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Highlands Field Site

Shuttered in 2019, the Highlands Field Site springs back to life with a new team of students/scholars led by Dr. Rada Petric.

Floral Bounty

Penstemon is an enchanting example of the floral bounty that’s part of the Plateau’s Natural Heritage.

Tackling Upper Silver Run

Silver Run Falls is a sweet destination for everyone. Use caution if you set out to view Upper Silver Run Falls.


Deena Heads West

Though this magazine is passionate about spotlighting people, and places and events for you to discover here on the Plateau, we recognize that sometimes we all need to Get Off The Mountain. Here’s our Deena’s take on one of her favorite destinations.

Anxiously Waiting for Options | Fly Fishing

September brings us a meditation on the allure of Wild Trout and the guides who lead us into their hidden domain.

Salamander Meander

It’s a nighttime prowl in search of the Plateau’s shyest and most diminutive denizens.


Dance in the Dahlias

Highlands Historical Society’s Dahlia Festival, set for September 11-12, is a beautiful stroll through downtown.

Library Buzz About Books

Richly diverse authors are coming to the Plateau over the next six weeks to illuminate the past and spotlight some of the darkened corners of our present.

Blessing of the Animals

If it’s true that every dog (and cat, and bunny, and goat, and therapy duck) has its day, mark October 2 on your calendar. That’s when local churches will stage the Blessing of the Animals at the Village Green Commons in Cashiers.


A Group with Novel Ideas

The Bibliophiles Book Group, meeting at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, is open to anyone passionate about good literature and lively discussion.

An Evening With Ron Rash

The Center for Life Enrichment will introduce Plateau audiences to internationally-acclaimed author Ron Rash on Tuesday, September 7.

Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival

Lose yourself in Cashiers’ original homecoming celebration – The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, slated for October 8-10 at the Village Green.