Flaming Arrow Campground

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Winter Keeps on Going!

We've had more snow this winter than we've had in the past 10 years! I heard on the news that 49 states had measurable snow yesterday. Kids all over the deep South are making their first snowman and finding ways to slide down hills!

I have noticed signs of Spring in the past few days--some crocuses are peeking out of the ground and several large flocks of Canadian Geese have been spotted in the campground meadows. We can only hope they're on their way back North!

Here at Flaming Arrow Campground the best sign of Spring is when campers are coming up the road! Make your plans now for a spring camping trip and enjoy this special:

Two for the Price of One: Now through April 19th, bring a friend in their RV and you both camp for the price of one!! Two night minimum stay--call ahead and get two sites side by side.

Call 1-877-497-6161 and make your reservations

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Road Closure Information

October brought lots of rain to the Mountains causing two rock slides to major highways. I-40 is closed at milemarker 3 in North Carolina, and Highway 64 is closed near the Ocoee Gorge. It will be months before the roads are cleared. (Could we put some folks to work clearing the roads?!)

Anyway...If you're coming from the South or East of Cherokee the roads are open and the routes stay the same. If you're coming from the North or West give us a call and we'll help you get here by an alternate route. Don't trust your GPS to get you around the rock slides--some folks have had to back track up to 50 miles because of their GPS directions. 1-877-497-6161

UPDATE: ROADS ALL REOPENED ON 4/25/10

First Snow of the Season!

For several days the weather reporters talked about snow....causing shortages of Milk & Bread in the grocery stores! Today I woke up to a rain and snow mix, finally turning to snow mid-morning. It will warm up and melt tomorrow, but we'll enjoy the beauty of it today!

We have a few folks camping in their RVs this weekend. Call us and plan a Winter Camping Trip. Our rates are reduced in the winter and there are lots of things to do in Cherokee & the surrounding area. Toll-Free 1-877-497-6161

Upcoming Events in the Mountains

At Flaming Arrow Campground we want you to make the most of your time on vacation. When you arrive we'll give you a map with directions to 17 waterfalls in the area and all of the local events will be posted on our bulletin boards.

June 3-5 Gourd Festival, Cherokee

June 4th Unto These Hills outdoor drama, Opening night for 2010, the 60th year

June 5th Music in the Mountains , every Saturday night, 630-830 pm Bluegrass and old-time mountain music. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a free concert.

June 11-13 Gospel Jubilee Weekend, Cherokee Fairgrounds, Local and International Christian Gospel Groups, Food, Vendors

June 15-19 Summerfest Carnival, Cherokee Fairgrounds, Rides & Food

June 19 , Women's Work Festival, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mountain Farm Museum. Demonstrations of a woman's life in the 1700's. Free.

June 19, Old Mill 1886 Craft Festival , Artists from all over the Southeast

July 2-4, Annual July PowWow , Cherokee Fairgrounds, Authentic Indian Dancing, Drums, Tribal Regalia

July 2-4 Cherokee Art Mart, Artists representing tribes from all over the U.S.

July 3 Freedom Fest , Bryson City, Day long festival with parade, music, crafts, food and fireworks!

Our Favorite Camping Recipes

Campfire Version of the Blooming Onion

Several Vidalia Onions (1/2 - 1 per person)
Margerine or Butter
Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
Campfire with hot coals

Cut the top off of your onions, but leave the skin on. Pry the onion open a little and put a few pats of butter around inside the onion, salt & pepper to taste. Wrap it in heavy duty aluminum foil and put it down in the hot coals. Turn the onions occasionally to keep them from burning. After about 30-40 minutes your onions will be cooked to perfection. Delicious!

Breakfast Burritos

1 lb. Bulk Sausage
Chopped Green Pepper
Chopped Onion
Sliced Mushrooms
Eggs -- 2 per person
Cheese
Flour Tortillas
Salsa

After cooking the sausage and draining off the fat, add the vegies and saute until softened. Set the meat and vegies aside, scramble the eggs and add the meat and vegies back. Warm the tortillas on the grill or campfire, fill it with the meat & egg mixture and add cheese and salsa to taste. Easy and delicious!