by Lee Cloer | Apr 1, 2026 | Couples, Family, Franklin, Hike, Things to Do |
Bartram Trail Exploration near Franklin, NC Last Saturday, while Debra was in Atlanta reffing club volleyball, I rounded up a few friends for a fun mission… find the old school bus along the Bartram Trail. The weather couldn’t have been better. Bright blue skies, cool...
by Lee Cloer | Mar 29, 2026 | Couples, Events, Family, Festival, Food & Drink, Franklin, Outdoors, Things to Do |
TL;DR: The 2nd Annual Sweet Carolina Music Festival Live country music all day with headliner John Morgan bringing the energy at 7 PM John Morgan is a local to Western North Carolina, growing up in Sylva, NC Family-friendly festival with food trucks, vendors, and...
by Lee Cloer | Oct 5, 2025 | Fall, Family, Festival, Franklin, Outdoors, Things to Do |
One of our favorite Fall events in Western North Carolina is Franklin’s Pumpkinfest. When my kids were little we used to take them dressed up for costume contests, pumpkin rolls down Frogtown Hill, and great food trucks. Its still the same vibe too. And this...
by Lee Cloer | Oct 3, 2025 | Breweries, Couples, Franklin, Things to Do |
TL;DR: Quick Sips Franklin, NC has two must-visit breweries: Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. and Currahee Brewing Co. The Rock House Lodge in Outdoor 76 and The Rathskeller Coffee Bar & Pub both blend community spaces with craft drinks and live events. Slanted Window Wines...
by Lee Cloer | Aug 9, 2025 | 828 Towns, Fall, Franklin, Highlands, Things to Do |
Where to See Fall Colors Near Franklin & Highlands, NC – Best Hikes, Drives & Waterfalls TL;DR: Top Hiking Tips for Families: Best time to visit for peak color: 2nd–3rd week of October Top spots for fall color: Wayah Bald – Historic stone tower with 360°...
by Lee Cloer | May 23, 2025 | Events, Franklin |
Last night, Debra and I went to the Boots and Barrels event at the Special Liberty Project Farm & Retreat Center in Franklin, NC, and it was such a fun and meaningful night that we had to share it with you. Fun, Food, and Cowboy Chic The theme was Cowboy Chic, so...
