Recreation and Creation in NC

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Where Women Shaped Legend

Issue: Winter 2026 by: Luke Osteen

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

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Casting into Winter

Issue: Winter 2026 by: Luke Osteen

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

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Winter Reads for Future Wanderings

Issue: Winter 2026 by: Lance Hardin - Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

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

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The Good Kind of Quiet

Issue: Winter 2026 by: Debby Hall

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

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The Stars Above Us

Issue: Winter 2026 by: Luke Osteen

Winter skies in Highlands and Cashiers offer dazzling, pollution‑free views of planets and the Milky Way.

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Skate the Season

Issue: December 2025 by: Mary Jane McCall

The Highlands ice rink is open for winter fun, with extended holiday hours and cozy charm.

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Evergreen Traditions

Issue: December 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

Christmas tree farms across the Plateau offer more than evergreens—they’re rooted in family and mountain heritage.

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December Guests

Issue: December 2025 by: Debby Hall

Even in winter’s quiet, birds and pollinators bring life to the garden: just add food, water, and a little shelter.

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Shaped by Ice

Issue: December 2025 by: Lance Hardin - Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

Ice has quietly shaped the Highlands-Cashiers landscape, leaving behind rare species, rugged cliffs, and enduring beauty.

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