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Highlands Biological Station
The Highlands Biological Station begins to buzz with workshops, family activities, and academic courses in May as our summer season begins. From one-day workshops curated for the Highlands resident or visitor to an evening search for salamanders with the whole family, the Station is an excellent place for you to visit this month. Join us on May 24 for …
Stonecrop Ternatum
Once upon a time…well, no this isn’t one of those stories, but if it were, Stonecrop ternatum would surely be on the page somewhere. Another name for the ternatum is woodland stonecrop. See? When you see a plant with a name beginning with woodland, don’t you see a hobbit in your future? These little succulents are a part of the …
American Goldfinch
This is a year-round bird on the Highlands Plateau. The American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) transforms itself in spring and is gloriously renewed just as the fairy tale sad sister was magically adorned for her prince. Goldfinch molt twice a year, once in the fall (pictured in the inset) and again in spring. The lemon yellow body plumage contrasts with black …
Why Brook Trout?
Here in Western North Carolina, you can angle for plenty of Rainbow and Brown Trout, but only the wild Brook Trout are truly natives in these streams. Fishing for them can be a blast, but it’s not for everyone. People who want to catch lots of fish in a day will find themselves in waters that are not conducive to …
Schoolhouse Falls
Panthertown Valley has over 30 miles of trails spanning approximately 10,000 acres, including waterfalls, mountain views, beaches, pine forests, meandering creeks, sandbars, and a vast array of native plant life throughout this outdoor wonderland. One of the more popular destinations in the valley is Schoolhouse Falls. Panthertown Valley is off Highway 64 about 13 miles east of Cashiers in Jackson …
The Look Boutique
If you go into The Look Boutique in Cashiers, you may notice some new faces in the store. That’s because The Look is now under new management. Wendy and Robb King bought the boutique in February of this year from the original owners, Jan and Bob Lemons. Living in Jacksonville, Florida, Wendy and Robb had always heard about the Plateau …
A Long Time Coming
It’s been a long time coming, but Valerie Campbell Walker is thrilled to announce her lifelong dream: The opening of Town and Country General Store nestled off Norton Road, one mile from Highway 64 between Highlands and Cashiers. It’s an inspiration destination. Though born in Miami, Valerie pined for the mountains, home of her grandparents. At age 12 her …
Acorn’s 2019 Trunk Show Parade
Highlands is one of the premier shopping meccas in Western North Carolina. The wide variety of fun shops, boutiques, and consignment markets hold some of the most unique treasures available – so no visitor should town leave empty-handed. Trunk shows, in particular, are an enjoyable way to meet your favorite designers and see all the season’s newest offerings. And …
Chestnut Square’s Eclectic Mix
The newest addition to the Chestnut Square family is The Settlement House. This cozy little shop just opened their doors earlier this year. Owners Kia and Doc Treece have partnered with several artists from the John C. Campbell Folk School to bring you an eclectic blend of art and antiques. You’ll find art prints, beautiful curios and Kia’s own line …
Dinner with Friends at Lakeside
Dinner with friends, what better way to spend a relaxing evening catching up and enjoying some of our area’s freshest cuisine. Make that dinner plans midweek at Lakeside Restaurant, and you’ll not only be enjoying a night on the town, but also a chance to support local nonprofits. A delicious dinner in a picturesque setting overlooking Harris Lake seems like …
Time for Blueberry Pancakes
The ladies of the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club are ready for the first Pancake Breakfast of the season on May 25 at the Old Scaly School House. Enjoy the school house and lovely grounds located at 41 Buck Knob Road. The SMWC ladies are known for their breakfasts, blueberry pancakes, plain pancakes, Balock sausage, orange juice, and coffee. The …
The Log Cabin Restaurant
Say “Joe Webb Cabin” and people immediately think of Highlands. Between 1922 and 1935, Webb built some 30 structures in this area using only native resources and hand tools. Historians travel long distances to study the chestnut and pine beams, stone fireplaces and wide plank floors of his work. About 30 years ago, one of these historic homes was …
