Georgia's Regions
The Blueridge is also home to massive forest of evergreen trees that have been used for generations for producing wood products such as pine pitch and tar commonly referred to as Navel Stores because of there use in making wooden ships in days long ago.
Both Marble and Gold have been mined in this region. And the Appalachian Trail starts or ends here depending on your percepctive at Springer Mountain
In this region you will also find the almost 2 mile long Tallulah Gorge and Falls. In addition to being a source of Hydro-electric power, it is considered one of Georgia's seven wonders. Another of the Seven Wonders found in this region is in the tallest water fall in the state, Amicalola Falls.
Both Marble and Gold have been mined in this region. And the Appalachian Trail starts or ends here depending on your percepctive at Springer Mountain
In this region you will also find the almost 2 mile long Tallulah Gorge and Falls. In addition to being a source of Hydro-electric power, it is considered one of Georgia's seven wonders. Another of the Seven Wonders found in this region is in the tallest water fall in the state, Amicalola Falls.
Due to the warm moist air that flows from the west off the Gulf of Mexico and slams into the Appalacian Mountains causing significant rain and snowfall, the Blue Ridge Region of Georgia receives the most annual precipitation with over 80 inches a year!