Africa Awaits
Laura and Alastair Lamont make it easy to answer the siren call of an Africa waiting to be explored.
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Article Category: Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
A Read About Nature Club
Highlands Biological Foundation’s Virtual Book Club is a vibrant invitation into the fundamental workings of the Plateau and the vast
world beyond.
Birdfeeders are Good for Our Birds
For the Plateau’s winged residents, birdfeeders are vital for survival.
Together We Can Save Mountains
A gift to Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is a present to be cherished for Eternity.
Straight Up and Down But Worth It!
The ups and down of a fraction of the Bartram Trail is a test of the physical and mental stamina of its hikers.
Best Laid Plans
A favorite pursuit is hiking, and the more exploratory the better. And, with plenty of traditional printed maps, as well as apps such as AllTrails and Gaia GPS, one would think that the best laid plans would always come to fruition. However, that is sometimes not the case. In fact, outdoor enthusiasts must be a pliable lot.
Spectacular Fall Journeys
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust has some spectacular journeys that’ll allow you to squeeze every moment of beauty out of October.
Birds Keeping Count
Our Community includes scientists doing leading edge research.
Autumn Amble Leaf Tours
Though many of our wild neighbors are beginning to think about hibernation and the trees are certainly “leaving,” things at The Highlands Nature Center are somehow getting even busier.
Saving Mirror Lake
A local group is working to preserve one of Highlands’ most scenic landmarks – tranquil Mirror Lake.
