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.

Helen is host to a variety of activities, such as hiking and whitewater rafting, and is one of the most gorgeous wildernesses on the planet. If you're looking for some attractive places to enjoy some fresh air and relaxation, here are a few of the best of Georgia's Forests & State Parks in the area.

The next time you visit the north Georgia mountains and stay in the Helen area, plan for a family adventure on an exciting coaster ride through the woods!

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.

There are many interesting destinations you can visit in North Georgia during the summer months. There is just no shortage of it!

According to the Champion Traveler website, the best times to visit are March 26th to June 3rd. 

Here are some of the nice places to visit in North Georgia during the warmer months and have that summer fun in the North Georgia mountains. Some of these items are 'off the beaten track', so you might be able to enjoy hanging with the locals instead of the crowds.