.

[@JR-ol6xj]

Don't move here we're full

[@RichADio]

@@JR-ol6xj I'll probably end up in Tennessee since they don't have a state income tax.

[@TripleWAdventures]

Another good place close to there is Fort Mountain State Park. Take Hwy. 52 west from down town Ellijay. Good hiking trails to the old stone wall supposedly built by the Indians and the old fire tower.

[@TravelingRobert]

Added it to my list, because I'm definitely going back to this area next year

[@alexdixon7367]

I second this

[@rogerchouinard3180]

Spectacular video as always! Beautiful scenery and good narration. Thank you Robert!

[@captfishsticks]

Hi Robert, just received your CD in the mail. Couldn't wait to listen to it. You are very talented. Played it on my way to work. Kept looking in my rear view mirror for "MY RV" LOL. I'll be retiring soon so that will be something I'll be looking into. Thanks for your videos and the CD...brian c.

[@TravelingRobert]

Glad you liked it. Thank you Brian

[@sirreal420]

6:45 thank you for being smart and courteous enough to not drink and drive, wish more people had that self control, we all know you enjoy your wine tastings!

[@susanstrickland6774]

Been there a couple times. Cute small town. Winesapp apples are the best. Big apple festival in Oct. Another well done fun video. Thanks. 👍

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@lockard100]

chattanoga tennesee racoon mountain campground! lookout mountain and ruby falls! beautifull!!

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes, Lookout Mountain is a great spot

[@marcoscustodio6255]

Hello Robert, beautiful trip, you are a real inspiration, thank you for the videos.

[@TravelingRobert]

You're very welcome.

[@lauriej4597]

This is a really good video, as are all yours, Robert. I felt like I was on the trip with you. My husband and I are going to Blue Ridge, Georgia, this weekend for a few days. Now we know what to expect and what it looks like. Can't wait to find some cool restaurants there. Doesn't look like there is much in Ellijay, though.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks. Yea, Blue Ridge is much larger. Ellijay has it's charm too, but it is basically two blocks

[@gg110888]

Now you’re in my neck of the woods, I live in Suches, which is in between Blue Ridge and Blairsville. I enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you, I enjoyed north Georgia

[@daniefraser8984]

the video was great, seriously considering a move to Elijay before the summer 0f 2020, single, laid back. Elijay looks almost perfect. gorgeous scenery .

[@maureencopeland5300]

Thats because we don't cut all the trees down. Also Robert has not even scratched the surface in North Ga

[@rick9426]

Hello Robert, great video. If you like water falls, maybe check out the Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio on your next trip. Although, you may have already been there. Safe travels.

[@GatorDwight]

Excellent video Robert! Thanks for sharing!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@debriantravels8507]

If you make back and into Cajun food, they have an awesome restaurant called Cajun Depot Grille. Loving this series. You’re in an around areas where I live, work and have visited my entire life! Hope you enjoyed your visit to north Georgia!

[@TravelingRobert]

Definitely will add the Cajun Depot Grille to the list. I really liked north GA

[@gg110888]

I especially liked the video on Matlacha, we’ve put that on our itinerary for our vacation this year to the keys. We’ve never been to the keys and your videos on them have been very helpful. Thanks Robert. :)

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you so much and enjoy the Keys!

[@Nico-nu9ws]

As always Robert, AWESOME-GREAT VDEO!!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@DragonWarriorMama]

Next time you're in North ga near Ellijay stop in jasper (just south of Ellijay) and go to the last catch restaurant it's excellent!

[@lovlov5395]

Great video. I am looking forward to see a new video on Sunday.

[@TravelingRobert]

Sunday video is ready. Hope you like it

[@travelsfromdoodah949]

One thing about that part of Georgia you will not get good service but good food, i vacationed in helen in 2015 of march off season..great video ,safe travels Robert.

[@TravelingRobert]

The food in Ellijay was very good

[@grandmapatty1493]

Chattahoochee is kind of fun to say, and Blue Ridge GA was very picturesque. I always like to look for handcrafted pottery.

[@TravelingRobert]

I could spend a month in this area. It is now in my top 10 for sure

[@gamerunner9632]

Cool catch on the train in the station you where at in this video 🤣☺️

[@helpfulliving6394]

Great content! I just subscribed and added this channel to my travel playlist.

