The Southern Highlands Reserve, located near Panthertown in the wild part of Toxaway, is a sanctuary for the precious botanical treasures of this part of Western North Carolina and a beacon for the people who love them. To visit this private garden, you can make reservations online at southernhighlandsreserve.org/events
Though we’d come for the pub grub and smooth beverages, our visit to
Truckin’ at The High Dive ensured that my friends and I (“We’re the Worst”) have a shot at Plateau Immortality. Truckin’ at The High Dive is located at 476 Carolina Way in Highlands.
A new initiative will trumpet the area’s extraordinary combination of outdoor recreational opportunities and communities built to accommodate resort guests of all ages.
John McCutcheon’s Songwriting Camp is a hand-on approach to learning the traditions and innovations of folk music, August 8-12 at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center. To register or for more information, visit themountainrlc.org/john-mccutcheons-songcamp.
The 10th Annual Three River Fly Fishing Festival, set for September 23-25, offers plenty of challenges for both veteran anglers and clever novices of all ages. For more information or to register, email [email protected] or call (828) 526-0441.
Even in the midst of a global lockdown, Cashiers Cares has still managed to support nine local agencies. Donations and memorials may be made throughout the year and may be mailed to Cashiers Cares, Inc., P.O. Box 1072, Cashiers, NC 28717.
Does a Ghost Cat still prowl the isolated corners of Western North Carolina?
In 1916, a season of floods and a hurricane spelled disaster for the getaway destination of
Lake Toxaway.
You can visit and stay at the home of Lucy Armstrong Moltz – known today as The Greystone Inn. This visionary woman ensured that Toxaway remained a vibrant community in the wake of the catastrophic dam break of 1916.
Rejuvenation pops up in a simple walk on the edges of The Bascom,
323 Franklin Road.
