Take a hike on The Little Tennessee River Greenway, a winding trail of around five miles in Franklin, NC. If you’re not up for a hike in the mountains, or maybe you’re in town and just want to stroll, then head for the Greenway! The Greenway wends its way along the Little Tennessee River, is [...]
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Take a Hike!
May 24, 2012
A few tidbits – Late October in Franklin
October 13, 2011
Perusing the web site of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, we see a packed calendar: Leaf Lookers Gemboree Date(s): Oct 14, 2011 – Oct 16, 2011 When: Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am – 4pm Where: Macon County Community Building Fine Jewelry, Rought & Cut Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils & More! Adults $2 Children 12 and [...]
WNC Pottery Festival and Clay Olympics
October 13, 2011
Downtown Dillsboro, NC hosts the Western North Carolina Pottery Festival, a juried festival that attracts master potters from across the U.S. This year’s event is Saturday, Nov.5th, featuring the work of 42 clay artists. Half of the potters hail from the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, while the other half are from as far [...]
ColorFest, Art of the Blue Ridge
October 13, 2011
Spend Saturday, Oct. 22nd enjoying the arts in Sylva, NC at ColorFest, Art of the Blue Ridge. Sylva is a gorgeous 30 minute drive from Franklin or Sit a Spell Cabin, and the fall colors can only enhance your trip “over the mountain” to Sylva. From 10 am until 4 pm on the 22nd, you [...]
Rolling Thunder
May 1, 2009
Have you thought you’d like to try whitewater rafting but weren’t sure how to get started? Here’s your solution – Rolling Thunder River Company – located 10 miles west of Bryson City, NC at the entrance to the Nantahala Gorge, and at McCaysville, GA near the Ocoee River.
The Sheffield Mine
June 30, 2007
The Sheffield Mine, located in Cowee (north of Franklin) is one of only three native ruby and sapphire mines in Macon County, North Carolina. They’re located at 385 Sheffield Farms Road, off of Leatherman Gap Road, about 5 miles north of Franklin. Give them a call at 828-369-8383 for directions and more information. Cowee is [...]
Join Us on the River!
May 27, 2007
The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee (LTLT) and the Little Tennessee Watershed Association (LTWA) are two local non-profit conservation organizations devoted to protecting: the water quality of the Little Tennessee River, family farmland (fast disappearing in Macon County), scenic resources, and our regional heritage. They are co-hosting a family fun afternoon on the Little [...]
