Mist, Moss, & Mountains of Salamanders
A Hidden World in Highlands Here in Highlands, rainy nights feel alive. Sweep a flashlight along the ground or down a trail and you may meet one of our most remarkable nocturnal neighbors: the…
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Where to Stay in Highlands
Places to Stay A stay in Highlands should feel as considered as the trip itself. That might mean dinner inside Trailborn’s historic log cabin at Highlands Supper Club, long-range views at Skyline…
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The Peregrine Falcons of Whiteside Mountain
There are some experiences in Highlands that stay with you long after the drive home. Spotting a peregrine falcon above Whiteside Mountain is one of them. With its dramatic cliffs, cool mountain air…
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Brunch & Breakfast Spots in Highlands, NC
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots for breakfast and brunch in Highlands, NC. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite, a relaxed meal, classic favorites, or something a little different…
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The Gem Capital of the World
Highlands has always been a place where natural wonders lie just around the bend—waterfalls that tumble through gorges, rhododendrons that burst into bloom each spring, and, hidden in the very soil…
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Best Highlands Hikes for Spring Blooms
Spring in Highlands is one of the most beautiful times to get outside. Wildflowers begin to appear across the forest floor, trees start to bloom, and trails feel fresh, colorful, and full of life. As…
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Primeval Forests of Highlands
Cradled by steep ridges and deep coves, the Southern Appalachian Mountains have sheltered prehistoric lineages of plant life for millennia. Within this ancient landscape, the town of Highlands holds a…
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Native Artistry: Highlands Artists Working with Local Materials
In Highlands, the natural world isn’t just scenery — it’s a source, a palette, and often the workbench itself. Here, artists shape wood from local forests, press blooms into paint, weave branches into…
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Plan Your Spring Getaway
Highlands is one of those places where spring weekends fill up fast . Between music festivals, food and fashion events, classic cars and mountaintop art, hotel rooms and vacation rentals are in high…
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Rare by Nature: Highlands' Botanical Bounty
Highlands hums in green. Mist drifts from waterfalls like breath, rain polishes leaves, and every pocket of slope and shade seems to grow its own secret garden. Perched high on the Blue Ridge…
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