Take a Hike! May 24, 2012

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 [...]

“Stars Over the Smokies” will be theme of this year’s Quilt Symposium February 7, 2012

The Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild will host the 33rd North Carolina Quilt Symposium at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee this year. Registration is now open for the event that will take place June 8 to June 10, 2012. The event includes three days of workshops and lectures by well known quilt instructors. Sitaspell Cabin is [...]

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 [...]

Trading Books at The T.M. Rickman Store June 21, 2010

When visiting Sit a Spell Cabin, take some time to head a few miles south on 28, to Cowee-West’s Mill Historic District, and stop in at The T.M. Rickman General Store.  The store itself was built in 1895, and in 1925 Thomas Rickman bought it and operated it until he passed away in 1994.  The [...]

Wi Fi Hotspots in Franklin, NC September 28, 2009

Where are the Wi Fi hot spots in and around Franklin, NC? I thought this would be useful to know. As I walked out of Walmart the other day, I saw a visitor from South Carolina trying to pick up a wireless signal – he was hunched over his laptop, sitting in the back of [...]

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.

Butterflies and Flowers July 4, 2007

It’s summer at Sit a Spell Cabin, and the butterflies, clover, wildflowers, and window boxes are happy and colorful!

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 [...]

Taste of Scotland Festival in Franklin June 4, 2007

Franklin and the surrounding area have a deep Scottish heritage – the mountains of Western North Carolina reminded the Scots-Irish settlers of their homeland – and many settled here. That heritage will spill into the streets of downtown Franklin during the annual Taste of Scotland Festival – held June 15, 16, and 17, 2007. A [...]

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 [...]