Walnut Creek Haven

12/10/2024

These small towns were not impacted much like other parts of WNC. They are open for business and rely on tourists. Come visit and enjoy the fall weather!

10/10/2024

📣 Great news! Just in time for leaf season, the Nantahala National Forest in Jackson County, NC will reopen Friday, Oct. 11. This includes some of your most beloved havens near Cashiers, NC such as:
🍂 Silver Run Falls
🍂 Whitewater Falls
🍂 Whiteside Mountain
🍂 Panthertown Valley

In addition to these National Forest areas, 🍂 Pinnacle Park in Sylva is also open.

Cleanup crews are working daily so you may seek refuge in these outdoor spaces, but you may encounter downed trees, and some campsites will be closed.

While the scenery may look different than previous or future trips, we invite you to Visit Thoughtfully. Always remember to Leave No Trace® and be safe on the trail and near waterfalls.
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09/10/2024

**UPDATE: HCLT public access properties are now all open except for Brushy Face Preserve and the lower loop at Dixon Woods. The main trails at Dixon are open and Sunset Rock is now open!

Happy hiking 🥾

09/10/2024

Please join us this Saturday at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts for the Mountain High Music & Craft Festival!

Craft vendors from around the area will be on hand with their unique offerings. We are also having a Classic Car Cruise-In, there are no entry fees, just come on down and join in and show off your classic car!

There will be music all day long, as well as clogging demonstrations, food, and more. We hope you’ll come out and enjoy a beautiful fall day with family and friends and support our local crafters.

10/06/2024

Come stay with us and experience all the beauty this area has to offer.

Located in the southern Appalachian Mountains, in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains, lie the communities of Franklin and Nantahala. Rich in outdoor adventure opportunities, with hundreds of miles of trails, rivers, waterfalls, and scenic byways, all providing visitors with endless opportunities to enjoy what we call Nature’s Paradise.
Read the full article at https://traveltasteandtour.com/2024/03/franklin-nantahala-north-carolina-adventure-tour/

16/04/2024

Good morning, it's going to be a beautiful day!

29/03/2024

Come stay with us and explore beautiful Franklin, NC

24/02/2024

We are running a spring promotion on our cabin rental. 20% discount March 10-23rd if you would like to sneak away to the beautiful mountains of western NC!

Creekside Cabin btwn Franklin & Highlands, King Bd

20/01/2024

Sitting here at the cabin. It's so cold outside, so I thought I would update some of the photos

07/01/2024

How fun would this be? Only about an hour away

Ski Sapphire has more snow on the slopes now than we have had in years! After a little wet weather Monday PM into Tuesday, winter weather returns for great snowmaking operations! See you on the Slopes!

01/01/2024

Loved this and borrowed from a friend. Happy New Year all!

22/08/2023

Beautful

19/08/2023

Want to sneak away to this beautiful mountain town this fall? We have availability and we are just a short distance from many waterfalls and hiking. Dowtown Franklin is only about 6 miles away.

07/06/2023

Saving to visit

Big Laurel Falls Trail in the Standing Indian area is a relatively easy hike that’s just over a mile out and back. It makes for a great summer afternoon hike with a nice pool for cooling off.

Follow FS Road 67 in from Old Murphy Road for 6.7 miles - trail head is on the right.

GPS directions: 35.02324° N, 83.50386° W

07/06/2023

4th of July Events

The Town of Franklin is pleased to announce details of this year's Independence Day Parade & Celebration on Tuesday, July 4th beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown Franklin! You'll find more information at our Festivals & Events website at www.TownofFranklinNC.com

07/06/2023

Pickin on the Square lineup

The 2023 Schedule for "Pickin' on the Square" has been updated! You'll see the dates and artists for each event above.

Join the Town of Franklin this Saturday for "Pickin'" featuring the Lisa Boone Band with a great variety of music! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy this FREE EVENT beginning at 6pm at the Gazebo on the Square in downtown Franklin. (Weather Permitting)

28/04/2023

Lovely

27/01/2023

One of the many waterfalls just a short distance away

Take a walk under one of the most popular waterfalls in our area, Dry Falls. This 60’ waterfall got it’s ironic name due to the fact that during normal water flow, you can stand under areas of the falls and remain relatively dry.

Dry Falls is located in the Cullasaja River Gorge on Hwy 64 East heading towards Highlands, NC.