05/10/2024
Please read this includes Franklin NC we are having our Pumpkin Fest the 3rd Saturday in October please share!
The Dept of Transportation has lifted ALL travel restrictions in Swain, Cherokee, and Graham counties. Our counties have seen a mass influx of cancellations and many are questioning if they will even be able to make it through the next month. Our most western parts of NC are open for business and in need of visitors to support their economies so that we can self sustain ourselves and not become a burden or take away from more devastated areas. Just as an example, my husband 's small business supports 30 employees and their families. He and other businesses are working tirelessly to make sure they all continue to have work and can continue to support their families and neighbors while also doing everything they can for the town and advocating for the whole county. I’m so proud of our small town for continuing to go above and beyond to support our hardest hit neighbors by continuing to stage supplies and support to anyone who needs help. That being said, if you can safely travel to any of these counties please visit! Come buy a coffee, have lunch/dinner in a restaurant, hike through the park, take rafting trip, take a train ride, rent a bike, take a guided fly fishing lesson, and shop in any of our cute little small stores. Rent a hotel room or a vacation house. We would love to have you in Bryson City this Fall! Drivenc.gov is a great resource for checking road conditions. Check out my post from yesterday on ways to help Asheville and other towns east of us.