May 2026

May brings Highlands and Cashiers roaring back to life, from songbirds to otters and everything in between.

With strong coaching and deep community pride, Macon United FC is helping local players grow on and off the field.

Long before pharmacies, the Cherokee and early settlers turned to the mountains for healing–and many of their remedies endure today.

Day and night, the Nature Center’s summer lineup offers endless ways to explore and connect with the natural world.

College students from WCU and Warren Wilson spent their spring break building stone steps on the Glen Falls Trail, choosing trail work over the beach.

Schoolhouse Falls is one of Panthertown Valley’s most beloved spots, a 20‑foot cascade spilling into a sandy‑bottom pool perfect for wading. The 1.2‑mile route is easy to follow, though trail markers can be subtle.

The Highlands‑Cashiers Players present Blithe Spirit May 14–24, a classic farce where the living and the dead collide with impeccable timing.

Highlands Mother’s Day Sectional Tournament comes to the Highlands Recreation Center May 7–9, featuring pair games, team events, and free lessons from a national educator.

The annual Airing of the Quilts returns May 29–30, celebrating Appalachian craft, and the quiet beauty sewn into every stitch.