Cashiers Historical Society’s mission is preserving the heritage of Cashiers Valley through education, stewardship and advocacy. The society strives to recognize Cashiers’ history through publications, awards, events and projects. One […]
If you’ve ever made the long, winding trek from downtown Highlands to the almost preternaturally pastoral landscape of Horse Cove, you may have noticed, just off the side of the […]
There once was a quaint little village called Hamburg nestled on each side of the highest part of the Tuckasegee River. In about 1890, the river meandered gently through the […]
For 50 years, the snappy taps on the floor of Helen’s Barn symbolized the heartbeat of Highlands. While many have tried to recapture that rhythmical magic, Helen’s Barn remains an […]
As the peak golf season in Ireland, Scotland, and England starts to wind down, it’s not too late to book your dream trip for 2020. There is still good […]
This colorful summer resident of the Highlands Plateau is a member of a large family of colorful songbirds, the warblers. The Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) was first described while wintering […]
Goldenrod solidago is a genus of over 100 species of flowering plants in the Asteraceae (Aster) family. Solidago comes from the Latin word soldago, meaning to make whole, or […]
There’s a crispness in the air, a layer of fog over the river, and vibrant color paints the mountains. October is a month that every fly angler looks forward […]
Just off Highway 107 lies an epic oasis with an incredible waterfall and swimming hole approximately four miles south of Cashiers. The quarter-mile hike to Silver Run Falls is level, […]
Peak Experience will host a trunk show featuring the stunning creations of jewelry designer Suzy Landa, October 18-20. Landa’s unique styles and color choices make her collection a masterful complement […]
