Archive for Things to Do in and around Murphy NC
Gardens in Murphy NC
Gardens are a large part of Appalachian culture. Families have grown large gardens for generations because the mountains are not known for enormous farms like much of the South, but more subsistence style farming. Gardens continue that tradition today.
No longer out of need in most cases, folks plant their own gardens and enjoy the fruits [...]
Toastmasters in Murphy NC
It’s almost here! Toastmasters is close to having a club right here in Murphy NC! We are working to build our 20 required initial members and then we will be official.
When: Monday nights at 6:30
Where: currently at RBC Bank in downtown
Who: Call me if you’re interested and I can give you more details
We currently [...]
Boat Marinas in Murphy NC on Lake Hiwassee
Now that Lake Hiwassee is full of water and the weather in Murphy NC is really getting nice and warm, now is the time to be enjoying the lake! To help with that, we are fortunate to have several good boat marinas here in Murphy. Most of them are smaller, local family operations – which [...]
John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival was a Blast in Murphy / Brasstown NC!!
Every year, the John C Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC welcomes thousands of people from all over the United States to their annual Fall Festival – and this year’s was great! There were lots of vendors and artists who brought their talent and crafts for sale at the hundreds of vendor tents.
Not only that, [...]
Scott Hogsed Memorial Youth Day a Blast for the Children in Murphy NC
This Saturday was an absolute blast! More than 600 kids in the Murphy, North Carolina area met in the Martins Creek / Brasstown area to enjoy one major event – the Scott Hogsed Memorial Youth Day.
Every year for the past four or five years, Scott Hogsed Memorial Day has been orchestrated in August by Mr. [...]
Fall is the time for Food, Fun, Frolicking! And Real Estate!
Fall is in the air! You can most defiantly tell with the trees starting to turn in the higher elevations, cool crisp mornings and to die for evenings. I think Fall is my favorite time of the year. Pumpkins, mums, pansies, Halloween, trees and festivals are just a few reason why. If you check out [...]
John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC is a Great Place to Learn just about Anything!
It’s not always just about real estate, it’s about the natural beauty of a place and the things there are to do there. The John C. Campbell Folk School is an excellent combination of both.
In the mountains of Brasstown, North Carolina, a school exists with the motto, “I sing behind the plow.” The school is [...]
Hanging Dog US Forest Service Campground in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, North Carolina is known for its natural beauty and resources, and the US Forest Service maintains an excellent facility in Hanging Dog. The Nantahala National Forest has camping sites set up and ready, bath facilities, two public boat ramps on Lake Hiwassee, group picnic shelter, bike riding, trail heads, and much more.
Because it is maintained [...]
John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival 2008 in Murphy, NC
Cool weather, falling leaves, and festivals means it is October and that Fall is in full swing here in Murphy, North Carolina!
Last weekend we went to the John C Campbell Folk School’s Fall Festival here in Murphy, NC / Brasstown, NC. It was perfect weather! Despite gas shortages throughout much of the southeast, 1,000’s of [...]
Boating and Fishing Fun on Lakes around Murphy, North Carolina!
It’s not always about the property you can buy and the types of real estate for sale in Murphy, NC. If there’s nothing to do, it’s no fun! Fortunately if you love the water, Murphy has a lot for everyone. Check out some of the base information available about boating and fishing in Murphy:
Appalachia Lake
Nestled [...]