[@glennrubel4326]

Fun exploring with you, love the drone footage. Fall colors in Virginia didn't arrive until first week of November so not surprised by the lack of color for Georgia.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you... eventually I found some colors up in the Smoky Mountains... next video

[@lorrilewis2178]

If you go back, the best waterfall in that area is Amicalola Falls. The best apple orchard is Mercier Orchards. You should also go east and check out Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, which is the most picturesque lake of the TVA. Rent a boat there.

[@TravelingRobert]

I meant to go to Amicalola, but... well time ran out. I would love to go back next year

[@DragonWarriorMama]

@@TravelingRobert yes go to Amicalola!! It's awesome I have videos of it it's near where we live

[@maureencopeland5300]

Robert miss so much...

[@withurshield931]

You should return. A lot changes and improvements. Definitely should visit during Apple Festival.

[@christopherslim901]

I really enjoyed this video.

[@steveayres7336]

This guy should narrate wildlife / nature shows on discovery channel

[@TheWoodsOnline]

One area of Georgia that we have not really explored. Been there before, but it was back before our RVing days.

[@TravelingRobert]

I loved the area. Very laid back.

[@TheWoodsOnline]

Traveling Robert yeah we gotta get you back over here near our part of the mountains. Our Stone Mountain State Park. Boone. Blowing Rock.

[@Shaverboy516]

Great video Robert!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@rvingmontanezway103]

Balla Amigo Tremendo Video Very nice Town Thanks for sharing safe travels say Hello to Your Wife from Us Here 🙌👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you brother, same to you...when are you going to upload another video?

[@rvingmontanezway103]

Traveling Robert Hello Brother lolol Yes about the Videos Man I have been getting Slam with work here at my company and we haven’t been able to do anything is getting very cold here and our plans to Florida now is not going to happen.. But I got one coming soon to wish a very good Christmas to all of you .. I’m going to have to wait to Season 2 kickoff 👍 But Thanks for sharing yours I really enjoyed them

[@hermitld]

Great video, really like the drone footage.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you

[@minshullj]

My wife and I were in Asheville in October as well and experienced the same thing. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park was a nice place however.

[@TravelingRobert]

Fall came late last year

[@deangmoxon]

I'm writhing writhing in my RV my back and feet are killing me from walking in the scenery

[@TravelingRobert]

+dean g. Moxon LOL

[@deangmoxon]

Mountain View California where there is no mountain and there is no View.... I'm getting a lot of mileage out of that joke

[@lwhited1]

Absolutely love your videos! My wife wants to know if you ever use your kitchen in the RV except to make Cuban coffee?

[@Sage_Oblouk]

Im moving to Blue Ridge with my family in a couple months

[@bergmanstrook]

Very beautiful area.

[@TravelingRobert]

Oh yes it is

[@glblb3030]

nice video,,thanks for sharing

[@maureencopeland5300]

Robert you missed all the best parts of North Ga... Brasstown Bald, Helen, Montaluce Winery and a lot more..

[@JR-ol6xj]

Stop telling the idiot tourists about all these places you're contributing to the downfall

[@rajandseema123]

What route did you use from Miami

[@rf-bh3fh]

Nice Video and you earned it.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@mchambersHarley]

Haha, he make me think i listing to a carnival cruiise captan, im hooked

[@jayniris]

So happy I found this video, it is very helpful & informative. I have a trip planned to Ellijay for Christmas, driving up from Ft. Lauderdale. Any tips?

[@almamorales4158]

Good video.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you

[@rf-bh3fh]

Are you going as far north as MOUNT PISGAH it is quite a hike to the top. Nice visitor center too.

[@TravelingRobert]

Not on this trip, but I'll do it next time I'm in the area

[@rf-bh3fh]

Might get snow soon ??

[@TravelingRobert]

I hope to see some snow soon

[@rf-bh3fh]

Seeing your exertion with the last climb you might want to skip hiking Mount Pisgah but it would be great for your flying camera

[@TravelingRobert]

I've got to train for that one

[@12vLife]

How difficult to drive up to Cossawatee River Ellijah and cabins in the area with a stock height 2wd FWD 4 cylinder van? Also, how bad are the bugs in Ellijah Mountains in the summer?

[@therealestsista]

I HOPE my stomach can handle walking high in the mountains on a Narrow Path. like so yikes! Will visit here to show the Grandkids the Falls before checking into our Blue Ridge Cabin for Social Isolation for a few days yea!

[@rf-bh3fh]

You might want to check out the weather.

