Two Creeks at Hannah Mountain

27/05/2024

Today we remember and honor the sacrifices made by the men and women who lost their lives in service to our country.

27/05/2024

21/05/2024

"Before the Smoky Mountains became a National Park, 80% of all trees were cut down"

21/05/2024

When hiking,

As we head into the 2024 visitor season, a friendly reminder that the plane wreckage near Waterrock K**b was removed last June. Please do not hike to the crash site. The site where the crash occurred holds a fragile ecosystem and years of visitors coming to the location have destroyed many plants and caused unnecessary injuries. Less foot traffic since the wreckage was removed has allowed the flora to begin taking hold in the area once more. Please do your part and by staying only on authorized trails.

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NPS Image: Plane wreckage being lowered by rope into a dumpster, with a man in a high visibility jacket watching from the side.

17/05/2024

Looking for a beautiful day trip while staying at Two Creeks? Check out Lake Glenville!
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A North Carolina lake located in a mountain rain forest? Lake Glenville is just that, being the highest elevation lake east of the Mississippi. The lake, waterfall and the surrounding area is about as gorgeous as you'll find in the Carolinas.

Credit: carolinaswaterfallchaser / Instagram

14/05/2024

Discover Franklin NC while staying at Two Creeks!

15/04/2024

Learn fly fishing while you’re at Two Creeks!

(INTRO TO FLY FISHING CLASS)

Saturday, April 20, 2024 (Cost is $100)
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
This is a hands on class including actual casting and time on the water. We will be providing instruction on knots, leader and tippet selection and setup, fly selection, casting, how to read the water, safe wading, setup techniques and time on the water fly fishing. The class is being held at the Cullasaja RV Park located at 6269 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC. The class will be held in the clubhouse located at the end of the main drive into the park. All equipment will be provided. A NC Fishing license is required for those wishing to fish. ❗️Book online at www.Fishtaleswnc.com or give us a call at (828)-421-0732❗️

02/04/2024

Franklin, the County Seat of Macon County!

02/04/2024

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Here’s the lineup for the 2024 Franklin A.T. Celebration | March 19th thru April 27th, 2023:

Friday March 22 | 4pm-7pm
Slackpack Smorgasbord
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Saturday, March 23 | 11 am
Sculpture Unveiling Celebration
at Women’s History Trail

Friday, March 29 | 6 pm
A Sapphire Inn’s Shindy
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Friday, March 29 - March 3
30th Anniversary Hiker Fest
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Friday, April 5 | 5 pm
Food, Flix & Brews
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Saturday, April 6 | 12 pm - 2 pm
NHC’s Hiker Chow Down
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Friday, April 12 | 5 pm - 8 pm
Hiker Bash
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Saturday, April 13 | 6 pm - 8 pm
AT11O Fest
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Saturday, April 20 | 11 am - 3 pm
Happy Trails to You
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Saturday, April 27 | 5 pm-8pm/6 pm - 11 pm
Outdoor Music Jam & Gear Shakedown
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Month long events:

Walking With Spring at :
• Wed, March 20 @ 6:00, Trekking in Bhutan
• Wed, March 27 @ 6:00, The Shinetsu and the Appalachian Trail
• Thur, April 4 @ 5:00, Naturalist Walk
• Thur, April 11 @ 6:00, Survival Tricks of the Trail

Free Pancake Breakfast for Hikers | Served Daily
March 14 thru April 14 | 7 am - 8 am
At First Baptist Church of Franklin

02/04/2024

When visiting Two Creeks, be sure to check out the music scene!

The Town of Franklin is pleased to announce our 2024 Schedule for Pickin' on the Square. For over three decades the Town of Franklin, NC has hosted this FREE event at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown. This year's Pickin' on the Square will be held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from May 11 to October 12. Continue reading for this year's schedule ...

All Pickin’ on the Square concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. and end between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

May 11 - Jason Passmore (Country / Southern Rock)
May 25 - The Rusty String Band (Bluegrass / Gospel)
June 8 - Paradise 56 (Oldies)
June 22 - Asheville Junction (Bluegrass)
July 13 - The Remnants (Rock / Top 40)
July 27 - Run Katie Run (Country / Rock / Americana)
August 10 - American Blues Club (Traditional Blues)
August 24 - Macon County Line (Country / Southern Rock)
September 14 - Two Weeks Notice (Classic Rock / Country)
September 28 - To Be Announced
October 12 - Carolina 441 (Southern Rock)

25/03/2024

This could be interesting!

