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Forest Service identifies eligible objectors to Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 15 Apr 202215 Apr 2022
  • News

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 […]

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Join the Highlands Nature Center for the Great Backyard Bird Count

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 17 Feb 2022
  • News

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, […]

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Join HCLT’s Satulah-bration on Sept. 24

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 23 Sep 2021
  • News

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 […]

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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust conserves 63-acres along Laurel Knob Road

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 9 Sep 20219 Sep 2021
  • News

Public park and hiking trails in the works Just north of Cashiers, 63 acres of ecologically valuable land has been permanently conserved with Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT). The new property’s location, on Laurel Knob Road, […]

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Bear Shadow spring music festival moves to larger venue

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 17 Jan 2021
  • News

Organizers of the Bear Shadow spring music festival recently announced the spring concert will be held at a larger outdoor venue to provide ample space for social distancing in what will be the region’s first pod-style, live event.  […]

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Highlands Plateau Greenway volunteers move bridge

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 9 Nov 2020
  • News

A bridge that was located along the Oak Lane section of the Highlands Plateau Greenway has been moved after it became known the bridge was built on private property. HPG President Sonya Carpenter said this […]

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Take a trip along the Chattooga River

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 10 Oct 2020
  • News

The Iron Bridge sets the stage at the trailhead of the Chattooga Loop Trail, a 2-mile hike that runs along the Chattooga River and is a popular place to kick back and spend the day […]

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HBF’s Knee High Naturalists active through October

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 10 Oct 2020
  • News

Time to go outside and explore! Join the Highlands Biological Foundation’s Education Specialist, Paige Engelbrektsson, every Friday morning in October as she leads you and your little ones in the Knee-High Naturalists Outdoor Educational Program […]

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Livin’ that turtle life

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 7 Oct 20207 Oct 2020
  • News

There are several species of turtles that make the Plateau their home, the most common are Snapping and Box turtles. Other species include Painted turtles that are found in a few local areas, and Bog […]

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Outdoor Dazzling Dahlia Festival may set precedent

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 24 Sep 202024 Sep 2020
  • News

The 10th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival was held outdoors this year with over 30 dahlia vignettes on display throughout Highlands over the weekend. Traditionally held in the Civic Center to benefit the Highlands Historical Society, […]

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Dragonflies on the Plateau

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 4 Sep 2020
  • News

Dragonflies are found throughout the state in a large variety of colors and sizes. North Carolina boasts 187 species of dragonflies and their smaller cousins, damselflies, which are collectively in the insect order Odonata. The scientific name […]

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The Great Outdoors: A panacea for your mental and physical health during COVID-19

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 20 Aug 2020
  • COVID-19

A message from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Tom Neal: As we learn more about how to live safely during a time of pandemic, I’ve heard some people declare that they’re grateful for the fact […]

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Highlands Plateau Greenway volunteers finish Oak Street spur

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 9 Jul 2020
  • News

The Highlands Plateau Greenway is a trail system that connects many of the natural settings and historic sites throughout Highlands. On June 20, volunteers completed the entrance along Oak Street just in time for the […]

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HCLT finishes trail extension at Brushy Face

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 13 May 202013 May 2020
  • News

Brushy Face was already a 1.5-mile trail network popular for it’s birding, but Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust staff and volunteers finished off a .5-mile extension last week and is now open to the public. HCLT Stewardship […]

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A Tree, a Trail, and a Tale

  • by Plateau Daily News
  • Posted on 24 Apr 202011 Nov 2020
  • News

A little-known trail, an unnamed waterfall, and the third tallest tree in North Carolina Editor’s Note: I’ve had to publish a number of COVID-19 articles over the past couple of days and thought folks could […]

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