With an expanded volunteer program, the Highlands Biological Foundation invites neighbors to join in the quiet, meaningful work of nurturing nature and community connection.

Revered in Native traditions and resilient in modern times, coyotes continue to thrive across the continent — including Highlands and Cashiers.

Barred owls become easier to hear in March, their calls echoing through the woods as they begin their spring routines.

This “sparrow dipped in raspberry juice” spends the winter with us.

Mainspring Conservation Trust invites visitors to explore Tessentee Bottomlands, Queen Branch, and Gibson Bottoms—beautiful, accessible riverfront lands preserved for all.

Just beyond Highlands, Warwoman Dell reveals a landscape steeped in myth, history, and enduring strength.

Surplus hatchery trout make winter fishing possible at Harris Lake and Cashiers’ Library Pond.

HCLT’s annual book picks offer fresh inspiration for exploring the region’s landscapes and stories in 2026.

Winter gardening here is less about doing and more about noticing and nurturing.