A severe geomagnetic storm, caused by solar eruptions sending plasma towards Earth, has the potential to display the Northern Lights as far south as North Carolina and Tennessee tonight. The NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued an alert following the detection of an X 1.1 solar fla...

22/03/2024

This fabulous store is located near our vacation rental, Two Creeks at Hannah Mountain!

Need a knife?

18/03/2024

Is this train ride on your bucket list? It SHOULD be!

All aboard a delightful wine tasting experience with scenic views along the Nantahala River during our Uncorked event 🍷🚂

View more Uncorked dates at https://www.gsmr.com/events/uncorked/

18/03/2024

When visiting Two Creeks with children, you might want to avail yourself of all the fun local activities that allow them to be more connected to nature!

18/03/2024

We LOVE local family farms!

Wow, our sow (sunshine) just out did her self… with 17 babies ( all alive ) New farm record

18/03/2024

We’re having two cold days of weather, and then — It’s gonna be beautiful!

27/02/2024

So Many Things!

The best things to do in Franklin NC & Macon County, including our favorite Franklin restaurants, shops, historic sites & other attractions.

01/02/2024

So many trails in WNC! Make time to enjoy nature when you visit!

All trails are worth exploring!

01/02/2024

Just one local place to grab a bite while visiting Two Creeks!

Hey there Hiker's Kitchen fans...Just wanted to highlight one of our staples, our classic Philly cheese steak sandwich. Enough said?

01/02/2024

Looking for a vineyard while you’re visiting Two Creeks? Check out 12 Spies

We're always ready to keep your glasses full and your spirits high! Cheers to February!

09/01/2024

Creek’s Up!

09/01/2024

When visiting Two Creeks, 12 Spies Vineyards and Farms is just down the road, in Rabun County.

Wine and views that will take your breath away. We love this mountain life 🍷🌅

We’re pouring the wine today through NYE. Stop by and try one of our 16 varietals!

25/12/2023

For the fishing enthusiast:

25/12/2023

If you love kitchen shops like we do, a visit to Kitchen Sink might be in order!

05/12/2023

Need a cozy, warm souvenir? Visit the Franklin, NC Chamber of Commerce while you’re at Two Creeks!

05/12/2023

When you’re visiting Two Creeks at Hannah Mountain, and are looking for a festive treat!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Delicious PEPPERMINT 🫨

Come and get it!

19/11/2023

So much to do in the surrounding area!

Ready for a wonderful family vacation idea? Check out the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad steam train in North Carolina. It's a fun family getaway on a historical steam train through the Great Smoky Mountains.

19/11/2023

We do love the BBQ!

It’s Josh’s birthday today!!!! Happy birthday Josh! 🥳 Come and get some amazing barbecue and make sure you sing 🎶 Happy Birthday 🎶 to our amazing manager Josh.

19/11/2023

Fly fishing — It’s like a Dream!

27/10/2023

Visit Two Creeks, and get access to all that the area has to offer!

Panther Top Tower open to public for fall color viewing

Murphy, NC, October 20, 2023— For those looking for a unique view of the fall colors, the Panther Top Tower will be open to the public on October 28-29, 2023, and November 4-5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 30-foot tower on the Tusquitee Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest provides spectacular views of the Unicoi, Snowbird, Valley River, Tusquitee, and Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain ranges.

During the fall leaf viewing hours, the gate at the junction of Forest Roads 85 and 85A will be open allowing visitors to drive to the western most tower in North Carolina in the southwest corner of the state near Murphy and Hiwassee Lake. The parking lot at the tower can accommodate several vehicles. U.S. Forest Service volunteers will be onsite to answer questions.

“Panther Top Tower is a very significant historical structure and is my favorite place on the Tusquitee Ranger District,” states Chad Cook, District Fire Management Officer. “We recently completed renovations—painting and installing new windows and flooring—on Panther Top Tower a few months ago.”

The tower was erected in 1940 and was operated by the Forest Service until sometime in the 1980’s when it was operated by the North Carolina Forest Service. The blizzard of 1993 destroyed all of the phone and power lines servicing the tower. The utility companies refused to replace them, so the tower was no longer operated on a regular basis. By this time the population of the county had grown enough, and the 911 system was initiated, so the tower was no longer needed. Today the tower is used in periods of high fire danger and is a popular visitor destination.