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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way […]
Many in the community are doing everything they can to adhere to the emergency guidelines mandated through state, county, and local governments to slow the spread of coronavirus. During this time of social distancing, outdoor […]
Secret Falls is a hidden gem nestled just south of downtown Highlands that makes for an excellent day hike. A half-mile hike leads to a multi-tiered Secret Falls off Horse Cove Road. Visitors can see […]
Whiteside Cove Road is a gateway to several popular-sweet spots throughout the Nantahala National Forest, including Granite City, Cashiers Sliding Rock, Ammons Branch, Ellicott Rock, and Iron Bridge, to name a few. All of which […]