Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Old Dixie Highway Premieres

On this week’s episode of Georgia Traveler, we explore U.S. 41 from Macon to Cordele. The nation’s first planned highway, U.S. 41 is often referred to as the “Old Dixie Highway”. The team gets great travel advice at the Visitors Information Center in Macon and David sets off for fried green tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café in Juliette. Phil celebrates the state fruit at the Peach Festival in Fort Valley while Keely shoots skeet on her getaway to Henderson Village in Perry. Everyone joins in the outdoor activity of golfing at Lake Blackshear in Cordele and David dives into the local legend of the Grit in Warwick.

Georgia Traveler Episode 209- “Old Dixie Highway” premieres Friday, December 28 at 9 PM and repeats Saturday, December 29 at 7 PM and Thursday, January 3 at 7 PM.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Pine Mountain Passages Premieres



On this week’s episode of Georgia Traveler, we’re exploring “Pine Mountain Passages” in west Georgia. Keely and Phil begin with a great getaway to Callaway Gardens and enjoy gardens, golf and the new lodge and spa. David meets a new species of friend at the Wild Animal Safari and Keely hikes the Pine Mountain Trail. Phil finds fantastic food at the Bulloch House and David takes a legendary swim in Warm Springs.



Pine Mountain Passages premieres Friday, December 21 at 9 PM and repeats Saturday, December 22 at 7 PM and Thursday, December 27 at 7 PM.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

All New Episodes Start December 21

After a short break for our membership drive and Georgia's high school football championship playoffs and finals, Georgia Traveler returns this Friday, December 21 with an all-new episode!

Here are some upcoming episodes to look for:

Pine Mountain Passages premieres Friday, December 21, 2007 at 9 PM
Old Dixie Highway premieres Friday, December 28, 2007 at 9 PM
Georgia Foothills Journey premieres Friday, January 4, 2008 at 9 PM
Southeast Georgia Sojourn premieres Friday, January 11, 2008 at 9 PM
Corridor Z premieres Friday, January 18, 2008 at 9 PM
The Best of Georgia Traveler (Season 2) premieres Friday, January 25, 2008 at 9 PM

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Navigating Northwest Georgia Returns


On this week’s episode of Georgia Traveler, we’re “Navigating Northwest Georgia” on U.S. 27 from Lookout Mountain to Carrollton. The team gets great travel advice at the Visitors Information Center in Ringgold and sets off for the high-flying outdoor activity of hang gliding at Lookout Mountain Flight Park in Rising Fawn. Keely finds family fun at Zion Farms just outside Rome and a great getaway at the Hearn Academy Inn in Cave Spring. David finds food for the mind and body at the Corner Café and Horton’s Books in Carrollton and Phil uses his sacred harp while exploring the local legend of shape note singing.


Navigating Northwest Georgia repeats Thursday, December 13 at PM.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Mountains to the Coast: A Georgia Traveler Special

TONIGHT at 8 PM, you have a chance to show your support for GPB's original productions during our membership drive. Tune in for "Mountains to the Coast: A Georgia Traveler Special" and become a member during this one hour special presentation. We'll bring you highlights of our first two seasons from two of our State's most popular destinations, the mountains and the coast. To the north, we'll explore the Chattooga River, the Blue Ridge Railway, hang gliding at Lookout Mountain and the serenity of the Smithgall Woods Conservation Area. On the coast, it's adventures on Sapelo, Jekyll and Tybee Islands and Brunswick, gateway to the Golden Isles. Be sure and tune in for "Mountains to the Coast: A Georgia Traveler Special" tonight at 8pm.

Monday, December 10, 2007

Support Georgia Traveler!

This Wednesday, December 12 at 8 PM, you have a chance to show your support for GPB's original productions during our membership drive. Tune in for "Mountains to the Coast: A Georgia Traveler Special" and become a member during this one hour special presentation. We'll bring you highlights of our first two seasons from two of our State's most popular destinations, the mountains and the coast. To the north, we'll explore the Chattooga River, the Blue Ridge Railway, hang gliding at Lookout Mountain and the serenity of the Smithgall Woods Conservation Area. On the coast, it's adventures on Sapelo, Jekyll and Tybee Islands and Brunswick, gateway to the Golden Isles. Be sure and tune in for "Mountains to the Coast: A Georgia Traveler Special" on Wednesday, December 12 at 8pm.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Roaming the Atlanta Highway Returns!

This week’s on Georgia Traveler, we’re “Roaming the Atlanta Highway”, exploring U.S. 78 from Stone Mountain to Washington. Keely finds family fun at Stone Mountain Park and joins David on the Arabia Mountain Greenway Trail for some outdoor activities. Phil gets some crazy good food at Locos in Athens. David explores the local legend of lost Confederate gold and experiences a great getaway at the Fitzpatrick Hotel, both in Washington.

Roaming the Atlanta Highway repeats Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 7 PM!