Beautiful Downtown Gilmer Texas / Happy Labor Day
I took a little road trip bright and early this morning to visit Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas and relive childhood memories of lunch and shopping trips with my family. Those were the days, my friend.
SPOOKY, Empty Towns In Rural, Forgotten Texas
I visited these rural Texas towns: Smiley, Yorktown, Nordheim & Runge.
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The 8 Must Go Cities in North Georgia Mountains 4K (DJI Mavic Air 2 /Pro Footage) North of Atlanta!!
Hope you enjoy this video of the 8 Must Go Cities in the North Georgia Mountains. The Cities are not listed in any particular order. Visiting any of these cities will not disappoint you. Listed below is a little bit about each city and some of their attractions:
Helen, GA is a popular mountain town in northeast Georgia. The town's buildings are Bavarian - style buildings that was resurrected to be a replica of a Bavarian alpine town in the Alps but in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Helen was named after a daughter of a lumber official and was platted in 1912 and incorporated in 1913. Today Helen is a very popular city for tourist year around but has most of their visitors in the warmer time of the year. Approximately 90 minutes north of Atlanta makes it a great place for people to get away from the big city in a small amount of time.
Here are some of the main attractions:
. Tubing - Helen is known big for the tubing along the Chattahoochee River
. Shops and unique restaurants and bakeries.
. Unicoi State Park
. Alpine Mini Golf Village
. Anna Ruby Falls
. Cool River Adventures
. Cool River Tubing
. Duke Creek Falls & Mines
. Helen Water Park & Tubing
. Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club
. Sautee Nacoochee Indian Mound
. Unicoi Zip Line Aerial Adventures
. Nora Mill Granary & Country Store
. Raven Cliff Falls
. Georgia Mountain Coaster
. Camping
. Chattahoochee Stables
. Woody's Mountain Bikes
. Smithgall Woods State Park
. Hardman Farm
and more......
Helen also host some great events like Oktoberfest, Hot Air Balloon Festival, and Christmas in Helen. All of these are very popular and a lot of fun for whoever attends.
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Hiawassee , Georgia is the county seat of Towns County in Georgia. With less than 1,000 in population - this city is a hidden gem resting next to Lake Chatuge in the Georgia Mountains.
The City's name comes from the Cherokee - meaning meadow. Hiawassee the town was formed in 1856 and incorporated in 1870. The City was incorporated in 1916.
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The beautiful city of Clayton, Georgia is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains - east of Hiawassee and south of Mountain City. Clayton is the county seat of Rabun County and has a little over 2,000 people for population based on the 2010 census.
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Blue Ridge , Georgia is a beautiful city in the Chattahoochee National Forest and North Georgia Mountains. This city of less than 1,500 residents is known for the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway that runs along the Toccoa River from Blue Ridge to McCaysville. The train runs from mid March to December - when you can take the Santa Express.
Blue Ridge has a lot to offer - here are some to mention:
. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
. Downtown - Shops, Restaurants, and galleries.
. Blue Ridge Lake
. Chattahoochee National Forest - 106,000 acres - more than 300 Hiking Trails
. Cohutta Wilderness - Largest wilderness east of the Mississippi River.
, Appalachian Trail - which starts close by in Springer Mountain
. Waterfalls - 12 waterfalls within an 30 mile radius.
. Longest Swinging Bridge east of the Mississippi. Spans over the Toccoa River.
. Trout Fishing - Fannin County is considered Trout Capital of Georgia. More than 100 miles of
Creeks, Streams, and Rivers.
. Horseback Riding
. Mercier Orchards
. Golf at Old Toccoa Farms
Dahlonega , GA is a small city about a hour north of Atlanta, GA. Dahlonega is the county seat of Lumpkin County and has a little less than 7,000 residents.
Dahlonega was the site of the second discovery of gold in the state of Georgia. In 1828 - the second major gold rush took place in Dahlonega. He told them There's millions in it. It's misquoted today as There's gold in thar hills.
Dahlonega is named as one of the best places to retire by the publication Real Estate Scorecard. Here are some of the main attractions close to Dahlonega:
. University of North Georgia
. Dahlonega Gold Museum
. Consolidated Gold Mine
. Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery
. Crisson Gold Mine
. Lake Zwerner & Trail
. Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
. Georgia Mountain Falconry
. Dicks Creek Falls
. Yahoola Creek Park
. Yahoola Cherokee Museum
. Historic Downtown & Tours
Young Harris is a nice scenic town in Georgia close to Hiawassee, GA. Young Harris was originally named McTyeire but was renamed Young Harris after Judge Young Harris years later. The City has a population of a little more than a 1,000 residents. Young Harris College sits in the middle of the city.
