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  One of the many barn roof advertisements for Rock City Gardens.

  Aska Trails in Blue Ridge offers 17 miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as rock climbing with peaks of 3,200 feet.

• Mercier Orchards (Blue Ridge) is the place to go for apples, peaches, blackberries, blueberries and fresh cider. It is the largest orchard in the southeast.
• Haralson County Courthouse (Buchannan) is a historic location which contains a museum, library and the office of the county historical society.
• New Echota Cherokee Capital (Calhoun) is the site of the beginning of the Trail of Tears. While there, be sure to visit the print shop and take time to learn of the accomplishments of the Cherokee Nation.
• Booth Western Art Museum (Cartersville) offers Civil War artwork, Contemporary Western art and Presidential memorabilia, a great place for art aficionados.
• Atlanta Skydiving Adventure (Cedartown) is just the place to get a unique bird’s eye view of northwestern Georgia. Sign up for a dive class and jump.
•  The Dalton Original Walking Ghost Tour is famous for spooky fun. Sign up for one their weekend walks.
• Rock City Gardens is famous for its advertising on buildings, barns, birdhouses and other unique methods. You will find beautiful gardens, interesting rock formations, quirky statuary and more. Great for a fun date or family friendly activity.
• Test your mad driving skills at the Rome Speedway. The dirt track here is the fastest in the world! More racing fun can be found at the Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Georgia.
• In Ringold, prepare to be delighted as you partake in free wine tastings, gourmet foods and the opportunity to shop for the wine making supplies that can be found at the Georgia Winery Center.
• Ever wonder what it is lie to ride the range? Spend some time at the Seventy-Four Ranch in Jasper. You can go on round-us and help with the branding, just as it was in years gone by. Saddle up!

Janet Slagell