December 2024 Archives | Page 4 of 5

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Art Takes Flight

For cover artist (and friend of The Laurel) Craig Ragsdale, all sorts of media are necessary for his nearly-limitless creative impulses.

Hiking With Holiday Spirit

Issue: December 2024 | by Jessica Blackburn Americorps, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

A hike through Brushy Face Preserve is an easy boost of holiday spirit, December 11 just outside Cashiers. Everyone is invited.

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Watching Woods Fill Up With Snow

Issue: December 2024 | by Lance Hardin - Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Let’s pause for a moment and reflect upon the natural treasures entrusted to us and our posterity.

Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

Issue: December 2024 | by in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Memories Await

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

It’s a winter wonderland here – and you’re invited to participate.

Birds by the Numbers

Issue: December 2024 | by Luke Osteen in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Literally a canary in the coalmine, the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, set for 7:30 A.M. Friday, December 20, in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, provides a dramatic snapshot of the birds here on the Plateau.

Audubon’s Holiday Chorale

Issue: December 2024 | by William McReynolds - Highlands Plateau Audubon Society in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Those birds wrapped within the 12 Days of Christmas bring a playful message to everyone with joy in their hearts.

Wreaths Across America

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Veterans and their tremendous sacrifices will receive the honors that they deserve from a grateful Plateau – noon, December 14, in Highlands.

Festival of Lights

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the first evening of Hanukkah, December 25.