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Fan Club of the Famous
With its pristine forests, its intoxicating fresh air, and exquisite mountain vistas it’s no wonder Highlands is the object of many famous people’s affection. Movie stars, politicians, authors, and CEOs have vacationed and frequently resided on the plateau. Here are several you will recognize. Enjoy reading? In 1988 Malcom Forbes and 1989 James A. Michener made the trek to Cyrano’s …
Carts and Horses
Cashiers Historical Society opens The Zachary-Tolbert House, located at 1940 Highway 107 South, on May 19 with their first exhibit of the year, “Carts and Horses!”, which will run until June 18. This exhibit will be located in Colonel John’s Cabin, located on the grounds. Everyone in the community is invited to an afternoon of fun at this season’s …
Sparrow Dipped In Raspberry
This “sparrow dipped in raspberry juice” is a local from December to May. The Purple Finch, the state bird of New Hampshire, is a seasonal resident of the Highlands Plateau during winter months as flocks migrate to the Southeastern U.S. from Canada. Larger than an American Goldfinch and White-breasted Nuthatch, the female Purple Finch is brown and white with …
National Trails Day
Each year more than 25,000 visitors and residents explore the trails in Panthertown Valley, a treasured backcountry recreation area and bear sanctuary in Nantahala National Forest. For more than a decade, Friends of Panthertown volunteers have maintained the 30-mile trail system for everyone to enjoy. Our mission is to work in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to conserve this …
Scotland Was a Hit
Tom, Let me first start my thanking you (Tom’s Golf Tours) and your “in-country” team in Scotland for an amazing golf experience. My boys and myself could not have asked for better courses, better concierge services, better restaurants or better overall time from the moment we landed until the moment we left. They are memories that won’t be forgotten any …
Summer Camp & Wildflower Whimsy
May signals the start of many programs, classes, and events for the Highlands Biological Station. We hope you’ll join us to welcome spring by stopping in at the Nature Center, taking a stroll around the Botanical Garden or signing up for one of our classes or programs. Summer Camp at the Highlands Nature Center is a great way to …
Fly-Fishing Bucket List
Recently, we here at the Highland Hiker had a chance to fish for trout in the Futa La Fu river at the El Encuentro Lodge in the Patagonia Region of Argentina. The first question that casual fisherfolk might ask is, “Why on Earth would you fly four-fifths of the way to Antarctica just to catch the same kind of fish …
For the Love of Lilac
Lilac (syringa vulgaris) is a species of the olive family (oleaceae). If you need to make amends, you offer an olive branch, right? If someone hands you a lilac branch, they must really want to be in your good favor. Lilacs are one of the most popular fragrant plants in the world. If they seem “old fashioned,” it’s because …
White-Breasted Nuthatch
Drawn to both seed and suit feeders, this acrobatic climber is often seen upside down on limbs and tree trunks. Their insistent nasal “yammering” makes their sleek black, gray and white plumage easy to spot. The Red-breasted and Brown-headed Nuthatches are smaller darts in the woods.
Ranger Falls Interpretive Trail
If you’re looking to learn more about the natural environment of the Highlands area and also want an opportunity to stretch your legs, the Ranger Falls Interpretive Trail is the hike for you! The mile-long trail to the falls begins as a wide, well-kept path that, after a brief uphill beginning, slopes down through the woods toward the water. All …
A Huge Plate of Yum
Scaly Mountain is a small community making a big impact. Fourteen women organized a club in 1988 to help local students fulfill their dreams of a higher education. Through charitable work and contributions, these amazing women established a Scholarship Fund. Today, that organization, known as the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club has grown to over 90 members and awards over …
