Have you ever wanted to get some climbing experience without the crowds and the heat of the Georgia summer?

Mount Yonah, in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area outside of Helen in northeast Georgia, makes an ideal place to perfect your climbing skills during January, February, and March.

Mount Yonah, more correctly Yonah Mountain, is named for the Cherokee word for "bear."  The 3,166-foot, granite mountain is popular with climbers year-round, but the summit and climbing routes are particularly beautiful (and uncrowded) in the winter months.

This blog post is part of “Things To Do Ultimate Guide Helen, Georgia” blog series.

When visitors first arrive in Helen, Georgia with its cobblestone streets and hundreds of Bavarian-styled local attractions, it's easy to get caught up in all the things there are to do. However, what makes Helen unique is that it's also the perfect “home base” for your explorations around North Georgia.

Are you looking for the best mountaintop experience near Florida? If so, the mountains of Helen, Georgia are the place for you to go. In fact, the closest mountain to Florida is Mount Yonah, sitting at 3,143 feet above sea level. Climb up Mount Yonah and experience views that rival any other range on the East Coast.  

Thinking of getting away from it all in the north Georgia Mountains? Your dog says YES! Let's Go!

There's no lack of fun activities for all ages when you visit the north Georgia mountains and Helen GA. Here is a handy list of some things to do that guarantee smiles all around.

This blog post is part of “DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ROMANTIC GETAWAY IN NORTH GEORGIA” blog series.

Sure, you could pick up a card or wait for hours for a table at a restaurant with hundreds of other couples, but nothing says 'I love you' better than saying 'Honey, let's go away by ourselves for a few days'!