Apples are big business here

Georgia might be known as the “Peach State” but apples are the primary fruit crop in the mountains of Northern Georgia near the Ocoee River area. You can finish your exciting day of Ocoee River rafting with a visit to a local orchard. Read about a few of our favorites.

February 18, 2019
hillcrest orchards hay ride

Hillcrest Orchards

Hillcrest Orchards Hillcrest Orchards near Ellijay, GA is a seasonal business open to the public from September through November. Hillcrest is a family farm that grows […]
January 8, 2019
Mercier Orchards view

Mercier Orchards

Mercier Orchards One of the great things about the Ocoee River area is the abundance of unique experiences that are available everywhere! One of those is […]