[@georgemartin4963]

Rural camping is the best!

[@brandonsmith8166]

Those foliage maps are never right I live in Illinois and even this far north the leaves don’t change to fall colors until November-ish. Just a heads up for the future

[@TravelingRobert]

I'll keep that in mind for next fall. Thank you!

[@brandonsmith8166]

Traveling Robert, you’re welcome! Best of luck to you and you’re wife I love your videos keep up the great work

[@rf-bh3fh]

I would like to get some information from you about doing the same thing you do but from a sailboat.

[@stevemiller7215]

Hey Robert. Havent been to Ga mountains yet but want to go. Good videos. Any trouble with road grades (steepness) on this part of the trip?

[@TravelingRobert]

No problems whatsoever in this area, at least not on the main roads. Thank you!

[@NoTrail]

Six dollar beer...good god man!

[@tjtampa214]

I heard about Elijah, thanks Robert!

[@dancarpenter1510]

It’s ELLIJAY, not Elijah.

[@therealestsista]

Yikes The Gravel Road? Do you think my 300S Chrysler can handle the tough terrain tommorrow? I ENJOY YOUR VIDEO'S 😎

[@TravelingRobert]

You should be OK, just take it slow

[@travelsfromdoodah949]

Don't be nervous to meet u-tube creators we need to share idea's and gather as a travel community as sam say's from lifeafar "embrace your fears"

[@TravelingRobert]

I think it is more like "excited" than nervous, but yeah, embrace your fears

[@dark_sunshinedgc]

New Traveling Robert video, click Like even before hitting play :D

[@TravelingRobert]

:-)

[@dbrew2u]

Is there any place in America that isn't full of Tourists ? That's where i want to go too .

[@twdenman1]

I've learned, for several years, to never believe fall foliage reports. They are always too early. Michigan is the same way. How did you know "Exploring the Local Life" was in your campground? A phone app.? Ted

[@TravelingRobert]

They posted something in their newsletter about being in Ellijay, so I sent them a message.

[@twdenman1]

We've been going to the Smokies for 30 years, and always find fall around November 1st. This year, less change due to the fire in 2016. Thank you for sharing, and replying. I'm looing forward to getting your CDs. Christmas for the wife. :-) Ted

[@twdenman1]

Gotcha. Have you stayed at Mountain View Campground, in Hiawassa(sp), GA? We're considering stopping there on our way to FL. Ted

[@vickyabramowitz4919]

+Ga Fin Your half century of observations sound like global warming to me. Yet there are so many people who believe global warming to be a hoax. All I know for sure is that seasonal weather isn't as predictable as it once was going back for at least the last forty years.

[@twdenman1]

I need to clarify "global warming" for you. Yes, I do believe our global climate may be shifting. Is "man" creating it?......I believe not. So you may consider me on of those who believe warming is a hoax. Polar ice caps are growing in size. Ask those folks if the global warming, by "man", is real.

[@Hiker63]

I've had a hamburger from that same place.

[@TravelingRobert]

It was awesome

[@parmesan_xd]

Bruh I live there

[@C-TOS]

Another homerun.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@C-TOS]

Traveling Robert can you make a vid on how to install the contraption holding the camera in place on top of minitini?

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes, I will... it is just a helmet GoPro mount

[@discoverbeyond-57]

hi there just a quick reminder when towing a trailer dont speed over 70 mph and always keep the weight near the vehicle not on the back of the trailoer ecause sometimes it go crazy like a snake and you can crash nonononononononon ok lol

[@jeannetteyoung8585]

Fall colors were a dud last year :( maybe this year you come enjoy them in northern Michigan.

[@carsonfarist3705]

I love ellijay

[@chris5358]

Crap

I'm going to get past the first minute of the corny music. Grin and bear it so to speak. I hope this first song isn't the soundtrack for the entire vlog or I'll be out in about 3 minutes. :-)

[@bofan4513]

You sound like hiro from thomas lol

[@abukarmahamud9565]

I’m gonna is your day to pick up the girls 🥳🤯🥶🥶🥶🥶😱😱😱😱😱😱🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😚😋😛😝😜🤪🤨🧐🤓😎🤩🥳😏😒🙁🙁😩😫😖😩😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🦄🦄🦄🐞🐞🐞🦄🐞🦄🐞🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄⏲⏲⏲⏲📡📟🥉

[@ZenMaster292]

Too much driving