Things to do in Murphy

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Comment by John Dilbeck on April 11, 2011 at 11:09am

Carol, 

 

A Step Above Stables, located between Murphy and Blairsville, offers trail rides, but I don't know any of the details.

 

What kind of community involvement are you interested in? I'm a member of Heritage Partners. They sponsor the fall festival on Labor Day weekend and created and manage the River Walk project.

Comment by John Dilbeck on April 11, 2011 at 10:59am

Back in the '70s, everywhere I went, I carried my canoe on top of my pickup. I don't know how many times I've canoed the rivers all around the southeast and lots of the lakes, too. I sold my canoe before I moved to Arizona, which was before I moved here in 1984.

 

I don't know why, but in all the years since moving here, I've never once rafted the Ocoee or Nantahala, and I used to drive up here from Atlanta just to canoe them. The Nantahala River is one of my favorite places on this planet. 

 

I've talked to friends and family several times about rafting the Nantahala, but never did it.

 

This is something I have to remedy this summer.

 

I ain't gettin' no younger, you know. (grin)

Comment by Carol Chapman on April 11, 2011 at 9:45am

That's exactly what I'm waiting for.  Also, are there any groups that participate in horseback riding thru the mountains. My husband and I are also looking to joining any  community involvement groups. Any ideas?

Comment by Deborah Standridge on April 11, 2011 at 8:58am

Rafting has also started again for the season on the Ocoee River. Everything is in bloom and the river is beautiful this time of year.

Comment by Jim & Debbie Burch on April 11, 2011 at 6:30am

We would also like to hear more about the auctions Beth!
We enjoy Fields of the Wood, very quiet & peaceful there.
The Foster`s & Decker`s flea Markets are always a lot of fun, and yes, walking downtown too.

Comment by John Dilbeck on April 10, 2011 at 5:00pm

I agree with you, Beth. It's great walking in this area.

I'm really not familiar with the auctions you mentioned. Can you share the name of the business and/or auctioneers, and I'll try to get more info here about them.

Comment by Beth S. on April 10, 2011 at 4:42pm

I know about the parks, rivers and attraction sites in and around Murphy, but would like to read more.

 

What comes to mind immediately is the walking and hiking environment just a few steps outside my cabin on the hill, at the end of Ranger Rd. Through nicely paved country roads, one walks into a vista of old barns and houses, flat meadows featuring little brooks, and great vegetation. The walks are calming and invigorating, particularly when done with good walking buddies.

 

I also look forward to the auctions on weekends.  I know of one in a town farther west on 64, held on Fridays; and a big one farther east 64 as one enters Hayesville, on Saturdays.  Rare and interesting finds, as well as things used everyday, can be had for a pittance, if one is lucky.  I especially enjoy the friendliness of the audience, who seem to all know each other, and like watching Southern ways in action.  I love the jokes, jargon, and exaggerated Southern drawl of the auctioneer (particularly in Hayesville), which makes the evening very entertaining.

 

Beth S.

Comment by John Dilbeck on April 10, 2011 at 4:27pm

I agree, Frank. There are some great businesses -- and owners -- in Murphy. Walking around downtown is a great way to spend a few hours.

Comment by Big Frank Schuler on April 10, 2011 at 3:22pm

Down town Murphy with all its new Resturants and cute shops, coffee shops, wine stores, antique malls & pubs....its fun to walk around Murphy NC.

Come visit and join us.

Big Frank @ Exit Realty

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