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Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Posted on April 24, 2013 by E Haggart

The moment a lot of people have been patiently waiting for has arrived! After a devastating landslide took out a section of Hwy 441/Newfound Gap Road back in mid-January, the road connecting western North Carolina to the most visited National … Continue reading →

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2013 Franklin/Nantahala Visitor Guide

Posted on March 6, 2013 by E Haggart

Waterfalls truly are “Nature’s Original Rock Music”. Western North Carolina is famous for it’s own brand of that rock music, with some of the most spectacular waterfalls located right here in Macon County. One of the most popular of those … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s good to be in a rut.

Posted on September 19, 2012 by E Haggart

Have you ever felt like you’re in a rut? For we humans, being in a rut is normally not a good thing. For the elk of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, being in rut is a GREAT thing! It’s … Continue reading →

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Elk Crossing

Posted on August 28, 2012 by E Haggart

  There are some new guests crossing the Newfoundgap Road at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park outside Cherokee. Elk cross at this location daily, but recently there has been a few new members to the crowd. … Continue reading →

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Cooler Nights, Nature Delights

Posted on August 23, 2012 by E Haggart

The view from historic Wayah Bald Fire Tower is always incredible, and now that the heat of summer is starting to fade a bit here in Franklin, what better time to plan a visit! These last few, late August nights, … Continue reading →

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