Southern Distinction lauds Rabun County businesses!

Nantahala Outdoor Center was mentioned in the July 2009 Southern Distinction magazine. The Stockton House (“A Piece of Heaven in the Mountains”) and several other Rabun County businesses were also mentioned (“Escape to Rabun” by Mary Boland ) in the June 2009 issue of Southern Distinction Magazine.

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Rabun hits MSN.COM

The Budget Travel Article “One Tank Escapes for Seven Cities – Lake Rabun, GA” has been picked up my MSN.com and is featured on their travel section, which gets 2.5 million viewers a month!
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Georgia Sportsman recommends Tallulah River

"Georgia Angling Getaways" by Jeff Samsel confirms Rabun County's motto--Where Spring Spends the Summer:

"When summer turns really hot, it's time to look for a place that's just a
little bit cooler, and in Georgia, that means heading for the mountains."

This article suggests the Tallulah River as a good place to find "wild rainbows and browns and produces an occasional big fish. Freshly stocked rainbow trout dominate catches, though, and it's hard to beat fishing pools with bait or hitting spots all along the river with an in-line spinner for dependable action."

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Atlanta Homes Enjoys Persimmon Creek!

A recent article in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles recognized the achievements of a local vineyard--Persimmon Creek.
"The wines from their Rabun County estate, Persimmon Creek Vineyards, have long graced the menus of the region’s top restaurants, including Bacchanalia, Restaurant Eugene and The Cloister at Sea Island."

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Budget Travel

The June, 2009, issue of Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel features the Lake Rabun Hotel and an excellent photo by Peter McIntosh capturing the essence of the beautifully restored property.

One-Tank Escapes for Seven Cities
This summer, the key words are "quick" and "easy." But you still want a trip that delivers. So hit the road! These seven drives are real getaways--even if they take you only a few hours from home.

One-Tank Escapes: Lake Rabun, Ga
.....This lake by the Blue Ridge Mountains feels like a real getaway.
By Marcia Langhenry

Link: http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2009/05/04/AR2009050401589.html

About Budget Travel:
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine is published monthly except for combined issues in December/January and July/August by Newsweek Budget Travel. BudgetTravel.com is the website for Budget Travel magazine. In June 2005, Budget Travel launched its own website in partnership with Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive; receiving approximately 1.8 million unique page views per month.

June, 2009 issue of Southern Distinction magazine

Now available: the June, 2009 issue of Southern Distinction magazine features a four page feature "Escape to Rabun" by Mary Boland.

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