Ellijay is the county seat for Gilmer County, Georgia and is known as the Apple Capital of Georgia. With a population less than 2,000 residents.
Hope you enjoyed the views of these 8 cities in the North Georgia Mountains! Hope you enjoyed the views from an Bird's Eye View!
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Gilmer Texas My Home Sweet Home
Founded in 1846, this sweet Texas town is my home! I love the town and its people for their friendliness and hospitality. The East Texas Yamboree, a four-day event held annually during the third weekend of October in Gilmer, Texas, celebrates the sweet potato (called a yam in the United States) as a former cash crop, drawing thousands of tourists to the city for the occasion. The event has been held in Gilmer since 1935. But, this is the day I almost passed out in Walmart!
Driving Downtown Gilmer, TX (Dash Cam)
Driving Downtown Gilmer, TX (Dash Cam)
Produced by Richard G. Raymer Visual Arts with CyberLink PowerDirector 21
Time Lapse - 7/10/11 - Paris to Gilmer, Texas
Part 3 of 3. Muskogee, OK, to Gilmer, TX. Four hour drive home from Muskogee. Ending at my home terminal.
Gilmer, Texas! Drive with me!
Join me for an ultra high definition real time driving tour of Gilmer, Texas!
✦ GEAR I USE ✦
📸 Cameras:
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I get a lot of questions about the cameras I use. Here are my main cameras:
• [GoPro Hero 13](
• [GoPro Hero 13 Creator Edition] (
This is a very durable camera. It withstands the elements and can go places other cameras can’t. There are many accessories available for GoPro cameras which makes the camera endlessly customizable and versatile. If you are intending to make vlogs or travel videos where you speak, you might prefer the creator edition which comes with more accessories.
• [DJI Osmo Pocket 3](
• [DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo] (
This little handheld camera is very easy to pack because of its small size. It is not as rugged as the GoPro, but is easy to carry and make stable video. I use the creator combo version which includes an additional battery and a microphone that can be clipped to your shirt for improved audio which I like for filming walking tours.
🔋 Other useful tech:
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• [DJI OM 6](
This device attaches to a smartphone to help record more stable video.
• [GoPro Enduro Battery](
An extra battery for the GoPro.
• [Anker USB-C Cable](
A flexible and durable charging cable that charges quickly.
• [Anker USB-C Power Bank](
These are great for recharging my phone or cameras while traveling, and are also useful for power outages.
• [Anker MagGo Power Bank] (
This battery connects directly to the back of iPhones that have MagSafe and can charge the phone without the use of a cable.
• [Samsung Micro SD Card 256 GB](
This memory card works on most small cameras, and can record for a long time.
• [Samsung 2TB SSD Portable SSD](
I take this hard drive with me when I travel so that I can back up the footage that I record on my trip. It fits in one of the pockets inside my tech case, and holds a lot of footage.
✈️ Travel gear I like:
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• [Peak Design Travel Duffel](
This durable bag fits easily into the overhead compartments on airplanes and the straps can be configured to be comfortably worn as a backpack, which is nice for long walks through an airport.
• [Peak Design Tech Pouch Large](
• [Peak Design Tech Pouch Small] (
I have both sizes, and have used the larger one consistently for many years. They are incredibly durable, and nicely fit all of my camera gear. I like that I can fit a GoPro inside of the larger one, along with cables, SD Cards, a battery and a small hard drive. People traveling with less gear or less space in their bags might prefer just the smaller pouch.
•[Wetcat Turkish Beach Towel] (
This towel spreads out large, but packs up tiny and dries quickly. I have disliked every other pack towel I have ever used, but this one is made of cotton and feels soft and does not have a funny smell.
• [Yeti Cooler]( )
Buying food when traveling gets expensive, so I try to pack as much food as I can. This cooler keeps things fresh for a long time. It also means that I can pick up local foods when I go places and bring them home with me.
🎧 Audiobooks:
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I listen to lots of audiobooks while on the road. Get started with a free audiobook here:
• [Audible](
You might enjoy listening to Forget the Alamo the Rise and Fall of an American Myth (
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List of National Parks in the USA | Alphabetical List |
This is a slideshow of the list of national parks in the USA according to Wikipedia (current number is 63 National Parks).
Music used in the video:
Road Less Travelled by Jonny Easton
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All photos contained in this video belong to The Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication (aka CC Zero) except the following:
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American Auto Trail-Culberson Highway (Marshall to Gilmer TX)
This American auto trail explores a section of the 1920s Culberson Highway, from outside Marshall, Texas, to Gilmer.
