Things With Wings
Birds of a feather flock together when gardens and lawns are planned with care and compassion.
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Article Month: April 2024
The Night’s Thousand Eyes
Those black velvet nights are a beloved part of the Plateau’s natural heritage that the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is endeavoring to preserve.
Three Days on The Fly
The 3 River Fly Fishing Festival unfolds in streams all over this corner of Western North Carolina, May 2-4.
Conversations on Conservation
The 2024 Zahner Conservation Lecture Series offers unprecedented views of life on the Plateau and far beyond.
The Amazing Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
“Let me tell ya ‘bout the
birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees”
And a River Runs Through It
The timeless charm of the Chattooga River and its complementary trails is perfect for picnics and pauses and quick dips.
At a Glance Waterfall Guide
Enjoy this sampling of area waterfalls, for a deep dive visit thelaurelmagazine.com/recreation.
Likeable, Hikeable Falls
Stepping just slightly off the Beaten Path reveals hidden wonders like the hypnotic Upper Middle Creek Falls.
Celebrating 10 Years
The Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau celebrates the Summer Season with a ribbon cutting for its new Highlands location –
5:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 21 at 171 Hospital Drive.
Cause for Paws
Coming Home is the sort of fun, loving fundraiser that’s kept the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society’s cats and dogs in kibble and clover for decades – June 17 at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley. For information and tickets, call (828) 743-5769.