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 Franklin, NC - Winter here usually is not this bad  

I moved here to Franklin, NC back in 1993, two weeks after the winter storm of "93".  Originally from Glens Falls NY and moved to Ft. Myers, Fl because I hated winters.  I just can not stand to be cold period.  Franklin is an area that usually does not get really bad winter wheather like we have had this year or I wouldn't live here.  :O)

This was this past Thursday in Clarks Chapel Community Franklin,NC. 

I made it home way before the snow was sticking to the ground.  I learned my lesson from last Frinday when it switched so quick from rain to snow I found myself on the side of the road so scared I wanted to cry but I did crawl&slide home and made it safely.

       Slippery Driveway         

Here is a night shot at my house.

It is so beautiful when it snows.  I love going out to play in it but I am done after about a day or so and want it to go away and come back another day.

Frozen ice on the trees. The pasture next door to me.  Where's the Cows?

And now its all melted from the rain!

The days of winter here this year sure brought back a lot of good memories of Upstate NY.  I did enjoy snow sledding, snow mobling, ice skating when I was a kid but I still hated the cold.

I love the mountains of Franklin,NC even though we have had a cold, snowy winter.

This is GOD'S Country!

Franklin, NC -  Hiker Fool Bash - April 2nd&3rd 2010 -  Appalachian  Trail

Every year lots of people come through Franklin, NC on the Appalachian Trail.  Franklin, NC is one of the favorite spots to stop.  Many merchants accommodate these hikers.  I asked a friend if he would like me to help get the word out.  Ron Haven's info is below.

Friends while making your 2010 northbound hiking plans please keep in mind the sixth annual April Hiker Fool Bash. This will be held on April 2nd&3rd at The Sapphire Inn in Franklin, NC, as in the past we will be having some of the same fun and some new. Same as last year the town of Franklin,NC has some sort of entertainment planned for hikers, vender's, music, food and fun for everyone.

If you would like to make reservations early we will have 30 rooms available at The Sapphire Inn 828-524-4406 if you want lodging at the bash.  If you prefer lodging a little quieter our Budget Inn Motel is only 1,000 feet from Sapphire Inn.  Last year both motels filled long before the bash and many hikers stayed at The Franklin Inn only 3 blocks away.

We will have transportation back and forth to Budget Inn&Franklin Inn.  Ron Haven is now the new owner of the Franklin Inn also which he purchased in September 2009. 

THE FRANKLIN MOTEL 

Reservations: 1-800-433-5507

As many know and in your guide books list we make 2 or 3 runs each morning from these three motels only free to Winding Stair, Rock, and Wallace Gaps trail crossings.  At 4pm we run free an in town guest shuttle to the Post Office, Outfitter, Grocery Stores and Shopping Centers.  We will be running even during the bash.

This scheduled shuttle runs in March & April only.  If you call Budget Inn at 828-524-4403 we will shuttle you year around.  Also we can arrange shuttles from Amicalola to Fontana too.

We look forward to seeing you here in Franklin, NC.  If you have questions feel free to call us, PM me or post a question here.  Thanks to all who has helped in the past to make this event possible.

 Appalachian Trail ~ Thousands of visitors have come through Franklin, NC on the Appalachian Trail.  Many of the locals help them out with rides, shelter, food, fun etc...