For more of our Auto Trails and Slow Travels guides, available in print or eBook format, use one of the links below:
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Camera: Sony Active Camera FDR-X3000
Vehicle: “Sage” 2018 Nissan Rogue
Music Credits:
Sunday Stroll/Huma-Huma
Your Suggestions/Unicorn Head
Bohemian Beach/Chris Naugen
Oceans, Rivers, Canyons/ELPHNT
Creek Whistle/Steve Adams
Wager with Angels/Nathan Moore
County Lines/Telecasted
Waterfall/Aakash Gandhi
American Frontiers/Aaron Kenny
Reverie/Quincas Moreira
Way Out West/Chris Haugen
Ghosts of California/Wes Hutchinson
Endnotes:
1) Texas, A Guide to the Lone Star State; Hastings House, New York; 1940
2) “Texas Administrative Code”;
3) Good Roads, Volume 57; E.L. Powers Company, New York, 1919;
4) Engineering News-Record; Volume 84; McGraw-Hill Company, New York, 1920;
5) The Official Guide to the Railways and Steam Navigation Lines of the United States, Porto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Cuba and Central America; The National Railway Production Company, New York, 1909;
6) Young, Nancy; “Texas Southern Railway”; Texas State Historical Association;
7) Young, Nancy; “Marshall and East Texas Railway”; Texas State Historical Association;
8) Thompson, Nolan; “Roberts, Meshack”; Texas State Historical Association;
9) “History of Gilmer, Texas”; Gilmer Industrial Foundation;
10) Long, Christopher; “Ashland, TX”; Texas State Historical Association;
11) Kirby, Mary Laschinger; “Upshur County”; Texas State Historical Association;
12) Long, Christopher; “Diana, TX”; Texas State Historical Association;
13) Baird, G.H.; A Brief History of Upshur County; Gilmer Mirror, 1946;
Fall Festival in Gilmer, Texas for 2020
Welcome to the Fall Y'all Festival in Gilmer, Texas for 2020. Normally they have the East Texas Yamboree at this time of year but it was cancelled and quickly replaced with this festival on short notice.
ELLIJAY GEORGIA USA 10/22/2022
Ellijay is a city in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,619 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Gilmer County. Agriculture is important in Gilmer County, known as the Apple Capital of Georgia. The city holds an annual Georgia Apple Festival in October.
A-10 and B-52 Fly-by at Gilmer, Texas Air Show
A-10 Warthogs and a B-52 from Barksdale AFB, fly-by at the November 7, 2009 Gilmer Texas Airshow.
10 Best Fall Festivals In the USA
It’s that time of year again when the leaves turn orange, the air gets cooler, and somehow pumpkin ends up in all of our food. Fall is a festive time around the world with fall festivals of one form or another found in cultures around the world. Well, at least in the places that have four seasons.
If you're ready to get out and celebrate the season there are countless fall festivals you can go to but to make it easy, we have compiled a list of the best festivals in the United States. But, before we start the countdown be sure to smash the like button and subscribe to the channel.
10K Rustic Wedding at Flyin’ Feathers Ranch in Gilmer, Texas.
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Cheers to bride Kristie! She said ‘I do’ at her beautiful 10K ranch wedding in Gilmer, Texas. The ceremony was stunning as it was romantic with the backdrop of the rustic river, and her gorgeous dress. See her romantic first dance, and even hear some hilarious pregame predictions from the wedding party in their video below!
CARTER'S LAKE CHARTSWORTH GEORGIA USA 10/22/2022
Carters Lake is a man-made reservoir located on the Coosawattee River in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Gilmer and Murray counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the state's deepest lake
Tornado
The tornado ride at the 2010 Yamboree. Just watching this ride makes my tummy hurt!
We went to That Girl Lay Lay and Young Dylan Concert
Atlanta Dream Fest Recap #thatgirllaylay #youngdylan #nickelodeon #concert #music
Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay Review - East Ellijay , United States of America
Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay
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This East Ellijay inn is 2 miles from the hiking trails and abundant wildlife of Chattahoochee National Forest. Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay guests can enjoy a daily continental breakfast and an outdoor pool.
All rooms feature a microwave and small refrigerator. Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay also provides a cable TV and in-suite tea and coffee-making facilities.
During their stay, guests can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and access to an on-site business center. A 24-hour front desk and fax and photocopying facilities are available as well.
The hotel is 2 miles from Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium and 10 miles from Gilmer County Country Club. Downtown East Ellijay is less than one mile away.
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12 Best Small Towns in Georgia
Georgia has a lot of great small towns, but these are my top 12. #georgia #smalltowns #relocation #adventure #southern #family