Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Festival of Lights

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the

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Winter Wonderland

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark, dark nights

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Revisiting After 20 Years

There’s a reason we celebrated the vision and artistry of cover photographer Gil Stose 20 years ago. We’re still enraptured by his talents.

Cover Artist: Ken Bowser

For cover artist Ken Bowser, watercolor is a medium that’s somehow both timeless and immediate.

Biological Hotspot For Bats | Highlands Biological Station

Dr. Rada Petric is unveiling the secrets of our winged night neighbors. You can help.


Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace is a marvelous practice for hikers and anyone with a passion for the region’s Wild Places.

Sunset & Sunrise Rocks at Ravenel Park

A new map serves as a handy guide to the Wild Places hidden on the edge of downtown Highlands.

Bird Listening with Merlin

There’s music in the meadows and forests all around us. A new app brings clarity and conviction to its identification.


Giving Thanks to Those Who Love Highlands

As we begin the season of reflection, joy and gratefulness, we at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC find ourselves doing a lot of counting. Not only are we counting the ways in which we are thankful to live and share the wonder and beauty of Highlands, but – more tangibly – how residents and visitors support our local …

Promoting Sustainable Tourism

The development of the Secret Season ensures a more stable economic calendar for the Plateau.

Pisgah Legal Serves the Plateau

Pisgah Legal Services provides legal aid to the Plateau’s most vulnerable citizens. For more information, go to pisgahlegal.org or call (828) 575-1353.


Give the Horses a Hay-day!

Everyone’s gearing up for winter at Carpe Diem Farms.

If Only I Was Human

Zoey’s story is one of abandonment and undying hope.

Literacy & Learning Needs Your Help

As the 2022/23 Highlands School Year has taken shape, a need for generous, wise tutors has arisen.