I fished with a friend, and we are both semi-experienced anglers. Joe was perfect--he knew the…read moreriver intimately, spoke exactly to our level of experience, and offered just the right suggestions to match our knowledge base without over-coaching. Along the way, he shared the history of the Toccoa, great stories and commentary about fishing and his writing experiences, which added another enjoyable layer to the day and punctuated the fishing beautifully. I brought along a friend who is very particular, and by the end of the trip he was already talking about organizing another outing for a friend of his who has mobility issues--which says a lot. I loved the day, and Joe was truly the icing on the cake.

My son loved his trout fishing experience with Joe. Caught a lot of fish on a boat in the Toccoa…read moreand the overall experience was great. Can't beat the 4+ hours of trout fishing we did on a weekend and we saw NO ONE else out on the river! Joe knows his stuff and got my novice son trout fishing like a pro in no time!

We were in Blue Ridge visiting an exhibit at the Blue Ridge Arts Association and stopped by The…read moreLilly Pad right after. It was our kiddos' first time fishing and they had a great time. It's catch and release we only caught one, but it was still a fun experience and a great memory for the kids. Staff was great, especially Nikki. I love that you pay once and can come back all day!

A little smaller than it appeared online. Our kids enjoyed the gem mining but the medium bucket…read moreonly took 2 kids about 15-20 minutes. A great set up and a good amount of gems but just not much dirt.

Amazing!!! We were already big fans of Noontootla and now to have this charming restaurant onsite,…read moreis a double bonus! The food was delicious, we started with the fried green tomatoes and wings, so so good! And the club sandwich with fries was prefection!!Perfect spot for lunch. We can't wait to come back and try all the items on the menu. The restaurant is so charming and beautiful and the service was top notch!

Absolutely wonderful! Took my brother and his groomsmen here for their bachelor weekend fun. The…read moreentire staff was welcoming and hospitable. It was out first time clay shooting and boy oh boy it was an absolute blast! We travel to blue ridge at least once a year and we for sure will be making this a stop every time we come to town. Thank you for a memorable day and experience we couldn't ask for anything better!

Beautiful area to walk and enjoy the scenery. We came with my grandma, who cannot walk long…read moredistances. She has a wheelchair and I was happy to see the paths around us were all paved, so we were able to push her along them easily. We didn't venture onto any paths with elevation; the main path we chose followed the river and there were lots of areas to walk down to get a close up view or even wade if inclined. The path was shady also which was nice. I loved seeing the waterfall by the river right by the parking lot. This was a great time and I'd definitely return to explore some more paths or take a longer trek.

This was by far one of the best hikes we've done in the area. A quick drive from Mineral Bluff and…read moreunlike many of the hikes we've done in this area the drive up to the parking area was easy and able to be accessed in any vehicle. The hike was a bit challenging in some areas but truly worth every step!

This was definitely a different landscape for us and we loved it. We were happy we had a four wheel…read moredrive because the drive here is not paved at has steep hills. When you get here there is no signage at all. You just drive and look for it. There is really no parking except for parking on the side of the creek. There are areas for people to camp but they are not defined. We drove as high as we could and someone else driving down. They told us to follow them to one of the falls, but there was not much of a fall bc of the lack of rain. We had also parked at the spot they pointed to us for a break from the uphill steep drive. We went down more and parked by the creek and went down to see the water. When we got there, we looked up and saw the fall, but it was a bit of a distance for us to drive back to, plus we would have to walk over rocks to get to it. I didn't get to take a pic but it was pretty. We did like this trip, but I think I wished I could have seen more. The day before we went to the Edge of the World in Dahlonega and enjoyed that more.

Place was beautiful, but it kinda sucked that the upper falls are closed due to some construction…read moreto the trails. It really doesn't tell you anywhere either, you just find out when you get there. Place is so amazing though!

Edge of the World is a great nearby walking trail that winds along Amicalola Creek. The trail is…read moremostly easy, with a mix of wooden walkways (watch out for a few holes) and dirt paths. There are also a few side trails that climb up the mountain if you're looking for a bit more of a challenge (including dodging Joro spiders!). The small waterfalls are beautiful, and the cool creek water is perfect for dipping your feet in on a warm day.

Loved the Edge of the World! All I could think in my head was the song, it's the end of the world…read moreas we know it, & I feel fine. The Edge of the World is a landscape we never see. It was semi difficult hike just because we live in Florida and use to live in Illinois (AKA Flatland), but we did it. The easiest way to this is from the parking lot, walk to the left and walk down the stairs. Keep walking on the boardwalk and watch for holes in the boardwalk. When the boardwalk is done, keep walking and then you will come to trees, the trees have steps made from the trees, & carefully watch your step and go down. I actually scooted my butt down and then climbed the tree steps. It was not bad, just something I'm not accustomed to. You will see the water and rocks moving and it is just so beautiful. People walk through and sit in the water and take pics. Be careful when you walk through it can be slippery. We had water shoes. Water is so refreshing. We actually walked the long way, which is walking to the right of the parking lot to the start of the boardwalk. We didn't want to walk down the stairs bc they looked pretty steep. It really is amazing. I'd say you will be here about an hour or two. Parking is free and there are a bunch of signs you need a fishing license. Which we don't have. We just parked And walked!

This amazing state park has it all. Love to visit when I'm in the area. It's $5 to park all day and…read moreif you're feeling energetic, taking the hike from the base of the falls to the top is a great workout and the view from the top is work the sweat. Main scenic trail up starts with a walking path with an incline. You'll have a total of about 650 steps throughout your hike with plenty to landing spots with seats to rest. Every turn is a beautiful scene. Love the sounds of the relaxing water fall with every step! There's also hiking trails you can take and if hiking is not your thing, you can also drive to the top and enjoy the view without breaking a sweat. There are nice pavilions as well if you want to host a party and cabins too if you wanna spend the evening. Beautiful water fall and lovely state park with many trails for you to enjoy the amazing outdoors!

This park is beautiful…read more The visitors center is very spacious, parking lot big enough, clean bathrooms. There are different trails all over the park, from easy/short hikes to more challenging long ones. I did the Appalachian approach trail and it took me 1hr to get to the top of the waterfall. The view there is gorgeous. Definitely worth every step.

Scheduled a 1/2 day public water fly trip with Cohutta Outfitters in Blue Ridge, Ga. Spent four…read morehours this morning with Austin fishing the Toccoa River just outside of Blue Ridge. Austin showed a great amount of patience and shared his fly fish knowledge concerning both casting, taking notice of what the trout were feeding and what to look for in fishing runs,etc. I would not hesitate to book a future trip with him the next time I'm in this area. Caught several brownies and learned a ton during our time on the water. Thank You Austin for sharing your time and knowledge!

From the owner: Fishing with the best guides on the best water with the best fish makes us the best ! Our personal…read moreservice is outstanding.

Took our neighbor out for dinner.great outdoor seating with terrific views. Bob had butterflies…read moreshrimp, wife had huge bot,and I ordered bbq sandwich. Way too much food to finish but really good chow. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful. Definately worth repeat visit.

Food was really good. It was packed and the vibe was awesome. Loved it. We had the smoked wings and…read morethey were great. Also, loved the shrimp quesadillas were the literal BEST I ever had ever. Great service.