Fifteen years ago, Main Street in Franklin, North Carolina, was a pretty quiet place. It wasn’t hard to find a parking space and most of the things we enjoy downtown today didn’t exist, at least not yet. Then 15 years ago, an anchor business appeared on a hope and a dream — Outdoor 76. “There were a lot of empty storefronts and not much energy or activity. Still, we knew we … [Read more...] about The Art of Adventure: Outdoor 76 celebrates 15 years
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Waterfalls, museums and twisty roads: Exploring the spirit of Franklin, NC
The usually smooth hills of the Blue Ridge begin to grow steeper and sharper as U.S. 64 twists toward the Cullasaja Gorge. Temptation lures my attention to the rockface cliffs and glimpses of tumbling waters below, but the road demands my concentration. This section between Highlands and Franklin, North Carolina, holds a special allure for motorcyclists given the stunning … [Read more...] about Waterfalls, museums and twisty roads: Exploring the spirit of Franklin, NC




