Breaking previous records, approximately 130 volunteers helped spruce up Highlands and surrounding highways on April 23, as part of the annual Plateau Pickup, organized and hosted by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. Volunteers […]
The Forest Service identified individuals who will be considered eligible objectors to the revised forest plan for the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, Friday. This comes as a 60-day objection period closed March 22, following the release of the revised forest plan and final […]
As The Village Green celebrates its 30th year as The Heart of Cashiers, they recently announced that on March 22, a generous donation from Bill and Sue Lewis has fulfilled the balance of The Village […]
Spring is in the air! The Highlands Botanical Garden is waking up, and with it an abundance of wildflowers will soon be on display. Join Highlands Biological Station’s Horticulturist for Spring Wildflower Walks each Thursday […]
It doesn’t happen often, but several-consecutive days of below freezing temperatures following Winter Storm Izzy has frozen Lindenwood Lake on the North Campus of the Highlands Biological Station in January. Pictured below is an aerial […]
How many birds can you find from February 18-21? That’s the question the Highlands Nature Center is asking as they take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, and anyone can join. This global event, […]
Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands NC would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone for an incredible Snow Fest!! Pictured below is an aerial glimpse of the first Snow Fest in […]
Those fortunate enough to have known the late Hillrie Quin know the kind of impact he made on the Plateau. Hillrie’s love of nature and passion for conserving it was obvious through his long-time service […]
Snow from Winter Storm Izzy covered Highlands late on Saturday, Jan. 16 and into the following day transforming the Plateau into a winter wonderland. Pictured below is a glimpse of Highlands during Winter Storm Izzy […]
The Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest has implemented seasonal road closures on roads listed below. Closing roads to motorized vehicles seasonally helps reduce road maintenance costs. It also reduces wildlife disturbance so they can […]
Main Street in Highlands was once again filled with costume-clad trick or treaters celebrating Halloween on Oct. 31. Below is a glimpse of a traditional Highlands Halloween on Main Street. The dancers towards the end […]
The prolonged challenges of Covid have led many individuals and organizations to examine their core values. Consideration of what is most important can lead to fundamental life-style changes and moving toward a more harmonious life. […]
Highlands had an explosion of color throughout town before the onset of fall during this year’s Dazzling Dahlia Festival in early September. The annual Festival is a fundraiser for the Highlands Historical Society and entails […]
Join your friends at Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust for their annual Satulah-bration, a free guided hike to the summit of Satulah Mountain Preserve on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required, instructions […]
At Thursday’s Town Board meeting, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce got permission to host a Snow Festival in K-H Founders Park Saturday, Jan. 29 complete with a slide and tubed merry-go-round both of which are […]